WILKES-BARRE, PA — A 51-year-old city resident has reported being the victim of identity fraud after discovering that multiple utility accounts were opened using her personal information.
Key Points
- Fraud reported April 17 at 1:00 p.m.
- Victim is a 51-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre
- Unknown suspect opened multiple utility accounts using stolen identity
Victim alerts police after suspicious activity discovered
The woman visited Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters on Thursday afternoon to report the fraud. She informed officers that someone had used her personal details to create several unauthorized utility accounts.
The fraudulent activity was linked to an address on Davis Place, but the suspect’s identity remains unknown.
Investigation remains active
Police have opened a case and are continuing to investigate the incident under IRC number 250071359. No arrests have been made, and the department has not yet released details on how the suspect obtained the victim’s information.
Wilkes-Barre police investigating fraud after identity used for utility accounts
