Fake passport suspect carries out bank fraud at Charlottesville branch
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — A suspicious bank visit involving a fake passport and impersonation has triggered a fraud investigation after two unauthorized transactions were carried out at a Charlottesville financial institution.
Deputy Cassetta responded March 10 at approximately 12:22 p.m. to Carter Bank and Trust at 55 Worth Avenue after bank staff reported fraudulent activity.
According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect used a fraudulent passport to impersonate the account holder and complete two transactions before leaving the bank.
A bank employee provided deputies with records of the fraudulent transactions along with security camera footage showing the suspect inside the branch.
The victim was contacted and notified about the activity while deputies gathered additional information regarding the account.
No suspect has been identified and the investigation remains ongoing.
Key Points
- Fraud reported at Carter Bank and Trust on Worth Avenue in Charlottesville
- Suspect allegedly used a fake passport to impersonate a bank customer
- Security footage and transaction records were provided to investigators
