How to protect yourself from becoming a victim, tell the cops of the SK after the arrest of fraudsters with credit cards

Law enforcement agencies in South Carolina have issued a warning after a woman was recently arrested on charges of credit card fraud. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office it is also said there there may be more victims as it continues to investigate the crime that took place at the Midlands CVS.

Deputies responded on Oct. 16 when a Fairfield County resident reported discovering an unauthorized charge after using a credit card at CVS in WinnsboroThis is stated in the message of the sheriff’s office.

Deputies identified the suspect as Shaylexis Coleman, a CVS employee, according to the release. Surveillance footage confirmed that Coleman discreetly took a photo of the victim’s card during the transaction, the sheriff’s office said.

The resident of Winnsboro was taken into custody on October 30That’s according to Fairfield County court records. She was charged with financial transaction card fraud ($500 or less) and financial transaction card theft, according to court records.

There was no information about what was purchased on unauthorized charges.

When she was arrested, Coleman admitted to investigators that she had several pictures of other credit cards on her phone, the sheriff’s office said. According to the report, the phone is undergoing a forensic examination.

“This is an ongoing investigation and there could potentially be other victims,” ​​the sheriff’s office said. “This case highlights the importance of being vigilant about your financial information.”

Coleman’s bond was set at $4,000 on the combined charges and was posted Oct. 30, court records show.

How to protect yourself

Keep the card in sight: Be careful when handing over your credit or debit card. If possible, keep it in sight during transactions.

Watch for suspicious behavior: Pay attention if someone takes your card out of your sight or near their personal devices.

Monitor transactions regularly: Check your bank statements and set up alerts to quickly spot any unauthorized charges.

Report suspicious activity: If you notice any unauthorized transactions, contact your card issuer immediately and report it to local authorities.

Source: Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office