On Saturday, Mar. 21, 2015, officers responded to an alleged credit card fraud incident at a retail establishment in west Edmonton. It was reported that a man attempted to use a non-functioning credit card to make a purchase, first with the chip and then with the magnetic strip. Investigation by police led to his arrest.
The Edmonton Police Service Cooperative Policing and Merchant Crime Alert Program connected the man to a previous suspicious occurrence complaint. Police believe the man used a counterfeit Quebec driver’s licence in the name Claude Bergeron, along with numerous non-functioning credit cards, to make fraudulent purchases in the greater Edmonton area during the month of March.
“We believe this individual attempted to make fraudulent purchases at a number of Edmonton businesses, and applied for an instant credit card at an establishment using false identification,” says Const. Chris Klimosko with West Division.
“The investigation suggests the suspect attempted to purchase merchandise and prepaid gift cards using fraudulent credit cards, and he may have worked with a partner,” adds Const. Klimosko.
Retailers who recognize the individual, or members of the public with information about the man, are asked to contact police.
Francis Roberge, 30
Francis Roberge, 30-years-old, has been charged with fraud under $5000, attempted fraud under $5000, possession of credit card data, possession of identity documents and obstructing a peace officer.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at http://ift.tt/1az8Eve.
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