Hartford man faces multiple charges after he allegedly used stolen credit cards at a Windsor department store.
According to police, July 2015 Anthony Harris. 29, of Hartford was captured on video surveillance at the Target in Windsor using stolen credit cards to buy over $1,000 in merchandise through several transactions. The credit cards were stolen out of a card in Westport.
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Authorities say, on May 27th, Westport detectives responded to Norwalk Superior Court to serve an arrest warrant on Harris who was appearing for an unrelated charge.
Police state that Harris is charged with identity theft (impersonation) and conspiracy to commit identity theft. He was arraigned on May 26th.
To help safeguard your identity, the FBI offers the following tips to keep your identity safe:
(Source: fbi.gov)
- Never throw away ATM receipts, credit statements, credit cards, or bank statements in a usable form.
- Never give your credit card number over the telephone unless you make the call.
- Reconcile your bank account monthly, and notify your bank of discrepancies immediately.
- Keep a list of telephone numbers to call to report the loss or theft of your wallet, credit cards, etc.
- Report unauthorized financial transactions to your bank, credit card company, and the police as soon as you detect them.
- Review a copy of your credit report at least once each year. Notify the credit bureau in writing of any questionable entries and follow through until they are explained or removed.
- If your identity has been assumed, ask the credit bureau to print a statement to that effect in your credit report.
- If you know of anyone who receives mail from credit card companies or banks in the names of others, report it to local or federal law enforcement authorities.
