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A Delray Beach man’s fraudulent scheme involving Worth Avenue retailers like Stubbs & Wootton and Saks Fifth Avenue was uncovered by Palm Beach Police. The 29-year-old man falsely claimed his American Express card was stolen, leading to 26 unauthorized transactions. Despite his denial, surveillance footage and eyewitnesses identified him as the culprit. The man faces charges of grand theft for the purchases totaling over $10,000. His arrest on March 18 followed a thorough investigation by authorities. This incident serves as a cautionary tale of the consequences of attempting credit card fraud. Subscribe to Palm Beach Daily News for more local crime updates.
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1. Shopper falsely accused of credit card theft at Worth Avenue
2. Worth Avenue shopper vindicated in credit card fraud case
The Delray Beach Man’s Shopping Spree on Worth Avenue
A 29-year-old man from Delray Beach found himself in hot water after his arrest on March 18 following an investigation by Palm Beach Police. The man was caught up in a scheme to defraud his credit card company by falsely claiming that his card had been stolen and used without his permission, according to authorities.
The Investigation Unfolds
The incident came to light after American Express received a complaint on February 28 about potential fraud. The regional manager of American Express Global Security revealed that the man had reported 26 fraudulent transactions made using his card from January 7 to 22. The company credited the full amount of these charges to his account, believing his claim.
Suspicious Patterns Emerge
However, upon further review, the regional manager discovered that the man had a history of making similar fraud claims with American Express. Despite his insistence that he did not make the charges and did not authorize anyone to use his card, the man had failed to file a police report for any of the previous claims.
A Trail of Evidence
Police investigation revealed that three of the disputed charges were made in Palm Beach County. The man had made a purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue on Worth Avenue for $4,595.85, followed by transactions at Stubbs & Wootton for $1,310.75 and David Yurman for $5,564. The surveillance cameras in town captured his black 2019 Maserati SUV driving in the vicinity of these stores around the time of the purchases.
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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words
Employees from Saks Fifth Avenue and David Yurman positively identified the man from a lineup as the person who made the disputed transactions. One of the employees even remembered the man from his previous visits to the store and recalled the items he purchased.
The Arrest
On March 18, Palm Beach Police stopped the man as his Maserati entered town and took him into custody. Following his arrest, he was released on $10,000 bond the next day. The man now faces charges of grand theft for amounts ranging from $750 to $20,000.
Supporting Journalism
Kristina Webb, a reporter for Palm Beach Daily News, covered this story as part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. If you’d like to support their journalism, you can reach her at kwebb@pbdailynews.com or subscribe to their publication.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News and provides a detailed account of the man’s fraudulent scheme that unraveled in the heart of Palm Beach County.
