A father and son from Pittsford face serious charges for allegedly creating fake identities to obtain over 30 credit cards, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent payments.
Prosecutors report that since January 2015, major financial institutions, including JP Morgan Chase and American Express, flagged suspicious credit activity in Rochester.
The duo is accused of applying for cards using real social security numbers but with false names and birth dates, leading to significant unpaid charges.
They reportedly used the fraudulent cards to pay property taxes and bills for various Rochester businesses, totaling around $163,000.
Both have been arrested and charged with multiple counts, facing up to 30 years in prison and a potential $1 million fine.
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