Woman Receives Credit Card Debt Notice for Purchasing a Car, Shocked to Discover She Bought an Audi Q7

Jade Marie Sweeney, a 32-year-old woman from the United States, found herself in court facing charges related to identity theft. What triggered this alarming situation was a credit card debt notice she received, indicating that she had purchased an Audi Q7 without her knowledge.

According to court documents, in October 2021, a woman residing in a nursing home in Rochester, New York, received a credit card statement. Surprisingly, she had never opened an account. It is believed that Sweeney impersonated this woman to obtain a credit card, as she had previously inquired about the bank card.

The credit card statement revealed two transactions between September 18 and October 4, 2021. One transaction amounted to $2,465 USD (61 million VND), and the other was for the purchase of a car. After the second transaction, an Audi Q7 worth $35,698 USD (883 million VND) was registered under the name of the unsuspecting woman. However, she did not own any Audi Q7, nor did she buy one for anyone, and she did not even use a credit card.

The suspicious details did not end there. Although the credit card debt was recorded in the victim’s name, the email address associated with the borrower was “jadesweeney” and not the victim’s.

The Northwest Rochester dealership confirmed that a person named Sweeney visited and claimed to be assisting her mother in purchasing a car. However, they could not confirm if the victim had signed any credit card documents to buy the car in front of the salesperson.

Court records from the end of 2023 indicated that Sweeney was summoned but failed to appear. It was also revealed that Sweeney had previously been convicted of theft in 2019 and was placed on probation for two years. Additionally, she had committed another theft by attempting to use a credit card and stealing an item from a store.

Regarding the car purchase made with the stolen credit card, Sweeney is now facing charges related to the use of someone else’s identity for financial transactions.

This shocking case serves as a reminder of the dangers of identity theft and the potential consequences it can have on innocent individuals. It is important for everyone to be vigilant in protecting their personal information and regularly monitor their financial accounts to detect any suspicious activities.

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