Crime & Safety
Oceanport Resident Alleged Victim of Credit Card Fraud
The suspect allegedly made over 15 transactions at ATM machines in West Long Branch and Eatontown over a three-day period.
A man is accused of taking an resident's credit card and using it 15 times to withdraw a total of $430 from ATM machines throughout the area within a three-day period.
Andre L. Felicio, of 18 Dennis Place, West Long Branch is accused of stealing a credit card that was given to him initially to make a $40 purchase, according to court documents. Felicio, 23, allegedly kept the card and used it at ATM machines in West Long Branch and Eatontown between June 15 and June 18 to withdraw $430.
The subject then allegedly attempted to destroy the bank card, according to the report.
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Following an investigation, charged Felicio with theft by unlawful taking, fraudulent use of credit cards and tampering with physical evidence.
Felicio is scheduled to appear in on Aug. 1 on the matter.
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