Thieves Nearly Drain Couples' Life Savings After Stealing Their Mail

[@musashi-san____1409]

Amazing how quickly companies decide to refund when bad publicity happens.

[@dahan419]

Hilarious...almost as though they're in cahoots with the thieves, and are happy the cards getting used...no matter who's using it.

[@blondien6072]

Exactly poor guy if they have a license plate arrest them I bit if they were African they would of arrested them .

[@freshstart4423]

They don't check ID anymore because of criminal gangs threatened cashiers. Debit cards are not safer than cash. Start using cash and merchants will change their negative attitudes toward cash. They follow consumer demands.

[@BluePrecious77]

yes, nothing more then bullying when you can....it is just disgusting.

[@victoriaacmiller6797]

Righttttt!!!!

[@takeyobitchsquad4814]

It's funny to me that no one is willing to help the poor fellow out until the media steps in happens all the time like if the man was lying.

[@motherfather9720]

@@omi_god he worked for it your just lazy and broke

[@ms.one-town901]

@@omi_god 50k ain’t shiii when you’re in retirement and need to make that last. Plus, I’m sure the couple worked their ass off for that money!

[@liite6072]

@@omi_god you sound like a thief justifying being black. Just saying keeping it realistic not prejudice or racist hahahahah

[@ol3770]

@@omi_god if you have made it to retirement and all you have is 50k then yeah it’s nothing. The man deserves his money back regardless it’s much or little. Doesn’t make a difference.

[@thebootielover]

Anything financial I have alerts set up. Even my bank requires an extra setup for security. Why did he not have alerts set up on his accounts?

[@QuickStix26]

Whoever he banks with, he should drop them. The fact that the couple was able to ring up charge after charge tells me they have a weak alert system. It waited until the charges reached 47k to finally sound the alarm.

[@dinoflagella4185]

Remember when Wells Fargo opened up bogus accounts for customers so they could collect interest rate charges? Banks are crooked AF. They don’t care if you rack up fraudulent charges. It’s more money for them.

[@shilver101]

@@dinoflagella4185 Yeah i kind of have to disagree not on the wells Fargo thing but lumping all banks as the same is not accurate.... my bank called me after a charge at a LA gas station I live in N. Ca. they blocked my card and refunded me the amount used at that LA gas station. Also if they are refunding the fraudulent charges than than how are they making money off of it. I mean granted they do get a fee every time you use your atm card. but that wouldn't justify the thousands in fraudulent charges they would be out. I am just saying...

[@jflores1]

@@dinoflagella4185 I have Wells Fargo and I was purchasing couches for 2,000 and they blocked my debit card I had to call them to get confirmation so I would not say they all are bad

[@That5kum8ag]

Exactly, I have chase and if I were to buy something for 1k, they'd alert me via text and ask for authorization.

[@teejaybee8222]

Contact the post office --- stealing mail is a federal offense. The post office is usually much more aggressive in pursuing these cases than the local police.

[@-shezinluv-]

& the FBI frfr

[@r6racer53]

No they are not, they are under funded too!

[@MrProTechHD]

Like the thieves give a shit

[@that.ll_do_pig]

They don't give a shit where I live. Our community boxes have been broken into four times; they just re-lock it and go back to business as usual.

[@djjo4757]

The PO is gonna go after whomever sold them that master key

[@alisont.6940]

One call from the tv station and the bank and police suddenly remember how to do their jobs.

[@peeudo]

This is why I check each of my accounts three or four times daily. Additionally, I have alerts that notify me of any debits against any of my accounts that exceed a $100.00 threshold. Spend less time on FB and other social media accounts.

[@escaflower]

Yeah, I set my notification at $0.01 so any amount will not go unnoticed!

[@DarlinReal]

Same here.

[@princevinny0073]

😂🤣 who checks there bank account when they have 60 + thousands dollars or more in there you could lituraly pay your bills go out for dinner buy snacks at the deli fill up your car buy clothes do online shoping and still not run out of money why check ??? 🙂

[@littlelam3691]

@@princevinny0073 some people don’t want to live so irresponsibly. They actually are saving money for their future or the future of offspring. Not to mention funds in case of emergencies.

[@DarlinReal]

@@princevinny0073 clearly not mature enough to be in this thread. Ha.

[@hamfistsman6267]

If you ever need your bank to act right just call up pretending to be a reporter.

[@13AZ13]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@ltzdawn]

How would you actually go about doing this

[@loveshangover5062]

So moral to the story, in order to get resolution for your problems don't call the cops call the news?

[@mylegacytransformed]

💯

[@pianoin69]

True !

[@jazz3563]

Exactly

[@dinoflagella4185]

I had my jacket, phone, and other things stolen from me at a restaurant. I called the police to report it. They said I abandoned everything and refused to make a report. Fucking useless.

[@thebootielover]

Anything financial I have alerts set up. Even my bank requires an extra setup for security. Why did he not have alerts set up on his accounts?

[@jaridkeen123]

Stop sending people to Jail, Start sending them to the Gallows

[@ripsaa2693]

💯

[@Undertaker93]

But the Government wouldn't make money off a dead corpse Reason why they rather keep you alive Jail/Prison is a business

[@mommyharris1111]

The sorry parents that left that 6 year old kid in the road in Illinois can be 1st and 2nd.

[@LisaTrusty]

@@mommyharris1111 oh goodness that is so sad! I haven’t even heard about that one. 😩

[@infinitecashmoneyglitch]

Even if they do get caught they get out same day or two.

[@arc6100]

Master key!?🤣🤣🤣 someone from the post office made a copy of that key..

[@emsauce75]

No way this was random.

[@moderatorenforcement3001]

Bingo

[@JK-br1mu]

Once California authorities catch the thief, he's gonna get at least community service and a firm warning to do better next time.

[@morganmua5681]

My bank locked my account after a $1,000 purchase. I had to call and confirm i was the one that made the purchase. Idk who they bank with but you would think they would have flagged the account before it got that bad.

[@KatieJCruz]

I mean… the license plates and security cameras aren’t good enough to catch these people? 🧐😒 Somebody needs a different job.

[@kempshill6974]

Or the cops related to the thieves .

[@KatieJCruz]

@dnihebmorftitnawefiwruseod right, but whoever car he’s using can identify him.

[@blueeyedwolf2205]

Why would someone keep that much money in a debt card account? I learned my lesson when my card numbers were used to buy a plane ticket and hotel room to the tune of $2500. I got my money back, but I never keep more than $1000 in that account now.

[@iglesiacasadelalfareroaqp7448]

You should never have that much money available in a swipe. Place your big savings in a separate account with no card Linked to it. Unless you call to make transfer to debit card. I'm glad they refunded their money, after the news showed up.

[@Hairitage2023]

How? Why did the alleged perpetrator have the “master key” for the mail box???

[@BabaYaga-yh3yi]

wow what a shitty bank? Note to self: Stay the eff away from Bluevine

[@moderatorenforcement3001]

Who the F IS blue vine. Never heard of that shitty bank in my life

[@ripsaa2693]

What the F is Blue Vine?

[@blueyellow8559]

Okay people need to understand. Debit card is your liabilities But credit card is NOT your liabilities. Do not use debit card.

[@roachtoasties]

There's still protection, but you're fighting to get your money back into your bank account instead of having charges to a credit card removed. This seems to be a business checking account. Having a debit card associated with such an account to make business purchases is probably a necessity.

[@mikeaskme3530]

Business never ask for ID when people use their debit card, I am surprised that we are not seeing more of this. At my job (Marriott), I train new employees and the one thing I try to beat into their brain is check everyone's ID no matter what.

[@mattisdying]

This is what I was confused about, I work at a pawn shop, and usually anything over 200$ we ask for ID, how they were able to go this long is wild :’)

[@user-um5dz9gt4o]

@@mattisdying man I get carded every time I make a purchase at the mall that doesn't make any sense not one of those businesses asked ID? The perp appears to be white and the victim was middle eastern that alone would have been a red flag if I'm working a register the last name was "Usimi"

[@yurydolinsky]

Of this didn't make the news , nothing would be done!

[@l.c.boogie1219]

It always baffles me that people who are victims of this kind of crime, that they don’t get refunds or their money back until the victim gets the media involved. Then all of a sudden, the money is magically refunded to them. Smh

[@spg5658]

Thank goodness for the media in this case. I usually hate the media but they did a good thing here.

[@spg5658]

@@omi_god That's funny. Maybe you haven't actually watched the media for the past ten years. There is a reason they are the least trusted entity in the USA next to Politicians. Hahah your comment is hilarious.

[@mopes2713]

This is exactly why crime is so rampant in Los Angeles, criminals are know too well that they can get away with it the vast majority of the time and the police very rarely nail these guys.

[@wopalongcassidy]

The Postman always rings twice.

[@MilesBellas]

Strange. As soon as the media spotlight is shone on them, they start to function.

[@antoniot.6594]

This almost happened to me, except it was with a credit card. With a combination of tech and common sense, we avoided being ripped off. We ordered a new card that was sent via FedEx. I'm signed up for FedEx delivery updates. These tell me when a delivery is coming but not what is being delivered. We were expecting the card to arrive on a particular date because it was being overnighted and the FedEx updates said a delivery was coming. I checked the mail room but there was nothing there. I looked at my Ring camera bc it detected motion around the time FedEx said there was a delivery but only the UPS guy walking by was captured. We downloaded the credit card App and it said that a transaction was attempted at a smoke shop that same night that it was supposed to be delivered but it was declined bc it hadn't been activated properly. Called the credit card company right away and they issued a new card. It's just crazy how on top of this bs you have to be yourself to avoid scams but I'm glad those bastards did not get one cent 😤 lol

[@elliecho5372]

Usps also has informed delivery so you can know what you're expecting in your mail. If I'm expecting something important than i know to watch for it.

[@amandalynn2557]

This is heartbreaking :( I am SO happy the bank refunded his stolen funds!

[@kceros]

When something like that happens to you, you should call the bank and said:"is Elisa Guerrero from ABC news asking about the fraud case". You will receive your money within hours.

[@officialconortrimble]

Crazy how as soon as the media contacts the bank they all of a sudden are able to refund them the money. The bank should give the guy double for not immediately refunding

[@shilver101]

or at least give them the .0000001 percent of interest they missed out on for that time..

[@bryanselva8799]

This is either someone who works in home remodeling/residential construction or USPS

[@moderatorenforcement3001]

Bingo, DICK tracy solves the case

[@abeee92]

Honestly I myself would show up to the suspects home just because police detectives are either lazy or scared to go … I respect officers but if someone gives you a license plate and you say “there’s no way to know who it is” you really just didn’t try.. LAPD did that to me.. hit and run and the guy was an alcoholic but LAPD didn’t do anything

[@nadiaaidan4622]

What is that woman doing with that man? He's too old for her! Gross!

[@Lisacrazed]

Money

[@adisonolson1163]

That is his first baby mama

[@nadiaaidan4622]

How do you know? She should work seriously

[@BabaYaga-yh3yi]

Wow, a call from a tv reporter magically result in a 4 month long pending refund a magical lead for the LAPD Detectives? Oh wow whos needs LAPD when all you need is a tv reporter right?

[@1stflicksms]

“Places that sell personal information” sounds fishy. What places that sell the Social security # that you can use a debt card 😑 magically the thrives had a universal post office key. Something not adding up

[@805diy9]

And then, that fool just rolled up to his spot and picked out his mail box, took his shit, and only spent his money?🤔

[@SpookyFow]

I get alerts for every single purchase. It's annoying at times to get an alert that you just spent $3 for coffee etc., but after the first fraudulent transaction you could have stopped them.

[@Venom01]

When your account has only 3k or less yes your always looking at it but it has more then 50k you don’t look at it or set up alerts.

[@moderatorenforcement3001]

@@Venom01 you are 100% wrong. He is right banks will notify you when they see an unusual spending pattern. My bank always does. Something doesn't add up

[@jamesr2888]

Oh, look at Mr. Gotrocks with his $3 coffee. I bet he's going to the full serve island at 8.00 a gallon. j/k /s

[@SpookyFow]

@@jamesr2888 I bet you have Mr. Coffee maker in your center console and licorice dispenser on the ceiling of your car.

[@The_Almighty.]

He has to know someone that works in the post office those are special arrow keys that only the post office has access to postal inspectors need to be involved in this case need to make sure that every post office facility every zip code in the United States is updated with special Arrow key locks and always have the employee's check out and check in arrow keys

[@moderatorenforcement3001]

Bingo, columbo solved the case

[@NR-gp2il]

Something going on with USPS seems like all over the country more and more mail fraud

[@marknc9616]

I suggest to use a credit card and a separate ATM card. A debit card means the thieves drain your account. You have to fight for restoration.

[@jabbarhudson6569]

This is them they got them and I'm glad that this couple got their money back to start all over again and to start fresh.

[@julieparker8553]

Thank you for bring attention to this matter So the family could get their money 💰

[@jenraider72]

Granted, I very rarely go out at all the past few years so I'm not sure what is "the norm" nowadays but about a year ago I was in a popular clothing store in the Garden State Plaza here in NJ and when I handed my credit card to the cashier, he somewhat timidly asked me to show some id. I must have said something like, "oh ok, my license?" as he started to almost apologize for having asked, due to store protocol. I was SO happy to oblige and thanked him for asking. I told him that it was a very good thing that he asked and that no one should be giving him a hard time or any grief over it. It was protecting me and in no way an inconvenience. He said that often people were annoyed by the request but I thanked him again and said that I wished it happened more often. I hope that it is indeed asked for more often these days, maybe not for the smaller, everyday purchases made in say, convenience stores or for gas or food but certainly for bigger ticket items like clothing, electronics, furniture etc.

[@lisa9867]

I agree with you but I worked for a business that required ID when paying for a purchase with a credit card and I hated it. The amount of angry customers who didn't want to show ID or didn't have it with them was insane. I still have PTSD from dealing with them and their abuse.

[@robertbowersock3471]

Waste of time if they get caught. Crime has no consequences in Prickafornia.

[@PHlophe]

Bob, Prickafornia LMAO!

[@youtubepolitics4u]

THAT WOULD'VE NEVER HAPPENED IF THEY HAD A CAPITAL ONE CREDIT CARD. WHAT'S IN YOUR WALLET?

[@NR-gp2il]

Capitol one comes with CONSUMER FRAUD PROTECTION

[@JohnSkyLey]

Why would you have $50k in a checking account?! That money needs to be invested. Why do people do this?! 🤦‍♀️

[@musashi-san____1409]

Word. Just depreciating in the bank. Could have at least parked it in a high yield dividend stock.

[@MRWEDAWEST]

@@musashi-san____1409 And quite possibly lose it.

[@musashi-san____1409]

@@MRWEDAWEST Plenty of reliable dividend stocks like VZ.

[@MRWEDAWEST]

@@musashi-san____1409 Nothing's reliable in the stock market. It's all chance at the end of the day.

[@musashi-san____1409]

@@MRWEDAWEST Right. That's why people have been holding VZ stock for decades, and living off the dividends.

[@djrichardcrest2001]

Only time until the feds ID and make arrests! Hopefully he reported to the Postal Inspection Service.

[@lavy1513]

Why aren't they arrested yet for sealing mail?!

[@vynidalopes251]

So somehow the THIEF has a master key, leaves a ton of PAW prints behind, video of the license plate BUT still no arrest?! 😳😳😜

[@adisonolson1163]

@dnihebmorftitnawefiwruseod he has been to jail many times

[@Louie_Vision]

This is why you have text notification on for every card you own.

[@marklasky3555]

How does the bank not cut this off immediately??? call your bank right now and tell them that anything like this has to be cut off ASAP! Fry these scumbags

[@Acidburn3141]

Woooow that’s such bullcrap that they wouldn’t give this innocent kind man his money back!!!

[@suprememagnetic4850]

Several things that could’ve prevented this on the man’s part and stores…. The man, check your account daily, get notifications when your card is used, have all security options open! The stores, ask for ID for purchases especially large purchases!!!!! One time I used my card at a store for a large purchase, I asked the cashier, “you’re not gonna ask for my ID, she said they don’t do that, I told the cashier that’s not good and I don’t feel safe knowing that.

[@CJ-lm4tn]

Within hours?! You guys are heros!

[@vilinsisiengmay7813]

i'm amazing how it takes a new station to tell the whole world what happen and now all of a sudden they are listening. smh!

[@alligatorsam5357]

How horrible.

[@bobbymoss6160]

Why would anyone use a debit card in the first place, it offers zero protection against fraudulent charges. And if you are using one, why aren't you watching your bank account closely? Finally, who the hell puts so much cash in their checking account? These people aren't very bright.

[@inboxnews]

The debit card was sent to them because they have accounts there. They didn't ask for it necessarily. This happens automatically. The debit card is linked to all their accounts. Again, the bank does this automatically.

[@PinkKissedLipz]

🤣🤣🤣noone commenting "why doesnt he steal an application" Oh wait..his skin color saves him from insults😉

[@edwarda2033]

Bank is slipping. They big purchases should have generated a flag and a request for verification.

[@Zee-ob1pe]

Horrible! I am glad he was refunded.

[@Mp-jw1qg]

you know what, i dont like the news or the media much, but the joy on that reporters face when she got to tell everyone she got those nice people their money back was everything. Im glad the news is still willing to put these shit bag business owners and greedy banks on blast.

[@iyamwhite3931]

50,000.00 is like 10 bucks. You should always have at the least 10 Million in your savings.

[@Gun5hip]

lol bruh

[@iiilili162]

10 million is like 1000. You should always; I mean ALL WAYS- have tens of billions at your disposal.

[@iiilili162]

U never had 10 millions. U wouldn't leave it in savings account. 10 mill earns 20,000 per mo just from interest in the safest dividend stocks . If u had millions ur family wouldn't have had to migrate here from a eurotrash state 50- 100 years ago

[@jamesarias4451]

Doesn't sound right.

[@robertgibson3655]

Yet none of the store clerks called the cops on this couple. None of this is suspicious.

[@demetriushill9725]

Wrong color that's why they didn't all

[@demetriushill9725]

Call sorry

[@sveronih5376]

God forbid we punish thieves!

[@b.h.7423]

CBS you are the absolute best

[@ro7601]

How do the thief activate the new debit card with out authentication ( like one time identification code through phone or email)?

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Not only is the guy facing theft but mail tampering that's 5 years alone.

[@mokokoco4720]

The question is how did the person not look at their bank accounts? I look at my bank accounts online at least 3-5 times a day. Always monitor your bank account transactions daily!

[@JeffT77]

There are notifications when your bank account exceeds a withdrawal limit as well.

[@desireerl9501]

I had my bank account hacked, they took over 8 thousand dollars luckily my money was refunded by the bank. .I was told the bank is insured so they are supposed to give the money back..!!

[@roguefrogger5823]

Good for them!

[@kimlong-sf9ke]

Banks are required to give you your money back if it is stolen It's a federal law. Look it up. They will lie to you and tell you you need a police report. No you don't. I just went through it.. Don't let them lie to you. They acted like they knew nothing of this law. But I found out they did. Please. If someone steals your debit card. They bank is required to to refund your money if you report it in 60 days. NO POLICE REPORT NEEDED!!!!

[@OneBDennis]

Wait you were missing 50, 000 and didn’t notice until the bank called. If I’m missing 5 I’m calling.

[@Chrissy411]

That’s horrible

[@cashonly2539]

Never keep that much money in a checking account.

[@zz-.-]

Good work helping him get his $ back. This is what the media should do, use your influence for good.

[@jamesr2888]

I found out when my debit card was hacked; they bought 46.00 at one gas station in L.A. then a number of minutes later at another station 20+ miles away. Bank called me for fraud & shut my card down. Bank told me I'm not out & the bank isn't out either, the merchant is.

[@lamirranee6997]

Once the news get involved all these big banks and police start scrambling🤣

[@RockyJayyy]

This is why you should set up alerts when your debit card is used

[@ozdorothy2734]

I hope the bank paid him back🤷‍♀️

[@slickbuttercrew25]

Before the report ended she confirmed they were refunded

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Well done CBS LA. Well done.

[@CeeSparks]

One reason I hate how debit cards are sent by mail. I typically have the bank hold any info like that for me to pick up myself

[@capturedbypaige9484]

What bank does he have so i can never ever look their way!!!

[@yolandalcheek462]

That thief is about to loose his job. He's probably a mailman in order to have a master key to the mailboxes. I hope he's caught

[@eddiew2325]

or maybe he robbed a mailman for the key. did you think about that?

[@heostevelady]

I just had 2 brain surgeries still recovering. Every time I get paid on my disability card my money has been stolen. Over 6k, cops and Bank of America haven’t done shit. This happened December.

[@lisa9867]

Judging by your name you deserved it.

[@madamelogicbombdropperblac7799]

This is why you always have your mail go to your P.O. Box.

[@macfahad]

It’s sad that the bank and cops only had updates when the media got involved

[@gregfalco4528]

Scumbags spent money at a smoke shop? Never would have imagined.

[@joegug4751]

Who has 50k in there account that can be accessed by debit card ? Put you money in a savings account without access to it except in person.

[@sightlocs349]

How did they even activate the card without the owners phone ?

[@ACCOMPLISHEDSHEIS]

Why would anyone put their credit or debit card in the mailbox? Stupid.

[@TheAirwky]

I was ripped off for $6k. Bank refused to refund because guy who did was dog sitting for us and found my checkbook in desk. He ripped out about 10 checks. Since I dont write checks i was surprised when i received them in mail. He had a big hard start becquse he dog sat for us for 9 days. I covered his room board as well as puppy charge. for my checks to come back from bank via mail. I really should have sued the bank and criminal, but police have yet to find him. He was my wife's cousins husband. Wife's cousin left him before this incident. The suspect would only write check in amounts under $200, once or twice a week till i finally notices. With evidence i had uncovered and what was still going thru bank system is when i discovered the full amount. Im white, and my wife's cousins husband is Black. Until he's caught I'll just consider it my Reparations account paid in full. Especially since my ancestors immigrated from Germany after WW2.

[@jazziesixty773]

Blue collar crime is a slap on the hand, they might do 15 days in jail.

[@charlesincharge.5161]

It's the same man in the mail room. 📡👽🇺🇸 RUN!!! Barney and Clyde couple they shouldn't be hard to find.

[@velazquez9226]

This is why I don't use debit card or credit card no more

[@patmcbride9853]

While my credit union is slow, I do get notices of debit card purchases the very next day. The DMV will give you and address for the registered owner if you pay them and give them a plate #. Find the crooks yourself if the cops won't. They'll come quick if you say you are gong to confront the scumbags.

[@daniellelightfoot8394]

Funny how they refund the man hours after getting a call from the media smh

[@danielisfearless288]

$290 at Starbucks? say what

[@elitem3]

Banks are the biggest crook

[@jeretso]

Wow his social was available in the dark web.

[@acajudi100]

The CC should have been shut down with all those purchases.

[@robertomele-casillas8692]

What this apartment complex needs a security guard that patrols complex and stairwells for people who don’t belong on the property.

[@adriancastillo8175]

they get the media and boommmmm they got some LEAAAADS !! 😭. FUCEN JOKE