Someone Opened a CashApp In Her Name. She Faces Years in Prison
Amanda Smith is charged with computer fraud due to a scam CashApp account being in her name. But in a Kafkaesque situation, CashApp won't provide her any information because she can't prove she is the owner.
Amanda Smith was taken into custody by the local sheriff's department in Pennsylvania after a scammer stole $1,000 from a Facebook Marketplace buyer and deposited it into a CashApp account set up in her name. Smith, who is not tech-savvy, was unaware she had a CashApp account and did not use the service. Despite this, she faces up to six years in prison for computer fraud, unlawful use of a communication device, and theft of property.
The authorities claim they obtained Smith's Social Security number and date of birth from the CashApp account, which allowed them to identify her. CashApp has refused to provide any information about the account to Smith, leaving her to prove her innocence. The case highlights the dangers of identity theft and the potential for ordinary people to face serious consequences due to the actions of scammers.
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