Lancaster Township police charge Philadelphia man in $8,000 fraud case

Jere Gish

Police in Lancaster Township have charged a Philadelphia man with identity theft and fraud after he allegedly impersonated a bank employee and used stolen account information to make more than $8,000 in unauthorized purchases.

Authorities said 26-year-old Kadeem Pierre spoofed a corporate bank phone number, pretended to be a bank employee, and used the stolen information at retail stores in the Philadelphia region.

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Pierre is charged with identity theft, access device fraud, and other related offenses.

Police believe there may be additional victims.