By SUE SUCHYTA
Sunday Times Newspapers
TRENTON — An identity thief opened checking accounts at two different local banks in a Trenton woman’s name, the victim reported Sept. 10, fraudulently using her Social Security number.
Two months ago, someone attempted to open a checking account in her name at Wells Fargo, and on Sept. 9 she received an email from Bank of American informing her that a checking account had been opened in her name, which was promptly closed at her behest.
A Bank of America representative recommended she document both instances by filing a police report. She was also advised to monitor her personal financial accounts.