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Woman Faces Prison After Scammer Opened CashApp Account in Her Name
Original: Woman charged with computer fraud due to scam CashApp account being in her name
A woman identified as Amanda Smith is facing computer fraud charges and potential prison time over a CashApp account registered in her name, according to 404 Media. The account was reportedly tied to a scam, and prosecutors have charged her rather than treating her as a victim of identity theft. Commentators are questioning how fraud liability falls on people whose identities are used by scammers.
Why now: People are alarmed that a fraud victim could be prosecuted for crimes committed by someone using her identity.
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