Fake Name Won’t Get Your Teeth Fixed: Dental Office Fraud

On April 11, 2023, Chamblee police officers responded to a call from a local dental office in Atlanta, Georgia.
A woman attempting to undergo dental work using someone else's identity. The officers arrived to find the suspect comfortably seated in the dental chair.
Upon questioning, the woman initially claimed to have used her own name during check-in, but her demeanor quickly shifted, feigning confusion about the situation.
Recognizing red flags, the officer took swift action, placing her in handcuffs and escorting her out of the dental office.
The suspect denied any credit card misuse, insisting on paying in cash. The officer, puzzled by the contradictory statements, pressed further.
The truth began to unfold as the woman admitted to purchasing a person's entire profile, complete with personal information, from a mutual acquaintance.
A search of her bag revealed a stash of cash, which was promptly confiscated. The discovery of a fake ID and a fraudulent credit card added another layer to the unfolding drama.
The woman now faced a slew of charges, including financial transaction card fraud, identity fraud using another person's information, forgery in the second degree, theft by deception, and possession of pills not in their original container.