Crime & Safety

Bedford Credit Card Fraudster Hits Portsmouth: Cops

Investigators are looking for assistance identifying this woman after she allegedly ran up fraudulent charges on the Seacoast.

PORTSMOUTH, NH — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman who allegedly fraudulently used a credit card numerous times earlier this month, according to a Seacoast Crime Stoppers alert. Between Sept. 2, and Sept. 5, 2016, the woman allegedly made “multiple” fraudulent charges at several downtown Portsmouth businesses.

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Portsmouth Police investigators believe that this woman is the same one who was involved in a fraudulent use of a credit card in Bedford in late July.

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If you recognize her and/or have any information, contact Officer Michael Kotsonis at 603-610-7523 or MKotsonis@cityofportsmouth.com. Or you may also choose to remain anonymous by reporting any information to Seacoast Crime Stoppers at 603-431-1199 or visit seacoastcrimestoppers.org/.

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