Woman accused of using $12,000 in fake credit, gift cards at Long Island Victoria's Secret

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Arrest after $12K in fake credit, gift cards used at Victoria's Secret

Police say 23-year-old Sovanna Durant made multiple purchases at a Victoria's Secret in New Hyde Park Monday totaling $12,000.

NORTH NEW HYDE PARK, Nassau County (WABC) -- A woman on Long Island has been arrested for allegedly charging thousands of dollars to fraudulent credit cards.

Police say 23-year-old Sovanna Durant made multiple purchases at a Victoria's Secret in North New Hyde Park Monday totaling $12,000.

Durant's alleged actions were eventually observed by a loss prevention manager.

Investigators say she used credit cards and gift cards using recoded cards from Victoria's Secret account holders.

Durant is charged with third-degree grand larceny, five counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument, and unlawful possession of personal identification.

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