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Woman faces prison over CashApp account opened in her name
Original: Woman charged with computer fraud due to scam CashApp account being in her name
Amanda Smith is facing computer fraud charges after a scam CashApp account was opened in her name, according to 404 Media reporting. She says she did not create the fraudulent account herself, yet prosecutors have charged her anyway, and she could face years in prison. The case is drawing attention to how fraud victims can end up criminally liable when payment platforms and investigators attribute scam accounts to the person whose identity they carry.
Why now: The unusual premise that a scam account bearing her name, allegedly not opened by her, has led to criminal charges against her is striking and raises concerns about wrongful fraud prosecutions.
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