A 65-year-old Eureka man reported someone used his company’s bank account to 29 online purchases for a total of $14,352.16. He said he runs a rental business from his home, Eureka Police reported.
The man reported the fraud just after noon on Sept. 5 at the Police Station. He said the transactions occurred between Jan. 1 through Aug. 23, the report said.
The man said he rents homes and apartment units, and he had reported the fraudulent charges to his bank, Farmers and Merchants Bank, according to the report.
As of Sept. 25, no suspects had been identified, and police are working with bank employees to investigate the theft, Capt. Michael Werges said.
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