PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Connecticut woman is facing multiple felony charges after a criminal summons was issued in late April in connection with an identity theft and fraud case in Calvert County.
Tiaisa Shamek Renee Stanley, 34, of Stamford, Connecticut, was charged following an investigation into an incident that occurred on December 16, 2024, in Prince Frederick.
According to charging documents, the case began when a Calvert County resident reported suspicious activity involving a vehicle insurance policy taken out in her name without consent. Investigators determined the policy was connected to a 2021 Mercedes-Benz and listed the victim as the insured party.
Authorities allege Stanley knowingly used the victim’s personal identifying information to obtain insurance coverage and avoid payment of a financial obligation, resulting in a loss valued between $1,500 and…
This remains the most prevalent form of financial crime globally. It targets the direct access points to your money: your cards and your bank accounts.
- Skimming: Criminals use small devices called “skimmers” placed over ATM or point-of-sale card slots to capture the data from your card’s magnetic strip.
- Card-Not-Present (CNP) Fraud: This occurs during online shopping where a physical card isn’t required. Thieves use stolen card numbers, expiry dates, and CVV codes to make unauthorized purchases.
- Account Takeover (ATO): A hacker gains access to your online banking credentials (often through malware or phishing) and changes the contact details or passwords, locking you out while they drain your funds.