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California police said a Fresno man recruited more than 100 credit union members to gain access to their accounts and deposited over 150 forged checks, causing more than $250,000 in losses.
Fresno Police Department Financial Crimes Unit reported last month that three credit unions, possibly more, have been victimized by the fraudulent scheme. Because the investigation is ongoing, police declined to identify the credit unions that have been affected. There are eight credit unions based in Fresno, according to the NCUA.
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