NASSAU COUNTY, Fla — A Hilliard man is behind bars, accused of running a large identity theft and check fraud scheme targeting more than 100 people.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Colin Wade Harris used stolen identities to open bank accounts and deposit forged checks, attempting to steal more than $100,000.
Detectives say the investigation uncovered altered checks, fraudulent deposits, and photos on Harris’ phone of additional checks, including one worth $175,000.
Harris was previously on probation for trafficking in counterfeit credit cards. He now faces multiple felony charges and is being held without bond.
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