Atlanta police are currently on the lookout for 26-year-old Tanya Monique Peel, who they identified by using her sexy Facebook selfies after she allegedly transferred $123,000 from a stranger's Charles Schwab account into her Chase account. The North Carolina native reportedly used her real name on the bank account, and when police scanned her name on Facebook, Peel's photos matched the woman in the surveillance videos.
Atlanta Police Detective Ken Stapler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he believed she was working with a group of professionals on the deal and added, "There is no way she did this by herself."
The investigation began after Atlanta resident Terrance Fowler reported the cash missing from his account, which was obtained after Peel and her group got his identifying information and phone number. They knew that Charles Schwab called account holders before making transfers, so they had all calls from Fowler's cell forwarded to an untraceable number. When the bank called to verify the transfer they ended up speaking to one of the thieves, which set the transfer into motion without a hitch.
Investigators say Peel was able to transfer $123,000 into her fake business account, and another $51,000 into a California account, and withdrew all the money soon after it was deposited.
Police are offering a $2,000 reward for any information on her whereabouts. Callers can leave confidential tips at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
Source: AJC
