Taco Bell credit card scam warning as couple lose £565 and employee arrested

19 September 2023 , 10:32

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The Oregon Police Department have launched an investigation into the alleged scam at Taco Bell (stock image) (Image: getty)

A Taco Bell employee has been arrested after he allegedly scammed multiple customers while working at the fast food giant.

Trevell Mosby is facing charges of identity fraud and theft after a number of people reported fraudulent purchases made on their cards after going to the Taco Bell on Navarre Avenue in Oregon, Ohio. One couple claim they were scammed out of $700 as detectives continue to investigate further alleged fraudulent transactions.

Kristin and Crystal Orwig claim they visited the Taco Bell which Mosby worked at earlier this month, something which they normally do a couple of times a week. However, on this occasion, the pair had trouble paying for the items they ordered.

Mosby allegedly claimed the couple's card wasn't working and that he needed to swipe it. “I hand the kid my card and he swipes it,” Kristin told WTVG.

Trevell Mosby is facing charges of identity fraud and theft (OREGON PD)

“He’s in there for a few minutes and kind of looks over at me because we’re like ‘Where’s my card?’ and he’s like ‘Oh, I’m sorry I’m having trouble with your card, I’m going to have to swipe it.'" The couple said this seemed off as they used the card in a different shop just a few minutes earlier.

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Eventually, the food was paid for and Kristin and Crystal didn't think much of it. However, it was a few hours later that they noticed more than $700 was missing from their bank account. They have not yet recovered the money.

"My card will never come out of my hand again," Crystal told WTVG. "You can hand me the machine."

The Oregon Police Department launched an investigation and Mosby was arrested. Ryan Spangler, Oregon's assistant chief of police, told Fox Business that "numerous additional victims are still being identified". He added: "Detectives will be meeting with the Lucas County Common Pleas Court Prosecutor’s office in the next few days to discuss felony criminal charges in this case."

In light of the alleged scam, people have been encouraged to check their bank statements regularly and to report any suspicious card activity immediately to police. A post on the Oregon Ohio Police Division Facebook page read: "If your credit card has been compromised, please file a police report. It can be done in person at the Oregon Police Division or if you are a resident, an officer can be dispatched to your home.

"When filing a report, please provide the officer a copy of bank statement indicating the fraudulent charges. Also provide the charge with the date and time of the transaction that you believe is when your card was compromised. Non-Emergency Dispatch number: 419-255-8443."

Sam Truelove