Member Charged In Fake ATM Deposit

SHEBOYGAN, Wis.-A 19-year-old member of Kohler CU was charged with making $2,100 in fraudulent deposits at ATMs, then withdrawing the phantom funds using his debit card.

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Steven Delgado would enter a deposit amount on the screen, then insert items other than money in the deposit slot, according to a criminal complaint.

He then used a debit card to withdraw money based on the inflated account balance. Delgado made five separate deposits using this method, occurring June 16, three times July 3 and July 6. The deposits were for either $300 or $500. Video surveillance at the ATM showed Delgado making the fraudulent deposits.


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