Boston police launch search for two credit card swindlers who drained $19,000 from a single victim, police say

MATTAPAN — Boston police are asking for the public's help identifying two people who allegedly drained $19,000 from a single victim in a credit card fraud scheme — and they've released surveillance footage of both suspects.

Detectives assigned to District B-3 say the two individuals are believed to be operating in the Mattapan area, according to a community alert posted Wednesday.

The department did not say how the fraud was carried out, but the victim reported losses totaling $19,000 — a staggering sum for what police describe as a credit card scheme.

Suspect wanted in $19,000 credit card fraud in Mattapan — One of two suspects wanted in connection with a $19,000 credit card fraud scheme in Mattapan. (Boston Police Department)

Second suspect wanted in $19,000 credit card fraud in Mattapan — The second suspect wanted in connection with the Mattapan credit card fraud. (Boston Police Department)

Police released four surveillance images captured from what appears to be a retail location, showing both individuals on camera. BPD says it is "actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident."

Surveillance image of credit card fraud suspect — Surveillance footage of one of the suspects inside a retail store. (Boston Police Department)

Anyone with information is urged to contact District B-3 Detectives at (617) 343-4712. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting "TIP" to CRIME (27463).

Boston police launch search for two credit card swindlers who drained $19,000 from a single victim, police say

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