If you’re wanted by the law, it might not be a smart idea to post information on your activities on Facebook. A woman convicted of financial elder abuse who failed to show up for her sentencing in Santa Barbara has been arrested in Massachusetts with the help of her social media account.
Santa Barbara County prosecutors say Julie Kromer befriended a 77 year old man she met at a dog rescue event. They say she then stole his identity, and got a credit card in his name that she used on a regular basis in other states.
A bank official noticed a discrepancy in the victim’s bank statements, and alerted authorities, leading to her arrest and conviction. But, she failed to show up for her sentencing last October, and an arrest warrant was issued.
Detectives tracked her down using postings on her Facebook page. Prosecutors say she could now get a longer sentence than the 60 days she was expected to receive for the elder abuse conviction.
