Colorado Man Victimized In Identity Theft / Mortgage Fraud Scam

The Rocky Mountain News reports on the story of Eric Krueger and how he had his identity ripped off and then used by Tremayne Miller to obtain loans from different institutions to purchase three homes before being nabbed by Aurora, Colorado police in December. Miller, 29, pleaded guilty in Denver Federal Court this month to fraud and money laundering. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 14. As part of his plea bargain, Miller agreed to pay Krueger for any cost related to the ID theft. Miller faces a sentence that could range from 24 to 63 months. For more, see Up and Down 17th Street: Tale of ID theft bizarre, alarming.