A Charlotteville Road man told Niagara County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday that someone purchased $467.14 worth of items from Walmart in his name.

According to the report filed with the Sheriff's Office, the complainant received two Phillips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors, valued at $219.97 each, with a package slip advising that he would be billed later for $467.14. The packing slip stated that the purchase was made on Feb. 19 over the internet by an unknown person using the complainant's name, address and phone number. The report further states that the unknown person received a $50 e-card that was emailed him when he made the purchase.

The complainant told NCSO that he contacted Walmart in regards to the incident and they advised him how to return the items. He also contacted a credit monitoring company although it's unknown if the credit of the complainant was affected and he has not suffered any loss of funds at this time.

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