Imagine attending a family baby shower, only to have your credit card information stolen by a relative! That’s exactly what happened to one man, who found out his younger cousin had a bone to pick with him. The reason? His decision to attend church! The cousin’s twisted idea of ‘teaching a lesson’ led to a $1,000 donation to a controversial organization. Now, the question is: should the man press charges and potentially ruin his cousin’s life? Let’s dive into the story.
A Family Gathering Gone Wrong

The Unwanted Guest

Unexpected Bank Call

Fraud Alert!

A Mysterious Donation

Ranting on Facebook

The Cousin’s Confession

Uncovering the Motive

A Personal Choice

The Sneaky Plan

To Press Charges or Not?

The Dilemma

Clarifications

Legal Action Begins

Cousin Arrested

The Trial Awaits

A Twisted Lesson and the Price to Pay
In a bizarre turn of events, a man found out his own cousin stole his credit card information to ‘teach him a lesson’ about attending church. After making a $1,000 donation to a controversial organization, the cousin confessed to her actions. Now, the man is torn between pressing charges and potentially ruining her life or letting it slide. The bank has already taken legal action, and the cousin has been arrested. But what will happen at the trial? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA, but consider fallout before pressing charges. Get money back

Agreement with commenter’s call for justice.

Curious about the update on the NTA situation?

Stealing credit cards is never okay, NTA takes a stand.

Press charges! Your husband is right, your mother is wrong.
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Commenter defends victim, calls out cousin’s foolishness. #NTA
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Commenter not at fault, justice may still prevail

Consequences earned . Justice for stolen credit card

Teaching a lesson or not, stealing is not a joke

Victim urges justice after cousin’s credit card fraud

A bold suggestion for dealing with credit card theft

Commenter flips the script on the credit card thief
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Commenter sarcastically agrees with Trump supporters to punish cousin.

Don’t let her off the hook! Press charges NTA

Justice must be served! NTA says press charges

Pressing charges for stolen credit card. NTA stands firm.


Report the thief to the police ASAP

Donating money in someone’s name is one thing, stealing is another. NTA

Revenge or reconciliation? The dilemma of stolen credit cards

Doubting the story’s authenticity, is justice still possible?

Agreeing with the commenter’s stance against credit card theft.

Bank may require police report to file chargeback. Family theft.

Teaching a lesson gone wrong. NTA suggests pressing charges.

Cousin steals credit card, commenter advises pressing criminal charges.

Stealing $1000 for a ‘lesson’ is theft, NTA.

Demanding justice! Arrest and charge the thief.

NTA defends against cousin’s credit card fraud and religious intolerance.

Support for pressing charges against credit card thief
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Commenter supports OP, no further explanation needed

Press charges and let the credit card company investigate

Commenter questions OP’s motive, suggests ESH or NTA.
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Stand up for yourself! NTA comment receives support.

Guard your wallet like a hawk to avoid cousin’s lesson plan.

Fraudulent charge after church visit? NTA, press charges!

Family theft is never okay, NTA commenter raises valid concerns.

Justice served! Send her to jail

Teaching a lesson with legal action

Toxic cousin steals credit card, commenter suggests arrest and justice.

Don’t let her get away with it! You’re NTA

A blunt comment with no mercy

Commenter expresses disbelief and confusion over absurd situation.

NTA. Go to the police, cut ties, and don’t look back.

Standing up for your beliefs, even against family.

Press charges! NTA’s cousin committed an illegal act

Commenter not at fault. What happened next?

Support for justice being served against credit card thief.

Commenter hopes for justice with a touch of sarcasm

Cousin’s credit card theft backfires, commenters agree NTA

Fraud is not a victimless crime . NTA for alerting the bank and your cousin deserves consequences.

Protecting others by turning in a credit card thief

Demanding an apology and payment before involving the cops

Take action and get justice. Don’t let her get away

Stand up for yourself and press charges against your cousin
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Family loyalty shouldn’t protect identity theft. NTA made the right call.

Commenter supports justice for credit card theft with fiery tone

Victim receives support after cousin steals credit card

OP not at fault, eager for update.

Cousin needs therapy after stealing credit card. NTA.

Demanding justice with a touch of revenge NTA

Don’t let family loyalty cloud your judgement. Press charges!

Report her! NTA cousin steals credit card for petty revenge

Justice prevails! Cousin admits to theft, NTA wins

Press charges for the LOLs? NTA strikes back

Teaching a lesson or not, stealing is stealing. NTA’s response.
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Religious hate crime? NTA should definitely press charges!

Credit card theft could lead to *federal* charges. NTA.

Revenge is a dish best served…with justice!

Redditors defend OP’s obvious NTA in credit card fraud case

Family or not, stealing is stealing. Press charges.

Stealing credit cards is a crime, even if it’s family.

Commenter sets reminder for justice to be served.

Family doesn’t justify theft Justice must be served

Support for pressing charges against credit card thief

Don’t let theft slide, press charges for justice

Donating in someone’s name without permission is not okay. NTA

Report cousin to police for credit card theft Update requested

Don’t let family take advantage of you! Protect your money

Crime doesn’t pay! NTA commenter stands up for justice

Financial abuse is never okay. Report the cousin now!

NTA. Theft is theft. Press charges and teach her a lesson

Reporting the crime to the police is the right move

Family should look out for each other, but justice is important.

Don’t be too nice, press charges!

Teach a lesson with justice. Press charges or demand payment.

Demanding repayment to avoid arrest. NTA wins this round.
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Report the credit card theft ASAP! NTA for sure

Commenter advises on how to handle cousin’s theft. NTA.

Support for pressing charges against credit card thief
