TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A Holland man is facing a felony charge after allegedly impersonating a banker to scam a victim out of $3,000, according to court documents.
Kevin Bowles Jr. has been charged with theft by deception, a fifth-degree felony, in connection with an incident that occurred around May 31, 2025.
Police affidavits state that the victim received a fraudulent phone call from someone claiming to be a representative from a local credit union. The caller claimed there was suspicious activity on the victim’s bank account and asked for the account number and password to verify her identity.
Shortly after the call, authorities say $3,000 was transferred into Bowles’ personal bank account between May 31 and June 2.
Bowles is scheduled to appear in court on September 11.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about phishing scams and impersonation fraud, which have become increasingly common as scammers exploit trust in financial institutions to steal money and personal information.
