Akaka Targeted in Two Fraud Scams

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Rough day for Sen. Daniel Akaka. He’s been targeted in two separate fraud scams. 

An Atlanta woman pleaded guilty today to her part in a credit card skimming scam that counted Akaka among its victims.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: 

U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii, reported more than $5,700 fraudulently charged to his federally issued purchasing card at the Wal-Mart at 3580 Memorial Drive in Decatur.

Separately, the Hawaii Democratic Party warned local residents today about a phone scam.

A senior citizen told the party that he had received a call asking for donations to Akaka’s upcoming reelection campaign, according to KITV. But Akaka is retiring after this year. The caller asked for donations to be made via phone.

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