3 Naperville ATM Scam Suspects Caught- Hit Other 'Burbs, Too

NAPERVILLE, IL — Police have arrested three suspects Nov. 1 for continuing a financial crimes enterprise, a class 1 felony. The four-month long investigation was prompted by a string of reports in June from victims who say their debit cards had been compromised and cash was withdrawn from their accounts. Police found a skimmer device had been placed in a local ATM, which records card numbers and PIN numbers. Multiple cash transactions occurred with an estimated loss of over $25,000 in the cased from Naperville, according to Naperville Police. The suspects are: Alin Doina, 48, Dorin Marchidan, 47, and Adrian Popa, 43.

These three suspects were also seen in Wilmette, Carol Stream and other Chicagoland suburbs doing the same thing. The press release from the Naperville Police Department says they had support from Wilmette and Carol Stream Police Departments, the Secret Service, and ICE. Police say to use caution when using ATM machines and to call 9-1-1 if any unusual equipment is placed in the card reader slot.

Images courtesy of Naperville Police: Alin Doina, 48, Dorin Marchidan, 47, and Adrian Popa, 43