Woman's lost wallet results in big charges

CHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois police are investigating a case of credit card fraud that involves nearly $6,000 in unauthorized transactions on an Urbana woman's credit and debit cards.

The woman, a UI student, reported Tuesday that someone had used her cards for transactions totaling $5,877 after her wallet was lost or stolen while she was riding a bus.

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