Colorado Man Tracks Down Alleged Texas Thief After $4K Golf Equipment Fraud on Stolen Bank Card
CONROE, Texas — What started as a stolen wallet in Colorado turned into a viral investigation after a man claimed Bank of America refused to help him recover $4,000 in fraudulent golf equipment purchases. Instead, he says he tracked down the alleged thief himself, using tips from online sleuths and his own persistence.
$17,000 in Charges, But No Bank Support
Content creator Jondawson (@thejondawson) said his stolen cards were used to rack up $17,000 in charges — $13,000 on his personal account and $4,000 on his business account.
Bank of America, he claims, denied his business account claim, telling him the purchases weren’t fraudulent because they had been signed for.
“Sorry, good luck, have a great day,” Jondawson said the bank essentially told him.
Frustrated, he decided to launch his own investigation.
Digging for Clues
Jondawson said he contacted companies where the golf purchases were made, including Titleist, Callaway, and FootJoy. Though staff wouldn’t share much due to confidentiality, he was able to piece together scraps of information.
Cross-referencing addresses, names, and order details, he claims he eventually pinpointed the man who used his stolen card.
“I know where he lives, how many acres his property sits on, his wife’s name, and even his lifestyle,” Jondawson said. “The only things I don’t know are his phone number and what he does for work.”
Online Help and Marketplace Clues
Taking to TikTok, where his updates drew over half a million views, Jondawson asked locals for tips about a golf enthusiast in Conroe, Texas, possibly tied to the case.
Internet users quickly found Facebook Marketplace listings featuring brand-new golf gear sold at half price — items that matched his stolen card purchases.
“It kinda feels like an operation,” he speculated. “It seems like there’s a bigger scam than just my card.”
Trouble With Law Enforcement
When Jondawson brought his findings to the Conroe Police Department, he says officers told him to let the bank handle it. When he insisted, they required him to bring everything in person.
“Even with the name, address, dates, and amounts, police gave me the runaround,” he said.
Eventually, he turned evidence over to the county sheriff’s office, though he claims progress has been slow.
Beyond the $4,000
For Jondawson, the issue has grown larger than the stolen money.
“Say the bank gives me my $4,000 back, that’s fine. But in the end, this guy still walks away with what he bought and sold,” he said. “If you’re willing to scam $4,000, it’s not your first time and it’s not your last.”
He has since paused his TikTok updates until a resolution is reached but maintains that the evidence points to a repeat offender with prior theft charges.
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