Former Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $500K in Fraud
UPDATE: A former postal worker from Torrance, California, has just pleaded guilty to a shocking scheme that involved stealing over $500,000 in checks, debit, and credit cards from the mail. Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, entered her plea on August 11, 2025, confirming her involvement in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud that spanned at least three years.
Magdamit, who was employed at the Torrance Main Post Office, began her criminal activities in 2022 and continued until her arrest on July 1, 2025. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, she activated stolen cards online to make extravagant purchases and even sold some to co-conspirators.
This urgent case took a dramatic turn when federal agents arrested her after discovering that she continued to use the stolen credit cards. A subsequent search of her residence revealed a staggering cache of evidence: 133 stolen credit and debit cards, 16 U.S. Department of Treasury checks, and a loaded ghost gun. The Justice Department has confirmed that federally insured banks and credit unions were victims of this extensive fraud.
Prosecutors revealed that Magdamit flaunted her criminal gains on social media, sharing images of herself with large amounts of cash and purchasing luxury items, including a Rolex watch and vacations to Turks and Caicos and Aruba. Her lifestyle, funded by crime, caught the attention of authorities and intensified the investigation into her activities.
Magdamit faces a potential sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison. Her sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 27, 2025. The ramifications of her actions extend beyond her personal consequences; they expose vulnerabilities within the postal system and the ongoing threat of identity theft.
As this case unfolds, experts urge the public to remain vigilant against mail theft and the risks associated with identity fraud. The investigation into her co-conspirators remains active, with authorities working to prevent any further financial crimes.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
