SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the SF District Attorney’s Office indicated in a press release that a conviction was obtained against Andre Sherman, 69, after a trial by jury for the fraudulent use of other people’s credit cards to purchase electronics at Target. He was convicted of petty fraudulent use of an access card, PC 484(g).
According to testimony and other evidence presented at trial, on January 1, 2022, Target employees at 789 Mission Street alerted the authorities to a man, later identified as Sherman, who they believed used stolen credit cards to purchase a laptop, phone and speaker system.
He used and attempted to use multiple cards bearing the names of other people. When the San Francisco Police Department arrived Sherman gave a false name, similar to the name on a driver’s license and credit cards in his possession. He was found with 17 different cards on him, including credit cards, debit cards, and driver’s licenses.
The cards belonged to at least seven different victims. With the assistance of the SFPD, the stolen merchandise was successfully returned to Target, and funds were refunded to the victims. Authorities were also able to return the driver’s licenses to their proper owners.
“Credit card fraud is a crime that devastates everyday people,” said Assistant District Attorney Max Draskovich. “This jury’s verdict underscores the importance of protecting victims and holding financial fraudsters accountable.”
