An Iowa credit union employee is facing multiple felony charges after police say she stole more than $28,000 from seven accounts, six of which belonged to people who had passed away. Amanda N. Tincher, 38, worked at IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union in Bettendorf, Iowa. According to investigators, a suspicious transaction on a deceased person’s account in early July prompted the credit union to contact Bettendorf Police. From there, the review expanded, and authorities say similar transactions turned up on six additional accounts, totaling $28,326.28.
Police say Tincher used cashier’s checks, CashApp transfers, and cash withdrawals to move the money. She denied taking funds from the other accounts, but the credit union says it found evidence otherwise. She was booked Friday on charges including first-degree theft and ongoing criminal conduct, then released on bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for this coming Friday.
For those of us on the Suncoast, where so many families include retirees, snowbirds, and loved ones who hold accounts across multiple states, this story is a reminder that estate accounts don’t always close themselves. If you’re an executor or helping settle a relative’s affairs, request statements, verify balances, and follow up with the institution directly. Vigilance is the best protection. Have you ever had to track down a deceased relative’s accounts? Share your experience in the comments.
