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A suspected identity thief accused of racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal charges says police should be out there busting "real criminals" instead of family men like himself, court records show.
Adan Betancio Guerrero, 36, of Mesa was arrested Tuesday.
He allegedly attempted to purchase a $33,000 truck while using somebody else's Social Security number.
Guerrero put a southern Arizona woman in close to $800,000 in debt by purchasing cars, homes, and taking out loans.
According to police, the suspect also used the 24-year-old victim's Social Security number for employment.
Guerrero had been using the victim's identification since 2001.
Tax records show that Guerrero has also used other Social Security numbers.
Betancio also told police he is an illegal immigrant.
