A Shreveport, Louisiana, man is facing felony charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card to make nearly $49,000 in unauthorized purchases, with a large portion of the funds spent on adult content subscription services, including OnlyFans and Fansly.

According to the Shreveport Police Department, 34-year-old Matthew Allen turned himself in Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is charged with theft and access device fraud, following an investigation that began when suspicious transactions were flagged on a business credit card.

Detectives initially uncovered approximately $7,000 in charges tied to adult content platforms. Further investigation revealed an additional $42,000 in fraudulent activity, bringing the total loss to nearly $49,000. Authorities confirmed that the purchases were made without the cardholder’s authorization.

Under Louisiana law, theft involving amounts over $25,000 qualifies as felony grand theft, carrying penalties of up to 20 years in prison. Access device fraud, the unauthorized use of credit cards or account data, is also a felony and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years, along with court-ordered restitution.

While the primary victim is the credit card owner, the fallout extends beyond the financial institution or business impacted by the theft. Content creators on platforms like OnlyFans may also suffer losses when fraud is involved. When stolen cards are used to purchase content, creators often see their earnings reversed through chargebacks, even if the content was already delivered and consumed.

In such cases, platforms typically reclaim funds from the creator’s account and may trigger reviews or penalties if fraudulent transactions are frequent. With no control over the identity of the buyer or the source of payment, many content creators are left absorbing the loss, effectively penalized for fraudulent actions committed by others.

As digital transactions increase in volume and online adult content continues to generate substantial revenue, law enforcement agencies are intensifying their efforts to investigate fraud related to virtual purchases. Investigators collaborate with digital platforms, payment processors, and card issuers to analyze transaction records, IP addresses, and user activity to identify and document patterns of misuse.

If convicted, Allen may face prison time as well as court-ordered repayment to the cardholder and potentially other affected parties, including content creators who lost earnings as a result of chargebacks.

Prosecutors may also seek restitution for damage to the cardholder’s business, particularly if the fraud impacted operations or credit standing.

Allen remains in custody pending arraignment.