Kenosha slot machine fake ticket payouts, woman accused | FOX6 News Milwaukee

A woman and a man are accused of orchestrating a scam targeting slot machines at bars in Kenosha, Wisconsin, by using fraudulent tickets [00:32].

The Scam Mechanics

The suspects, identified as Kelly Feifer and Kyle Martin, reportedly targeted gambling machines over a period of about a month and a half [00:32]. Their method involved:

Obtaining legitimate gambling tickets.

Photocopying them to create fake versions with significantly inflated payout values [00:39].

Reported Incidents and Discovery

The fraudulent activity was uncovered after suspicious behavior caught the attention of bar staff:

Angry Bob's: In late May, Kyle Martin allegedly redeemed a fake ticket for nearly $2,200 [00:47]. The bar owner, Chris Margetson, grew suspicious because the machine did not record a win of that magnitude, and he noted the fake ticket felt physically different from real ones [00:55].

J&M's Bar and Grill: According to a social media post, the same individu

al allegedly targeted this location as well, successfully redeeming fake tickets for nearly $1,900 [01:08].

Apprehension

When Kelly Feifer later attempted to return to Angry Bob's to claim money from a fake ticket, the owner recognized her and contacted the authorities [01:21]. Upon her return to the establishment, she was surrounded by Kenosha police and subsequently arrested [01:39].

Context

Court documents indicate that both suspects are originally from Missouri [01:58].

This is reportedly not an isolated incident in the region; FOX6 News previously reported on a separate group using "jammers" to target machines in Waukesha and Milwaukee counties last April [01:45].

Bar owners have expressed that these thefts cause significant financial harm, especially during slower summer months [01:16].

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