In 2005, he was convicted of one count of impersonation and three counts of fraud (against Sears Canada, The Brick, and 2001 Audio Video) after impersonating a woman to apply for a credit card and purchasing over $10,000 worth of goods. He pleaded guilty and received a nine-month conditional sentence with 12 months of probation.[20][13] He legally changed his name to Luka Rocco Magnotta on August 12, 2006.[4] Magnotta declared bankruptcy in March 2007, owing $17,000 in various debts.[21][22] The bankruptcy was fully discharged in December 2007.[21]