Identity Theft

2 charged with mail, identity theft in Orland Park  Chicago Sun-TimesJeanetta Roland and Aubrey Marshall, both 20 years old, were found with a black nylon bag full of unopened mail from nearby businesses in their vehicle, police …

2 charged with mail, identity theft in Orland Park  Chicago Sun-TimesJeanetta Roland and Aubrey Marshall, both 20 years old, were found with a black nylon bag full of unopened mail from nearby businesses in their vehicle, police …

‘Identity fraud laboratory’ uncovered in Kitchener  KitchenerToday.comPolice say they found a significant amount of fraud-related material.

Do you need a credit monitoring service?  NewsdayIt seems like every other week there’s another data breach. Is it a matter of time before someone steals your financial information? The possibility is real, and …

Church notes: Special events at area churches listed  Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCarroll County. First Presbyterian Church in Eureka Springs, 209 Spring St., will host the annual Blessing of the Animals *service* at 11 a.m. Sept. 29. The public…

Hillsboro police say struggle led to officer firing gun  Pamplin Media GroupHillsboro police say struggle led to officer firing gun, Local News, Hillsboro, Aloha local News, Breaking News alerts for Hillsboro, Aloha city.

Statements won’t be suppressed in 2016 homicide case  SharonheraldMERCER – A judge heard testimony Friday from the defendant and a probation officer during a hearing on motions in the Joseph DiFrischia murder case.

Hillsboro police say officer fired shot after suspect pointed gun  KATUAs four officers with the Hillsboro Police Department struggled with a man in a hotel hallway earlier this month, they said he pulled a gun and pointed it at two of …

Police Reports for Sept. 19 – The Suffolk News-Herald  Suffolk News-HeraldThe following information comes directly from the City of Suffolk Department of Media and Community Relations. It should be noted that a criminal charge is only …

Decatur County medical assistant indicted earlier this week in prescription drug investigation  Jackson SunPaul Hutcherson, a Decatur County medical assistant, was indicted for prescription drug theft after an investigation by the TBI.

Police arrest woman for gym locker theft series  fox5sandiego.comA Carlsbad woman was behind bars Friday on suspicion of looting lockers at various San Diego-area fitness centers, making off with wallets, car keys, credit …

Sheriff’s Log: September 9 to September 15 | Calaveras County’s Most Trusted News Source  Calaveras EnterpriseMonday, Sept. 9. Burglary. 8:20 a.m., Arnold – Burglary, not in progress; commercial burglary. Report taken. Highway 4. Disturbance….

Three Canyon County residents sentenced for check fraud scheme  Idaho Press-TribuneBOISE — Three of five people convicted of running a long-term check forgery scheme were sentenced in federal court in Boise this week.

Former Turlock man sentenced for unemployment fraud scheme trying to steal millions  Modesto BeeA former Turlock, California man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a scheme to steal about $2.5 million in fraudulent unemployme…

Tech-savvy young people are targeted for identity fraud  The TimesWe have all heard myriad heartrending tales of older and vulnerable people being tricked by scammers, but now tech-savvy younger people are being targeted …

5 Men Arrested In Atlantic City, Accused Of Stealing Man’s Identity To Spend $12,000 At Casino  CBS New YorkATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Five men stand accused of using 81 illegally obtained gift cards to spend nearly $12,000 at an Atlantic Cit…

Decatur Co. medical assistant charged in prescription drug investigation  WBBJ-TVDECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A medical assistant from Parsons has been indicted on 18 counts of fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs and identity theft, …

2 charged with mail theft in Orland Park  Chicago Tribune2 charged with theft of mail from Orland Park businesses.

Nevada County police blotter: Man with cane, skateboarder in fight  The Union of Grass ValleyGrass Valley Police DepartmentThursday9:55 a.m. — A caller from the 200 block of Mill Street reported a man throwing knives at a tree. He could not b…

Decatur County medical assistant indicted on 18 counts of prescription drug fraud  WZTVA medical assistant has been indicted on 18 counts in a prescription drug investigation. Paula Hutcherson, 50, was indicted on 13 counts of prescription dr…

At 3 agencies, here’s what customer experience overhaul looks like  Federal News NetworkMore than two dozen public-facing program offices have released new data on their annual workloads and are looking at ways to transform their approach to…

Defendants arraigned in Allen County courtroom  Lima OhioLIMA — The following individuals who were indicted by the recent session of the Allen County grand jury entered pleas of not guilty during their arra.

Derry Man Indicted On Attempted Rape Charge: Rockingham County  Patch.comRockingham County Superior Court Roundup – Exeter, NH – New Yorker indicted on accomplice ID fraud charges; Maine man indicted on forgery charge; …

Virgin Islands Police Officer Indicted For Bank Fraud And Identity Theft –  VI ConsortiumST. CROIX — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging …

Fight ID theft, fraud by shredding and recycling  WAVE 3The impact of fraud, identity theft and consumer scams can last for months or even years.

Making Ends Meet: Fight ID theft, fraud by shredding and recycling  WAVE 3The impact of fraud, identity theft and consumer scams can last for months or even years.

24-year-old Oxford man charged with identity theft  WTVAZachary Baggett is accused of using fraud to get an apartment in Oxford.

Two Men Arrested on Identity Theft, Forgery Charges After Georgetown Traffic Stop  WBOC TV 16Authorities say two men are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop in Georgetown led to the recovery of equipment used to manufacture fake driv…

Personal Finance: How You Can Protect Yourself from Cyber Crime  WABC-TVA page with information from Ridgewood Bank about cyber crime and protecting your money.

Data Breach 101: What You Must Know to Prevent and Recover  Legal ReaderData breaches can be nightmarish to recover from if you’ve been negatively impacted by one. Hiring a good lawyer and educating yourself on credit (and other …

2 Dolton Residents Charged With Orland Mail, Identity Theft  Patch.comOrland Mail, Identity Theft Dolton Residents – Orland Park, IL – A Dolton man and woman accused of stealing mail from Orland businesses have been charged …

Florence Police arrest Leighton woman who stole money from her mother  WHNT News 19FLORENCE, Ala. – Florence Police arrested a woman who stole money from her elderly mother. Investigators said Stacey Payne, 50, took $2900 from her …

Oklahoma doctor indicted on opioid, identity theft charges  KFOR Oklahoma CityOKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City doctor who practiced medicine in Warr Acres has been indicted with dispensing opioids illegally. According to the …

BBB on Seniors: Fraud alert — Be on lookout for genetic testing scam  Chron.comThis article is an update on the genetic testing scam that has been running rampant since we first introduced it here a few months ago. The BBB Education …

2 allegedly use stolen ID to make $2500 Menards purchase  Journal TimesMOUNT PLEASANT — A Chicago man and suburban Chicago woman are facing charges in Racine County after they allegedly used a fraudulent Menards …

OKC doctor practicing in Warr Acres accused of illegally dispensing opioids, identity theft  Oklahoman.comAn Oklahoma City doctor who practiced medicine in Warr Acres faces dozens of charges for illegally dispensing opioids and identity theft…

Warr Acres doctor charged with dispensing opioids illegally, identity theft  KOKH FOX25David Quy, D. O. , 62, had been charged with dispensing opioids illegally and identity theft according to U. S. Attorney Timothy J. Downing. According to t…

Emergency services, Sept. 20  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Jesus David Dominguez-Mendoza, 33, of the 600 block of Franquette Street, Medford. Medford police arrested Dominguez-Mendoza …

Henry County Police seek armed, uniformed identity fraud suspect with fake ID who sought $50K loan  Henry HeraldSTOCKBRIDGE—Henry County Police are looking for an identity fraud suspect who was wearing a security guard uniform and open-carryi…

Philly man, four others used stolen identity to rack up big bill at Borgata in Atlantic City, cops say  PhillyVoice.comA Philadelphia man is one of five people facing criminal charges stemming from an alleged identity theft scheme that netted…

Increase in identity fraud cases in SA  CapeTown ETCA sharp increase in identity fraud across the country has been noted by, The South African Fraud Prevention *Service* (SAFPS), as the number of fraudsters using …

FOR THE RECORD | Police Dailyrecord | ncnewsonline.com  New Castle NewsaDistrict judges. MELISSA A. AMODIE. •William W. Rodgers, 46, of New Castle, charged by the Lawrence County district attorney with resisting arrest and …

Three St. Mary’s County Family Members Facing Federal Charges For Stealing Over $820,000 In VA Benefits Fraud Scheme | Southern Maryland News Net  Southern Maryland News NetA federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Angela Marie Far…

Man found in Sampson facing time for passport fraud, ID theft  Sampson IndependentRALEIGH — A Mexican citizen found in Sampson County is facing nearly 40 years in prison following federal indictments on passport fraud, identity theft…

Blockchain ID checks: How this startup is now verifying identities online  ZDNetVeriff, Estonia´s fastest-growing startup, is partnering with Blockchain and also targeting small businesses.

5 men went on $12K spending spree at Borgata in Atlantic City with stolen identity, cops say  NJ.comFive men have been charged with identity theft and other offenses after using 81 fraudulently obtained gift cards to go on a nearly $12,000 sp…

5 charged with identity theft at Atlantic City casino  Press of Atlantic CityATLANTIC CITY — Five men, including two from the city, were charged with identity theft after using $11900 worth of gift cards purchased at a casino with a …

Brands Beware: Influencer Impostors Want Your Free Stuff  The New York TimesThere’s a well-established agreement between brands and influencers: We send free products, you post about them on Instagram. Often it’s a happy …

Brands Beware: Influencer Impostors Want Your Free Stuff  The New York TimesThere’s a well-established agreement between brands and influencers: We send free products, you post about them on Instagram. Often it’s a happy …

Atlantic City Cops Bust Credit Card Theft Ring at Local Casino  catcountry1073.comAtlantic City Police say an investigation into credit card theft and fraud has resulted in the arrest of five men, including two from Atlantic City.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 113: Hoffman Invites Local Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar  Metro East SunIllinois State House District 113 issued the following announcement on Sept. 17. Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to joi…

Police find $900 in fake money | News, Sports, Jobs  Alpena NewsALPENA—An Alpena resident was arrested Friday for passing counterfeit money at Alpena county businesses. After The News reported on Sept. 11 that fake …

Letter: Students should take advantage of DPS services  The Brown Daily HeraldTo the Editor: My name is Chun Cheng, and I am a Brown alum that just graduated a few months ago. I am writing regarding an article I saw in The Herald.

Letter: Students should take advantage of DPS services  The Brown Daily HeraldTo the Editor: My name is Chun Cheng, and I am a Brown alum that just graduated a few months ago. I am writing regarding an article I saw in The Herald.

Leader of multi-state theft ring pleads guilty  The Sun ChroniclePROVIDENCE — The leader of a multi-state identity fraud ring that bilked retailers, banks and car dealerships in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and two others …

Old-school methods thieves are still using to get their victims’ information  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – Research shows about half of all identity theft doesn’t happen online. It happens the old, analog way from someone literally g…

Scammers offering to help with disability applications  KLFYIdentity theft, in all its forms, affects people every day through a variety of scams. Now, experts are warning of a scam targeted at residents in the Acadiana area.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Tooth and justice  Accounting TodayGuns galore; game of Chicken; an ID you can’t refuse; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

THE OFFICE CAT  Garden City NewsMemorial event: Garden City Police Officers and Special Police Officers provided traffic and security details for the Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial event.

Identity-theft prevention & more @ West Seattle Crime Prevention Council  West Seattle BlogBy Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor. Post-summer hiatus is over for the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council. Here’s what happened at WSCPC’s …

Police reports for the week of Sept. 25 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from Sept. 11-18: Alabaster. Sept. 12. -Domestic incident from the 100 bl…

Unsecured servers leave 733 million medical images exposed  KomandoA cybersecurity company in Germany has found that hundreds if not thousands of servers worldwide containing medical images such as X-rays and MRIs are …

Cops: 3 arrested after trying to use fake IDs to rent cars in Alpharetta  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThree men were arrested in Alpharetta after police accused them of trying to use fake identification…

Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for credit card fraud to buy theme park tickets  WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlandoA Georgia man was sentenced to four years in prison after buying theme park tickets in Orlando with counterfeit credit cards.

Five charged in credit card fraud at casino  breakingac.comA Philadelphia man allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy nearly $12,000 worth of Borgata gift cards, then distributed them to four others. All five men …

Five charged in credit card fraud at casino  breakingac.comA Philadelphia man allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy nearly $12,000 worth of Borgata gift cards, then distributed them to four others. All five men …

Scammer in NC identity theft ring leaps from hotel window before capture, feds say  Charlotte ObserverProsecutors released a federal indictment Tuesday accusing four people in North Carolina of running an elaborate identity theft ring using d…

Man uses stolen identity to secure apartment | News  Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalOXFORD – A man has been charged with identity theft after trying to secure lodging using a fraudulent name.

Federal Judge Postpones Sentencing Of The Kealohas For Two Weeks  Honolulu Civil BeatThe Kealohas and the police officers who were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges alongside them will get two more weeks to prepare for their …

Smishing: A Silly Word for a Serious Fraud Risk  ConsumerReports.orgA new form of fraud targets victims through their text messaging apps. Consumer Reports tells you how to stay safe from smishing attacks.

Smishing: A Silly Word for a Serious Fraud Risk  Yahoo NewsThere was clearly something fishy afoot when Beth, a disabled 50-year-old from North Carolina who asked us not to use her last name, received two text …

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  East Bay TimesAn automated license plate reader helped Danville police nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said.

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  East Bay TimesAn automated license plate reader helped Danville police nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said.

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  The Mercury NewsDANVILLE — An automated license plate reader helped officers nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said. Arba Sullivan, 26, …

Rockingham Sheriffs Make Drug, Plow Theft, Other Arrests: Roundup  Patch.comRockingham Sheriff’s Arrest Roundup Report – Exeter, NH – Plus: Concord man faces habitual offender charge; Nashua man bagged on ID, credit fraud, other …

Lunch And Learn Seminar: How To Protect You And Your Family From Identity Theft at JW Marriott Atlanta/Buckhead – October 9, 2019  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionOctober 9, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at JW Marriott Atlanta/Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Roa…

Plymouth Township Police Department Seeking Identity of Suspect in Prescription Fraud  morethanthecurve.comThe Plymouth Township Police Department is seeking the identity of a suspect in prescription fraud involving multiple dates in June 201…

4 Nabbed For Bank Fraud After Mooresville Church Checks Stolen  Patch.com4 Arrested After Checks Stolen From Area Church – Mooresville, NC – According to Mooresville police, the four suspects deposited $60000 into bank accounts …

Mental health providers charged in $250,000 theft of Medicaid benefits  Tallahassee.comTwo former Tallahassee mental health providers were indicted by a federal grand jury on over 80 counts of Medicaid fraud for over $250000 in false claims.

Crime roundup: Sneakers theft, Walmart crack & more Johnson City felony charges  Johnson City Press (subscription)Sneakers theft: Johnson City police said a man and a boy stole sneakers and a cellphone from another juvenile Wednesday in east …

State Rep. Ugaste to host paper shredding and food drive event  Kane County ChronicleST. CHARLES—State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will be hosting a paper shredding and food drive event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 alongside State Senator …

Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud  Brownsville Herald(BPT) – Every year, many seniors are targeted by scammers who want to steal their Medicare numbers to do things like rack up fake health care charges and …

Police: Four charged after checks stolen from church mailboxes  Mooresville TribuneFour suspects have been arrested in a case in which thousands of dollars in checks were stolen from church mailboxes, according to the Mooresville Police …

Former FSU Credit Union officer sentenced to 5 1/2 years in federal prison  Tallahassee.comThe former director of the FSU Credit Union was sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of bank fraud, …

Emergency services, Sept. 19  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — David Eugene McCabe, 74, of the 100 block of North Wightman Street, Ashland. Medford police arrested McCabe Tuesday on felony …

Verizon Makes SIM Swapping Hard. Why Doesn’t AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile?  VICEVerizon employs different security procedures when porting a phone number to a different SIM card than the other carriers. This is making SIM swapping attacks …

What To Do If Your Data Was Breached  ForbesData breaches seem to be everywhere in today’s society. Just this week it was announced that a massive data breach exposed sensitive data of nearly every …

Consumers’ data exposed for years following breach incidents  Insurance BusinessConsumers’ information is often not safe in today’s cyber world. Capital One’s recent massive data breach affected about 100 million individuals in the US, and …

CT Woman Charged With Embezzlement, Fraud, ID Theft  Daily VoiceA 34-year-old woman was arrested on multiple counts of alleged embezzlement and fraud targeting seniors living in Bridgeport nursing and rehabilitation …

Police calls: Sept. 9 – Sept. 15 | Keizertimes | You think you know. To be sure, read Keizertimes.  KeizertimesMonday, Sept. 9. 1 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle, criminal damage and unlawful vehicle entry in the 100 block of Cade Street NE. …

Con artists target senior with genetic testing scams  KOMO NewsGenetic testing has grown in popularity in recent years and is in the news all the time now. So, it’s no surprise that scammers are using genetic testing to target …

Tallahassee mental health counselor, counseling center owner indicted  WTXL ABC 27Two women have been indicted on federal charges after being accused of using their Tallahassee-based counseling center to commit health care fraud and …

Socure Recognized as One of America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies in Forbes’ AI 50 List  Yahoo FinanceSocure, a leader in high-assurance digital identity verification, today announced that Forbes, a leading business publi…

Delaware Woman Indicted for Insurance Fraud Following Motor Vehicle Accident  Insurance JournalA Delaware woman has been indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for two counts of insurance fraud and one count of identity theft following an.

Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Over 40 Years of Identity Fraud  wbsm.comAn undocumented immigrant who refuses to disclose his true identity was sentenced in federal court in Boston for using another person’s ID for over 40 years.

How to avoid getting scammed when flat hunting in Paris  The Local FranceApartment-hunting in Paris can be a nightmare for new arrivals, not least because they have a good chance of falling victim to a scam or identity theft.

Colombia annuls 915,000 ID cards citing evidence of mass voter fraud  Colombia ReportsColombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE) canceled 915,000 ID cards citing evidence they may have been registered for electoral fraud purposes. The CNE …

How Banks Are Using AI, ML To Fight Account Opening Fraud  pymnts.comThis Deep Dive looks at how banks are using new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect against fraud in mobile channels.

New Jersey rolling out Real ID program by appointment only  WPVI-TVNew Jersey officials are rolling out the Real ID program, offering it by appointment only.

Siouxland Strange: Credit card fraud’s Bonnie and Clyde  Sioux City JournalThe Bonnie and Clyde of credit card fraud. Credit cards did not exist when Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker went on their multi-state robbery spree in the in the …