Identity Theft

Thibodaux residents accused of stealing thousands from grandmother  Daily CometTwo Thibodaux residents were arrested after stealing their grandmother’s identity and charging thousands of dollars in her name, State Police said.Megan …

Thibodaux residents accused of stealing thousands from grandmother  Houma CourierTwo Thibodaux residents were arrested after stealing their grandmother’s identity and charging thousands of dollars in her name, State Police said.Megan …

Suspect ID’d in Watford City restaurant burglary is victim of identity theft  Grand Forks HeraldWATFORD CITY, N.D. — A man identified by Watford City police as a suspect in a restaurant burglary is instead a victim of identity theft, authorit…

Raid: Authorities bust identity theft ring  FH TimesA raid by Scottsdale Police on a room at a Fountain Hills resort hotel in August led to the arrest of five individuals in connection with an identity theft ring.

Security glitch puts Arizonans at risk for identity theft  AZFamilyBOMBSHELL INVESTIGATION! Hundreds have already fallen victim. Could you be next? TONIGHT AT 10 ON CBS 5. *Service* Arizona makes it easy to get a …

Eyeing IPO, Alibaba Gets Go-Ahead To Restructure Ant Financial  pymnts.comChinese regulators have given the green light to Alibaba to restructure Ant Financial, which will open a path for an initial public offering (IPO) for the Chinese …

Bad actors targeting fintech aggregators: Fincen chief  American BankerFraudsters are increasingly trying to exploit fintech data aggregators to avoid detection, the head of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Tuesday.

FinCEN Director Sees Digital Identity As National Security Issue  pymnts.com

Three Arrested for Thefts in South Riding  Loudoun NowLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office detective have arrested three suspects in a series of larcenies from vehicles that took place in the early morning hours of Aug.

MSU study: Hacks expose hospital patients personal data  Michigan RadioA new Michigan State University study finds a decade of computer hacking has exposed the personal data of nearly 170 million hospital patients. Researchers.

Forced-authorization scam hits Walla Walla  My Columbia BasinWALLA WALLA, Washington – The Walla Walla Police Department is warning area businesses about a recent rise involving a forced-authorization scam …

Should Your Business Get Cyber Liability Insurance?  Forbesa guide to cyber liability insurance for a large or small business.

Suspect ID’d in Watford City restaurant burglary is victim of identity theft  Bismarck TribuneA man identified by Watford City police as a suspect in a restaurant burglary is instead a victim of identity theft, authorities say.

LexisNexis Report Finds Retail Fraud Attempts have Tripled Since 2017  findBIOMETRICSBiometrics News – A new LexisNexis report on the retail market has concluded that fraud is getting worse, with fraud attempts tripling since 2017.

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton accused of computer fraud in US  BBC NewsA young man from Norfolk faces court over cryptocurrency computer fraud.

Financial Crimes, Identity Fraud Often Related | SIGNAL Magazine  Signal MagazineThere’s a new federal player on the field in the identity security game.

Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Pa. Medicaid Program Of Over $300,000  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man has pleaded guilty to taking part in a conspiracy to defraud Pennslyvania’s Medicaid program to gain millions of dollars.

PHOTOS: 11 people accused of identity theft in Phoenix opioid drug ring  AZFamilyEleven people accused of being connected to an opioid drug ring that stole the identities of doctors and nurse practitioners to write bogus prescriptions have …

The new Star card | News  Blackfoot Morning NewsBLACKFOOT– There have been a lot of people confused about the new ‘star’ identification card. As people are looking to get their license renewed they will see …

11 people busted for identity theft in Phoenix opioid drug ring, authorities say  AZFamilyPHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Eleven people accused of being connected to an opioid drug ring that stole the identities of doctors and nurse practitioners to w…

Police look for victims after Upstate couple busted in theft crime spree  WYFF4 GreenvilleGreenville police are looking for victims after the arrest of an Upstate couple for what detectives call a crime spree involving mail thefts, financial …

Police look for victims after Upstate couple busted in theft crime spree  WYFF4 GreenvilleGreenville police are looking for victims after the arrest of an Upstate couple for what detectives call a crime spree involving mail thefts, financial …

2 Women Arrested in Theft of Elderly Woman’s Wallet in Walnut Creek  NBC Bay AreaWalnut Creek Police announced they have identified and arrested two women accused of stealing an elderly woman’s wallet.

LSP: 2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  BRProud.comTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

Columbus man indicted for threatening judge  Sentinel-TribuneWood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson personally filed charges against a Columbus man for reportedly threatening a judge.

Two California women accused of stealing wallet from an elderly Safeway customer have been arrested  New York Daily NewsTwo women caught lifting an elderly woman’s wallet from her purse as she shopped in a California Safeway store have been a…

Most hospital data breaches contain financial, demographic info that risks identity theft  Becker’s Hospital ReviewSeventy-one percent of data breaches at hospitals comprise financial or demographic information that may cause identity theft o…

‘Sharenting’: How to safeguard your kids’ personal information on social media  NBC NewsMost kids in America have an online presence by their second birthday. Here’s how to keep their identities safe on social media.

UPDATE: Watford City restaurant burglary investigation now includes identify theft  KFYR-TVIdentity theft is now part of the investigation into a restaurant burglary and stolen vehicle according to the Watford City Police Department.

Police net couple accused of stealing mail, identities, and committing financial card fraud across Greenville  FOX CarolinaGREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – Greenville police said Tuesday a Pelzer man and Piedmont woman have been charged in con…

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  SFGateTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

Hundreds Victimized In Vast Montgomery Co. Fraud Operation: Cops  Abington, PA PatchMassive Fraud Operation Busted In Montco – Abington, PA – More than 50 stolen credit cards, hundreds of fraudulent checks, stolen mail, and more were …

Hundreds Victimized In Vast West Norriton Fraud Operation: Cops  Norristown, PA PatchMassive Fraud Operation Busted In West Norriton – Norristown, PA – More than 50 stolen credit cards, hundreds of fraudulent checks, stolen mail, and more wer…

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity | State  American PressTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity | Louisiana  KTBSTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

6 charged in cell phone scheme | News, Sports, Jobs  Gloversville Leader-HeraldFONDA — State police arrested six men allegedly involved in a cell phone scheme in which $90000 worth of cell phones were stolen using fraudulent …

Blotter: Glencoe resident deceived into purchasing nearly $17,000 in gift cards  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt….

Pair found sleeping in car busted on suspicion of identity theft  Crime VoicePlacer County deputies have arrested two people on suspicion of identity theft after finding a plethora of evidence in their vehicle.

Identity And AI: The Recipe For A Strong Fraud Defence  ISBuzz NewsSibos has kicked off in London this week and the theme for this year is “Thriving in a hyper-connected world.” The market has long demanded quicker and more …

What Do Hospital Cyber Attackers Want to Know About You?  U.S. News & World ReportBy Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cyber attackers who target hospital databases mostly go after …

Police say suspect in Watford City burglary was using a stolen identity, leading to the wrong man being named  Williston Daily HeraldThe suspect in a Friday burglary in Watford City was using a stolen identity, police said Tuesday, Sept. 24.

What Do Hospital Cyber Attackers Want to Know About You?  HealthDayCyber attackers who target hospital databases mostly go after patient contact and financial information, not medical records, a new study finds.

Q2 Open Deploys Socure’s Next Gen Digital Identity Verification, Bolsters Banking-as-a-Service Offering  Odessa AmericanQ2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today annou…

Norton LifeLock Launches New Consumer Cyber Safety Ad Campaign Featuring Angie Harmon and Jay Leno  Yahoo FinanceNorton™ LifeLock™, Symantec’s (SYMC) consumer brand, today announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring Norton LifeLock me…

Q2 Open Deploys Socure’s Next Gen Digital Identity Verification, Bolsters Banking-as-a-Service Offering  Yahoo FinanceQ2 Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced its part…

I’m an ex-con artist turned fraud expert—here are the 9 biggest password mistakes I see people making  CNBCLook around at the technology that surrounds you today — iPhones, online banking and shopping, Google, smart TVs — none of them were in…

Two accused of stealing grandmother’s identity, making fraudulent purchases  WBRZ

Two accused of stealing grandmother’s identity, making fraudulent purchases  WBRZ

33% of Millennials Have Faced Credit Card Fraud. Here’s How to Avoid It  The Motley FoolOne in three millennials has had their credit card information stolen. Decrease your chances of identity theft by following these suggestions.

Goldsboro police trying to ID theft suspects  WNCT

Refinitiv reveals Qual-ID to fight identity fraud and financial crime  The PaypersRefinitiv has launched Qual-ID; a solution that is meant to help financial services providers fight identity fraud and financial crime.

Strict voter ID laws don’t appear to disproportionately suppress minority voters  MarketWatchHere’s what the latest studies into voting and ID laws find.

Strict voter ID laws don’t appear to disproportionately suppress minority voters  MarketWatchHere’s what the latest studies into voting and ID laws find.

Dynamix Solutions Now Offers Dark Web Monitoring And Identity Theft Protection Services  Yahoo FinanceComplementing their extensive business IT and network services, Dynamix Solutions now offers added security with identity theft dark web mon…

Dynamix Solutions Now Offers Dark Web Monitoring And Identity Theft Protection Services  BenzingaComplementing their extensive business IT and network services, Dynamix Solutions now offers added security with identity theft dark web monitori…

NatWest, Featurespace team up for real-time fraud prevention  The PaypersNatWest has agreed a strategic partnership with Featurespace to profile and monitor payments and account activity to prevent fraud using Featurespace’s ARIC …

169 Million People Have Had Data Exposed by Hospital Hacks  Technology NetworksWhen hospitals are hacked, the public hears about the number of victims – but not what information the cybercriminals stole. New research from Michigan State …

New research uncovers specific data leaked through hospital breaches  News-Medical.netWhen hospitals are hacked, the public hears about the number of victims – but not what information the cybercriminals stole. New research from Michigan Stat…

Here’s what hackers can do with your stolen hospital records  ZME ScienceNearly 170 million people have been affected by data breaches that involved hospital records in the past decade.

For AML, Three ‘I’s: Innovation, Interoperability … And Identity  pymnts.comTrust is the backbone of digital commerce. Knowing who’s on each side of the transaction, and verifying their identities, is the backbone of trust. That sentiment ……

Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market 2019-2026: Capital Investment, Industrial Output, Outlook And Forecast 2026  Indian ColumnistThe Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market 2019 Report elaborates the complete details of …

Matching tech to protect Victorians from identity fraud  OpenGov AsiaThe Victorian Government is cracking down on identity fraud and doing more to protect Victorians and their digital data through the use of new identity matching …

Riverside County man admits stealing doctors’ credentials so he could buy and resell drugs  Press-EnterpriseLOS ANGELES — A Riverside County man pleaded guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges involving the theft of at least nine do…

Women suspected of stealing elderly woman’s wallet arrested  KTVU San FranciscoMarkkisha Anthnisha Mangum, 22 years, Stockton, CA and Martavia Latrice Blount, 22 years old, Stockton, CA have been arrested on suspicion of stealing an …

Retail Fraud Attempts Double Year-Over-Year and Triple Since 2017  Security MagazineU.S. retail fraud grew significantly during the past year for businesses of all sizes, with fraudsters adding small business targets, which typically utilize …

Refinitiv Qual-ID helps financial services providers fight identity fraud and financial crime  Help Net Security

Police Arrest Duo Caught On Video Stealing Elderly Woman’s Wallet In Walnut Creek  CBS San FranciscoWALNUT CREEK (CBS SF) — Two women who were caught on surveillance video stealing an elderly woman’s wallet as she shopped at a Safeway store h…

Here’s the kind of data hackers get about you from hospitals: Research reveals what information was compromised over a decade of data breaches  Science DailyNew research has uncovered the specific data leaked through hospital breaches, soundi…

Police say six charged in cell phone scheme  The RecorderThe Recorder – newspaper of the Montgomery County Region of New York and your best source for local news and information.

Sheriff’s Reports: Sept. 15-21  The San Diego Union-TribuneAmong reports filed in the sheriff’s Ramona station: Saturday, Sept. 21 Missing adult, 15700 block Mussey Grade Road.

Las Vegas businessman sentenced to three years in prison for $28 million tax fraud scheme  News3LVLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — After pleading guilty, 69-year-old Ramon Desage was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.

Las Vegas businessman sentenced to three years in prison for $28 million tax fraud scheme  News3LVLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — After pleading guilty, 69-year-old Ramon Desage was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a tax fraud scheme.

Our vulnerable identities  The Daily WorldProtect your identity, protect your personal information, protect, protect, protect. This is being drilled into our lives every day. Don’t give out your personal …

Chico Police Department unveils online crime map  Chico Enterprise-RecordCHICO — Which areas of Chico have the most reported crimes? This is a question to which the public may soon have an answer. The Chico Police Department …

FBI arrests Army soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb major news network  ABC NewsThe FBI has arrested a U.S. soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb a major American news network, planned to travel to Ukraine to fight with vio…

Deerfield Woman Faces Elder Exploitation Charge: Blotter  Northbrook, IL PatchDeerfield Woman Accused Of Elder Exploitation – Northbrook, IL – Barking dog alerts to burglar upstairs, smash-and-grab at jewelry store, investigation leads to …

LSP: Two accused of credit card fraud; stealing grandmother’s identity  KATC Lafayette News

Vinita Principal Out Thousands In Months After Identity Theft  News On 6

Vinita Principal Out Thousands Of Dollars In Months After Identity Theft  News On 6VINITA, Oklahoma – A Vinita private school principal said she’s out thousands of dollars since her identity was stolen. She said she doesn’t know where to turn…

Two accused of victimizing senior citizen in identity theft, credit card scheme  FOX 8 Live WVUETroopers with Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division say two people may have victimized their grandmother in a credit card fraud …

Two accused of victimizing senior citizen in identity theft, credit card scheme  WAFBTroopers with Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division say two people may have victimized their grandmother in a credit card fraud and identit…

Two accused of victimizing senior citizen in identity theft, credit card scheme  KSLA

How to Fix a Mistake on Your Credit Report  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceKiplinger’s resident credit guru Lisa Gerstner joins our podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how to take on the credit bureaus if there’s a …

Troup County Sheriff’s Office Arrest, Release Report for Period Ending Sept 23 – LaGrange Daily News  LaGrange Daily NewsShakimbreya Shanice Abner, 26, 114 MLK Drive, Valley, probation violation (LaGrange), bond denied, released on time serve…

PSP: Woman bought checks, stole $9k+ from boyfriend in Union County  Sunbury Daily ItemLEWISBURG — A former Lewisburg woman purchased checks for her unsuspecting boyfriend’s bank account and stole $9169.68, according to state police at …

Healthcare data hacking could lead to identity thefts  Reuters

Most Data Stolen From Hospitals Include Items Used in Identity Theft, Study Finds  AJMC.com Managed Markets NetworkHealthcare data hacking could lead to identity thefts  WTVB NewsMore than 70% of hospital data breaches compromise in…

Most Data Stolen From Hospitals Include Items Used in Identity Theft, Study Finds  AJMC.com Managed Markets NetworkMore than 70% of hospital data breaches include the theft of sensitive items like patients’ Social Security or credit card numb…

Healthcare data hacking could lead to identity thefts  WTVB NewsBy Linda Carroll More than 70% of healthcare data breaches in the U.S. have involved sensitive demographic or financial information that could fuel identity theft …

Most Health Data Breaches Expose Sensitive Information  MedscapeNearly three fourths (71%) of health data breaches that have occured during the past 10 years exposed protected health information (PHI), including sensitive …

W.Va. Attorney General’s Office warns about phone scam  WCHS-TV8The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office is warning consumers about calls being made by scam artists who are posing as representatives of three Kanawha …

More than 70% of hospital data breaches include sensitive demographic or financial info that could lead to identity theft  EurekAlertBelow please find summaries of new articles that will be published in the next issue of Annals of Internal Me…

Types of Information Compromised in Breaches of Protected Health Information  Annals of Internal MedicineBackground: In March 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule to support access, exchange, and use of elect…

More than 70% of hospital data breaches compromise information that puts patients at risk of identity theft  FierceHealthcareAbout 159 million patients had sensitive information like Social Security numbers or credit card numbers compromised …

Texas pair faces 25 federal charges for ID theft shopping spree  Sioux City JournalSIOUX CITY — A federal grand jury has indicted a Texas man and woman on more than two dozen charges linked to using stolen credit card numbers to buy …

Police bust four men who they said only came to Pittsburgh to steal identities  WPXI PittsburghA sharp-eyed restaurant manager called 911 after noticing that four men were throwing trash out of a pickup truck.

Onfido and Socure take honors for digital identity verification innovation  Biometric UpdateA pair of digital identity verification companies have been recognized for their contributions to financial and artificial intelligence innovation. On…

Man Charged With Identity Theft, Forgery: Greenwich PD  Greenwich, CT PatchMan Charged With Identity Theft, Forgery: PD – Greenwich, CT – A man accused of using a fake identity to have packages sent to him was recently arrested by …

Troopers: Six from Schoharie, Montgomery counties charged in $90K Walmart phone theft scheme  The Daily GazetteFONDA – Six people have been arrested in connection with a scheme to steal upwards of $90,000 worth of iPhones from the Gloversvill…

‘Harassing emails and texts:’ tales of cybercrime in the city  CrosstownA July cyberattack against Los Angeles city computers resulted in the data theft of about 20,000 police department applicants’ personal information, many of …