Identity Theft

Rep. Lou Schmitt offers free paper shredding event  WTAJ – www.wearecentralpa.comALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Representative Lou Schmitt is inviting residents to his “Shredding with Schmitt” event on Wednesday, October 2, at People’s Natural …

Moberly man in federal custody for financial, identity crimes against missing wife  Moberly Monitor IndexThough Lawrence Warfel has been custody for nearly a year and not posted bond, a warrant for his arrest was issued for failure to appear …

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 …

Portage County Grand Jury  Record-CourierThe following people were recently indicted by a Portage County grand jury. Indictments are only charges and not evidence of guilt: • Mark Allen, 25, of 5245 …

BBB, Tops, Shred-It, AT&T & KeyBank partner for ‘Secure Your ID Day 2019’  Niagara Frontier PublicationsRecent data shows identity theft and fraud continue to be problematic for consumers.

Peek inside subtle art of fraud  Coeur d’Alene PressEvery day we hear new stories of someone who’s been swindled out of their life savings. The types of cases are.

Package fraud from Greenwich retailers leads to arrest  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — A slew of criminal charges were filed against a Brooklyn, N.Y., man who allegedly used a fake identity to have packages delivered to himself …

Older Waterford people still targeted as new anti-fraud campaign is launched  Waterford LiveA new FraudSMART survey from Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) today reveals the average sum of money stolen in Ireland by fraudsters is …

How Network Logging Mitigates Legal Risk  Dark ReadingLogging that is turned on, captured, and preserved immediately after a cyber event is proof positive that personal data didn’t fall into the hands of a …

Money Cents: What is identity theft?  NBC MontanaYou may have seen a lot in the news recently about identity theft because unfortunately it’s a fast-growing serious crime. Identity theft is when a person takes …

Money Cents: What is identity theft?  NBC MontanaYou may have seen a lot in the news recently about identity theft because unfortunately it’s a fast-growing serious crime. Identity theft is when a person takes …

Congressman, Veterans Affairs butt heads over office space  Federal News NetworkFlorida Rep. Brian Mast and other congressmen are pleading with the Department of Veterans Affairs to let them keep their offices in agency facilities.

Veterans, military targeted for ID theft, election influence, VVA says | SC Media  SC MagazineForeign actors have perpetrated the “persistent, pervasive, and coordinated online targeting” of American veterans, members of the military and thei…

Notice about a recent data incident provided by Meridian Community College  SPAMfighter NewsMCC has been providing notice about a recent data incident that might have affected the personal information privacy of some individuals.

7 sneaky ways store credit cards make you lose your money  NBC2 NewsHomeowners want to make big changes during the Springtime but aren’t sure if they can fund them. Let’s look at the most popular way to finance home …

Dot Capital Leads Series Seed Capital Raise for Authoriti  Yahoo FinanceDot Capital, a leading New York City-based boutique Venture Capital firm, is the lead investor in the Series Seed. Dot Capital acquires equity positions in high …

Dot Capital Leads Series Seed Capital Raise for Authoriti  GlobeNewswireAuthoriti’s disruptive Permission Code® technology puts control of everyday transactions in the hands of customers, not the institutions serving them.

Memorial Villages Police Department weekly report  Houston ChroniclePiney Point. 9/8/19 at 1345 Hours. 1-100 block of Mott Lane. Identity Theft. Upon reviewing her credit card statement, the victim noticed an unauthorized charge …

WeWork’s weak Wi-Fi security leaves sensitive documents exposed  OODA LoopThe Wi-Fi networks offered to freelancers and businesses by shared workspace provider WeWork are so poorly secured that they expose highly sensitive …

How Advanced Authentication Technology Is Changing The Way We Protect Ourselves  ForbesAs fraud continues to be on the rise and fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, businesses need to get smarter about how they protect their customers.

House Financial Services Subcommittee Considers Testimony On Mitigating The Risks Of AI – Finance and Banking – United States  Mondaq News AlertsWitnesses before the House Financial Services Committee Task Force (the Task Force) on Artificial…

As brands partner with influencers, impostors sabotage | Business  Antelope Valley PressThere’s a well-established agreement between brands and influencers: We send free products, you post about them on Instagram. Often it’s a happy …

Identity Theft Protection Services Market Growth & Forecast (2019– 2024)  Pledge TimesA comprehensive survey of ‘Identity Theft Protection Services’ Market has recently been published that covers interesting industry elements with supporting …

Refinitiv Launches ‘Qual-ID’ Integrating Digital Identity Technology With KYC Due Diligence  Business WireLONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Refinitiv has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to help financial services providers fight identi…

Refinitiv Launches ‘Qual-ID’ Integrating Digital Identity Technology With KYC Due Diligence  Yahoo FinanceRefinitiv has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to help financial services providers fight identity fraud and financial cr…

Identity Theft Insurance Market Growth and Technology Advancement Outlook 2019-2025  SocioHeraldIdentity Theft InsuranceIdentity Theft Insurance ForecastIdentity Theft Insurance IndustryIdentity Theft Insurance MarketIdentity Theft Insurance …

Here’s how Mississippi’s E-Verify law failed to fix illegal immigration  Jackson Clarion LedgerLawmakers passed a 2008 law requiring employers to check legal status of new hires. But employers ignore it, and no agency enforces it.

Kate Winslet Sues Scammers Using her Identity to Promote Crypto Fraud  AllStocksKate Winslet, an A-list Hollywood star, is the recent addition to a long list of popular figures who have experienced frauds committed in their names to promote …

Growing \’confidence gap\’ between businesses fraud prevention performance and reality  The PaypersA Forrester and Experian study has revealed there is a ‘confidence gap’ between how well businesses believe their fraud prevention performance …

Refinitiv launches anti-graft, money laundering solution in SA  ITWebRefinitiv has launched Qual-ID in South Africa, which will assist financial services providers to curb graft and money laundering.

Crime Reports — September 9-19  Plainview Daily HeraldSeptember 9. Police arrested a 23-year-old male at the 300 block of W. 6th St. around 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 9. Officers responded to a warrant for a local …

Anyone can be a victim | News, Sports, Jobs  Alpena NewsALPENA — The phone rings. You don’t recognize the number, but it’s local. So you pick up. “Those are the ones I fall for,” Kay Meinzinger said.

SportsMonday Column: Identity fraud  The Michigan DailyMADISON — Among the many platitudes uttered after one of the worst losses Michigan has suffered in the Jim Harbaugh era was a prevailing echo that this was …

Atlantic City Police Charge Five in $12,000 Credit Card Fraud Case Tied to…  Casino.Org NewsNearly $12000 in gift cards were purchased and used at the Borgata, Atlantic City Police reported. Police claim five men used 81 gift cards in the c…

REAL ID deadline is only a year away  Texarkana GazetteBeginning October 1, 2020, only state-issued driver licenses and identification cards that are fully compliant with the REAL ID Act will be accepted for official …

Media, Inequality, and Change Center studies privacy burdens of cell-mostly internet users  The Daily PennsylvanianThe Media, Inequality & Change (MIC) Center recently released a report on how data privacy concerns affect people who rely on s…

These 19 people were indicted with felonies in Clark County court  Springfield News SunShemka Tyler, 30, of Columbus: receiving stolen property and identity fraud. Christina Gosnell, 31, of Medway, Ohio: Violating Protection Order. Herbert In…

Identity theft: Warren County case example of growing national problem  Dayton Daily News

RCMP make arrest after stolen credit cards used in Calgary-area spending sprees  Global NewsWATCH ABOVE: Cochrane RCMP said a 40-year-old Calgary woman was arrested Saturday in connection to a rural theft investigation.

Increase in identity fraud cases in SA  Cape Business NewsA sharp increase in identity fraud across the country has been noted by The South African Fraud Prevention *Service* (SAFPS). The number of fraudsters using …

VIPD Officer Charged with Bank Fraud, Identity Theft  St. John SourceV.I. Police Officer Yomont King was indicted Friday on a variety of charges including bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and forgery, U.S. Attorney Gretchen.

VIPD Officer Charged with Bank Fraud, Identity Theft  St, Thomas SourceV.I. Police Officer Yomont King was indicted Friday on a variety of charges including bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and forgery, U.S. Attorney Gretchen.

Retiree-system bid to cut fraud raises fears of scam  Arkansas OnlineSome retired members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System who received a letter asking them for personal information such as their addresses and …

Retiree-system bid to cut fraud raises fears of scam  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteSome retired members of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System who received a letter asking them for personal information such as their addresses and …

Northwest Arkansas arrests roundup  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteNorthwest Arkansas police arrest reports in Benton and Washington counties.

Week Ahead  The Spokesman-ReviewConventions 2019 Mobility Guardian – U.S. Air Force and Fairchild Air Force Base, today-Saturday, Fairchild Air Force Base and nearby hotels, 3500 attendees.

Identity Theft and Financial Crimes: Ways to Keep Yourself Safe  nwitimes.comIdentity Theft and Financial Crimes: Ways to Keep Yourself Safe” is the topic of the second event of Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Public Safety Speaker …

Identity Theft and Financial Crimes: Ways to Keep Yourself Safe  nwitimes.comIdentity Theft and Financial Crimes: Ways to Keep Yourself Safe” is the topic of the second event of Calumet College of St. Joseph’s Public Safety Speaker …

Grand jury indicts 19 in Mahoning | News, Sports, Jobs  Youngstown VindicatorYOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 19 people, including one person on a secret indictment. Those indicted include: l Se’Aira …

CASEY: Vote now for Roanoke as a top adventure town  Roanoke TimesMonday is the deadline to vote for Roanoke as the best “large town” outdoors destination between Pennsylvania and Georgia. On an unrelated note, there’s a …

Disney Tickets, Resort Stay Funded with Fake Credit Cards  News 13ORLANDO, Fla.- If it wasn’t for those fake credit cards, Melvin Mack Gatlin would have been a valued Central Florida tourist for his generous spending.

Trio Suspected of Stealing from Norco Home, Committing ID Theft  MyNewsLA.comThree people suspected of burglarizing a Norco home and running up charges on the homeowner’s stolen credit cards were arrested, and two of them remain …

Police bust identity fraud ‘laboratory’ in Kitchener  TheRecord.comWaterloo Regional Police believe they dismantled an identity fraud operation at a Kitchener residence.

Trio Suspected of Stealing from Norco Home, Committing ID Theft  MyNewsLA.comThree people suspected of burglarizing a Norco home and running up charges on the homeowner’s stolen credit cards were arrested, and two of them remain …

5 men spent $12K at casino using stolen identity: police  PIX11 New YorkATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Five men stand accused of using 81 illegally obtained gift cards to spend nearly $12000 at an Atlantic City casino. Atlantic City police …

Voices of UCCS: Thoughts on the first ‘alleged’ space crime  The Scribe17 September 2019. Douglas Androsiglio. [email protected]. Anne McClain is a NASA astronaut who just recently returned to Earth in June of this year. She is …

Teen charged for stealing $30 wig | Crime and Courts  Journal TimesA teen allegedly stole a wig and was identified in part because the clothes she was wearing when she was arrested in an unrelated incident matched the clothes …

Six men charged in eastern Virginia gas pump skimming scheme  WTKR News 3NORFOLK, Va. – Six men have been charged in connection with an eastern Virginia gas pump skimming scheme. The Department of Justice said they men are …

Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Growth 2019-2025 – LifeLock , Experian, Equifax, TransUnion, FICO, Affinion  Global Market News 24The market report, titled “Identity Theft Protection Services Market” is a broad research depen…

The Hebrew Israelites Are A Real Threat | Masimba Musodza | The  The Times of IsraelFrom the blog of Masimba Musodza at The Times of Israel.

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.

Cochrane RCMP bust identity thief  Cochrane TodayOn Sept. 21, Cochrane RCMP and the Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit nab mail theft culprits.

Police charge man with fraud in high-end vehicle purchase  StCatharinesStandard.caWith a little help from their friends, the long arm of the Niagara Regional Police extended halfway across the country in the case of an alleged fraudulent vehi…

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 …