Identity Theft

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Home Office ‘manipulates crime figures by telling Action Fraud to dismiss identity theft’  The TimesThe Home Office is manipulating crime figures by instructing Action Fraud to dismiss as many as tens of thousands of legitimate cases, two for…

Emergency services, Sept. 18  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Jordan Eric Lee Cardenas, 22, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, Medford police and Central Point police arrested …

Emergency services, Sept. 18  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Jordan Eric Lee Cardenas, 22, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, Medford police and Central Point police arrested …

Identity Theft Protection Seminar  WFXRtv.comNelson Taylor, from ID Shield, discusses why its important to be protected and what to look for when purchasing identity theft protection.

Sheriff’s Office: Gang stealing wallets, dressing up as victims to cash checks at banks  WRGBSARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating after a recent string of thefts from vehicles in Saratoga …

Sheriff’s Office: Gang stealing wallets, dressing up as victims to cash checks at banks  WRGBSARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating after a recent string of thefts from vehicles in Saratoga …

Tax preparer sentenced to 3 years in prison  KGUNHe was accused of keeping Valley taxpayer refunds, but now former CPA Erik Ketelaar has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. The Let Joe Know team first …

Rapper Soulja Boy Owns Up to (Some of) His Wild Scams  The Daily BeastThe rapper/viral star/internet hustler opens up to Tarpley Hitt about his various online ventures—and what’s next.

North Branford Woman Charged with Embezzlement, Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses  Zip06.comJohn H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Melissa Meole, 34, of North Branford, was arrested on a federal…

ClearScore is leveraging blockchain to reduce credit fraud  Business InsiderClearScore is launching a blockchain-based identity verification and data marketplace, dubbed RomanAgora, to reduce credit application fraud.

Easton police log, Sept. 9-15 – News  Wicked LocalThe following are excerpts from the Easton police log for Monday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The log is public record and available for review.

Fairfax County crime report  Washington PostThese were among the incidents reported by police in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon and Vienna.

Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Research Report by Raw Material, Types, Application, and Geography – Forecast To 2028  SocioHeraldGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services IndustryGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services Mar…

progressnewspaper.org  The Paulding County ProgressPAULDING – A Paulding County grand jury returned indictments against 17 persons on Thursday, Sept. 12. The individuals will be arraigned in Paulding Coun.

North Royalton woman suspected of identity theft: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, police were dispatched to a State Road gas station after a North Royalton resident reported that he was the victim of id…

FedEx Takes Hit At Hands Of Amazon And Trade War  pymnts.comFedEx Corp. cut its profit forecast for the year due to higher costs and lower revenue from the trade war with China and the end of its contract with Amazon.

How US Bank Is Using Machine Learning To Tackle Fraud  pymnts.comAn interview with Dominic Venturo from U.S. Bank on protecting customers against new account fraud without adding frictions to legitimate customers’ …

Crypto laundering scheme exposed in Australia, resident faces charges  CoinGeekA 21-year-old Australian woman was arraigned in court Tuesday as part of an investigation into a major fraud ring that involved cryptocurrency money …

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to host senior citizen fraud seminar  KFOX El PasoThe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an educational seminar to help senior citizens protect themselves from scammers trying to swindle money from …

Task Force on Artificial Intelligence hearing: the future of identity in financial services – key testimony on threats, challenges, opportunities  LexologyOn September 12, 2019, the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which is a task force…

Columbiana County Common Pleas | News, Sports, Jobs – The Review  The ReviewRichard Dean Simons Jr., 19, East Street, East Palestine, pleaded guilty to burglary and attempted burglary for trespassing into the West Martin Street, East Pa.

ASIC, Federal Police Dismantle Online Fraud Syndicate  Regulation AsiaThe syndicate is said to have used fraudulently-obtained identities to steal millions of dollars from the superannuation and share trading accounts of innocent …

Michigan receives more than $4M in settlement with Equifax after 2017 data breach  nbc25news.comLANSING, Mich. – According to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, the Department of Treasury has received settlement money in Michigan’s …

Mail Thief Perpetrating Identity-Theft Scheme Sentenced  Patch.comMail Thief Perpetrating ID-Theft Scheme Sentenced – Banning-Beaumont, CA – The convicted felon stole mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los …

Human Services says access to identity-matching database would help stop fraud  ZDNetThe Department of Human Services (DHS) has said access to Australia’s identity-matching database would allow it to ensure the right people are getting the …

Felon Who Stole Mail to Perpetrate Identity Theft Sentenced  MyNewsLA.comA convicted felon who stole mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego counties as part of an identity theft scheme was …

Portland ID theft victim shocked to see her name under someone else’s mug shot after police shooting  KHOU.comPeacelynn Butterfly Perilloux was a victim of identity theft.

Portland identity theft victim shocked to see her name under someone else’s mug shot  KGW.comHILLSBORO, Ore. — A Portland woman feels like her reputation is scarred after another woman stole her identity and used the stolen name during an unr…

ID theft victim shocked to see her name under someone else’s mug shot  KHOU.comPeacelynn Butterfly Perilloux was a victim of identity theft.

How your rubbish bin could be making you vulnerable to identity theft  Better Homes and GardensIdentity theft and identity fraud is a very real crime that is committed every day in Australia, and it’s very profitable for the criminals who com…

Beware This Holiday Fraud Double Threat  Grit DailyA fast-growing tactic known as business email compromise ties into another major concern leading into the holidays: gift card fraud.

Vic’s road-test Fed biometric database  https://www.innovationaus.com/Victoria will be the first state to test the federal government’s controversial national facial recognition database, but access to the biometric data will be restricted …

Colombia’s local elections: fraud suspected in quarter of voter registrations  Colombia ReportsColombia’s inspector general asked to revoke the identity papers of a quarter of newly registered voters on Tuesday on suspicion they may be used f…

FIDO Alliance Calls for Better Identity Proofing Tech After House Hearing  Mobile ID WorldThe FIDO Alliance and its authentication standards received considerable praise during last week’s House hearing on Identity in Financial Services.

Displaying items by tag: Identity fraud  iTWireA Melbourne woman aged 21 has been arrested in connection with a fraud and identity theft syndicate which allegedly stole millions from the superannuation …

Woman held over alleged ID fraud after AFP, ASIC investigation  iTWireA Melbourne woman aged 21 has been arrested in connection with a fraud and identity theft syndicate which allegedly stole millions from the superannua…

State receives over $4 million in settlement with Equifax  WILX-TVLANSING, MI (WILX) — The Michigan Department of Attorney General has announced that the state of Michigan has received over $4 million in a settlement with …

TSYS Builds Out New Fraud Solutions With Partners  PaymentsJournalIt appears TSYS is implementing an authentication solution that will utilize InAuth’s device identity solution to represent “something you have” and…

Public Services Card: Information retention has no impact on preventing welfare fraud – report  BreakingNews.ieThe Government’s policy of retaining its citizens’ personal information upon registration for a Public Services Card has no impact …

How I learned that my credit card number was stolen Data breaches, identity theft and other  msnNOWData breaches, identity theft and other forms of fraud are rampant these days. I’ve been fortunate to avoid any potential issues along these li…

Report: Russian man to plead guilty to financial firm hacks  SC MagazineRussian Andrei Tyurin will reportedly plead guilty to taking part in a cybercriminal campaign that targeted the U.S. financial sector and stole personal data from …

Medford business thefts take woman from jackpot to jail  Mail TribuneA woman is accused of stealing more than $260000 from a Medford electrical contractor, using company money to cover her living costs and gambling away …

Employee arrested after embezzling more than $250000 from contracting company  KTVLMedford Police arrested 49-year-old Traci Marang after she embezzled $264254. 29 from Precision Electric Contractors. Precision Electric Contractors hired …

Australian Police Uncover Syndicate Involved in Crypto Laundering  CointelegraphAustralian law enforcement bodies have uncovered a gang allegedly involved in laundering millions of dollars through untraceable assets, including …

Sontiq recognized for identity theft protection service  Maryland Daily RecordA Nottingham cybersecurity firm received recognition from a parent community for its *service* that protects the identities of children. Sontiq Inc. received the …

Let Joe Know Valley tax preparer sentenced to 3 years in prison Joe Ducey 9:08  ABC15 ArizonaPHOENIX — He was accused of keeping Valley taxpayer refunds, but now former CPA Erik Ketelaar has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. The Let Joe …

Fraud charges after luxury vehicle purchase  StCatharinesStandard.caA 66-year-old Alberta man faces numerous charges in relation to an alleged fraudulent purchase of a luxury vehicle. An investigation by the Niagara Regional …

Turnkey Risk Solutions Rebrands as Humaitrix  Yahoo FinancePayments Industry Executives Leehy and Sahrmann Join Leadership Team; New Risk Solutions and Data Analytics Services Now Available.

Turnkey Risk Solutions Rebrands as Humaitrix  Business WireTurnkey Risk Solutions rebrands as Humaitrix, adding payments executives Leehy and Sahrmann, plus new risk solutions and data analytics services.

McSherrystown man accused of attempting to defraud Hanover Kohl’s store  WPMT FOX 43YORK COUNTY — Police have charged a 22-year-old McSherrystown man with identity theft, access device fraud and other offenses after he allegedly used an …

Cryptocurrency Laundering and Identity Theft Ring Dismantled by Australian Authorities  BeInCryptoAustralian authorities have announced that they shut down a syndicate responsible for identity fraud and cryptocurrency laundering.

State Rep.’s seminar gives tips on avoiding identity theft  The New Lenox PatriotBeing targeted for identity theft is an unfortunately all-too-common situation, but State Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is working to prevent residents from …

Major data breach puts all Ecuadorans – including Julian Assange – at risk of identity theft, security firm…  Fox NewsThe entire population of Ecuador – including Julian Assange, who spent years living at the country’s embassy in London — …

Man Shot and Wounded by Hillsboro Officer ID’d  U.S. News & World ReportPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials have identified a man and a woman as suspects in a Hillsboro officer-involved shooting Saturday night in which police shot …

Reports surface of fake tallies and voter identity theft at some polls  The Times of IsraelSome 6.3 million Israelis are eligible to cast votes Tuesday as Israel goes to the polls for the second time in five months, after Prime Minister Benja…

Sontiq Earns Repeat Recognition From Parent Tested Parent Approved  Business WireIdentityForce, a Sontiq brand, recognized by Parent Tested Parent Approved for 6th year in a row; focus on family and child identity theft protection.

Sontiq Earns Repeat Recognition From Parent Tested Parent Approved  Yahoo FinanceSontiq, an enterprise high-tech security and identity protection company, today announced that its IdentityForce brand has been recognized for the 6th …

Goldman Leads Trulioo’s $70M Raise To Expand Global Digital ID  pymnts.comTrulioo, the global identity verification provider, has raised $70 million in new funding, eyeing growth in its core digital identification efforts.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Department of Justice warns: be aware of fraud  NorthcentralPa.comPublic urged to report concerns of fraud to the National Center for Disaster Fraud.

Identity theft ring responsible for multimillion-dollar fraud – The Adviser  The AdviserASIC and the AFP have begun court proceedings against suspected members of an online fraud syndicate that allegedly used stolen identity information to op…

Is the Felony Lane Gang at it again? Man held in ID theft heist  Sun SentinelThey’re known as the “Felony Lane Gang” — thieves linked to South Florida who travel for heists across the U.S. Now, authorities say one of the latest cases …

Grifton police arrest man on ID theft, financial card theft charges  WNCTGRIFTON, NC (WNCT) – Grifton police announced on Tuesday they arrested a man last Thursday on multiple charges, including ID theft, and financial card theft.

EarthId, self-sovereign identity platform, launches at Open Access on Hedera Hashgraph mainnet  Irish Tech NewsEarthId has a vision of providing a self-sovereign universal Identity to all humans, thereby providing seamless access to global se…

U.S. Bank: Machine Learning Is Banks’ Best Bet Against Fraud  pymnts.comBanks lost about $4 billion to account takeover (ATO) fraud attempts last year and the losses are set to further increase as this year progresses. ATO and other …

Feds’ grim warning on Aussie super as epic probe uncovers alleged international fraud syndicate  7NEWSAustralians are being urged to check their superannuation accounts following an investigation by federal police into a multimillion-dollar f…

Fraud Prevention Dont Forget the Paper Trail  Public News ServiceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Cyber crimes continue to increase and evolve, but some fraudsters still follow paper trails to steal personal information. Income tax returns …

Fraud Prevention Dont Forget the Paper Trail  Public News ServiceLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Cyber crimes continue to increase and evolve, but some fraudsters still follow paper trails to steal personal information. Income tax returns …

Portland ID theft victim shocked to see her name under someone else’s mug shot after police shooting  KGW.com

Former Turlock resident convicted of unemployment fraud  The Turlock JournalA fraudulent unemployment insurance scheme that already resulted in the conviction of three people has now led to a prison sentence for the role a former …

Portland ID theft victim shocked to see her name under someone else’s mug shot after police shooting  KTVB.com

Young mum and alleged cyber crime mastermind charged  The Australian Financial ReviewWoman charged for her role in a conspiracy that involved fraud, smuggling, the dark-web and cryptocurrency.

Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts – Security  iTnewsMillions of dollars have allegedly been stolen from personal superannuation and share trading accounts using hijacked identity credentials that were obtained …

Yes, this Frenchwoman really was the oldest person ever to have lived, scientists say  The Local FranceFrenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died two decades ago aged 122, should retain the title of the oldest person on record, French researchers s…

No cheating: Frenchwoman was world’s oldest person, researchers say – The Jakarta Post  Jakarta PostFrenchwoman Jeanne Calment, who died two decades ago aged 122, should retain the title of the oldest person on record, French researchers said…

Thieves allegedly bought identities on the dark net and stole millions  Yahoo7 NewsThe identity theft syndicate saw millions stolen from Aussies’ super and share accounts.

Almost entire population of Ecuador has data leaked  CNNThe Ecuadorian government has launched a criminal investigation after personal data was leaked for about 20 million people.

Kealohas offered plea deals as upcoming trials loom  Hawaii News NowHONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) – Louis and Katherine Kealoha have been offered plea deals to avoid their upcoming trials, and are considering them.

Woman, 21, accused in alleged cyber fraud of superannuation and share accounts  The GuardianMelbourne woman is accused of being part of syndicate which used stolen identity information to drain millions from multiple accounts.

The driver’s licence photos of an entire state have been uploaded to a national facial recognition database – and your face could be next  Business Insider AustraliaThe implementation of the federal government’s deeply controversial facial re…

Melbourne mother, 21, charged over $5 million share scam  WAtodayTwenty-one-year old Jasmine Vella-Arpaci has been charged after an investigation into a major fraud and identity theft syndicate involving blue chip shares.

Melbourne mother, 21, charged over $5 million share scam  Sydney Morning HeraldTwenty-one-year old Jasmine Vella-Arpaci has been charged after an investigation into a major fraud and identity theft syndicate involving blue chip shares.

Victoria sends identity data to national facial recognition system to stay ‘ahead of the pack’  The MandarinThe Victorian government is uploading data from driver licenses to the federal government’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition…

Victorian driver licence info to be stored in federal database  ZDNetThe Victorian government will be uploading driver’s licence data to the federal government’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS), in a …

EarthId – a self-sovereign identity platform – launches at Open Access on Hedera Hashgraph mainnet content=  PR Newswire UKLONDON, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — EarthId, a universal self-sovereign identity platform, is an early adopter of He…

Alberta man facing charges after using alleged fraudulent ID to buy $120K car in Ontario  Global NewsNiagara Regional Police say they began an investigation last month when a luxury vehicle worth more than $120000 was bought using fake identi…

FEMA scrambles to secure unnecessarily shared data  WKRG News 5WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is apologizing after it unnecessarily shared the private information of 2.5 million …

Digital Banking  pymnts.comThe Digital Banking Tracker, a Feedzai collaboration, brings you the latest news, research and expert commentary from the FinTech and consumer banking …

Identity Fraud Crackdown  Mirage NewsThe Andrews Labor Government is cracking down on identity fraud and doing more to protect Victorians and their digital data through the use of new…

Hillsboro police identify suspects in officer-involved shooting  OregonLiveOfficials have identified a man and a woman as suspects in a Hillsboro officer-involved shooting from Saturday night, in which police shot and injured the male …

Security firm: Data breach exposes millions of Ecuadorians  ABC NewsMillions of Ecuadorians are at risk of identity theft because a security breach exposed a trove of data including names, phone numbers and birth dates, a cyber …

Former CBS Credit Union Manager Sentenced to 14 Years-Plus After Embezzlement Conviction  TheWrapFormer CBS Employees Federal Credit Union manager Edward Martin Rostohar has been sentenced to 169 months — that’s just over 14 years — in federa…

Identity theft and fraud scheme thwarted by Whitby Home Depot employees  durhamradionews.comDurham police say on Saturday, two men used fake ID’s to open Home Depot store credit accounts at the Cobourg store. They then made large purchases us…

Mogo Appoints KPMG as the Company’s Auditor  Yahoo FinanceVANCOUVER, Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Mogo Inc. (MOGO) (MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading financial technology companies, …

Why a Credit Freeze Alone Won’t Stop Identity Theft  Yahoo NewsWith identity theft continuing to pose a major threat to consumers, most experts advise putting a credit freeze on your accounts to prevent fraud. No question, a …

What Is Continuous Intelligence?  RTInsightsContinuous intelligence relies on platforms, architectures, and software that allows organizations to collect, organize, and analyze data to enable fast actions in …

Shawn Rietdorf: Accused in burglary of widow’s home in Thurston County and theft in Lewis County  Q13 News SeattleCHEHALIS, Wash. — Shawn Cary Rietdorf has multiple warrants for his arrest in both Thurston and Lewis County. He is charged in …

Security firm: Data breach exposes millions of Ecuadorians  Seattle TimesQUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Millions of Ecuadorians are at risk of identity theft because a security breach exposed a trove of data including names, phone numbers …

Why a Credit Freeze Alone Won’t Stop Identity Theft  ConsumerReports.orgConsumers often believe that a credit freeze alone provides protection against identity theft. But it doesn’t cover everything. Consumer Reports explains how to …

BBB: Voices of prominent politicians used in scams, robocalls  KPLCAs October elections draw near in Louisiana and the 2020 presidential election campaign heats up, scammers might be mixing controversial political causes …