Identity Theft

Woman given 6-plus years prison for fraud, theft  Corvallis Gazette TimesSALEM, Ore. (AP) — A woman rescued from an oceanside cliff in 2017 and later arrested on 98 theft, fraud and criminal mistreatment charges has been …

Woman given 6-plus years prison for fraud, theft  Herald and NewsSALEM, Ore. (AP) — A woman rescued from an oceanside cliff in 2017 and later arrested on 98 theft, fraud and criminal mistreatment charges has been …

Woman given 6-plus years prison for fraud, theft  Longview Daily NewsSALEM, Ore. (AP) — A woman rescued from an oceanside cliff in 2017 and later arrested on 98 theft, fraud and criminal mistreatment charges has been …

Police Report | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsIncidents reported to police included: Danville. Wednesday: Theft of services in the 500 block of Jewell. Thursday: Theft in the 2800 block of North Vermilion.

Sussex County Woman Indicted for Insurance Fraud  news.delaware.govDover, DE—Janet Lane, 59, formerly of Ocean View, Delaware was indicted on Monday September 9th, 2019 by a Sussex County Grand Jury for two counts of …

Young Adults Want Credit Education: Here’s How to Get It  U.S. News & World ReportGeneration Z has a lot of questions about credit cards and personal finance and often seeks answers from websites and friends.

The Credit Union’s Role in the Fight Against Fraud  Credit Union TimesWith the right safeguards in place CUs can secure member information and provide an elevated experience.

TSYS introduces authentication platform to combat identity fraud  VerdictPayments services provider TSYS has rolled out a new authentication product to enable real-time verification of customer identities.

Sparta police searching for fraud suspect  WXMI FOX 17 West MichiganSPARTA, Mich. — The Sparta Police Department is attempting to identify this person of interest. The investigation involves stolen identity documents and …

Reality-star-turned-fraudster highlights the risks of house flipping  CNBCA combination of low interest rates, tight inventory and a booming economy has created near-ideal conditions for house flippers who buy property, fix it up, then …

‘Shred and Protect’ event offered in Caldwell | News  Hickory Daily RecordGRANITE FALLS — The Caldwell County Register of Deeds and Caldwell County Government will host a “Shred & Protect” event on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 …

Theft ring pried $300K in checks from U.S. Postal Service mail boxes in 5 N.J. counties  NJ.comFive members of a theft ring that stole $300,000 in checks by breaking into U.S. Postal *Service* collection boxes with pry bars in at least five N…

Sheriff’s Report: Sept. 11, 2019 | Crime/Courts  Aitkin Independent AgeCrashes. Four crashes were reported during the week on N Mable St. in McGregor, 214th Pl. near McGregor, Minnesota Ave. S in Aitkin and 220th St. near Isle.

New interactive map tracks scams and robocalls in North Carolina  WTVD-TVThe Federal Trade Commission recently launched a new interactive database that allows anyone to track information about robocalls and other scams.

Watch for these 9 signs of identity theft Money Talks News  msnNOWHeed these signals that your personal data may have been breached and learn how to act quickly to protect yourself.

‘Sharenting’ Now May Lead to Identity Theft Later  Lifehacker Australia

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Identity Theft  SFGateNOVATO (BCN) A woman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen property and drug-related offenses earlier this week in …

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Identity Theft  SFGateNOVATO (BCN) A woman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated identity theft, possession of stolen property and drug-related offenses earlier this week in …

Senegalese Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identity of Dead San Diego Toddler  Times of San DiegoA Senegalese national residing in La Mesa pleaded guilty to impersonating a dead American citizen for 31 years and using that identity.

Collier County residents are getting letters saying they applied for a replacement driver’s license when they didn’t  NBC2 NewsAn identity theft expert says to call local authorities if you get one.

Five Paterson men admit to stealing $300000 in checks from mail collection boxes  Paterson TimesFive men pleaded guilty to their roles in an elaborate scheme to steal more than $300,000 in checks from U.S. Postal *Service* mail collection box…

David Anthony Pike pleads guilty in federal court; still faces murder charges in Chambers County from 1985 – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsA man wanted in Chambers County for a 1985 murder pleaded guilty …

Polk County woman rescued from ocean cliff given 6-plus years prison for fraud, theft  Statesman JournalA Polk County woman rescued from oceanside cliff in 2017 and later arrested on 98 theft, fraud and criminal mistreatment charges was sente…

Senegalese man admits using dead American’s ID for more than 30 years  Fox NewsA Senegalese national living in Southern California pleaded guilty Thursday to impersonating a dead American citizen for 31 years to net thousands of dollars in …

Identity Theft Suspect Worked for SoCal Surgeons  NBC Southern CaliforniaAuthorities are concerned that an identify theft suspect talked his way into surgical jobs without having the proper qualifications. Eric Leonard reports for the …

Federal officials charge 5 accused of stealing identities of US citizens born in Puerto Rico  MassLive.comBOSTON – Five men accused of stealing the identities of U.S. citizens to obtain drivers’ licenses or state identification cards have bee…

Federal officials charge 5 accused of stealing identities of US citizens born in Puerto Rico  MassLive.comBOSTON – Five men accused of stealing the identities of U.S. citizens to obtain drivers’ licenses or state identification cards have bee…

57 people indicted in Buter and Warren counties  Hamilton Journal NewsGrand juries, which meet in secret, review criminal charges brought by police and prosecutors and investigate possible criminal behavior. The proceedings are …

It’s Time For Congress To Act On Data Privacy, Experts Say  Law360Members of the U.S. House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence were told Thursday that Congress should enact a robust data privacy law to protect digital …

Limerick: Defending words from identity theft  The Denver PostExperience has acquainted thousands of Americans with a disturbing trend: Identity theft is a rampant crime. But here is a trend of equal concern: Words, …

Novato Woman Arrested For Identity Theft  Novato, CA PatchIdentity Theft Suspect Arrested In Novato – Novato, CA – Leticia Marie Algere of Novato allegedly possessed the personal information of at least 19 people in …

Identity Theft Suspect Arrested In Novato  Patch.comIdentity Theft Suspect Arrested In Novato – Novato, CA – Police arrested an identity theft suspect who allegedly possessed the personal information of at least 19 …

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Senegalese man pleads guilty to decades-long identity theft of dead U.S. citizen  FOX 5 San DiegoA Senegalese national residing in La Mesa pleaded guilty Thursday to impersonating a dead American citizen for 31 years and using that identity t…

Todd and Julie Chrisley, The Situation and More Reality Stars Who’ve Faced Jail Time  PEOPLE.comThe Chrisley Knows Best stars pled not guilty on Aug. 14, 2019, hours after turning themselves in for indictments of tax evasion, wire fraud and c…

Senegalese National Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identity of Dead U.S. Citizen  Times of San DiegoA Senegalese national residing in La Mesa pleaded guilty to impersonating a dead American citizen for 31 years and using that identity.

Fraudulent driver’s license renewal reported in Collier County  Wink NewsIf somebody says your driver’s license is getting changed, be careful. Collier County Sheriff’s Office said several people reported they were notified their driver’s …

Emergency services | Emergency Services  Walla Walla Union-BulletinInformation is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records that area law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies provided …

High school lets kids dress up for student ID pics, and the results are stunning  MashableNorth Farmington High School in Michigan lets students dress up as pop culture characters to take their student ID photos.

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceOne of the worst feelings is reaching for your wallet and finding it’s not there. Panic ensues: Did you leave it at home? Drop it? Were you the victim of a …

10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceThese items put you at greater risk of identity theft and scams if your wallet is ever lost or stolen.

5 Paterson Men Admit Stealing $300K In Checks From NJ Mailboxes  Bernardsville, NJ Patch5 Paterson Men Admit Stealing $300K From Mailboxes – Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ – The men allegedly stole checks from mailboxes in Passaic, Bergen, …

How to Hide Your Birthday on Twitter  Security BoulevardLearn how to remove your birth date from Twitter, or control its visibility, to protect your privacy and reduce your risk of identity theft and fraud.The post How to …

Regina man facing dozens of identity theft charges involving 131 victims  Global NewsA Regina man is facing 40 identity theft charges relating to 131 victims, according to police.

Man charged with identity theft after being found with documents of 131 people  Regina Leader-PostA 28-year-old Regina man is facing dozens of identity theft charges after being found with identification documents for 131 people.

Cyber-crime hotline launches for Central Florida victims  Orlando SentinelCyber-crime victims in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties now have a single hotline they can use for help both in reporting and recovering from an online …

Homeowners, renters can get cyber protection coverage in California  OCRegisterMost people wouldn’t equate cyber protection with homeowners and renters insurance. But Mercury Insurance has tied them together. The Los Angeles-based …

Man Led Fraudulent Check Cashing Ring: Milford Police  Milford, CT PatchMan Led Fraudulent Check Cashing Ring: – Milford, CT – The fraud involved people breaking into cars and stealing wallets and purses, police said. The accused …

Police Log – 09/12/19  Johnston Sun RiseThe Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments. IDENTITY FRAUD Kirk B. Stephenson …

Identity theft suspect arrested after trying to buy Clippers season tickets; possible additional victims sought  KABC-TVLos Angeles police have asked for the public’s help in identifying possible additional victims of a hospital worker accuse…

Sheriff’s Log: September 2 to September 8 | Crime  Calaveras EnterpriseMonday, Sept. 2. Assault with a deadly weapon. 12:07 a.m., Rail Road Flat – Assault with a deadly weapon; someone ran over girlfriend’s foot and smashed …

Unisys to Help Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to Verify Driver License Applicant Identities Using Unisys Stealth(identity)™ Biometrics to Reduce the Risk of Identity Fraud  Virtual-Strategy MagazineUnisys to design, build a…

Truckee Police arrest man on felony probation for fraud  Sierra SunOfficers from the Truckee Police Department were dispatched to an address on Schussing Way Sunday, regarding a possible tenancy dispute. During the …

Truckee Police arrest man on felony probation for fraud  Sierra SunOfficers from the Truckee Police Department were dispatched to an address on Schussing Way Sunday, regarding a possible tenancy dispute. During the …

South Milwaukee residents targeted by scammers in a rash of recent fraud attacks, police say  Milwaukee Journal SentinelScammers have been attempting to get money or personal information from South Milwaukee residents.

Citrus County retiree lived on canned food after power company would not turn electricity on  ABC Action NewsCITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A Citrus County retiree said she was forced to live by candlelight and eat canned food for months after the ele…

Unisys to Help Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to Verify Driver License Applicant Identities Using Unisys Stealth(identity)™ Biometrics to Reduce the Risk of Identity Fraud  RealWireUnisys to design, build and manage TMR’s n…

Genetic testing scam warning  Hudson Valley OneThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting the public about a Medicare fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Genetic testing fraud …

City warns water bill payments compromised  Sun SentinelCoral Springs temporarily suspends online water bill payments because credit card processing was compromised, officials said.

The Fight Against Synthetic Identity Fraud  Dark ReadingAdvanced data and innovative technology will help organizations more easily identify abnormal behavior and tell legitimate customers apart from.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Bad Checks, Disorderly Conduct, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Bad Checks, Thefts, Fraud – Haverford-Havertown, PA – See the latest crime blotter from Haverford Township Police.

Experts Comments On 281 Arrested In Worldwide BEC Crackdown  ISBuzz News281 people were arrested over a four-month period in the U.S. and in countries around the world as part of Operation reWired, a coordinated effort of multiple …

Fraudsters made a local panhandler president of their shell company  QuartzA lawyer from Staten Island was handed a four-year sentence on Sept.9 for running a scrap-metal fraud that he tried to conceal by enlisting a blind panhandler to …

TSYS Introduces Breakthrough Authentication Platform  Yahoo FinanceTSYS (TSS) today announced a new authentication product that provides unprecedented real-time verification of customer identities. The new offering, the TSYS …

TSYS Introduces Breakthrough Authentication Platform  Business WireTSYS Introduces Breakthrough Authentication Platform.

Newton County Jail Log: Sept. 11, 2019  Covington NewsLatoya Marie Adam, 44, 40 Shenandoah Lane, Covington, was arrested Sept. 5 and held for other agency. Roy Allamon, Jr., 47, 5168 Wheat Street, Covington, …

Hardwick library hosts scam warning series | Community  Stowe TodayFraud and scams are a growing problem in the U.S. Learn how to spot them at a series of three programs presented by Bill April from AARP beginning with …

Pinched parcel leads to man’s whole identity being stolen  9NewsIdentity theft is on the rise and stealing mail is proving an effective way of finding out crucial personal information to impersonate unsuspecting Aussies.

Equifax email wants claimants to verify information  KomandoEquifax has sent emails to everyone who filed a claim for $125 from its recent settlement to verify information or lose the money. Find out what you need to…

Man Rented $10,000-a-Month High Rise Using Stolen ID, Police Say  NBC Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles police detectives said Thursday their investigation into an alleged identity thief who worked as a surgical assistant inside prominent LA are…

HMRC faces legal fight for handing Britons’ data to US tax officials  The GuardianCase could have implications for British citizens born in US, who risk having accounts frozen.

LAPD arrests man for identity theft after attempting to purchase Clippers season tickets  FOX 11 Los AngelesA 36-year-old man accused of identity theft was arrested on Tuesday and Los Angeles police say they need the community’s help to locat…

‘There is no reason to steal:’ Twiggs County deputies arrest 2 women in $1500 shoplifting spree  13WMAZ.comThe Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office arrested Karlyne Horton and Lakeeshin Pickett.

CASEY: Identity thief torments Roanoke County resident  Roanoke TimesSomeone has applied for more than 40 credit cards, five consumer loans and one second mortgage in Debra Carlson’s name. The Roanoke County woman …

Unidentified Southbridge man arraigned on charge of stealing another’s identity for 36 years  Worcester TelegramWORCESTER – A Southbridge man in his 70s whose true identity authorities have said they do not know was arraigned in federal court…

Surgical Assistant Suspected of Identity Theft Scheme at Southern California Hospitals  NBC Southern CaliforniaA man who worked as a surgical assistant has been arrested on suspicion of stealing identities, financial data, and money from empl…

Surgical Assistant Suspected of Identity Theft Scheme at Southern California Hospitals  NBC Southern CaliforniaA man who worked as a surgical assistant has been arrested on suspicion of stealing identities, financial data, and money from empl…

CRIME REPORT: Two arrested following theft; woman charged with trafficking  Richmond RegisterRichmond police arrested two people after officers saw a man leaving Redi-Mart and the manager following him Monday morning.

7 Nigerian Nationals Indicted in International Phishing, Romance Scam, and Other Cyber Financial Fraud Schemes  All On GeorgiaSeven Nigerian nationals were charged in indictments unsealed Tuesday in connection with their roles in expansive on…

Novato police arrest suspect in identify theft investigation  Marin Independent JournalNovato police arrested an identity theft suspect who allegedly possessed the personal information of at least 19 people. Leticia Marie Algere, 30, of Novat…

Twiggs County deputies find $1500 worth of stolen goods during traffic stop  41 NBC NewsAuthorities say the traffic stop helped deputies discover thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise from Victoria Secret and Bath and Body Works.

Cell-mostly internet users place privacy burden on themselves  Science DailyDo data privacy concerns disproportionately affect people who access the internet primarily through cell phones? New research indicates that cell-mostly …

Protecting yourself from identity theft  WMBB – mypanhandle.comBAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — After news of a privacy breach from FEMA this week, News 13 decided to take a look at identity theft and ways to protect yourself.

Las Vegas tax preparer indicted for identity theft, wire fraud  News3LVThe United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday that a grand jury indicted King Issac Umoren for aggravated identity theft, wire fraud, and …

Dominican national arrested for stealing the identity of Puerto Rican citizen  MassLive.comBOSTON – A Dominican national accused of using the identity of a Puerto Rican citizen to apply for a passport and to apply to bring his wife and childr…

The signature verification market is expected to register a CAGR of 24.77% during the forecast period 2019  Yahoo FinanceE-commerce registered a penetration rate of 47.3% in the year 2018. The growing number of e-commerce transactions is a ma…

The signature verification market is expected to register a CAGR of 24.77% during the forecast period 2019  PRNewswireNEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Market Overview The signature verification market is expected to register a CAGR of…

Psychologist with Glenview practice sentenced to 6 months in federal prison, ordered to pay $1.46M for filing  Chicago TribuneA psychologist with a practice in Glenview was sentenced Friday to six months in federal prison and ordered to pay $…

Millennials Are Scammed Twice As Often As Seniors. Here’s Why.  HuffPostFrank Abagnale of “Catch Me If You Can” fame explains why younger adults are so susceptible to fraud.

Sheriff: Persons of interest in fraud investigation passed counterfeit checks in Milwaukee, Kenosha areas  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeBROWN COUNTY — Sheriff’s officials on Wednesday, Sept. 11 asked for help identifying two men considered persons of…

Tampa Bay Residents Plead Guilty To Healthcare Kickback Conspiracy  WUSF NewsTwo Tampa Bay residents have pleaded guilty to pay healthcare kickbacks in a scheme that saw their company help collect over $4 million from one insurance.

Chemung Canal Trust Company announces 2019 free shredding events  WETM – MyTwinTiers.comTo help the community residents reduce their risk of identity theft, Chemung Canal Trust Company (CCTC), and Rogers *Service* Group, will be host four fre…

Tennessee woman charged with identity theft  MDJOnline.comA Tennessee woman was in jail Wednesday, accused of numerous felony charges connected with identity theft and fraud.

Bristol man charged in theft of three vehicles  Bristol Herald CourierJOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — A Bristol, Tennessee, man has been charged with three counts of auto theft in Johnson City.

Bristol man charged in theft of three vehicles  Bristol Herald CourierJOHNSON CITY, Tenn.—A Bristol, Tennessee, man has been charged with three counts of auto theft in Johnson City.

Portage County Crime Reports – News  Record-CourierCrime reports are a sampling of incidents responded to by local law enforcement agencies. They are not intended to be all-inclusive. Kent • A total of 15 people …

Equifax breach victims need to have credit monitoring  The Boston GlobeThe company says victims of its data breach have to prove they’re receiving credit monitoring in order to receive compensation.

Police: T-Mobile employee stole, sold debit card info  The TimesHOPEWELL TWP. — A T-Mobile store employee faces charges after he stole a Hopewell Township woman’s debit card information and sold it to people who …

Report: 3 had ‘equal access’ to drugs in home  MDJOnline.comThree Floyd County residents are facing felony drug charges after deputies reportedly found them with a bag of white crystalline powder.

Feds Arrest 281 for Stealing Millions Via Fake Email Scams  PCMagFederal investigators have arrested 281 people around the globe for email schemes that duped people and businesses into giving up millions. The alleged …