Identity Theft

18-YEAR OLD MAN JAILED FOR IDENTITY THEFT  kqennewsradio.comAugust 27, 2019 3:30 a.m.. An 18-year old man was jailed for identity theft and related charges following his arrest by Roseburg Police on Saturday. An RPD …

Perspective: Identity Theft Through The Ages | WNIJ and WNIU  WNIJ and WNIUMy sister has had her identity stolen numerous times, and I’d wager you know people who have also experienced it, if you haven’t yourself. “Identity theft”

Johnson to face Democratic challenger in US House race  AberdeenNews.comPIERRE — Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson will be facing a challenger to keep South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in November …

Dealing with a Credit Report for the Deceased  Credit.com NewsIn the aftermath of the death of a loved one, make sure to look over their finances. Read for more info on dealing with a credit report for deceased.

Ex-Christian Science Church Chairman Indictment Alleges $11.4 Million Fraud  NewsweekCharles Thomas Sebesta was arrested Monday on a federal grand jury indictment; Sebesta is accused of using over $11 million of church money for personal …

Medicare DNA Swabs: Beware of scams | News  Anchorage PressIt’s that time of year again; time for Alaskans to revisit their health insurance options, check out health fairs and workshops to see which plans are the right fit for.

Don’t fall victim to robocalls  KTTCROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – In the latest attempt to crack down on spoofed numbers, major phone companies have teamed up with attorneys general of all 50 …

Former church chairman indicted in theft of $11.5 million in church money  Los Angeles TimesThe former chairman of the board for the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles, has been indicted in the theft of more than $11 million in ch…

Former church chairman indicted in theft of $11.5 million in church money  Los Angeles TimesThe former chairman of the board for the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles, has been indicted in the theft of more than $11 million in ch…

Protect your child from identity theft  Post RegisterWhen we talk about scams, people usually think of a sweet, older lady being swindled out of her retirement money. Or a grandpa asked to wire money to save a.

Protect your child from identity theft  Post RegisterWhen we talk about scams, people usually think of a sweet, older lady being swindled out of her retirement money. Or a grandpa asked to wire money to save a.

Huntington Beach man, the ex-chairman of a Los Angeles church, charged with stealing $11.4 million  Los Angeles TimesA Huntington Beach man and former board chairman of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles has been charged wit…

Ex-Chair Charged With Stealing $11.4M From L.A. Church, Using Money for Exclusive Disneyland Membership  KTLA Los AngelesA former leader of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles was arrested Monday on a federal indictment alleg…

Police calls | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsDanville: Thursday: Aggravated assault in the 900 block of Campbell Lane. Criminal damage in the 400 block of Chandler. Battery in the 400 block of Bensyl.

Former LA Church Chairman Charged With $11.4M Theft  U.S. News & World ReportLOS ANGELES (AP) — The former board chairman of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles has been charged with stealing $11.4 million and using …

Valley tax preparer faces more theft charges – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsVALLEY — A Valley tax preparer is facing another round of charges after more former customers have come to the police saying she stole part of their federal ta…

Identity Theft-Who to Blame | Life  New Baltimore Voice NewspapersFILE – In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019, file photo, the logo for Capital One Financial appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Identity Theft-Who to Blame | Lifestyles  Dearborn Press and GuideFILE – In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019, file photo, the logo for Capital One Financial appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Dozens Of Nigerians Charged With Online Romance, Business Scam | Crime Time  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

80 People Charged In Federal Takedown Of Nigerian Romance Scams  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

Oak Creek police seek help identifying suspect  WDJTOAK CREEK, Wis. (CBS 58) — Oak Creek police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of identity theft. He was caught on …

Norwalk woman charged with ID theft  Thehour.comNORWALK — A Norwalk woman swiped a stranger’s debit card during a recent boat trip, police said. A woman told police she had been out with friends on a …

Beverly Hills real estate agent facing 30 years behind bars for the burglary of several celebrity homes  HousingWireA Beverly Hills real estate agent and his accomplice have been charged for the alleged burglaries of more than a dozen celebri…

Concerned your Hy-Vee purchases made you a victim of credit card fraud? Protect yourself with these 3 free steps  Des Moines RegisterThe Iowa Attorney General advises consumers to take these specific steps to prevent fraudsters from opening c…

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  MashableAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  Yahoo FinanceAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

Blotter: Man charged with forgery, identity theft in Skokie  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Skokie Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Unlawful use of a weapon.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Digital Identity: Top Challenges and Solutions  BankInfoSecurity.comThe latest digital identity capabilities and fraud-fighting technologies, including greater use of machine learning and threat intelligence, enable organizations to.

Immigrants get around E-Verify thanks to its ‘fatal flaw’  Los Angeles TimesFor an immigrant who journeys to the Deep South to toil in the chicken factories, it does not take long to figure out how to land a job — even without legal status …..

Immigrants get around E-Verify thanks to its ‘fatal flaw’  Los Angeles TimesFor an immigrant who journeys to the Deep South to toil in the chicken factories, it does not take long to figure out how to land a job — even without legal status …..

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 18-23  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 18-23  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Montgomery woman arrested on fraud charges  KALB NewsThe investigation led to the arrest of a Montgomery woman for multiple counts.

Two charged with using stolen credit card for stay at downtown Stamford hotel  The AdvocateSTAMFORD — A Stamford man and a Bridgeport man were arrested Saturday after they allegedly used a stolen credit card to check into a room at Hotel Zero…

Why hospitals, health systems are targets for hackers  Becker’s Hospital ReviewDue to the extensive amount of information stored and the use of outdated software, hospitals and health systems have become larger targets for cybercriminals, …

Bristow and Crowe To Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar on Aug. 28  AdVantageNEWS.comBristow and Crowe To Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar on Aug. 28 ALTON, Ill. – To help seniors learn more about new scams and frauds and ways to …

Spokane Astronaut Accused Of Identity Theft From Space  KFI AM 640Astronaut and Spokane native Anne McClain is being accused by her ex-wife of identity theft – and that the astronaut did the crime from space –such a crazy …

Georgia’s Supreme Court and Data Breach Litigation  The National Law ReviewThe Georgia Supreme Court may weigh in on the hot issue plaguing data breach class action litigation across the nation, must a data breach victim suffer actual …

Countermeasures to Synthetic Fraud are Essential for Consumer Protection  Multichannel MerchantOnline customers will abandon roughly seven out of ten transactions they initiate. Ecommerce merchants are under tremendous pressure to reduce fric…

Calhoun City Schools among school systems hit by data breach  The Georgia SunCALHOUN — Calhoun City Schools reported a data breach today stemming from software it used between 2005 and 2018 provided by Pearson Assessments.

Hollywood DMV Employee Gets Prison for Bribery, Fraud  LasentinelLOS ANGELES (AP) — A former California Department of Motor Vehicles employee has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for taking money in …

Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud Suspect Wanted By VHPD  Patch.comIdentity Theft, Credit Card Fraud Suspect Wanted – Vestavia Hills, AL – The Vestavia Hills Police Department is trying to identify a woman who used a stolen …

Florida has 4th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideFlorida finished fourth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation. Identity theft complaints per 100,000 people in Florida …

More than half of login attempts on social media accounts are fraudulent  TechRepublicMore than three-quarters of social media attacks were executed by automated bots, and login attacks were twice as more likely to be attacked than account …

Use The Market Weakness To Buy Mastercard  ForbesThere is a huge opportunity in business-to-business payments that nobody is talking about. Bloomberg reported August 6 that Mastercard agreed to pay $3.2 …

Global Fraud Detection and Prevention Market is Expected to Reach $120.20 Billion by 2026  PRNewswireGAITHERSBURG, Maryland, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Some of the key players profiled in the Fraud Detection and Prevention market include I…

Identity Analytics Market Information, Figures and Analytical Insights 2019 – 2026  ScoopJunctionThe rising need to secure device and user from the unlawful access is stimulating growth of the global identity analytics market during the cours…

Claudia Carrasquilla, Colombia’s incorruptible prosecutor?  Colombia ReportsPublic Security prosecutor Claudia Carrasquilla has become one of Colombia’s most feared public officials as she has successfully prosecuted guerrillas, …

Memorial Villages Police Department weekly report  ChronPiney Point. 8/17/19 at 1300 Hours. Memorial at Piney Point Road. Driving While Intoxicated. Officer was traveling on Blalock Road looking for a vehicle that had …

Ex-banker, pastor gets 4 years for fraud  Laurinburg ExchangeRALEIGH — A former branch manager of a Rowland bank and church pastor will spend more than four years in prison for bank fraud and identify theft.

Colombia’s National Registry used in international identify fraud scheme: report  Colombia ReportsAn international identity fraud network is using Colombia’s National Registry Office to change the identities of all kinds of allegedly fishy ch…

Scam Alert College Scholarship Seekers Beware  Public News ServiceRICHMOND, Va. — It’s back-to-school season, and parents and grandparents of college students need to take precautions against scholarship scams.

Identity Theft-Who to Blame | Lifestyles  Dearborn Press and GuideFILE – In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019, file photo, the logo for Capital One Financial appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Thai Ex-Model Arrested in LA For Identity Theft  Khaosod EnglishLOS ANGELES — A Thai woman and her American boyfriend have been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of identity theft and evading the police. According …

Thai Ex-Model Arrested in LA For Identity Theft  Khaosod EnglishLOS ANGELES — A Thai woman and her American boyfriend have been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of identity theft and evading the police. According …

Astronaut accused of identity theft, accessing estranged wife’s bank account, from International Space Station | SC Media  SC MagazineHouston, we have a problem. It seems an astronaut allegedly committed identify theft by accessing her estran…

Romance scam based in L.A. targeted women worldwide, feds say  fox5sandiego.comAn international online romance scam run by two Nigerian men in Los Angeles targeted women worldwide, according to federal agents.

Barrington man facing several charges, including leaving scene of accident: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Barrington Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Drugs/…

NASA astronaut accused of first-ever space crime denies allegations  The Next WebNASA is reportedly investigating what’s said to be the first ever instance of a space crime. According to a report by The New York Times, the space organization …

Massachusetts General Hospital data breach latest failure to protect patient data  SiliconANGLE NewsAnother week, another data breach in healthcare with Massachusetts General Hospital the latest to have data stolen in a sector that continues …

NASA astronaut accused of space crime refutes allegations  CNETAnne McClain is accused of identity theft and accessing private financial records from the International Space Station.

NASA Astronaut Accused Of Identity Theft In Space  CBS New YorkA NASA astronaut has been accused of stealing her wife’s identity while on a mission aboard the International Space Station. 23 hours ago …

NASA Astronaut Accused of Committing Identity Theft From Outer Space  The CutNASA Astronaut Anne McClain has been accused by her estranged wife, Summer Worden, of identity theft. Worden says McClain accessed her bank account …

Former California DMV worker sentenced to 2 years for bribery, fraud involving driving test results  Fox NewsA former employee at the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was sentenced recently to two years in prison for taking bribe…

International online dating scam busted in California  Q13 News SeattleIn March 2016, a man claiming to be a US Army captain stationed in Syria reached out to a Japanese woman on an international site for digital pen pals.

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain accused of committing identity theft during space mission  Q13 News SeattleNASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the International Space St…

NYT: Astronaut accessed estranged spouse’s bank account from space  ABC15 ArizonaNASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the International Space Station, The New York …

Florence pastor sentenced to four years in prison for fraud  wpde.comTony McElveen, Sr. has been sentenced to more than four years in prison followed by two years of supervised release, according to a news release from the …

Woman used a fake ID to withdraw thousands of dollars from a bank  erienewsnow.comBy Fatima Bangura Click here for updates on this story.

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain denies claims of committing identity theft in space  ABC10.com KXTVA New York Times article published on Friday outlines a complaint made by her spouse that McClain had acted improperly while aboard the Internat…

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain denies claims of committing identity theft while in space  KING5.comSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane astronaut Anne McClain took to Twitter on Saturday to deny claims from her spouse that she committed identity theft an…

Spokane astronaut Anne McClain denies claims of committing identity theft in space  KING5.comSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane astronaut Anne McClain took to Twitter on Saturday to deny claims from her spouse that she committed identity theft and …

Outsmart phone scammers – Columbian.com  The ColumbianYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities.

EDITORIAL: Don’t let child be victim of ID theft  Valdosta Daily TimesWe generally do not think of school children when we think of identity theft.

NASA Astronaut Accused of Identity Theft in First Criminal Allegation from Space  Military.comAnne McClain is facing accusations that she committed identity theft aboard the International Space Station.

NASA investigating first space crime after astronaut accused of identity theft by spouse, says report  FirstpostAstronaut Anne McClain is reportedly accused of identity theft and improperly accessing her estranged wife’s private financial rec…

Justice Department Indicts 80 in Massive Online Fraud Scheme  pymnts.comLate this past week, on Thursday (Aug. 22) the Justice Department unsealed an indictment —spanning 252 counts — against 80 defendants for alleged online …

Are you victim of cybercrime? Do not hesitate to report to Dubai Police  Gulf NewsDubai Police urge resident to use e-Crime platform to report incidents of online fruad.

NASA Astronaut Accused of Identity Theft From Space: ‘No Truth to These Claims’  The Daily BeastA NASA astronaut who made headlines over the weekend for allegations she committed identity theft in the first ever crime from space has refuted t…

County Clerks Look For Answers From The DMV | News, Sports, Jobs  Jamestown Post JournalNew York state’s county clerks have a few questions for the state Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner about the Green Light Bill. Actually, they ha.

Usher, Adam Lambert accuse real estate agents of burglarizing homes  FOX 5 San DiegoA Beverly Hills real estate agent and another man stand accused of burglarizing celebrities’ homes in Southern California, sometimes during open-house …

Female Astronaut Accused Of Stealing Estranged Wife’s Identity, Committing First Crime In Space  CBS New YorkNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A NASA astronaut who was supposed to be part of the first all-female spacewalk in history has been accused of…

Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Andrew Luck Is Retiring From the NFL at Age 29  The Daily BeastThe country is sick of this guy’s tantrum, he’s a child,” the former Tea Party lawmaker stated.

‘Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts  Insurance News NetLast year, Olanrewajua A. Beyioku, also known as Papa Smith Morgan, was charged with wire fraud after alleged…

‘Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts  Insurance News NetLast year, Olanrewajua A. Beyioku, also known as Papa Smith Morgan, was charged with wire fraud after alleged…

Who’s that at the door? Identity thieves, looking for their parcels  The TimesIdentity fraudsters are using a flaw in a popular online payment system to have parcels delivered to unsuspecting households. The security shortfall allows …

Who’s that at the door? Identity thieves, looking for their parcels  The TimesIdentity fraudsters are using a flaw in a popular online payment system to have parcels delivered to unsuspecting households. The security shortfall allows …

Merrimack Crime Roundup: Aug. 5-Aug. 22  Merrimack, NH PatchMerrimack Crime Roundup: Aug. 5-Aug. 22 – Merrimack, NH – Arrests relating to felony identity theft and impaired driving were among those reported in …

Men arrested after using open houses to rob celeb’s homes  WDBJ7Prosecutors say two men in Los Angeles were arrested after using open houses to rob homes of celebrities, including singers Usher and Adam Lambert.

Former Hollywood DMV Employee Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Altering Test Scores  KTLA Los AngelesA former Department of Motor Vehicles employee was sentenced Friday to almost two years in prison for accepting bribe…

Fraud follows the money: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts  Daytona Beach News-JournalPANAMA CITY — As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, s…

Astronaut accused of identity theft, accessing estranged wife’s bank account, from International Space Station | SC Media  SC MagazineNASA Astronaut Accused of Identity Theft in First Criminal Allegation from Space  Military.comFema…

QuickShred: Helping to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily basis, from junk mail…

Divorcing Spouse Claims NASA Astronaut Committed Crime in Space: Report  TIMENASA astronaut Anne McClain’s former partner has accused her of committing identity theft from the International Space Station, according to a report.

California DMV employee gets prison for bribery, fraud  The Mercury NewsA former California Department of Motor Vehicles employee has been sentenced to nearly two years for taking money in exchange for altering DMV database …

NASA astronaut accused of stealing identity, accessing bank account of estranged wife while in space: report  Fox NewsNASA astronaut Anne McClain is accused of committing the first crime in outer space after her estranged wife alleged she sto…

Woman With ‘Queen’ Neck Tattoo Wanted For Identity Theft  WWJ Newsradio 950WATERFORD (WWJ) – Police in Waterford Township are searching for a woman with a recognizable neck tattoo who is wanted in connection with an identity …

Felony Jackson County Jail bookings, Aug. 24  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Angela Marie Ramsey, 49, of the 100 block of South Hussey Avenue, Cave Junction. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested …