Identity Theft

Woman wanted for questioning in identity fraud case  WRDW-TVThe Richmond County Sheriff’s office is looking for a woman in connection to an identity fraud case.

One Atlanta area business knows how online scammers are taking money  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionRegal Lager baby products of Kennesaw can testify to the rising frequency and cost of cybercrimes, with $98 million stolen in Georgia alone last…

They are “capable” and watching you, Kennesaw cyber victim says  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionRegal Lager baby products of Kennesaw can testify to the rising frequency and cost of cybercrimes, with $98 million stolen in Georgia alone last year…

281 Arrested in Worldwide Business Email Compromise Crackdown  BleepingComputer281 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 …

Booked on the Bayou: Police Report for Sept. 8-10  Houma CourierPortions of this information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses …

Protect yourself from identity theft  Register-HeraldIdentity theft is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes affecting millions of Americans every year. That number will continue to grow into 2019 as.

Office to offer free document shredding  Morganton News HeraldStephanie A. Norman, Burke County Register of Deeds, invites the community to her office’s annual Customer Appreciation Day, which will take place from 3-6 …

Office to offer free document shredding | News  Morganton News HeraldStephanie A. Norman, Burke County Register of Deeds, invites the community to her office’s annual Customer Appreciation Day, which will take place from 3-6 …

South Bound Brook man charged with identity theft  MyCentralJersey.comSOMERVILLE – A 26-year-old South Bound Brook man is accused of identity theft after police learned he was allegedly using a stolen identity during a motor …

Consumers must deal with more red tape to get cash from Equifax settlement  USA TODAYIf you were among the first to file a claim for the Equifax data breach settlement and were hoping for cash, new steps have been added to the process.

Ex-FBI Analyst Pleads Guilty to Snooping on Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist’s Emails  The Daily BeastA former FBI analyst reportedly pleaded guilty to obtaining copies of conspiracy theorist Jack Burkman’s emails and passing them along to his s…

Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Identity Theft Suspect  Daily VoiceAn alert has been issued for a wanted man in Nassau County who was on probation when he was arrested for identity theft last year.Christopher Stabile, 53, of …

DateID to offer dating apps Yoti biometrics for identity verification  Biometric UpdateYoti has announced a partnership with U.S.-based dating verification platform DateID to increase the safety and transparency of online dating communities.

ThreatList: Amidst Data Breaches, Account Creation Fraud Soars in 2019  ThreatpostCybercrooks are using bots to create synthetic digital identities, to carry out various types of fraud.

A third of education workers with access to students’ Social Security numbers didn’t need them  WTSP.comFlorida is cracking down to ensure school districts, state colleges and state universities protect students’ Social Security numbers.

Exness to fight fraud and ensure AML compliance with Sumsub biometrics  Biometric UpdateSumsub partnered with Exness to improve fraud protection and global KYC and AML compliance through its facial biometric customer onboarding tools.

Westchester Resident Victim Of $190K Identity Theft, Police Say  Daily VoiceA Westchester resident was the victim of a near $200000 identity theft when fraudsters opened a joint bank account to rob from his savings, police said.

Digital identity verification is one key to fighting cybersecurity threats  Healthcare IT NewsReplacing easily breakable usernames and passwords with other protections such as biometrics can thwart fraudsters. One cybersecurity expert walks p…

Buca Di Beppo Owner Says No Customers Hurt In Data Breach  Law360The owner of several restaurant chains including Italian eatery Buca di Beppo has asked a Florida federal court to throw out a suit over a data breach that …

Partnerships If You Don’t Use a Password Manager, Your Accounts Are Probably at Risk  FuturismDashlane password manager makes it easy to create and track stong, unique passwords in order to keep your accounts safe from hackers.

Trump administration doesn’t want to pay for breach of 22 million people’s data  Thehour.comWASHINGTON – The Trump administration has asked a federal court to reconsider a ruling that opened the door for potential payments to millions of fede…

Trump administration doesn’t want to pay for breach of 22 million people’s data  Greenwich TimeWASHINGTON – The Trump administration has asked a federal court to reconsider a ruling that opened the door for potential payments to millions of f…

Trump administration doesn’t want to pay for breach of 22 million people’s data  CT PostWASHINGTON – The Trump administration has asked a federal court to reconsider a ruling that opened the door for potential payments to millions of federal …

Trump administration doesn’t want to pay for breach of 22 million people’s data  SFGateWASHINGTON – The Trump administration has asked a federal court to reconsider a ruling that opened the door for potential payments to millions of federal …

Florida man who stole debit card from Peters mailbox pleads guilty in multi-state bank scam  Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAuthorities identified Cassio Slowden as part of a ring that preyed on bank customers in five states, including Pennsylvania.

Florida man who stole debit card from Peters mailbox pleads guilty in multi-state bank scam  Pittsburgh Post-GazetteAuthorities identified Cassio Slowden as part of a ring that preyed on bank customers in five states, including Pennsylvania.

Steve Weisman joins forces with Identity Protection Planning  PRNewswireMADISON, Conn., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally prominent Identity Theft expert Steve Weisman and the Identity Protection Planning Company in …

Steve Weisman joins forces with Identity Protection Planning  Yahoo FinanceMADISON, Conn., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Nationally prominent Identity Theft expert Steve Weisman and the Identity Protection Planning Company in …

Police Charge Greenwich Man with Forgery, Larceny, Identity Theft  Greenwich Free PressOn Friday, Sept 6 a local man responded to Greenwich Police headquarters to surrender on an outstanding warrant pursuant to his involvement in a Larceny in…

Yoti and DateID partner on dating  Planet BiometricsYoti, a digital identity app, has partnered with DateID, a new US based dating verification platform – to help create a safer and more transparent community of …

FEMA overshares survivor information with contractor  WJHG-TVSome people who were impacted by Hurricane Michael and received help from FEMA may have had their private information shared.

Man charged with attempted first-degree murder in Northampton Co. N.C. shooting  WTKR News 3Maurice Ralphael Saddler is the man being charged in the Saturday shooting that happened around 11 p.m., which left a 34-year-old woman with serious …

Polk County woman rescued from cliff, charged with 98 felonies pleads guilty to aggravated theft, identity theft  Statesman JournalOn Monday, a former Dallas resident who moved out-of-state after being charged with 98\u00a0felonies, pleaded g…

Greenwich Man Charged With Identity Theft, Forgery: PD  Greenwich, CT PatchGreenwich Man Charged With Identity Theft: PD – Greenwich, CT – A Greenwich man is accused of depositing several forged checks into his bank account, …

Can The United States Prevent A Deadly, Large-Scale Cyber-Attack? Asks D. Greg Scott, Author of “Virus Bomb”  PRNewswireMINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — What would happen if a nation-state really did launch a serious cyber-attack a…

Cheerleader Movies Are Big Business for Lifetime  GlamourI realized five minutes into Lifetime’s Identity Theft of a Cheerleader, which premiered September 7, that it was going to be a journey. Is the made-for-TV movie …

Pataskala man pleads guilty to mail, identity theft  The Columbus DispatchA Pataskala man admitted in federal court Tuesday that he stole the mail and identities of more than 270 people in a scheme that netted him more than $32000.

Meet the Experts Answering Your Consumer Questions This Friday  NBC ChicagoOn Friday, Sept. 13, a panel of experts who know the ins and outs of the Chicago area’s top consumer complaints will be at NBC Tower to answer your questions …

Police warn of credit card skimmers found in Okeechobee  WPBF West Palm BeachPolice in Okeechobee say that a credit card skimmer was found at one of the local convenience stores.

Synthetic ID Theft: a Growing Problem for Credit Unions  Credit Union TimesSt. Petersburg, Fla.-based payments CUSO PSCU offers a real solution to the growing threat of synthetic identity theft, where a cybercriminal combines real and …

New 2019 Cybercrime Report Tracks Growing Threat of Networked Cybercrime  Yahoo FinanceAttacker Profiles Vary From Lone Fraudsters with a Single Mobile Device Targeting Cross-Industry Organizations to Highly-Organized, Cross-Border Fraud …

Lawsuit Against Lyft Claims Assaults  ESR NEWSA lawsuit filed against Lyft, claims the transportation network company (TNC) received nearly 100 sexual assault complaints over two years in California.

DateID To Build Trust And Transparency Online With Dating Verification Platform That Utilises Yoti’s Secure Digital Identities  ISBuzz News50% of people do not trust the details on dating profiles are true[1]. Yoti and DateID are working toge…

Police search for woman they say stole identity of an 86-year-old  York Daily RecordSouthwestern Regional Police has an active warrant for the woman they believe has fled the state.

If You Haven’t Checked Your Credit Report This Year, Do It Now. No, Really  The Motley FoolChecking your credit report often keeps you in tune with what lenders, employers, and landlords see. Learn why you should check your credit report today.

Shred It Day scheduled for Sept. 20 in Galion  Richland SourceThe Galion-Crestline Area Chamber of Commerce, Guy’s Insurance and Discount Drug Mart are collaborating to host a “Shred It Day” in Galion on Friday, Sept.

Your NPI Is Easy to Steal; Here’s How to Prevent That  MedscapeNational Provider Identifiers are the key to someone perpetrating fraud in a physician’s name, and they are readily available. Here’s how to protect yourself and …

Your NPI Is Easy to Steal; Here’s How to Prevent That  MedscapeNational Provider Identifiers are the key to someone perpetrating fraud in a physician’s name, and they are readily available. Here’s how to protect yourself and …

Florida’s Auditor General Puts Focus On Student Data Protection  WUFTFlorida is cracking down to ensure school districts, state colleges and state universities are protecting students’ Social Security numbers. In the past two years, …

Area Health Aide Worker Charged With Identity Theft, Grand Larceny  Daily VoiceA health aide worker from the area working at a facility in Putnam is facing charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly resident, investigators announced.

Putnam Health Aide Worker Charged With Identity Theft, Grand Larceny  Putnam Daily VoiceA health aide worker from the area working at a facility in Putnam is facing charges after allegedly stealing from an elderly resident, investigators anno…

For Washington, Russian And China Tech Spies Suddenly Everywhere  ForbesAre we ostracizing Russian and Chinese capital? Or are investments from people like Mikhail Abyzov, now in jail, a warning to foreign VC?

What Is Influencer Marketing Fraud?  Business.comSocial media marketing is a big deal, but businesses can get scammed if the influencer they pay to promote their product has fake followers.

Trend Micro Security Tackles Rising Identity Theft With Fraud-Busting Update  Business WireTrend Micro tackles the rising risk of identity theft with a fraud-busting update to their flagship consumer offering.

Trend Micro Security Tackles Rising Identity Theft With Fraud-Busting Update  Financial PostEnhancements to flagship consumer product leverage AI to improve detectionsDALLAS — Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader i…

Trend Micro Security Tackles Rising Identity Theft With Fraud-Busting Update  Yahoo FinanceTSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today launched the latest version of its flagship consumer offering, Trend Micro Security, whic…

CafePress thinks its data breach victims should use Equifax as a resource  Fast CompanyWhen you receive a letter in the mail from an online *service* that you haven’t used in several years, you know the news can’t be good. Such was the case w…

Chemung Canal Trust Company holds four upcoming shredding events to avoid help identity theft  WENY-TVThe Chemung Canal Trust Company is holding four shredding events every Saturday for the rest of September. This is the 13th annual shredding…

Chemung Canal Trust Company holds four upcoming shredding events to avoid help identity theft  WENY-TVThe Chemung Canal Trust Company is holding four shredding events every Saturday for the rest of September. This is the 13th annual shredding…

Cybercrime Black Markets: RDP Access Remains Cheap and Easy  BankInfoSecurity.comCybercrime is surging, thanks in no small part due to the easy availability of inexpensive hacking tools and services. A recent look at black market offerings by.

IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION SERVICES MARKET 2024 GROWTH,TRENDS,MARKET SHARE,OPPORTUNITIES AND MARKET FORECAST TO 2024  EIN NewsGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services market 2019-2024 The global market size of Identity Theft Protection Servic…

Their personal information was hacked. But the Trump administration doesn’t want to pay.  The Washington PostThe Trump administration has asked a federal court to reconsider a ruling that opened the door for potential payments to millions of …

The heat is here  WLWT CincinnatiThe heat is here and sticks around until Friday. Advertisement. Recommended. Owner of the Jeep abandoned in the surf during Hurricane Dorian explains how …

Why Layering Is Going Out Of Fashion In Consumer Authentication  pymnts.comOverreacting to a cyberattack can make every transaction a friction-filled mess, says Boku’s CEO. The solution is smarter locks customers don’t even see.

Why Layering Is Going Out Of Fashion In Consumer Authentication  pymnts.comFor those worried about the security of identity in the age of mobile, the last few weeks have not exactly been an encouraging time to be reading the headlines.

David Platek charged with felony identity theft for using fake Facebook account  Atascadero NewsCOUNTY — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Sept. 3 that David William Platek, 36, of Visalia — formerly of Atascadero,…

David Platek charged with felony identity theft for using fake Facebook account  Atascadero NewsCOUNTY — San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow announced on Sept. 3 that David William Platek, 36, of Visalia — formerly of Atascadero,…

South Bound Brook Man Charged with Identity Theft  TAPinto.net

Pataskala man pleads guilty to mail, identity theft  The Columbus Dispatch

South Bound Brook Man Charged With Identity Theft  Bridgewater, NJ Patch

Women wanted for questioning about identity fraud in Richmond County  The Augusta Chronicle

You are the best defense against identity theft  Huntington Herald DispatchTHE CONCERN: When thieves steal your purse or wallet, they aren’t just after your cash and credit cards anymore. Now they are looking for your personal …

New Windsor health aide arrested in Putnam County on ID theft, grand larceny charges  Mid-Hudson NewsCARMEL – A New Windsor resident, who had worked as a health aide at the Plaza at Clover Lake Nursing Home Facility in the Town of Patterson, …

Arrest warrant issued for 25-year-old woman  WPMT FOX 43YORK COUNTY, Pa. — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 25-year-old woman. The warrant charges Lena Cosek with multiple counts of forgery, theft by …

August Richland County Indictments | News  Richland SourceThe Richland County Prosecutor’s office has released the names of those indicted by a grand jury from Aug. 6 to Aug. 21. There are 82 names on indictment list …

Silicon Valley’s final frontier for mobile payments — ‘the neoliberal takeover of the human body’  MarketWatchDitching credit cards for facial recognition will remove the last physical barrier between our bodies and Corporate America.

Silicon Valley’s final frontier for mobile payments — ‘the neoliberal takeover of the human body’  MarketWatchDitching credit cards for facial recognition will remove the last physical barrier between our bodies and Corporate America.

Police bookings for Sept. 10 | News  Aiken StandardThese are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravatt Detention Center for Sept. 6-8, 2019. Some names have already been printed and are not included …

Police searching for suspect wanted for auto theft, identity theft and fraud  WPECPort St. Lucie police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for auto theft, identity theft and fraud. Police say on July 31, officers…

Police searching for suspect wanted for auto theft, identity theft and fraud  WPECPort St. Lucie police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for auto theft, identity theft and fraud. Police say on July 31, officers…

Former Streetsboro councilman ex-business partners  Record-CourierA former Streetsboro city councilman and is suing his former business partners for breach of contract, malicious prosecution and unjust enrichment. According to …

Former Streetsboro councilman sues ex-business partners  Record-CourierA former Streetsboro city councilman is suing his former business partners for breach of contract, malicious prosecution and unjust enrichment. According to …

Former Streetsboro mayoral candidate sues ex-business partners  Record-CourierA former Streetsboro mayoral candidate is suing his former business partners for breach of contract, malicious prosecution and unjust enrichment. According to …

Former Streetsboro mayoral candidate sues ex-business partners  Record-CourierA former Streetsboro mayoral candidate is suing his former business partners for breach of contract, malicious prosecution and unjust enrichment. According to …

Fox Valley police reports  Chicago Daily Herald… • A resident of the 6N0-99 block of Ferson Woods Drive near St. Charles reported a case of identity theft at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday after learning that $5,000 was …

Head of Suburban Chicago Autism Center Accused of Defrauding Insurance Company of Millions of Dollars  NBC ChicagoThe head of a suburban Chicago facility that treats patients with autism is accused of defrauding an insurance company of millio…

Real Estate Wire Fraud Hiding in Plain Sight  JD SupraReal Estate Wire Fraud is Increasing – Just as the stolen Huberman was hidden in plain sight, fraud in real estate transactions has moved out of the shadows …

Now You Have to Jump Through Extra Hoops to Get Money From the Equifax Hack  VICEIf you’re one of the 147 million victims of the Equifax breach and you applied to get $125 as compensation for the historic hack, you may want to keep an eye on …

Salem man arrested, accused of setting fires that killed two dogs  KVALSALEM, Ore. – Salem police arrested a man on arson charges in connection to a week-long crime spree. The Salem Police Department says 34-year-old Carl …

Salem man arrested, accused of setting fires that killed two dogs  KEPR 19SALEM, Ore. – Salem police arrested a man on arson charges in connection to a week-long crime spree. The Salem Police Department says 34-year-old Carl …

Darien police report shipment fraud at home for sale on Huckleberry Lane  Darien TimesOn Sept. 4, at about 2 p.m. Darien Police received a phone call from a concerned resident of Huckleberry Lane. The citizen stated she observed a light color…

Criminal Practice – Armed Robbery Conspiracy – MO – Identity Theft – False Name  North Carolina Lawyers WeeklyWhere surveillance video showed (1) defendant with two other men and a woman meeting in two cars in a parking lot near the victim’s …

Newton Man Sentenced in Scheme to Defraud Eastern Bank  Banker & TradesmanA Newton man was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Boston for illegally using the identity of another individual to apply for two business loans as part of a …

Boone Co. Sheriff warns about scam involving genetic testing  WXIXCINCINNATI (FOX19) – The Boone County sheriff has issued a warning about a scam involving genetic testing. According to the U.S. Department of Health and …

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Sept. 1-7  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 Sept. 1-7  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 …

Accountants Behaving Badly: Defrauding Clients, CPA Ponzi Scheme, Wire Fraud Is a No-No  Going ConcernPlus, accountant jailed for lavish lifestyle fraud, and life in prison and hard labor isn’t a horrible enough sentence for one Zambian accou…

POLICE REPORTS | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsIncidents reported to police include: Danville. Sept. 3: Disorderly conduct in the 100 block of Harvey. Sept. 4: Theft at Vermilion House, 3535 N. Vermilion St.

Woman charged with five counts of identity theft after using stolen card in Clarksville  WZTVClarksville Police identified and arrested a woman accused of using another person’s debit/credit card on five separate occasions. Amanda Bushey, 42,…

The Future of Scam Rap, According to Teejayx6  ComplexTeejayx6 sat down for an honest conversation about the rise (and future) of scam rap, other rappers stealing his style, and feeling terrified after past scams.