Identity Theft

Medicare beneficiaries: beware of testing fraud  KHON2The Executive Office on Aging (EOA) issued a warning about scammers who offer free genetic testing to extract Medicare numbers. These tests are commonly …

Woman Arrested In Lakewood Burglary Identified As Police Search For Second Suspect  CBS DenverLAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police continue to search for a man wanted in connection with a burglary Saturday in Lakewood who is considered armed and ….

Buffalo Grove residents report identity theft, fraudulent credit card accounts opened: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Buffalo Grove Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of…

2 Columbus tax preparers plead guilty in fake tax return scheme  WTVMIRS agents discovered the two preparers filed 126 fraudulent tax returns, attempting to steal approximately $216684 in refunds.

NOLA Border Patrol arrests 15 illegal aliens caught using fake documents  KALB NewsU.S. Border Patrol said that agents in New Orleans have arrested 15 illegal aliens, including one unaccompanied minor.

Leading Identity Theft Expert Frank W. Abagnale Comes to Chicago to Teach Us How to Avoid Scams, Protect Families from Fraud  PRNewswireWASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For over four decades, Frank W. Abagnale has advised the FBI on …

Leading Identity Theft Expert Frank W. Abagnale Comes to Chicago to Teach Us How to Avoid Scams, Protect Families from Fraud  Yahoo FinanceWASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For over four decades, Frank W. Abagnale has advised the FBI …

Department of Justice Charged L.A. Resident in Forged Artworks Scheme  Crime VoiceLOS ANGELES – Philip Righter (42) of L.A. was arrested in California on fraud and ID theft charges on July 19th. A scheme to sell forged artworks by prominent ….

FBI Arrests Nigerian Suspect in $11 Million BEC Scheme  GovInfoSecurity.comThe FBI has arrested a Nigerian businessman for allegedly carrying out an $11 million business email compromise scheme that targeted a U.K. affiliate of U.S. …

Eleva man allegedly found with 25 fake IDs, 9 social security cards, charged with identity theft  WQOW TV News 18Eau Claire County (WQOW) – An Eleva man faces a slew of charges after police found meth and dozens of fake IDs in his vehicle. So…

Woman charged in South Jordan real estate agent’s death  Salt Lake TribuneA woman arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Utah real estate agent has been charged. KUTV in Salt Lake City reports that an indictment filed …

Taxpayer First Act: Improving identity verification and modernizing the IRS  CSO OnlineWith citizens’ PII at risk, some federal agencies like the IRS are moving away from knowledge-based verification. It’s time for them all to follow suit.

A Thief by Many Names  Federal Bureau of InvestigationAn alert bank employee in Georgia helped catch a prolific thief who defrauded banks and individuals using multiple stolen identities.

Charleston man arrested for burglary, fraud | Crime and Courts  Journal Gazette and Times-CourierThe investigation of a residential burglary last month led to the arrest of a man for burglary and fraud offenses.

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 …

Mexican man facing voter fraud trial in Sacramento. He’s a Trump supporter  Yahoo NewsFor years, President Trump has claimed that millions of noncitizens voted in the 2016 presidential election, unfairly skewing his vote as Democrat Hillary C…

Mexican man facing voter fraud trial in Sacramento. He’s a Trump supporter  Sacramento BeeA man born in Mexico adopted the identity of a dead American citizen and voted in elections for the last 20 years, prosecutors say. He’s a Trump support…

Metro to Settle Lawsuit After Exposing Employee Social Security Numbers  Nashville SceneA little more than four years ago, Michael and Margaret Abbott were notified by the Internal Revenue *Service* that someone had attempted to file a fraudu…

Manalapan Police Blotter, July 17 – Aug. 6  Manalapan, NJ PatchManalapan Police Blotter, July 17 – Aug. 6 – Manalapan, NJ – Released by Manalapan police, all the arrests and incidents in town in that time period:

Woman charged in connection to West Jordan landlord’s murder  KUTV 2NewsA Utah woman has officially been charged in connection to the shooting death of a South Jordan father of four. Jessica Miller was charged with obstruction of …

Feds allege companies knowingly hired illegal immigrants  WATTAgNet Industry News & TrendsLearn what arrest warrant affidavits said concerning the poultry companies recently raided by ICE for allegedly hiring undocumented immigrants.

IRS using Data Analytics to Uncover Criminal Arrangements  JD SupraIRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is a federal agency department specifically authorized to investigate and prosecute federal income tax crimes. IRS-CI uses …

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 11-17  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 …

Orlando airport worker found purse on tram, used traveler’s credit cards for ‘shopping spree,’ cops say  Orlando SentinelA worker at Orlando International airport who found a traveler’s lost purse on a tram used the credit cards inside to spe…

Rep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar  Patch.comRep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention… – Grayslake, IL – State Rep. Tom Weber is hosting a free seminar for residents to learn how to protect themselves …

Fraud Plagues Disaster Relief Efforts  Claims JournalPANAMA CITY, Fla. — As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, state and insurance payments intended for.

Attempted bank fraud in Cos Cob leads to arrest  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Police responded to a bank branch in Cos Cob on a report of bank fraud Thursday afternoon and made an arrest. Jorge Lamarche, 60, of …

Cranberry police seek identity theft suspect in region Local News 0 comments  Butler EagleCRANBERRY TWP — The township’s police department is searching for a suspect who they said used a Cranberry Township resident’s identification to open a …

Cranberry police seek identity theft suspect in region  Butler EagleCRANBERRY TWP — The township’s police department is searching for a suspect who they said used a Cranberry Township resident’s identification to open a …

BBB: Tips on how to avoid ID theft on campus  WSIL TVCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (WSIL/BBB) — If you have a college student packing up to live on or near campus this fall, now’s a good time to talk about preventing …

Identity Theft Insurance Market 2019 Competitive Insights- Erie, Allstate, American Family, Hanover, Liberty Mutual  island Daily TribuneIdentity Theft Insurance Market 2019 Size, Trends, and Application with Top Key Players. Identity theft i…

Voice of the consumer: Back-to-school is great time to protect kids  KKTV 11 NewsAs your kids and grandkids are headed back to school, now is the time to think about how to keep them safe from scammers and thieves.

Brooklyn Man Gets 57 Months for $1m Fraud Scheme  Infosecurity MagazineA Brooklyn man has been sentenced to nearly five years behind bars after pleading guilty to a decade-long fraud and account takeover scheme that netted him …

TPD seeking identity of suspects connected to multiple fraudulent crimes  WTXL ABC 27TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Department is searching for multiple suspects connected to a string of fraudulent incidents that occurred ….

CoinGecko, AMLT network team up to combat fraud  The PaypersCrypto market aggregator CoinGecko has joined the network of blockchain analytics and AML company Coinfirm.

Front Porch  The Daily HeraldHEADS UP. Fair starts this week. The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe starts Thursday and runs through Sept. 2. Doors are open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Biometric Security Data Breach, Critical Windows Vulnerabilities, FBI Data Harvesting  Security BoulevardYou’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. I…

Springfield woman sentenced to four years in prison for identity theft, theft  The Register-GuardA 30-year-old Springfield woman has been sentenced to spend the next 50 months in prison for the identity theft that earned her 43 charges earlie…

How to outsmart smartphone scammers  Milford Daily NewsYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities.Scammers can take advantage of …

Emergency services, Aug. 19  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Fugitive — Christine Michelle Ansari, 30, of the 4400 block of Daisy Street, Springfield. Eagle Point police arrested Ansari on a fugitive warrant …

Md. woman, already in Valley Street jail, charged with identity theft and forgery  The Union LeaderMERRIMACK – A Maryland woman already being held in a Manchester jail is facing additional charges of identity theft and forgery out of Merrimac…

Bitcoin Groupies Call Bullsh*t on ‘Fraudulent’ Satoshi Reveal  CCN MarketsThe Bitcoin community has a one-word response to the claim that Satoshi Nakamoto will reveal his true identity this week: “bullsh*t!”

Spotting frauds and scams in Utah County  Daily HeraldHow many different ways are there for people to be scammed out of their money? A lot, according to police officers who work to find those who are committing …

Racine KFC employee allegedly stole, used customer’s credit card  Madison.comA KFC employee and her boyfriend are each being charged with identity theft and fraud after reportedly using the card of a drive-thru customer to make multiple …

Police arrests roundup  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteArrest reports from Benton and Washington counties.

Forgery, identity theft suspects on the run | News  Glendale StarLocal police are searching for a man and woman suspected of committing forgery and identity theft at a host of stores across Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, Phoenix …

BBB Tip of the Week: Keeping your child safe from identity theft  The Spokesman-ReviewWhen 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…

Shelburne Police need help tracking down a suspect in a year-old identity fraud case  Orangeville BannerAn identity fraud originating in Western Canada has made it’s way to Shelburne and local police are hoping the public can provide some lea…

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses | Transportation  Frederick News PostThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has recalled the driver’s licenses of 8000 residents because they failed to meet requirements to be in compliance …

Two involved in alleged stabbing among 47 indicted  Sandusky RegisterSandusky man, woman charged with felonies from July 2 incident. SANDUSKY — An Erie County grand jury indicted 47 people this month, including a …

Sheriffs office seeks help identifying subject in identity fraud case  The Augusta ChronicleThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a subject wanted for questioning in a fraud case.The identity fraud o…

RCSO looking for man wanted for questioning in identify fraud case at Sam’s Club  WRDW-TVHAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is in need of the public’s help in identifying a person wanted for questioning in reference …

Man wanted for questioning in Sam’s Club identity fraud  WFXGThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man in connection to identity fraud.

Two people stopped in Indian Head, Sask., facing identity theft, drug charges  Global NewsTwo people arrested on Aug. 15 near Indian Head, Sask., for erratic driving were found to have several documents related to identity theft and fraud, po…

KFC employee allegedly stole, used credit card | Local News  Journal TimesRACINE — A KFC employee and her boyfriend are each being charged with identity theft and fraud after reportedly using the card of a drive-thru customer to …

Texas has 5th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideTexas finished fifth 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 Texas …

MAP: Where skimmers have been found in Tampa Bay  WFLANearly 10 more skimmers were found in Pasco County this week, putting consumers on edge. 8 On Your Side is keeping track of where skimmers have been …

Trump official has talked about undocumented immigrants as ‘invaders’ since at least 2007  CNNKen Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, was a founding member of a group more than a decade ago that describ…

Arizona has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states, study finds  Arizona Business DailyArizona finished in a tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Waimea, Hilo men arrested for theft, drug offenses  West Hawaii TodayA 32-Year-old Waimea man has been charged following an identity theft investigation. Hawaii Island Police arrested Charles Franklin Pericho on Aug. 9 after he …

South Carolina has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states, study finds  Palmetto Business DailySouth Carolina finished in tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Effective Identity Fraud Prevention and Detection with Machine Learning: Tips and Strategies  PR.comThe Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of re…

Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts  Miami Herald’Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts.

Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts  Raleigh News & Observer’Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts.

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Basalt man pleads guilty to ID theft  Aspen TimesA Basalt man pleaded guilty Friday to felony identity theft related to a credit card stolen from a parked car a year ago. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors.

Bay Area woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  East Bay TimesMARTINEZ — A Bay Area woman was sentenced to 7 and a half years in state prison last month, in connection with a 21-count criminal complaint that alleged …

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

‘Sim Jacking’ scam affecting Verizon customers  KXII-TVAuthorities are reporting multiple cases of ‘Sim Jacking,’ a method hackers are using to steal people’s phone numbers and other personal information.

How to outsmart cell scammers  mySanAntonio.comYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of …

How to outsmart cell scammers  mySAYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of …

How to outsmart cell scammers  Albany Times UnionYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of …

Cable One Identifies Security Incident Involving Employee Email Accounts  PRNewswirePHOENIX, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cable One, Inc. (“Cable One”) today announced an information security incident that could affect the personal …

Abilene police: ID theft suspect withdrew money from victim’s account  KTXSAbilene police are asking for your help to identify a woman they say stole someone’s identity and withdrew money from the victim’s bank account. Take a good …

Savannah PD offering online police reporting system for citizens  WTOCSavannah Police are rolling out a brand new resource for the public to use if you want to get a police report in a non-emergency situation.

Kayleen Gulden: Make sure wanted identity theft suspect isn’t milling around your mailbox  Q13 News SeattleWANTED IN SPOKANE COUNTY — Kayleen Gulden is wanted in Spokane County after not reporting to jail to be booked like she was ordered to…

Oregon City police ask for help identifying identity theft suspects  KPTV.comOREGON CITY, OR (KPTV) – Police are asking for help identifying a man and woman accused of using a stolen credit card to make fraudulent purchases at …

Fear Spreads In Georgia Poultry Plants After Raids In Mississippi | 90.1 FM WABE  WABE 90.1 FMWorkers at poultry plants in Georgia have stopped showing up to work. That’s after raids last week at plants in Mississippi resulted in the arrest o…

Abilene police need to identify identity theft suspect  KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police need help identifying an identity theft suspect. The suspect was caught on camera using someone else’s …

Abilene police need to identify identity theft suspect  KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police need help identifying an identity theft suspect. The suspect was caught on camera using someone else’s …

Police arrest Aurora man on burglary, financial identity theft charges  Kendall County NowKendall County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested Frederick Spencer, 39, of the 300 block of South Fourth Street, Aurora, in connection to multiple reside…

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Wyomissing gas-pump ‘skimming’ device linked to California-based debit-card cloning scheme  Reading EagleA federal indictment of seven men references the work of a Wyomissing criminal investigator who identified some of the defendants.

HHS-OIG Warns of Genetic Testing & Medicare Fraud  The National Law ReviewDept of Health Human Services Office of Inspector General HHS-OIG warned industry of genetic testing scams. Govt agencies & congress remain vigilant of …

Why So Many Black Property Owners in Central Brooklyn Are Losing Their Homes, Explained  Brooklyn ReaderBlack homeowners in Central Brooklyn are losing their homes at an alarming rate, and the main culprits are deed theft and TPT.

Aurora Man Charged With Residential Burglary, Identity Theft  Aurora, IL PatchAURORA, IL — An Aurora man faces charges of residential burglary after he allegedly burglarized four different homes. Frederick Spencer, 39, of the 300 block …

Genetic Testing Fraud Gains Concern of Congress and Multiple Government Agencies  JD SupraSince the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) alerted the industry about genetic testing scams t…

Post office refuses fake money orders: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter  cleveland.comForgery: Smith Road. Police were called to the U.S. Post Office at 2:22 p.m. Aug. 7 for a woman trying to pass fraudulent money orders. The officer asked t…

Reno man arrested for identity theft and credit card fraud  KOLOWASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) – A Reno man is facing several charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud, and possession of stolen property.

Canadian city loses big money in phishing scam  Yahoo NewsThe city of Saskatoon in Canada’s western prairies has lost more than Can $1 million to a fraudster posing as a construction executive, in the latest online …

Postal Service offers $25,000 reward to catch thief  Sun SentinelThe U.S. Postal Inspection *Service* is offering a reward of up to $25000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who robbed a U.S. Postal …

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…

Rockdale County Police Blotter | News | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com  Rockdale Newton CitizenThe following charges and arrests were reported by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, Conyers Police Department, Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Par…

VOICE OF THE CONSUMER: Back-to-school is great time to protect kids  Colorado Springs GazetteAs your kids and grandkids are headed back to school, now is the time to think about how to keep them safe from scammers and thieves.

WCSO arrest former incline village resident on identity theft, fraud, stolen property  KRNV My News 4Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Incline Village deputies have arrested 36-year-old Stephen Joseph Tribon, on nearly a dozen charges rel…

Mom stole own kids’ identities to open credit cards, buy from Victoria’s Secret, police say  FOX13 MemphisA mother from North Carolina is in trouble with the law, and her own children turned her in.

Decade-Long Bank Account Hacking Scheme Gets Fraudster 57 Months  BleepingComputerBrooklyn man Jason Mickel Elcock was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for a series of account hijacking attacks spanning more than a decade, having …