Identity Theft

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  MetroWest Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

3 email cybersecurity vulnerabilities specific to healthcare  Becker’s Hospital ReviewEmail phishing campaigns are rising across every industry, and healthcare fosters a few vulnerabilities that make organizations particularly susceptible, …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Milford Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  The Patriot LedgerThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  Yahoo FinanceCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million. Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million , compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter of …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  PRNewswireCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million, compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter…

Fishers woman called ‘consumer’s worst nightmare’ gets 57 months in prison  WTHRINDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – A 25-year-old Fishers woman was sentenced to 57 months in prison after admitting she used identities of others to get credit cards for …

Study reveals how phone phishing catches its prey  Arizona State UniversityConsumers have increasingly become victims of telephone scams to gain access to their personal information. But what aspects of these calls makes us willing …

By the numbers: Georgia has the highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  McDuffie ProgressGeorgia finished first in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Reports: Shoplifter, Stolen Tractor, Identity Fraud  Thesummervillenews… * Marlin Lee Cavin, of Gaylesville, allegedly shoplifted $166.29 worth of items from Walmart on Tuesday. “. . . he reported that he was just trying to get away …

Political Grandstanding about the Mississippi Raids  Immigration BlogDemanding answers before the investigative process is completed is either uninformed or irresponsible.

Millcreek Police searching for identity theft suspect  YourErieThe Millcreek Police Department announced in a news release that they are looking for a person of interest in a case of identity theft. Video surveillance from …

By the numbers: Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareLouisiana finished 16th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Warren: FTC’s $125 cash option in Equifax settlement “misled” customers  Ars TechnicaIf the settlement didn’t have enough funds to pay out, why promote the option?

Two people get significant prison time for identity theft  NTV NewsTwo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have received significant prison time for identity theft and stealing money. -Advertisement-.

Man Facing Commercial Faud Charges In South Windsor  South Windsor, CT PatchMan Facing Faud Charges In South Windsor – South Windsor, CT – A West Hartford man is facing charges in a commercial fraud case out of South Windsor.

Woman sought on felony after charging thousands on stolen credit card | Local News I Racine County Eye – Racine, Wisconsin  Racine County EyeRACINE, WI – A $10,000 warrant has been issued for a woman charged with identity theft after she char…

Woman visiting Rockville Correctional Facility arrested for identity theft  WTHRInvestigators say Tracy West tried to get into the prison by showing a fake ID.

Columbus tax preparer pleads guilty for federal wire fraud and identity theft  WRBLKeven Walker, 33, owner of Walker Tax Financial Group in Columbus has pleaded guilty to one count of Wire Fraud and one count of Identity Theft, says U.S. …

Hemet Woman Admits Stealing Mail In ID Theft Scheme  Patch.comFelon Pleads Guilty To Stealing Mail – Murrieta, CA – The woman was accused of stealing mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los Angeles and San …

Hemet Felon Admits Stealing Mail In ID Theft Scheme  Patch.comFelon Pleads Guilty To Stealing Mail – Banning-Beaumont, CA – The woman was accused of stealing mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los …

By the numbers: Ohio has 30th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Cleveland AmericanOhio finished 30th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Cerro Gordo woman accused of stealing juveniles’ identities to obtain credit cards  WECTAccording to Michele Tatum with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, a person reported to law enforcement on June 20 that the identities of the two juven…

Secret Service arrests ‘at least 1’ in Pottawatomie County identity theft, fraud cases  KSNT NewsPOTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The U.S. Secret *Service* has made at least one arrest related to a string of identity theft cases first repor…

By the numbers: Michigan has 8th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Iosco County News HeraldMichigan finished eighth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Indictment list  Mansfield News JournalList of defendants from recent sessions of Richland County grand jury.

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

MP Police Blotter: Dog Reportedly Bites Mailman  Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineThese items are from Mount Prospect Police Department incident reports. The Mount Prospect Journal publishes the police blotter every Wednesday. If anyone …

Page Police Charge Man With Identity Theft | News for Page Lake Powell Arizona  lakepowelllifePage Police Arrest Man for Identity Theft, Attempted Theft. PAGE, AZ (August 13, 2019) On FridayAugust 9, 2019 a male individual was arrested after …

Multi-state identity theft suspects arrested in Mt. Juliet  ThechronicleofmtjulietTwo out-of-state suspects remain in custody after Mt. Juliet officers responded to a report of one using a false ID during a phone purchase.

StockX reveals details about data breach  Retail DiveOnline marketplace StockX has offered more details to customers after a data breach was discovered in late July. In a letter dated August 8, CEO Scott Cutler …

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Police: Man accused of stealing manager’s debit card info during new hire orientation  WLWT CincinnatiPolice are searching for a man after he allegedly stole his manager’s debit card information during a new hire orientation and spent more th…

Covering Colorado Authorities bust identity theft, forgery operation in Colorado Springs Tom Kackley 7:11 AM  KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsColorado Springs police said they found evidence of an identity theft and forgery operation…

By the numbers: Nevada has 2nd highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  KPVI News 6Nevada finished second in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Fraud Ring Thwarted by Credit Bureau Connection Fraud Protection Tools  Yahoo FinanceFRESNO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Credit Bureau Connection (CBC), the provider of the most comprehensive set of fraud prevention tools in the …

By the numbers: Minnesota has 37th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMinnesota finished in a tie for 37th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

D.C. data breach ruling could make waves for plaintiffs seeking standing  Legal News LineWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A D.C.-based appeals court’s reversal earlier this summer of a lower court’s ruling in two class action suits against the O…

Trespasser arrested with felony drugs: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, a Snow Road resident called police about a man seen trespassing on their property.

National Chicken Council Reaches Out to President Trump Regarding Recent ICE Actions in Mississippi  PerishableNewsAs a result of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arresting approximately 680 people in sweeping raids…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  Greenwich TimeHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police caught…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  New Haven RegisterHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police ca…

3 Email Security Setbacks Unique to Healthcare  CPO MagazinePhishing is a massive cyber security threat and very much still plagues the healthcare industry. What are the email security setbacks faced by the healthcare …

Huge security flaw exposes biometric data of more than a million users  The VergeA huge cache of unsecured biometric credentials and personal information has been discovered by security researchers. It includes the fingerprint data of 1 …

Introducing Scam Rap, Where Card Fraud and ID Theft Reign Supreme  VICE UKLike Atlanta and lean, or LA and weed, Detroit’s new strain of rap has its own set of signifiers: bank account drops, Bitcoin and fraud.

Grafton police log, Aug. 16 edition  Community AdvocateGrafton Sunday, July 28 12:11 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious person. 12:48 a.m. Maple Ave. Suspicious person. 12:24 p.m. Shrewsbury St. Erratic operator.

By the numbers: Arizona has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareArizona finished in a tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Beat The Latest Scams To Steal Your Identity and Social Security Benefits  ForbesThere’s a new identity theft scheme, and this time they’re going after Social Security benefits.

Creating Cyber Risk-Free Environment for Customers  Enterprise Security MagOrganizations need to introduce security, detection, and resolution measures both internally and externally to retain clients, particularly in the…

Protecting your organization against privileged identity theft  Help Net SecurityOne of the fastest ways to mitigate the risk of privileged identity theft is to remediate weak security practices, processes and policies.

Morrisey warns college students of identity theft dangers | News, Sports, Jobs  The Inter-MountainCHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges college students to use caution as another school year begins and sensitive ….

Make Digital Banking Both Seamless and Secure or Consumers Will Walk  The Financial BrandBalancing customer experience and identity control challenges banking providers competing in the digital arena. Best practices are emerging.

Worker Rights Groups Oppose Use Of I-9s In ID Theft Suits  Law360Labor unions and workplace rights advocates urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to find that federal immigration law preempts the use of I-9 documents …

Worker Rights Groups Oppose Use Of I-9s In ID Theft Suits  Law360Labor unions and workplace rights advocates urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to find that federal immigration law preempts the use of I-9 documents …

Felon Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail to Perpetrate Identity Theft  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 pleaded …

GIACT systems has an ‘EPIC’ solution for identity fraud – Dallas Business Journal  Dallas Business JournalThe company is a leader in identity and authentication products, and its EPIC Platform safeguards the complete customer lifecycle, from …

Southbridge man indicted in passport fraud – News  Worcester TelegramBOSTON – A Southbridge man who allegedly used the identity of an American citizen for more than three decades has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …

Southbridge man indicted in passport fraud  Worcester TelegramBOSTON – A Southbridge man who allegedly used the identity of an American citizen for more than three decades has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …

Identity theft and forgery charges filed against Chippewa Falls woman  WQOW TV News 18A Chippewa Falls woman was charged Tuesday with defrauding her own mother, aunt, and uncle out of thousands of dollars.

By the numbers: Florida has 4th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareFlorida finished fourth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Millennial Money: How to Outsmart Scammers | Life Hack  INQUIRER.netYour smartphone is your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of day-to-day tasks, checking a bank app or using a public USB port.

Tracy man convicted of H-1B visa fraud related to home-based business  The Tracy PressA Tracy man could face 12 years in federal prison for his conviction on 21 counts of visa fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft last week in a S…

NY Jury Quick To Convict Marketing Pro In Snack Food Fraud  Law360A Manhattan jury needed a mere 90 minutes Tuesday to find a marketing professional guilty of helping a California woman steal $2.8 million from snack and pet …

Grand jury indicts 15  Hillsboro Times GazetteA Hillsboro man is facing a four-count indictment for illegal possession of and transport of a firearm in a vehicle in addition to a menacing charge in con.

Man arrested on charges of identity theft, drugs  richlandtoday.comThe Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office and Shreveport Police Department arrested John Allen Tharp, 47, of Bossier City, on 10 counts of identity theft and drug …

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  13abc Action NewsMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Consumers Are More Open to Biometrics  eMarketerNearly half of consumers surveyed by Paysafe said they’ve used biometrics—typically based on facial recognition technology—to make some form of payment.

$8,700 in jewelry stolen from Glenview home: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glenview Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

Equifax Data Breach: Settlement Options  Credit.com NewsIn the fall of 2017, Equifax experienced a massive data breach. Approximately 147 million people were victims of this data breach. Recently a federal court.

Tenderloin crime: Feds launch effort to tackle drug trafficking, SFPD arrest 73 in 1-day sting, more  Hoodline San Francisco Bay AreaThe new U.S. Attorney for Northern California is launching a year-long effort to reduce violent crime and dru…

Hamden police arrest suspect on forgery, ID theft charges  FOX 61HAMDEN — After a months long investigation, Hamden police have arrested a man on forgery, larceny and identity theft charges. Police said they were called to …

Hamden police arrest suspect on forgery, ID theft charges  FOX61 HartfordHAMDEN — After a months long investigation, Hamden police have arrested a man on forgery, larceny and identity theft charges. Police said they were called to …

Police reports for the week of Aug. 14 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from June 2-Aug. 9: Alabaster. Aug. 1. -Trespassing notice from Smokey Road.

‘RHOA’: Phaedra Parks’ Ex Apollo Nida Claims She’s Keeping Him From Their Kids After Prison Release  Hollywood LifeIn an Instagram post, Apollo Nida blasts his ex, RHOA star Phaedra Parks, for keeping his kids from him.

Bayview Dental Notice of Data Privacy Incident  PRNewswireNORTH BRANCH, Minn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bayview Dental (“Bayview”) recently discovered an event that may affect the security of certain patients’ …

Bayview Dental Notice of Data Privacy Incident  Yahoo FinanceNORTH BRANCH, Minn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bayview Dental (“Bayview”) recently discovered an event that may affect the security of certain patients’ …

Elkhart Co. police seek public’s help identifying subject in fraud case  WNDU-TVELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Police in Elkhart County are asking for the public’s help identifying a subject who may be connected with a fraud case.

Man apprehended for allegedly committing fraud and larceny  WFSBHAMDEN, CT (WFSB) — The United States Marshal *Service* Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended a man in Bridgeport Tuesday for allegedly committing …

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case could have at least 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the…

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case could have at least 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the…

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case has 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the agencies …

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case has 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the agencies …

Secure safety, prevent ID theft on free Shred Day in Lincoln County  Lincoln City HomepageThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will host a “Shred Day” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 7, at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking lot, 225 Wes…

Secure safety, prevent ID theft on free Shred Day in Lincoln County  Lincoln City HomepageThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will host a “Shred Day” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 7, at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking lot, 225 Wes…

Drug tests and background checks are becoming less important to employers — here’s why  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeNEW YORK — It’s brutal out there for employers looking to hire. “America has a talent crunch,” said Steven Lindner, CEO of The WorkPl…

Fighting identity theft, one shredded document at a time  Bureau County RepublicanEmployees from Heartland Bank in Princeton helped area residents unload boxes of documents in the side parking lot at Princeton Public Library in a …

Drug tests and background checks are becoming less important to employers. Here’s why  WGNO New OrleansIt’s brutal out there for employers looking to hire. “America has a talent crunch,” said Steven Lindner, CEO of The WorkPlace Group. “This …

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WOWTMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

What Your Voice Reveals About You  The Wall Street JournalThe sound of your voice is becoming a new type of fingerprint. Technology that detects nuances in sound, inaudible to humans, is capturing new clues about …

SHERIFF LOG, July 17 to 28 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: July 18 — Wy’east Road, Odell — Male …

How to protect your router and home security cameras from hackers  NBC NewsConsumer Reports found that many wireless routers ‘lack basic security protections.’ The best thing you can do is change your password and update firmware.

North American Biometrics Market, Forecast to 2023  Yahoo FinanceNEW YORK , Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This research presents key market participants with business intelligence needed to understand the future of the …

Phaedra Parks’ Ex-Husband Apollo Nida Hopes to “Be Together Soon” with His Sons  BravoNow that Apollo Nida’s legal woes are almost behind him, he’s focused on being the best father he can be. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum recently …

FBI: Nashville company Asurion paid $300K ransom after private data was stolen  The TennesseanA Nashville corporation paid at least $300,000 in ransom to a extortionist who claimed he stole private info of thousands of employees and more than…

Millennial Money: How to outsmart smartphone scammers | Business  GoDanRiver.comYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities.

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