Identity Theft

Friday Morning News Roundup  SFGateThe Benicia Film Festival begins Friday with the aim of celebrating independent filmmakers and arts and culture in the city. A gala event Friday evening kicks off …

Police shooting, manhunt ends with suspect taking himself to hospital  Fairfield Daily RepublicVACAVILLE — A probation search led to an officer-involved shooting Thursday in Vacaville and a manhunt that ended with the injured suspect taken in…

Silver Creek Woman Charged with Identity Fraud, Card Fraud  Coosa Valley NewsPosted by Staff Reports | Sep 6, 2019 | Floyd News, Top Local News | 0 |. Silver Creek Woman Charged with Identity Fraud, Card Fraud. Cheyenne Autumn …

Salida police makes arrests for DUI, identity theft  Mountain Mail NewspaperSalida police officers arrested Michael Suffern, 32, of Salida Sept. 3 on charges of third-degree criminal trespass and petty disorderly conduct. He was held in …

Pittsburg Woman Guilty of Six Felonies, Including Embezzlement of Nearly $250000 & Identity Theft from Local Business  EastCountyTodayJenelle Silva (44-year-old Pittsburg resident) was convicted by a Contra Costa County jury of six felonies, …

Insurance Fraud Detection Market Projected to Witness a CAGR of 15.2% Over 2019-2027  Yahoo FinanceDublin, Sept. 06, 2019 — The “Global Insurance Fraud Detection Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trend…

Unlicensed Georgia workers accused of stealing from disabled patients to buy luxury handbag  WJCL NewsAuthorities in Georgia say government benefits from elderly clients were used to pay personal expenses, bills, beauty supplies and even a lu…

Beware of work from home scams | Local News Stories  Wahpeton Daily NewsToday’s work world is vastly different than when Labor Day was first celebrated more than 130 years ago.

Hamilton County man faces 12 charges after allegedly posing as nurse – The Tribune  Ironton TribuneCOLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today announced the indictment and arrest of a Hamilton County man who allegedly impersonated a nurs…

Head of suburban Chicago autism center accused of fraud  Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — The head of a suburban Chicago facility that treats patients with autism is accused of defrauding an insurance company of millions of dollars.

Head of suburban Chicago autism center accused of fraud  WGEMCHICAGO (AP) — The head of a suburban Chicago facility that treats patients with autism is accused of defrauding an insurance company of millions of.

Ohio man accused of posing as nurse faces felony charges  Boston 25 NewsCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Authorities say an Ohio man impersonated a licensed practical nurse for nearly four years using a stolen identity and that some of the …

Ohio Man Accused of Posing as Nurse Faces Felony Charges  U.S. News & World ReportCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man impersonated a licensed practical nurse for nearly four years using a stolen identity and that some of the …

Identity Theft Insurance Market Demand and Growth Forecast 2019 to 2025: Erie, Allstate, American Family, Hanover, Liberty Mutual, MetLife  Business IntelligenceThe report study also highlights current industry trends and provides a Global Id…

MAN CHARGED WITH WIRE FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT OF $800,000 FROM ELDERLY VICTIM  News MavenA federal grand jury sitting in Charlotte, NC indicted Michael Filipidis, 24, in September 2019 on wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges, for…

Orange County woman charged with identity theft – News  Burlington Times News

50 people indicted in Butler 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 …

Davis Man In Custody Following Police Shooting  SFGateVACAVILLE (BCN) Vacaville police have a Davis man in custody Thursday night because he is suspected of identity theft, fraud and possession of stolen …

Employer feels ‘betrayed’ after Cincinnati man charged with impersonating nurse  WLWT CincinnatiA Cincinnati area man has been indicted on 12 charges, accused of stealing a nurse’s identity and working at two area home health agencies, Ohio A…

Sandwich Resident Falls Victim To Internet Scam  CapeNews.netA Sandwich woman fell victim to a computer-virus-repair scam last week that cost her $1,400. The Chipman Road resident contacted police August 28 at 5:19 …

Radon mitigation business owner accused of multiple thefts from customers  Longmont Times-CallA Longmont man is facing fraud-related charges after many of his customers reported he stole from their home while conducting radon mitigation. Greg…

Buckeye police seek woman suspected of identity theft, setting up $100K credit line  AZCentralBuckeye police are asking for the public’s help to find a woman suspected of identity theft and fraud.

Police pursuit after office-involved shooting ends in Napa  Napa Valley RegisterA police pursuit following an officer-involved shooting in Vacaville ended Thursday evening in Napa.

Aging Well: state warns seniors about genetic testing fraud  KITV HonoluluHONOLULU – There’s a frightening new scam that’s starting to surface in Hawaii, and it’s targeting seniors. The state says there’s a double whammy to this one: It …

Autism center director charged with falsely billing insurers for $3 million in Oak Park  Chicago Sun-TimesShe allegedly billed for treatment ostensibly performed by the center’s occupational therapist or behavioral analyst, when, in fact, the…

Autism center director charged with falsely billing insurers for $3 million in Oak Park  Chicago Sun-TimesShe allegedly billed for treatment ostensibly performed by the center’s occupational therapist or behavioral analyst, when, in fact, the…

Update: Officer Shoots At Davis Man Wanted On Felony Theft Offenses  SFGateVacaville police were looking for a Davis man late Thursday afternoon who is wanted for identity theft, fraud and possession of stolen property. Nolan Bell, 27 …

Vacaville PD: Suspect in custody after officer-involved shooting  KCRA SacramentoA suspect who was on the run after an officer-involved shooting is now in custody, Vacaville police said. Nolan Bell, 27, was taken into custody after checking …

Victim Services receives $50000 grant  Brainerd DispatchBrainerd Victim Services received a $50,000 grant from the Otto Bremer Trust to support its services and crime victims program. The grant allows Victim Services …

Meridian Community College Provides Notice of Data Incident  Yahoo FinanceMERIDIAN, Miss., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Meridian Community College (“MCC”) is providing notice of a recent event that may have affected the privacy of …

Meridian Community College Provides Notice of Data Incident  PRNewswireMERIDIAN, Miss., Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Meridian Community College (“MCC”) is providing notice of a recent event that may have affected the privacy of …

Facebook user phone numbers still online  CNETAn online database found on Thursday links the name and purported phone number of Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg, among others. When CNET …

No Officers Hurt After Officer-Involved Shooting In Vacaville, Suspect Still At Large  CBS SacramentoVACAVILLE (CBS13) – Police say no officers were hurt after an officer-involved shooting in Vacaville on Thursday. The scene is along the 700 …

Nice Ending To The Week As Dorian Moves North  WLWT CincinnatiExpect a nice ending to the week as Dorian moves toward North Carolina.

Suspect Checks into Napa Hospital after Officer-Involved Shooting in Vacaville  KTXL FOX 40 SacramentoVACAVILLE — Police say a suspect was found at a Napa hospital after an officer shot at him in a north Vacaville neighborhood. The Vacaville…

Financial BSA/AML-Like Program for Mass Shooter Detection?  The National Law ReviewSome have argued that banks & credit card companies should draw upon experience monitoring transactions under Bank Secrecy Act BSA/Anti-Money …

Police: Ohio man posed as a nurse for 4 years  Becker’s Hospital ReviewAn Ohio man allegedly stole a licensed practical nurse’s identity and used fraudulent documents to work as a nurse for four years, Ohio Attorney General Dave …

Man charged with ID theft of SLO CA activist pleads not guilty  San Luis Obispo TribuneThe defense attorney for a Visalia, California, man accused of impersonating a San Luis Obispo activist questioned the origins of the case Thursday, allegi…

Man charged with ID theft of SLO CA activist pleads not guilty  San Luis Obispo TribuneThe defense attorney for a Visalia, California, man accused of impersonating a San Luis Obispo activist questioned the origins of the case Thursday, allegi…

Unlicensed workers accused of stealing from disabled patients to buy luxury handbag  WSB AtlantaIt’s a case being used to highlight a growing threat of elderly trafficking and abuse in Georgia, according to prosecutors.

Your Incoming Mail Information Can Be Easily Monitored By You, The Government, And Thieves  ForbesThe Postal *Service* has introduced a *service* called Informed Delivery that let’s you know what mail is coming. Images of the outside of envel…

Photos: Athens-Clarke county mugshots this week  Online AthensBALDWIN, WILLIAM PARKER OTHER AGENCY HOLD VANDALISM TO A PLACE OF WORSHIP BURGLARY – 2ND DEGREE. [2/50]. BENNETT, RANDY …

Warrant issued for woman on charges of access device fraud, identity theft  WPMT FOX 43CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 26-year-old woman on charges of access device fraud and identity theft, court …

Parent Files Class-Action Suit After Data Breach Exposes Nearly 1 Million Schoolchildren’s Personal Information  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — A mother filed a federal class-action lawsuit on her daughter’s behalf Thursday, after nearly a millio…

Trump Administration Seeks to Quash Lawsuit Over OPM Hack  GovExec.comThe Trump administration has appealed a federal court decision granting former and current federal employees standing to sue the government over its inability …

Driver’s licences the ‘golden ticket’ of ID theft as authorities struggle to protect fraud victims  ABC NewsSilvana’s identity theft nightmare started in such a simple way — juggling shopping and two young children at a department store, she …

Ohio Man Impersonated Nurse, Treated Children, Indictment Says  Cleveland, OH PatchOhio Man Impersonated Nurse, Treated Children: OAG – Cleveland, OH – The Ohio Attorney General announced charges against an Ohio man on Thursday.

The FreshArt Fundraiser is making a difference through art  WLWT CincinnatiMaking a difference for our youth through art,FreshArt has been helping people create art for 27 years. Advertisement. AG: Cincinnati man accused of …

MacKeeper Continues Transformation Launching 24/7 Data Breach Monitoring  Yahoo FinanceLONDON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Mackeeper—a software known and used by over 1.4 million users for performance, protection and MAC …

Three arrested in bank fraud attempt in central Greenwich  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — An attempt to withdraw $8,500 from a bank in central Greenwich ended in arrest Wednesday afternoon, after the suspects were unable to …

MacKeeper Continues Transformation Launching 24/7 Data Breach Monitoring  Yahoo FinanceLONDON, Sept. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Mackeeper—a software known and used by over 1.4 million users for performance, protection and MAC …

Man accused of stealing nurse’s identity, working at 2 Cincinnati area health agencies  WLWT CincinnatiA Cincinnati area man has been indicted on 12 charges, accused of stealing a nurse’s identity and working at two area home health agencies,…

Police: Suspect used another woman’s identity to open Neiman Marcus credit card  Palm Beach PostA Miami woman was charged with one count each of criminal use of personal identification and grand theft after Palm Beach police said she attempte…

Georgia Verizon employees indicted for identity theft, fraud – Atlanta Business Chronicle  Atlanta Business ChronicleNearly a half-dozen former employees at Verizon stores in Buckhead, Newnan and Smyrna have been indicted for opening accounts…

Man indicted for posing as nurse for 4 years using stolen identity, treating children  WXIXCINCINNATI (FOX19) – A grand jury indicted a Hamilton County man Thursday for impersonating a nurse for nearly four years using a stolen identity, Ohio…

Prosecutor: Clifton man impersonated a nurse for almost 4 years  Cincinnati.comA Clifton man has is facing charges after allegedly impersonated a nurse for almost four years using a stolen identity.

Three arrested in bank fraud attempt in central Greenwich  Westport NewsGREENWICH — An attempt to withdraw $8,500 from a bank in central Greenwich ended in arrest Wednesday afternoon, after the suspects were unable to …

Scammers take advantage of natural disasters. Here’s how to make sure your money does good  KSL.comHow to donate wisely and help victims of natural disasters without helping scammers.

The Farm Credit Corner  Morrisons Cove HeraldIdentity theft is defined as all crimes against individuals where personal and financial data is illegally obtained by fraud or deception, usually.

St. Paul man faces felony identity theft charges after arrest in Savage  SW News MediaA 37-year-old St. Paul man arrested in Savage last month was carrying a backpack full of stolen financial documents and items belonging to over 30 people, …

Gas Generators Stolen From Lacey Cell Tower: Police  Lacey, NJ PatchLACEY, NJ — Two natural-gas generators were stolen from a Route 9 cellphone tower in Lacey, police said. The generators cost $25,000 each, according to …

Better Business Bureau: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft  Troy Daily NewsIdentity 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.

Better Business Bureau: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft  Piqua Daily CallIdentity 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.

How to handle a dead person’s credit report  MarketWatchIf someone close to you dies, you may need to wrap up a few loose ends with regard to their credit.

Paper shredding set to curb identity theft  Butler EagleShredding equipment will be available for public use at Crossfire Church in Center Township on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is being hosted by two …

Couple discovers accounts opened in their names | Johns Creek Herald  NorthFulton.comJOHNS CREEK, Ga. — A man and a woman called police Aug. 21 after they realized they had become the victims of identity fraud.

Are Regulations Defining The Future Of Biometrics?  ISBuzz NewsData protection and privacy have become buzzwords in the European digital ecosystem in the era of GDPR, introduced in May last year. The Swedish data …

Identity Theft Insurance Market Study and Professional in-depth Industry Analysis 2019  NewsStonerThe report titled “Identity Theft Insurance Market” report will be very useful to get a stronger and effective business outlook. It provides an …

Identity Theft Resource Center Reaches 10,000 Publicly Notified Breaches  PR WebFor 20 years, the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nationally recognized non-profit established to support victims of identity theft, has worked to empower …

Kealoha Cases Are Racking Up ‘Endless’ Taxpayer Legal Bills  Honolulu Civil BeatHonolulu’s disgraced former prosecutor Katherine Kealoha may be behind bars, but taxpayers are only getting started paying the legal bills associated with the …

Great here while Dorian hits the Carolinas  WLWT CincinnatiHurricane Dorian gains strength as it eyes North Carolina for landfall. Here at home it will be comfortable though the weekend.

How to handle a dead person’s credit report  MarketWatchIf someone close to you dies, you may need to wrap up a few loose ends with regard to their credit.

How to handle a dead person’s credit report  MarketWatchIf someone close to you dies, you may need to wrap up a few loose ends with regard to their credit.

Real estate fraud to be investigated with transaction fee funding  Taft Midway DrillerAt the Aug. 13 meeting, Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus said he’s been aware of the real estate fraud prosecution fund option for many years b…

Real estate fraud to be investigated with transaction fee funding  Mount Shasta HeraldAt the Aug. 13 meeting, Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus said he’s been aware of the real estate fraud prosecution fund option for many years b…

Tech Support Scams and What They Mean  Security BoulevardSince 2008, tech support scams have been raking in millions of dollars annually, with victims paying hundreds of dollars for bogus support.

delphosherald.com  Delphos HeraldDELPHOS – A Columbus man appeared in Lima Municipal Court on Tuesday for a felony charge of identity fraud after his arrest by Delphos Police officers.

delphosherald.com  Delphos HeraldDELPHOS – A Columbus Man appeared in Lima Municipal Court on Tuesday for a felony charge of identit fraud after his arrest by Delphos Police officers. Pol.

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score  KTVAMoneyTips. After a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score. Surprise! It’s you. Your credit score reflects your entire credit …

Search is on for suspected identity thief who used stolen credit cards at gas station  ABC6OnYourSide.comA Columbus man is warning people to pay close attention to their credit cards and personal information after his wallet was stolen just a…

Search is on for suspected identity thief who used stolen credit cards at gas station  ABC6OnYourSide.comA Columbus man is warning people to pay close attention to their credit cards and personal information after his wallet was stolen just a…

Craig couple charged in bank card, identity theft scheme  Craig Daily PressA Craig couple is facing a host of felony charges related to the alleged theft of several debit and credit cards. Ronald Martin Chovanec, 29, was arrested on …

Are your kids’ credit scores ruined before they’re even out of the sandbox?  WZDXHard says, “When you think of a child, what do you think of? You think of innocence, right? I mean, they’re a vulnerable target. They’re the low hanging fruit.”

Are your kids’ credit scores ruined before they’re even out of the sandbox?  WZDXHard says, “When you think of a child, what do you think of? You think of innocence, right? I mean, they’re a vulnerable target. They’re the low hanging fruit.”…

Protecting students from identify theft  Turn to 10When it comes to identity theft, kids are the perfect target. More than one million children became victims of identity theft last year alone. Author of Identity Theft …

Scottsdale police bust 5-member ID theft crew find “hundreds of altered credit cards”  ABC15 ArizonaScottsdale police round up a 5-person identity theft crew and find hundreds of altered credit cards and the equipment to make them.

Man arrested for identity fraud in Delphos  Lima OhioDELPHOS — A Columbus man claiming to be a Delphos resident was arrested the evening of Aug. 30 by Delphos police officers after he attempted to flee.

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 …

Former nurse pleads guilty to illegal opioid distribution  Times Union A former registered nurse on Wednesday pleaded guilty to several charges, admitting to conspiring with an OB/GYN doctor to impersonate the physician’s …

Former nurse pleads guilty to illegal opioid distribution  Times Union A former registered nurse on Wednesday pleaded guilty to several charges, admitting to conspiring with an OB/GYN doctor to impersonate the physician’s …

Greene County nurse pleads guilty in opioids conspiracy case  The Daily FreemanA Greene County nurse pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to conspiring with a Catskill doctor to distribute opioids.

Man accused of texting while driving arrested on cocaine trafficking charges in Stoneham  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsSTONEHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – A 40-year-old Waltham man who was caught texting while driving in Stoneham was arreste…

Should city governments have their own voice in data breach…  ReutersWe won’t know until November whether any of the scores of millions of consumers whose personal information was compromised in the 2017 Equifax data …

Mitigating the Risks Posed by Malicious Insiders  GovInfoSecurity.comWhile hacking incidents grab the top spots on the federal tally of large health data breaches these days, the serious threat of malicious insiders must not be.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Thefts, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Thefts – Haverford-Havertown, PA – See the latest crime blotter from Haverford Township Police here.

Blotter: 3 charged with cannabis possession in Glencoe  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. WIRE FRAUD.

Former Greene County nurse pleads guilty in drug case  KFI AM 640Former Registered Nurse Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Opioids,Health Care Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Obstruction of Justice. Conspired with …

Former Atascadero man charged with identity theft  Cal Coast TimesBy KAREN VELIE. Kevin Rice, an activist, was surprised when people questioned him about a post in the SLO Tribune comment section in which it appears Rice …

Man tells police he found wallet, gets charged for identity theft  CBC.caA traffic stop on Portage Avenue led to a man being charged with identity theft in Winnipeg.

Chinese ‘deepfake’ app sparks concerns over identity theft  New York Post Zao, a Chinese app that uses “deepfake” technology to let users superimpose themselves onto the faces of movie and TV stars, has sparked a privacy…