Identity Theft

Verizon implements 60-day locking policy on new phones  FierceWirelessVerizon has started implementing its new policy of locking new phones for 60 days after purchase in an effort to combat handset-related fraud. The Federal …

Suspects Arrested In Connection With Several Crimes Including Identity Theft  SFGateREDWOOD CITY (BCN) Deputies on Wednesday arrested two people in Redwood City in connection with several crimes including identity theft. Kirk Vernell …

Recent breaches reaffirm it’s time to modernize the Social Security Number | TheHill  The HillWe should replace the SSN with a digital credential that relies on online processes for verification and allows for new technologies.

Anne Arundel police: Minnesota fugitive arrested for impersonating federal agent, scamming Latino businesses  CapitalGazette.comAnne Arundel County police announced Friday that they arrested a fugitive from Minnesota who scammed Latino busine…

Blotter: Land Rover stolen from outside Glencoe home  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. MOTOR …

Warrant: 5 cases of fraud reported in Triangle after man hacks Harris Teeter lottery machine  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A search warrant has been issued for a Durham man’s vehicle and apartment following a string of fraudulent activity. …

Sheriff’s reports for the week of June 19, 2019 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are uniform incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office from June 2–June 8: June 2. –Leaving premises of ga…

Fed and FinCEN on Technology-Assisted Financial Fraud  The National Law ReviewThe Federal Reserve and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, both recently issued reports addressing worrisome trends in …

Capital One is just the latest in a long string of data breaches  KOMO NewsThe massive Capital One breach is getting a lot of news attention – and for good reason. It was one of the largest breaches ever as a hacker gained access to …

Singletary: Capital One card? Do this for protection  The ColumbianAnother day, another major data breach. But there is one thing that you should do now to put up a serious roadblock for identity thieves.

The 3 ‘As’ of Fraud Prevention: Authentication, Authentication, Authentication  Credit Union TimesOne of the most effective ways to prevent fraud crimes is to build a well-armed fortress of authentication.

ID fraud warning for Instagram oversharers  Your MoneyCelebrities oversharing on Instagram are putting their social media followers at risk of identity theft and social engineering, according to Santander.

FTC Toadies for Equifax, Begs Citizens to Register for Largely Worthless Credit Monitoring  ExtremeTechIn theory, organizations like the FTC exist to safeguard United States citizens. In practice, all too often, these organizations are far mo…

The Equifax settlement has already spawned deceptive websites  The Washington PostIt’s been less than two weeks since the Equifax data-breach settlement was announced, and already at least two websites trying to scam information-seekers …

Two arrested in Redwood City for identity theft  San Mateo Daily JournalNumerous pieces of stolen mail, checks and property from victims in the Emerald Lakes area, San Carlos and other Peninsula cities was recovered from a motel …

Taking Equifax’s cash still likely beats credit monitoring  Los Angeles TimesPeople affected by the Equifax data breach shouldn’t opt for free credit monitoring instead of a cash payout some experts say — contradicting what U.S. …

New York enacts new security and identity theft protection laws in response to recent data breaches  LexologyOn July 25, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act (S….

Google Titan: Why Use A Key To Fight Fraud When You Could Use A Selfie?  ForbesIn a world marred by the growth of cybercrime, we have come to welcome any *service* or product that helps us alleviate the risk of the unknown. But we should …

Tax agency hardens defences against identity thieves  Ottawa CitizenThe Canada Revenue Agency will harden its defences against identity thieves following published reports about cyber criminals making off with ill-gotten tax …

Tax agency hardens defences against identity thieves  Ottawa CitizenThe Canada Revenue Agency will harden its defences against identity thieves following published reports about cyber criminals making off with ill-gotten tax …

Party appears over for the Flying Lady — ‘Playpen’ yacht with stripper poll — after owner charged in multimill  Chicago TribuneFederal authorities say they seized a 58-foot powerboat dubbed Flying Lady, a regular in the raucous party scene ju…

SCDCA shares what you should know to file claim against Equifax  Sumter ItemEquifax’s recent data breach settlement, costing the company more than $575 million, includes benefits the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs …

SCDCA shares what you should know to file claim against Equifax  Sumter ItemEquifax’s recent data breach settlement, costing the company more than $575 million, includes benefits the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs …

Charlene Crowell: Another 100 Million Consumers at Risk from Capital One Bank Data Breach  Eurweb.comA second major disclosure of major consumer data breach was announced on July 29 by Capital One Bank. That same day, the FBI arrested a suspect.

Identity Theft Protection Services Market to Grow all Time High with Top Key Players- LifeLock (Symantec), Experian, Equifax, TransUnion  Tribune City“A Identity Theft Protection Services Market Research Report :- Identity theft is a crime, a…

Most of us put ourselves at risk online. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do.  Jackson Clarion LedgerRecycling passwords, sharing too much info on social media, saving sensitive info on devices could prove devastating financially. Here’s …

New IRS rule changes your year-end prep  CFODailyNews.comYour company will soon be able to take a new step to protect employees’ sensitive info at year-end – IRS just issued a final rule that lets employers voluntarily …

Woman nabbed in Lodi for elder abuse, ID theft and fraud  Stockton RecordLODI — A 49-year-old woman wanted for multiple violations of elder abuse, identity theft and fraud was arrested late Thursday afternoon in Lodi.The suspect …

Man charged in Boone County with identity theft  WREX-TVA Cook County man is arrested and faces identity theft charges, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

Ex-UNM student faces payroll-hacking charges  Albuquerque JournalCopyright © 2019 Albuquerque Journal. A one-time University of New Mexico student is facing federal charges for her role in an online plot to reroute victims’ …

Ex-UNM student faces payroll-hacking charges  Albuquerque JournalCopyright © 2019 Albuquerque Journal. A one-time University of New Mexico student is facing federal charges for her role in an online plot to reroute victims’ …

Love Island star Tayla Damir stranded in Lebanon after identity theft  NEWS.com.auAn Australian reality TV star has opened up about the terrifying moment she realised her identity had been stolen, leaving her stranded while on holidays in …

Man indicted for Steel Street shooting  Youngstown VindicatorStaff report. YOUNGSTOWN. A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a carnival worker from Virginia for the June 12 shooting of a man on the West Side.

Escapee Charged With Unlawful Possession of Debit Card: Cops  Orland Park, IL PatchEscapee Charged With ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud – Orland Park, IL – Orland Park man escaped from police at hospital ER after he went on shopping spree …

Stockton men get prison time for scheme to alter test scores in DMV computers  Stockton RecordSACRAMENTO — Two Stockton men were sentenced to prison time Thursday, 1½ years after they pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, identity f…

NC Attorney General Talks Opioid Epidemic at Employment Law Symposium  JD SupraNorth Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein identified opioid abuse and cybersecurity as top challenges businesses face, while also giving attendees at Ward …

Identity theft still causing headaches for B.C. man 30 years later  PrinceGeorgeMatters.comWhen RCMP officers came knocking on Doug Wilson’s door in the early 1980s, he didn’t know what to think. “The officers asked me for my name and asked f…

With identity theft on the rise, is ID theft protection worth it? And how does it work?  KGO-TVWe’ve all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Since it’s on the rise, there are companies offering ID th…

Online vape seller Thesy accused of lackluster security after data breach  Cook County RecordVictims of a data breach filed suit July 18 against the vape company Thesy LLC in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging failure to properly secure info…

New York SHIELDS Consumer Data with Security and Protection Laws  The National Law ReviewOn July 25, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed two laws to protect individuals against security breaches: the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data …

Star ID / Real ID Deadline Looming  NBC 15 WPMIBALDWIN- MOBILE COUNTY, ALA. (WPMI) -Starting October 1, 2020 Alabamians who want to fly domestically using their driver’s license as identification need …

Star ID / Real ID Deadline Looming  NBC 15 WPMIBALDWIN- MOBILE COUNTY, ALA. (WPMI) -Starting October 1, 2020 Alabamians who want to fly domestically using their driver’s license as identification need …

Former Lawrence man pleads guilty to ID theft, Social Security fraud  Eagle-TribuneBOSTON — A former Lawrence resident has admitted to stealing the identity of another person.

Durham police arrest man wanted on identity theft charges  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police have arrested a man they say committed multiple identity theft crimes involving hundreds of lottery tickets. Dyrrick …

Durham police arrest man wanted on identity theft charges  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police have arrested a man they say committed multiple identity theft crimes involving hundreds of lottery tickets. Dyrrick …

Durham police arrest man wanted on identity theft charges  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police have arrested a man they say committed multiple identity theft crimes involving hundreds of lottery tickets. Dyrrick …

Michelle Singletary: Credit freeze is best way to protect yourself against identity theft  Worcester TelegramAnother day, another major data breach. But there is one thing that you should do now to put up a serious roadblock for identity thie…

Mills River to hold document shred and drug take back event August 16  Mountain XpressTRIAD Henderson County announces a free community Document Shred and Drug Take Back event. TRIAD Henderson & the Local Government Federal Credit …

‘Did someone forget to do the math?’ Consumers, advocates rail against lowered Equifax cash payouts  The Washington PostThe FTC said more than 4.5 million people visited the settlement site in the past week. The pool allotted for the payouts …

Credit Card Perks Are Being Squeezed  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceIt pays to shop around to find which companies still offer the best perks.

Greenwich Police Blotter  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Officers responded to Family Centers Health Care at Wilbur Peck Court on Monday afternoon on a report of an unruly person, police said.

Birth mom charged in adoption fraud case locked up again  WXYZ DetroitA birth mother charged in a nationwide adoption fraud case has been locked up once again. Enhelica Wiggins appeared in U. S. District Court in Detroit …

Court docs: N.C. man charged with identity fraud after incident at Best Buy  Virginia GazetteA North Carolina man was charged after police say he tried to pass off himself off as another man to buy two iPhones at Best Buy.

Iceland to Unveil a Plaque Dedicated to Okjökull, the First Glacier Killed By Climate Change  Mental FlossIceland is home to more than 400 glaciers, but that number no longer includes Okjökull, a glacier that scientists say was “killed” by cl…

Freeze my credit: how to freeze your credit in the wake of the Capital One breach  CBS NewsThe cyberattack that exposed millions of Capital One customers’ data has many consumers wondering how to protect themselves against fraud or other misu…

Everyone’s Social Security Number Has Been Compromised. Here’s How To Protect Yourself.  ForbesAll of our SSNs have been compromised, but don’t panic. Here are easy steps to prevent ID theft.

US indicts 3 for alleged phishing campaign targeting colleges, businesses  SC MagazineTwo Americans and a Nigerian have been indicted on multiple charges for their alleged roles in a phishing scheme targeting colleges and businesses.

Experian Hires Mortgage Veteran Susan Allen  DSNews.comSusan Allen has been appointed as Head of Product for Experian Mortgage, the company announced recently. With more than 25 years’ experience as a risk …

Data breaches cause concern  Athens Daily ReviewThree data breaches have occurred within the past few months yet many people are just becoming aware.

Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceBe proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.

Calgary police looking for vehicle fraud suspect  Global NewsPolice believe the man, using a stolen identity from Quebec, fraudulently purchased vehicles in Calgary and Ontario.

Man wanted for ID fraud and vehicle purchase in Calgary and Ontario  CityNews CalgaryCalgary police are asking for help to find a man they say purchased a vehicle with a fake id in Calgary. It’s alleged it also happened in Ontario.

Why do we still use Social Security numbers?  Fast CompanyDespite a wealth of security breaches, and the fact that the numbers were never particularly secret, plenty of institutions still treat them like passwords.

Traffic Stop Leads to Identity Theft Charge After Woman Gives Officer Wrong Name: Police  WFMYNews2.comBurlington deputies say when Kristle Andrea Matthews got pulled over in Burlington, she gave deputies her sister’s name instead of her own.

A Chesapeake con man was arrested last year. But that didn’t stop his crimes.  Virginian-PilotPolice were onto Andrew Nathan Tillman. Not only had investigators contacted him about some questionable auto loans, they’d actually arrested him on…

Edmontonians duped out of $240,000 by online employment scams this year  CBC.caPolice are warning Edmontonians about a spike in online employment fraud. Scammers are using bogus job offers and seemingly authentic paperwork and …

Graham woman charged with stealing $1,700 from roommate  WRAL.comA Graham woman faces identity theft charges after she allegedly used her roommate’s bank accounts to withdraw more than $1700, according to the Alamance …

Springfield man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank…

Obituary: Robert Morgenthau died on July 21st  The EconomistManhattan’s longest-serving district attorney, who made New York a safer place, was 99.

Why your Equifax settlement check might be smaller than you expected  Fox BusinessHave you signed up to get your $125 from the big Equifax settlement? You might be disappointed.

That $125 payment from Equifax? FTC says you shouldn’t count on it  Wink NewsWith the Equifax settlement reached this week, consumers have the chance to receive $125 in cash, prompting even Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez …

Don’t count on a big cash payout from Equifax. But still get the free credit monitoring. It’s far more valuable.  The Washington PostSo many consumers want the $125 cash offer in lieu of free credit monitoring that many won’t get much money.

Man detained three times blames identity theft  MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Asia Times) A 41-year-old Chinese man says he may be a victim of identity theft after repeatedly being detained by police.A man fr.

Understanding and Stopping Synthetic Identity Fraud  PaymentsJournalWhen it comes to fraud in the payments industry, there has been both good news and bad news. With the widespread adoption of EMV chip cards, there has …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Boston 25 NewsCONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  San Francisco ChronicleCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Clay Center DispatchCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  The StateA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Biloxi Sun HeraldA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  San Luis Obispo TribuneA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison on Bank Fraud, ID Theft  U.S. News & World ReportCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Springfield man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  WESTERNMASSNEWS.comCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man detained three times blames identity theft | Article  Asia TimesAccording to the police, the man was a suspect in a robbery in 2017, but he claimed he was innocent.

Man detained three times blames identity theft | Article  Asia TimesAccording to the police, the man was a suspect in a robbery in 2017, but he claimed he was innocent.

Merrill responds to APR Op-Ed on voter ID laws  alreporter.comAlabama Secretary of State John Merrill issued a statement yesterday responding to a recent op-ed from Alabama Political Reporter investigative reporter and …

SWLA Arrest Report – July 31, 2019  KPLCCalcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 31, 2019.

Equifax settlement: Why you probably won’t get the $125 you applied for  AL.comOverwhelming response to the Equifax settlement means applicants won’t be receiving the $125 referenced in the agreement.

Free Wi-Fi could be putting you at risk of identity theft  TechRadarUK consumers are putting their security at risk by signing up to insecure free public Wi-Fi networks, researchers have warned. Advertisement. A report from …

Fraud suspect a no-show in Lethbridge court  Lethbridge HeraldDelon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald [email protected] Fraud charges against a Calgary man had to be adjourned by duty counsel Wednesday when …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Gaining Customer Trust  Security TodayRecent years have confirmed that data breaches are here to stay. Breaches are growing both in intensity and frequency.

Gaining Customer Trust  Security TodayRecent years have confirmed that data breaches are here to stay. Breaches are growing both in intensity and frequency.

Attorney General warns of identity theft after massive Capital One data breach  WHSVAttorney General Mark R. Herring is warning Virginia consumers who could be affected by Capital One’s massive data breach to remain vigilant.

Brockton police bust elaborate identity fraud scheme  Enterprise NewsPolice say they believe the men were part of an elaborate scheme to defraud the public by stealing identities and manufacturing credit cards in those names.

Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceJust as consumers are starting to claim their share of the settlement for the 2017 Equifax data breach, Capital One has announced that the personal i…

OCC outlines fraud risk management principles  LexologyOn July 24, the OCC issued Bulletin 2019-37 to provide fraud risk management principles for all OCC-supervised institutions. The Bulletin supplements…

Identity Theft Protection Services Market to witness high growth in near future  News by Intelligence JournalIdentity Theft Protection Services Market Report is Key source to covers the manufacturers data, including shipment, price, revenue, …

Identity Theft Protection Services Market to witness high growth in near future  News by Intelligence JournalIdentity Theft Protection Services Market Report is Key source to covers the manufacturers data, including shipment, price, revenue, …