Identity Theft

Columbus tax preparer pleaded guilty to tax return scheme  Griffin Daily NewsA Columbus tax preparer pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in front of U.S. District Judge Clay Land. A Columbus tax preparer …

Blotter: Identity theft, forgery charges in Norwalk  Thehour.comAug. 22. A 40-year-old Lexington Avenue man was charged with possession of a controlled substance, operating an unregistered vehicle, improper use of a turn …

Blotter: Identity theft, forgery charges in Norwalk  Greenwich TimeAug. 22. A 40-year-old Lexington Avenue man was charged with possession of a controlled substance, operating an unregistered vehicle, improper use of a turn …

IRS Issues Warning On New Email Tax Scam  ForbesThe Internal Revenue *Service* (IRS) recently warned taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam email.

Identity Theft Suspect Suppatra Tansuvit In Custody  LA Canyon NewsWOODLAND HILLS/TOPANGA CANYON—On Tuesday, August 20 around 6:30 p.m., police officers from the Los Angeles Police Department Topanga Division …

Former Incline Village resident arrested for alleged identity theft  Tahoe Daily TribuneA former Incline Village resident was recently arrested for nearly a dozen charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud and possession of stolen p…

Man Made 420 Fraudulent Purchases Totaling $74K: Milford Police  Milford, CT PatchMan Made 420 Fraudulent Purchases: Police – Milford, CT – The accused was issued a $50000 bond.

80 people indicted in massive internet fraud case  CBS NewsFederal investigators are searching for suspects in an internet fraud case that nearly anyone who’s received a suspicious e-mail from Nigeria will recognize.

US Charges Two Canadian Nationals Over Alleged $230K Bitcoin Fraud  CointelegraphTwo Indian-origin Canadians are charged in the U.S. with a $230K Bitcoin fraud using a fake Twitter account of HitBTC exchange.

80 people indicted in massive internet fraud case  CBS NewsFederal investigators are searching for suspects in an internet fraud case that nearly anyone who’s received a suspicious e-mail from Nigeria will recognize.

Combating identity theft tips offered at Meadville presentation  Meadville TribuneIdentity theft happens every two seconds, and it’s the fastest growing crime.

Identity theft ring targeted veterans  WNYT(WOAI) – Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring.

5 things to know for August 23: Overstock CEO, G7, Japan-South Korea, romance scams  CNN(CNN) Hop to it! A new study shows higher levels of physical activity at any intensity lowers the risk of early death in middle-age and older people. Here…

This couple fought $25,000 in fraudulent credit-card charges after falling prey to identity theft — then things got worse  MarketWatch

80 suspects arrested in massive business email scam takedown  ZDNetPolice say the mainly-Nigerian network was responsible for the attempted theft of $46 million.

When His Mom Was Deported In 2008, A Certainty Shattered: ‘Where Is Home?’  NPRPedro Lopez, a 24-year-old born in Mexico, recalls when ICE agents raided the meatpacking plant in Iowa where his parents worked. “It was just shattering,” he …

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Accused by Spouse of Crime in Space  The Indian ExpressNASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the Space Station.

Judge Sentences Many Defendants This Week  Monticello NewsMonday was a busy and long day at the Courthouse as the Jasper Superior Court’s criminal trial calendar was reviewed by Judge Amanda Petty. No trials will …

ID theft ring targeting veterans lands 5 men behind bars  KVOA Tucson News(WOAI) – Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men allegedly targeted …

ID Theft Ring Targeted Military Members and Veterans  Security MagazineFederal authorities in San Antonio, Tex. have uncovered an international theft ring that targeted thousands of veterans and their dependents – taking their …

How to Prevent Business Identity Theft from Happening to Your Business  RecentlyHeard.comTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace. This can be a wondrous thing for business owners. However, you need to keep your business safe. Here’s how.

Feds give a royal crackdown to ‘Nigerian Prince’ email scams  Fox BusinessThe U.S. Justice Department makes a major bust on a business email scam ring that targeted citizens.

Beverly Hills Realtor, Alleged Accomplice Charged With Burglarizing Celebrity Homes  CBS Los AngelesBEVERLY HILLS (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has charged a Beverly Hills realtor with burglarizing celebrity homes. Real…

Identity Theft Suspect Wanted in San Diego  NBC 7 San DiegoPolice are looking for a man wanted for credit card fraud and identity theft, crimes that allegedly left a victim with $6,000 in fraudulent charges. The suspect is …

Raids Conducted in Connection with Intl Fraud Scheme | KNX 1070  RADIO.COMLOS ANGELES (CNS) – A 252-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today in Los Angeles charges 80 defendants, most of whom are Nigerian nationals, …

Realtor, Alleged Accomplice Charged With Burglarizing Celebrity Homes in L.A.  KTLA Los AngelesTwo Beverly Hills men, including a realtor, face 50 felony charges in connection with an alleged scheme to burglarize celebrities’ homes in the Los…

Adam Lambert, Usher Victims of Open House Burglaries  TMZAdam Lambert, Usher, ‘Real Housewives’ star Dorit Kemsley and former football star Shaun Phillips are the latest celebs to be hit by burglars.

FBI takes down alleged Nigerian fraudsters in $46-million case based in Los Angeles  Los Angeles TimesFederal authorities have broken an international crime ring that stole millions through fraud schemes and money laundering.

Georgia issuing more secure driver’s licenses, ID cards  On Common Ground NewsThe Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 customer *service* …

Georgia issuing more secure driver’s licenses, ID cards  On Common Ground NewsThe Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 customer *service* …

Georgia ranked as top state for identity theft  13WMAZ.comTwo Central Georgia cities are named in the top 5 worst in the country.

Georgia ranked as top state for identity theft  13WMAZ.comMACON, Ga. — Georgia has climbed to the number one state for identity theft, according to the federal Trade Commission. Not only is Georgia number one, but …

FBI takes down Nigerian fraudsters in $46M case  ABC NewsThe relationship between a Japanese woman and a U.S. Army captain stationed in Syria started online, through an international social network for digital pen …

Seminole County woman’s identity stolen by childhood friend  WFTV OrlandoA woman who used a childhood friend’s identity during an arrest will now spend nearly three years in prison.

Georgia ranks number 1 for identity theft | 13wmaz.com  13WMAZ.comGeorgia has climbed to the number one state for identity theft, according to the federal Trade Commission. Here’s how two Central Georgia counties lead the …

Police looking for man accused of identity theft, credit card fraud  fox5sandiego.comAuthorities asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying and locating a man suspected of identity theft and credit card fraud.

Man Who Allegedly Made Purchases With Stolen Identities Charged  MyNewsLA.comA Thermal man who allegedly stole mail and used victims’ identities to make fraudulent purchases was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on fraud and …

Nigerians dominate FBI’s massive bust of online fraudsters  Africanews EnglishThe United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Thursday that it had arraigned scores of suspected fraudsters behind a variety of scams and …

Mary Mouammar knows all about identify theft, check fraud, and name spoofing  Rockdale Newton CitizenATLANTA – What would you do if you began receiving checks and boxes of items at your home? Would you report it to the police or perhaps the p…

How to protect your child from identity theft  WECTStein says children and teens are at an enhanced risk of falling victim to identity theft, because unlike adults, they don’t regularly monitor their credit, and he says …

Blockbuster indictment against 80 fraud suspects details a complex global scam operation  CyberScoopThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed charges against 80 people for their alleged involvement in email scams that defrauded vict…

Blockbuster indictment against 80 fraud suspects details a complex global scam operation  CyberScoopThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed charges against 80 people for their alleged involvement in email scams that defrauded vict…

Pismo Beach woman arrested after allegedly stealing mail from Central Coast, SoCal homes  Santa Maria TimesA Pismo Beach woman suspected of stealing mail from homes in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange counties was arrested Satur…

Protection from ID Theft and Scams  Newport This WeekThe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting its next monthly Lunch & Learn lecture for older adults on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. …

08/22/2019 | Cops & Courts – August 23, 2019 | News Ocean City MD  The DispatchHit-And-Run Collision Alleged OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on suspected drunk-driving and hit-and-run charges this week after …

Woman suspected of Hope Ranch package theft arrested  KSBY San Luis Obispo NewsA Pismo Beach woman is facing charges related to a package theft investigation in Hope Ranch.

80 Indicted In ‘Sophisticated’ Nigerian Online Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme  CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A wide-ranging fraud and money laundering scheme borne out of the well-known Nigerian prince email scams has taken a big hit ….

White Supremacists Stole My Rabbi Husband’s Identity  The New York TimesThe scheme, cooked up by 4chan trolls, sought to stoke Jewish infighting.

Justice charges 80 in massive online fraud case linked to Nigerian defendants | TheHill  The HillThe Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed a 252-count federal indictment charging 80 defendants, many of whom are Nigerian nationals, with c…

White Supremacists Stole My Rabbi Husband’s Identity  The New York TimesMy husband and I were sitting on a tarmac at Newark Airport, just having landed from a vacation in France, relieved to come home, where we could be openly …

New Canaan Woman Charged With Identity Theft: Greenwich PD  New Canaan, CT PatchWoman Accused Of Using Resident’s Credit Card: PD – New Canaan, CT – A New Canaan woman accused of using a Greenwich resident’s credit card has been …

11 Arrested in L.A., 80 Charged in ‘Massive’ Email Scam, Money Laundering Network That Took Millions From Victims  KTLA Los AngelesEighty people face federal charges for their participation in a “massive” Los Angeles-based email fraud and mon…

A MoviePass Security Gaffe Leaves Tens of Thousands of Accounts Exposed  Mental FlossThe movie subscription *service* has endured bad press, and it’s now got more coming. Tens of thousands of accounts were left unsecured on a server for anyon…

Page arrest traces to Zimbabwe crime ring  Lake Powell ChroniclePAGE – Page Police on Aug. 9 arrested Tinotenda Leon Madyira following an investigation into suspected fraudulent activity. Tinotenda Madyira, a 31-year-old …

NXIVM doctor who conducted brain studies loses medical license  Times Union ALBANY — The state Health Department has revoked the medical license of a physician who conducted human brain-activity experiments and other …

North Little Rock police search for man who committed Financial Identity Fraud  KATVThe North Little Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who was caught on surveillance video. On July 21, police report …

DOJ indicts 80, many based in Nigeria, in business email scam and money laundering  Boing BoingThe Justice Department today announced indictments for 80 individuals on charges they ran a massive business email and money laundering scam that …

DOJ indicts 80, many based in Nigeria, in business email scam and money laundering  Boing BoingThe Justice Department today announced indictments for 80 individuals on charges they ran a massive business email and money laundering scam that …

Larceny, Bank Card Fraud, Identity Theft: Cornelius Arrests  Patch.comLarceny, Bank Card Fraud: Cornelius Arrests – Cornelius, NC – Four arrests were made in Cornelius last week, for charges ranging from larceny, vehicle break-in …

FBI announces charges against 80 people in cyber fraud, money laundering schemes  FOX 11 Los AngelesA federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday charged 80 people, most of whom are Nigerian nationals, with participating in a massive cons…

Alleged fraudsters take Calgary dealerships, identity theft victims for $800K ride  CTV NewsThe Calgary Police *Service* has identified two suspects, and arrested one of them, in connection with identity theft and the defrauding of Calgary-ar…

Alleged fraudsters take Calgary dealerships, identity theft victims for $800K ride  CTV NewsThe Calgary Police *Service* has identified two suspects, and arrested one of them, in connection with identity theft and the defrauding of Calgary-ar…

Justice Department indicts 80 individuals in massive business email scam bust  TechCrunchThe Justice Department have indicted dozens of individuals accused of involvement in a massive business email scam and money laundering scheme. News of …

OSVALDO BELLO VILLANUEVA  Federal Bureau of InvestigationAccess Device Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft; Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud.

ID theft ring targeting Veterans lands 5 men behind bars  ArkLaTexHomepage(WOAI/NBC NEWS) — Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men …

Email Phishing Scam with your Social Security Number  KLEWA new scam involving your social security number is circulating in the area. According to the Social Security Administration, the scam is fairly new with the same …

Combating new-age breaches requires a reset in trust  PaymentsSourceThere is always the chance that privileged employees will either become bad actors who use their access to confidential data for their own gain, or that they will …

Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s  The TelegramA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …

5 arrested in identity theft scheme targeting disabled and elderly veterans  Washington ExaminerThe Justice Department announced charges in a foreign-based conspiracy Wednesday in what it called the largest-ever identity theft scheme against …

New Canaan Woman Charged by Greenwich Police for Identity Theft, Larceny, Interfering with an Officer  Greenwich Free PressA New Canaan woman was arrested by warrant by Greenwich Police on Aug 13 for an incident that occurred on Milbank Ave b…

Police Arrest Oak Creek Cell Phone Fraudster: Report  Oak Creek, WI PatchPolice Arrest Oak Creek Cell Phone Fraudster – Oak Creek, WI – Police in Oak Creek say a Verizon Wireless store employee called authorities about a man who …

Justice: 64% of federal arrests are noncitizens, with a 200% increase  Washington ExaminerFederal arrests of noncitizens have jumped over 200% in the last 20 years and now account for 64% of those arrested, according to the Justice Department.

Drug theft at City Park results in two indictments  Sentinel-TribuneTwo men on separate sides of a June 30 incident at Bowling Green City Park have both been indicted by a Wood County Grand Jury.

Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s  The Western StarA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …

New Tool to Check Driver Identity Fraud: Know What It Is?  The Daily SoundDriver Identity Fraud is quite common. To get rid of these kinds of driver identity frauds, Uber has launched a brand new feature.

Digital Identity Trust Life Cycle: Implementing Your Fraud Protection Solution  Security IntelligenceThis is the last installment in a three-part series. Be sure to read part one and part two to catch up on the full story. Going live with you…

Four Michigan Men Accused of Credit Card Fraud in Sheboygan County  WHBL NewsGREEN BAY, WI (WHBL) – Four men from Michigan have been arrested after allegedly committing credit card fraud, including in Sheboygan at the Meijer store.

Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s  Northern PenA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …

Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s  The CompassA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …

Cellphones vulnerable to scammers in these three ways  Asbury Park PressScammers can take advantage of day-to-day tasks that seem innocuous, like checking a bank balance or charging a phone at a public USB port.

Suspect Arrested in Bank Fraud, Identity Theft  VOCMA hard week for banks in the metro area. Just before noon on Wednesday RNC officers were called to a centre-ci…

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 64: Rep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar  Lake County GazetteIllinois State House District 64 issued the following announcement on Aug. 19. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is hosting…

Man arrested for identity theft, forgery  Seymour TribuneA Seymour man faces multiple charges after investigators said he was using another man’s identity while working at a local factory, court records show. Gerardo …

IRS Security Checklist #5: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan  CPAPracticeAdvisor.comTax professionals are being advised by the IRS that they should report data theft immediately and follow an established process for helping the IRS protect th…

Crime log 8-22  Midland Daily NewsThe following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department. Compiled by reporter Mitchell Kukulka.

Officers arrest fiance for violating a protection order: Fairview Park Police Blotter  cleveland.comIdentity theft, Westwood Avenue. On Aug. 13 a resident came into the Fairview Park Police Station lobby to make a fraud report. He said that s…

23 accused in broad Aryan Warriors supremacist case in Vegas  Washington PostProsecutors in Las Vegas are charging 19 men and four women with being part of a white supremacist gang behind prison and street crimes, including murder, …

5 arrested in identity theft scheme targeting disabled and elderly veterans  Washington Examiner5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans  The New York TimesFeds bust largest international ID theft ring …

5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans  The New York Times

Clovis PD searching for suspects accused of robbing woman in church parking lot  KCBDClovis police are searching for two female suspects accused of robbing an 88-year-old woman in the parking lot of Parkland Baptist Church.

Consumer Watch: Why you should be checking your email after the latest data breach  KOKH FOX25Once your information is out there, it’s out there. This means that if you have been the victim of a data breach, you always must be on the lookout …

‘Breastfeeding’ woman who claims ICE separated from child charged with identity fraud  Washington ExaminerA migrant woman is facing felony charges after a medical examination disputed her claim that she was separated from her child while brea…

Clovis Police identify 2 women in armed robbery; searching for another for questioning  abc7amarillo.comAfter an 88-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint at a Clovis church on Sunday, the use of her debit card has helped police identify suspe…

Clovis Police identify 2 women in armed robbery; searching for another for questioning  abc7amarillo.comAfter an 88-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint at a Clovis church on Sunday, the use of her debit card has helped police identify suspe…

5 men arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets, DOJ says  Fox NewsFive men have been arrested on charges they obtained Social Security numbers and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars from mostly elderl…

Georgia Supreme Court Considers Data Breach Damages Case  Government TechnologyThe state Court of Appeals ruled that because the plaintiffs suffered no actual financial loss or harm, they are not entitled to recover damages for future injuries.

California man caught smuggling drugs in stolen car  Post RegisterA California man was arrested Friday after Idaho State Police stopped him with a stolen car and more than a pound of methamphetamine.

Caregiver gets probation in elder abuse case | Local  Corvallis Gazette TimesAn in-home care provider who used an elderly client’s credit card to buy shoes over the internet has been given a suspended sentence and placed on probation.

Caregiver gets probation in elder abuse case | Local  Albany Democrat HeraldAn in-home care provider who used an elderly client’s credit card to buy shoes over the internet has been given a suspended sentence and placed on probation.

23 accused in broad Aryan Warriors supremacist case in Vegas  Washington PostProsecutors in Las Vegas are charging 19 men and four women with being part of a white supremacist gang behind prison and street crimes including murder, …