Identity Theft

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, …

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, …

Lancaster man accused theft, prowling as part of fraudulent check cashing scheme, police say  WPMT FOX 43LANCASTER COUNTY — Police have charged a 23-year-old Lancaster man with identity theft, fraud, firearms violations and other offenses re…

Lancaster man accused theft, prowling as part of fraudulent check cashing scheme, police say  WPMT FOX 43LANCASTER COUNTY — Police have charged a 23-year-old Lancaster man with identity theft, fraud, firearms violations and other offenses re…

Haverford Crime Blotter: Stolen Vehicles, Thefts From YMCA, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Stolen Car, Thefts, More – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Police said two vehicles were stolen from U-Haul on East Township Line Road.

Bloomfield Township police: Stolen mail may be linked to interstate identity theft ring  The Oakland PressBloomfield Township police believe recent thefts from mailboxes may be part of a large, interstate identity theft ring.

Ardent Trump supporter on trial for voter fraud testifies he’s probably a U.S. citizen  Sacramento BeeHiram Enrique Velez is certain of several things. His name is Hiram Velez, and he’s a Republican and staunch supporter of President Donald T…

Maryland comptroller considering run for governor  Washington PostMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he’s “strongly considering” running for governor in 2022.

Citizen identifies credit card fraud suspect from media release  Clarksville NowCLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tuesday, August 21, Clarksville Police released the image of a man suspected of credit card fraud through local …

Group Of 5 Indicted For Ripping Off Elderly And Disabled Veterans For Millions  CBS Dallas / Fort WorthSAN ANTONIO (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Five people have been arrested on federal charges alleging they obtained social security and other identifyin…

Chester Police Officer Arrested For Giving Stolen Department Taser To Man Convicted Of Impersonating Journalist, Prosecutors Say  CBS PhillyMEDIA, Pa. (CBS) — A Chester City police officer has been arrested after prosecutors say he distribute…

Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vets  CNNFederal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US *service* mem…

College students at high risk for identity theft: BBB  WBAL TV BaltimoreIf you’re getting ready to send your kid off to college, you’ve likely talked to them about responsibility, getting to class on time and safety.

‘This is more than identity theft;’ Sexual assault survivor notified by Amherst Police about release of her personal information  MassLive.com’This is about more than just identity theft,’ Amherst police contact those affected by the publicat…

Feds charge illegal alien fake breastfeeding mother with identity theft of an American  Conservative ReviewRemember Maria Domingo-Garcia – the illegal alien mother who claimed to be breastfeeding a baby and got the media to shed tears on her …

5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets  WDTVFederal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars …

Man posed as Eugenie Bouchard’s brother to defraud her of $42K: cops  New York Post A man posing as the brother of Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard racked up nearly $42000 in bogus charges at an upscale Miami Beach hotel, police …

Hackers Targeting Healthcare with Financially Motivated Cyberattacks  HealthITSecurity.comThe healthcare sector is the third-highest industry to be retargeted after a cyberattack, with most hacking attempts motivated by financial gain due to …

MP Police Blotter: Woman Charged With DUI After Allegedly Driving With No Lights  Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineThese items are from Mount Prospect Police Department incident reports. The Mount Prospect Journal publishes the police blotte…

State-Sponsored Cyberattacks Target Medical Research  Dark ReadingCancer research is a particular target among Chinese espionage groups, says security firm FireEye.

Army civilian staffer among five charged in benefits fraud scheme which stole millions from servicemembers  Military TimesA former Army civilian employee stole thousands of troops’ personal information and collected millions of dollars in fra…

5 Charged for Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Veterans  Spectrum NewsSAN ANTONIO – A 14-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday in San Antonio, charging five people with coordinating an identity theft and fraud scheme …

5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets  Washington PostFederal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars …

5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets  The RepublicFederal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars …

Consumers believe brands benefit more from personal data sharing than they do  Marketing LandThere are an increasing number of surveys about data privacy — now coming almost weekly. These studies help gauge consumer sentiment but are typicall…

Rep. McDermed Hosting Free ID Theft Seminar  Patch.comRep. McDermed Hosting Free ID Theft Seminar – Mokena, IL – State Representative Margo McDermed is hosting an informational identity theft prevention and …

Rep. McDermed Hosting Free ID Theft Seminar | Mokena  Patch.comRep. McDermed Hosting Free ID Theft Seminar – Mokena, IL – State Representative Margo McDermed is hosting an informational identity theft prevention and …

Top Atlanta news: 4 shot near Clark Atlanta; FBI identity theft warning cites local case; more  Hoodline AtlantaHere’s the most recent top news in Atlanta; see what headlines are trending among local readers, with links to full articles.

Stolen identities, not guns, newest weapon of choice for criminals  Clay Today OnlineTechnology is the newest weapon used by both law enforcement and criminals. It’s a high-tech game of cat and mouse, with information floating throughout the …

Businesses Now Authorized to Leverage Number Porting Information for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment  Business Wireiconectiv’s PortData Validate allows businesses to leverage telephone number porting data when verifying a customer’s iden…

Stolen identities, not guns, newest weapon of choice for criminals  Clay Today OnlineTechnology is the newest weapon used by both law enforcement and criminals. It’s a high-tech game of cat and mouse, with information floating throughout the …

Stolen identities, not guns, newest weapon of choice for criminals  Clay Today OnlineTechnology is the newest weapon used by both law enforcement and criminals. It’s a high-tech game of cat and mouse, with information floating throughout the …

Businesses Now Authorized to Leverage Number Porting Information for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment  Yahoo FinanceMobile phone numbers now rival social security and driver license numbers as the personal identifier that consumers use to…

5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans  The New York TimesFeds bust largest international ID theft ring targeting military members, veterans  WOAI5 Charged for Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Veterans…

Feds bust largest international ID theft ring targeting military members, veterans  WOAISAN ANTONIO – Federal authorities here in San Antonio have filed charges against 5 men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men …

Four men face credit card fraud charges at Meijer locations in Howard, Sheboygan  Green Bay Press GazettePolice say the 4 men from Michigan used the cards to buy numerous gift cards at Meijer.

Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vets  CNN InternationalFederal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US…

Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vets  CNNFederal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US *service* mem…

Suspected Identity Thief, Boyfriend In Custody After Allegedly Escaping LAPD Car Chase, Skipping Court Hearings  CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A prolific identity thief and her boyfriend are both finally in custody after two car chases…

PH police searching for identity of man involved in a theft – Orange Leader  Orange LeaderFrom staff reports. Pinehurst Police Department is seeking help in identifying a black male accused of committing a theft at Joy Beauty Mart located at …

PH police searching for identity of man involved in a theft – Orange Leader  Orange LeaderFrom staff reports. Pinehurst Police Department is seeking help in identifying a black male accused of committing a theft at Joy Beauty Mart located at …

Abilene Police arrest man found in possession of counterfeit bills, stolen IDs  ReporterNews.comOther incidents recently worked by Abilene police include assault, burglary, theft.

Didn’t order that DNA test kit that showed up at your door? It’s probably a scam  KGO-TVThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a fraud alert about the genetic testing scam.

These moves can tank your credit score  CNBCExperts warn that other moves you make can drag down your score.

Cartoon: Identity Theft Mitigation  Dark ReadingJohn Klossner has been drawing technology cartoons for more than 15 years. His work regularly appears in Computerworld and Federal Computer Week.

Consumer Ed: Reducing your risk of check fraud  Northwest Georgia NewsDear Consumer Ed: Since the front of my personal checks show my bank’s routing number and my bank account number, what’s to stop someone from using that …

Four men arrested, accused of credit card fraud at Meijer stores  Fox11online.comHOWARD (WLUK) — A group of Michigan men accused of committing credit card fraud, were taken into custody at a Howard store, Brown County deputies say.

How to protect yourself and your organization against digital identity fraud  TechRepublicCaptured through malware and sold on the Dark Web, the “digital fingerprints” of your web browsing can be used to impersonate your identity online, …

IntSights Exposes Top Dark Web Marketplace Selling Digital Browser Identities as the Latest Hot Commodity  Yahoo FinanceGlobal Threat Intelligence Firm Analyzes the Rise of Digital Fingerprints in the Richlogs Marketplace. NEW YORK, Aug. 21, …

International ring charged in San Antonio with stealing millions of dollars from military veterans  San Antonio Express-NewsFederal authorities have filed charges in San Antonio against five people as part of an effort to disband an internati…

Police: Binghamton woman charged with identity theft after Amazon purchases  Press & Sun-BulletinA Binghamton woman was charged with identity theft after police said she used someone else’s information to buy items from Amazon.

Tampa Police Say Arrests Shut Down Violent Street Gang  TB ReporterThe 200 Skudda Gang committed fraud throughout the U.S. involving hundreds of victims,.Tampa police say.

Records: Prosecutor threatened to charge Charlotte woman’s husband if she didn’t plead guilty  Lansing State JournalLANSING — A Charlotte woman accused of lying to police about being raped said the prosecutor assigned to her case threatened t…

International ring charged in San Antonio with stealing millions of dollars from military veterans  San Antonio Express-NewsFederal authorities have filed charges in San Antonio against five people as part of an effort to disband an internati…

Military Insider Accused of Stealing Millions from Veterans and a Former Prisoner of War  The Daily BeastProsecutors say a medical records technician used access to veterans’ data to help an alleged international fraud ring steal benefits and…

Military Insider Accused of Stealing Millions from Veterans and a Former Prisoner of War  Daily BeastProsecutors say a medical records technician used access to veterans’ data to help an alleged international fraud ring steal benefits and loo…

Op-Ed: Criminalizing undocumented workers harms all – Opinion  The IntelligencerDays after the Aug. 7 immigration raids in which approximately 680 people were arrested in poultry plants across Mississippi, federal court documents were …

Fredericksburg woman gets four years in $55000 car fraud case  Fredericksburg.comA Fredericksburg woman who ruined another woman’s credit by using her information to purchase a $55000 car was ordered Tuesday to serve four years in …

‘Tis the Season!  mvprogressBy COREY ESTES. Special to the Progress. ‘Tis the Season! School is back in session and winter break will be here before we know it. But in this article I’m not …

‘Tis the Season!  mvprogressBy COREY ESTES. Special to the Progress. ‘Tis the Season! School is back in session and winter break will be here before we know it. But in this article I’m not …

Identity theft protection a fresh new story for operators  TelecompaperIt’s a crime in which the perpetrators are unseen, the victims often unaware that it’s even happened – until, that is, their lives are disrupted. Identity theft is rapidly…

Identity theft protection a fresh new story for operators  TelecompaperIt’s a crime in which the perpetrators are unseen, the victims often unaware that it’s even happened – until, that is, their lives are disrupted. Identity theft is rapidly…

PUBLIC RECORDS | Local | dnews.com  Moscow-Pullman Daily NewsMOSCOW POLICE. Monday. 12:52 a.m. — A noise complaint was made on the 500 block of Queen Road. 2:32 a.m. — A man reported he possibly had money …

How to protect yourself and your organization against digital identity fraud  CTOvisionCybercriminals use a variety of tricks to try to steal and use your personal information for financial gain and other reasons. Your online passwords, your …

Nation-State Attacks Target Medical Research | Decipher  DecipherNation-state attackers from Russia, Vietnam, and China are increasingly targeting hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and research universities in search of …

LAPD Captures ‘Prolific Identity Theft’ Suspect  NBC Southern CaliforniaA woman described as a prolific identity theft suspect has been taken into custody after failing to appear for trial and her boyfriend was taken into custody …

L.A. Police Arrest ‘Prolific Identity Theft Suspect’ and Her Boyfriend, Who Had Both Been Fugitives  KTLA Los AngelesA 24-year-old woman who police called a “prolific identity theft suspect” was arrested last week over a year and a half after…

L.A. Police Arrest ‘Prolific Identity Theft Suspect’ and Her Boyfriend, Who Had Both Been Fugitives  KTLA Los AngelesA 24-year-old woman who police called a “prolific identity theft suspect” was arrested last week over a year and a half after…

Four arrested for ID theft, credit card crimes  WBAYBROWN COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) – Four men from Michigan are in the Brown County Jail facing identity theft and credit card fraud charges after deputies say they …

Elderly most susceptible to being successfully scammed  KPLCIt seems anyone with a phone has gotten dozens, if not hundreds, of scam calls. It’s the elderly that get hit the hardest. Linda Gardener is a scam victim and …

Group arrested for attempted credit card fraud at Meijer in the Village of Howard  WeAreGreenBay.comBrown County, Wis. (WFRV) — On Tuesday, the Brown County Sheriff’s office responded to the Meijer in the Village of Howard for reports of a gr…

Kalamazoo County woman accused of targeting elderly in 3 states  WWMT-TVThe Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a women targeting the elderly in Aug. 2017, two years later Deirbra Collier was charged with …

Police Reports for Aug. 16-18 – The Suffolk News-Herald  Suffolk News-HeraldThe following information comes directly from the City of Suffolk Department of Media and Community Relations. It should be noted that a criminal charge is only …

JPD searching for suspect in identity fraud case  KAITJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Jonesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man in relation to a financial identity fraud case.

US troops in South Korea may have had credit card info stolen in hack attack  Fox NewsThousands of U.S. *service* members stationed in South Korea may have had their credit cards hacked, the military said this week.

Fredericksburg woman gets four years in $55000 car fraud case  Fredericksburg.comA Fredericksburg woman who ruined another woman’s credit by using her information to purchase a $55000 car was ordered Tuesday to serve four years in …

Judge revokes Pate’s bond and sends her to jail  McDuffie ProgressDetra Pate has been sent to prison for violating conditions of her bond following her July 30 trail for Medicare fraud.

Georgia Supreme Court: Are data breach victims entitled to damages?  GazettextraATLANTA — In the spring of 2016, a cyber thief calling himself the “Dark Overlord” hacked into the databases of a Clarke County medical clinic and emerged …

Georgia Supreme Court: Are data breach victims entitled to damages?  The Bakersfield CalifornianATLANTA — In the spring of 2016, a cyber thief calling himself the “Dark Overlord” hacked into the databases of a Clarke County medical clinic and…

Credit Card Fraud Bust At Pavilion Park  Mission Viejo, CA PatchCredit Card Fraud Bust At Pavilion Park – Mission Viejo, CA – A resident reported seeing a suspicious person in the Mission Viejo park; when they arrived, they …

Two arrested for “mail-fishing” in central Greenwich  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Police arrested two sticky-fingered suspects who are accused of “mail-fishing,” or using tools to steal letters from a mailbox in central Greenwich …

Thousands of MoviePass customers’ credit card numbers were exposed online  The VergeMoviePass, the theater subscription *service* that is still inexplicably open for business, left thousands of customers’ credit card numbers and other sensiti…

Outflanking fraud and fakers: How biometrics can safeguard online account opening  BAI Banking StrategiesThinking of opening a new bank account? If so, chances are the process will be online. The days of going in person to the branch with a h…

Mounce to argue for change of venue | News  Polkio.comDefendant also asks for 32 counts to be dismissed.

Didn’t order that DNA test kit that showed up at your door? It’s probably a scam  WTVD-TVThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a fraud alert about the genetic testing scam.

Identity Theft Attorney, Joseph P. McClelland, Has Released a New Identity Theft Book on Amazon  The News FrontThe Law Firm of Joseph P. McClelland, LLC has released an identity theft book on Amazon. A consumer protection attorney in Decatur,…

BBB Tips: How to avoid ID theft on campus  KoamNewsNow.comBetter Business Bureau (BBB) recommends that college students take a few simple steps to protect themselves from identity theft and other fraud on campus.

Tampa gang is linked to fraud, identity theft and murder — and rapped about it, police say  Tampa Bay TimesAuthorities have arrested nine men linked to a street gang called “200 Skudda” that is linked to a 2017 murder and being blamed for act…

Tampa gang is linked to fraud, identity theft and murder — and rapped about it, police say  Tampa Bay TimesTAMPA — The term “skudda” is slang for “let’s get it.” Tampa police interpret it as “making money whatever way possible.” That is exact…

Two appear for arraignment for fraud scheme in federal court  Toledo BladeThree Toledo residents who were previously indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing people’s identities to falsely use their credit cards now face …

Thermal man Marcos Hurtado accused of mail theft, identity theft, authorities say  The Desert SunMarcos Hurtado was arrested Monday when investigators served a search warrant seeking evidence relating to grant theft, mail theft and identity t…

Rowan woman jailed on multiple financial charges  WBTVROWAN COUJTY, N.C. (WBTV) – A Rockwell woman accused of opening bank accounts in the name of her child’s father has been arrested on multiple counts …

Police: Hartford man attempts identity theft  Fairfield CitizenFAIRFIELD — Edmund Stewart, a 50-year-old Hartford man, was arrested Monday on charges of credit card and identity theft. Stewart allegedly attempted to …

Police: Hartford man attempts identity theft  Fairfield CitizenFAIRFIELD — Edmund Stewart, a 50-year-old Hartford man, was arrested Monday on charges of credit card and identity theft. Stewart allegedly attempted to …

Police: Hartford man attempts identity theft  Fairfield CitizenFAIRFIELD — Edmund Stewart, a 50-year-old Hartford man, was arrested Monday on charges of credit card and identity theft. Stewart allegedly attempted to …

Police reports | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsIncidents reported to police included: Danville. Saturday: Criminal damage to property in the 1000 block of Campbell. Sunday: Reckless discharge of a firearm in …

Belmont man indicted for sexually assaulting boy | Courts Cops  The Laconia Daily SunLACONIA — A Belmont man has been indicted on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.

Identity Theft Grows Under Guise Of Genetic Testing  Honolulu Civil BeatMedicare recipients are increasingly the target of genetic testing fraud, the Hawaii Department of Health is warning. In exchange for Medicare numbers, genetic …

9 men associated with violent Tampa street gang arrested after 2-year investigation  ABC Action NewsNine men associated with a violent Tampa street gang have been arrested after a two-year long investigation.