Identity Theft

Agencies Should Be More Transparent About Public Comments, GAO Says  NextgovBy defining and disclosing how they handle commenters’ information, agencies could help combat identity fraud and other abuses, auditors said.

Elliott Greenblott | Fraud Watch: A scam disguised as a prize  Bennington BannerCongratulations! You just won the 2019 Publishers’ Clearing House grand prize. The call seemed real. The caller provided a call-back number, email address, …

How to protect yourself from credit fraud and identity theft  KSFYCapital One data breach 2019: What is the cost to you  USA TODAYCapital One breach exposed bank data for the most financially vulnerable customers  CNNIf a …

Porch pirates are reportedly using car-share vehicles to steal packages – Autoblog  AutoblogCar-sharing platforms are great for convenience, but criminals are taking advantage of their anonymous nature.

5 best ways to make sure your credit data hasn’t been breached  CNETIf the Capital One and Equifax hacks have your worried, here are tools to use to monitor your credit data.

Police looking for suspect who allegedly targeted Milton condo residents in financial fraud case  Global NewsPolice are looking for a man who allegedly used the identities of residents in a Milton condominium building to add himself as a supp…

Police looking for suspect who allegedly targeted Milton condo residents in financial fraud case  Global NewsPolice are looking for a man who allegedly used the identities of residents in a Milton condominium building to add himself as a supp…

What In The Identity Theft? Chicago Woman Accused Of Posing As Taraji P. Henson  HelloBeautifulAlicia Newby is being charged with felony count of continuing a financial crime enterprise for not only impersonating the Oscar nominee, but numero…

How to help protect your identity after a data breach  WFLATAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Capitol One had millions of people checking their bank accounts Monday evening after it was revealed that the date of more than 100 …

How to keep valuables safe: use cereal and toy boxes, say ex-burglars  The GuardianPanel of ex-offenders reveals underwear drawers and pillows are first places to be checked.

Valley, Alabama business owner faces multiple charges including Identity Theft  CBS42.comThe Valley Police Department has reported that a warrant served yesterday has led to the owner of Family Tax *Service* being taken into custody on severa…

Valley, Alabama business owner faces multiple charges including Identity Theft  CBS42.comThe Valley Police Department has reported that a warrant served yesterday has led to the owner of Family Tax *Service* being taken into custody on severa…

Beyond Meat Comes Back for Seconds  BloombergAlso Overstock, hacking, hedge fund fees and hedge fund refunds.

3 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Facebook Scams  Inc.Selling on social media comes with major threats. Here’s how to look out for and defend yourself from scams.

A step-by-step guide on how to file an Equifax data breach claim  CNBCEquifax agreed to pay nearly $700 million over its massive 2017 data breach and opened an online claims process to compensate affected customers. Here’s a …

How to find out if your data was stolen in the Capital One hack, and what you can do about it  Business InsiderIf you applied for a Capital One credit card between 2005 and 2019, you might be one of the 100 million people affected.

Capital One Data Breach Reinforces Need for Strong Consumer Privacy Protections  Public Knowledge Tech News and CommentToday, Capital One — a popular bank and credit card company — announced that an “outside individual” with “unauthorized a…

Capital One hack snags data on 106 million people — including 6 million in Canada  CBC NewsA security breach at Capital One Financial, one of the largest issuers of credit cards, compromised the personal information of about 106 million peopl…

Four charged in stolen-mail scheme in Riverside  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Four men who were taken into custody early Monday are accused of stealing mail in Riverside, police said. According to the police report, …

Taraji P. Henson, of ‘Empire’ Has Identity Stolen By Chicago Mom Alicia Newby | Crime Time  OxygenAlicia Newby allegedly racked up thousands of dollars of fraudulent purchases after hacking into Taraji Henson’s email account. By Gina Tron. Al…

Chicago Mom Cries In Court After Allegedly Stealing ‘Empire’ Actress Taraji Henson’s Identity  OxygenAlicia Newby allegedly racked up thousands of dollars of fraudulent purchases after hacking into Taraji Henson’s email account. By Gina Tron….

Local News Don’t fall for fake Equifax settlement websites Kara Kenney 11:37 AM, Jul  WRTV IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Attorney General’s Office and Federal Trade Commission both issued warnings Tuesday about fake websites that cla…

Valley, Alabama business owner faces multiple charges including Identity Theft  WKRG News 5The Valley Police Department has reported that a warrant served yesterday has led to the owner of Family Tax *Service* being taken into custody on seve…

These aging-in-place apps empower seniors to be safe, save money and get medical care  CNETTechnology can help seniors stay in their homes and give their kids and caregivers peace of mind.

Chicago Woman Steals Identity Of ‘Empire’ Actress Taraji P. Henson, Faces Felony Charge  International Business TimesTaraji P. Henson, who stars as Cookie Lyon on the Fox drama “Empire,” was the recent victim of identity theft. Chicago reside…

Valley, Alabama business owner faces multiple charges including Identity Theft  WRBLThe Valley Police Department has reported that a warrant served yesterday has led to the owner of Family Tax *Service* being taken into custody on several …

5 things you should do immediately if you suspect you were affected by the Capital One data breach  CNBCCapital One announced on Monday that hackers accessed the personal information of 100 million Americans who applied for the company’s cred…

New charges brought against Valley woman accused of stealing tax refunds  WTVMAn East Alabama business owner is facing theft charges after authorities say she allegedly stole federal tax refunds from several of her customers.

Federal authorities arrest 6 for Social Security fraud  Caribbean BusinessSAN JUAN – Federal agents reportedly conducted an operation Tuesday morning for allegedly exploiting the Social Security Administration. Preliminary details …

Largest bank hack ever, of Capital One, exposes 100 million to identity theft  State PIRGsEveryone should assume that their social security number has been exposed between this breach and breaches of other major companies’ databases, such as …

Ingenuous Partners Keesing Technologies to Prevent Fraud  The Fintech TimesIntuition by Ingenuous is a fraud prevention solution that can be used to manage financial crimes committed against financial services providers.

West Haven woman turns self in on credit card theft charges  FOX 61Story by Jennifer Cuevas WILTON — A West Haven woman turned herself in after learning of her arrest warrant related to a credit card theft incident in 2018.

West Haven woman turns self in on credit card theft charges  FOX61 HartfordStory by Jennifer Cuevas WILTON — A West Haven woman turned herself in after learning of her arrest warrant related to a credit card theft incident in 2018.

Police Seeking Fraud Suspect Accused of Targeting Multiple Victims in Milton  inhalton.comPolice are appealing to the public for help in identifying a fraud suspect. Officers are investigating a mail theft/identity fraud that targeted a condo…

Raymond crash leaves woman dead, second transported via Flight for Life  Journal TimesRAYMOND — One woman was killed and another transported via Flight for Life after a crash.

Woman dead, second remains hospitalized after Raymond crash  Journal TimesRAYMOND — A woman is dead, and another woman remained hospitalized with serious injuries Tuesday, after a two-vehicle crash in the Village of Raymond.

In Bradner in the buff: Man charged with indecency  Sentinel-TribuneA Bradner man was indicted with public indecency and other crimes after he was discovered naked on the street near his home on May 5.

The Digital Identity Trust Life Cycle: Onboarding and Deploying a Fraud Protection Vendor  Security IntelligenceDigital trust expert Rob Rendell explains what components are important for a smooth kickoff and how to prepare both your team and…

Oversharing On Social Media Blamed For Fraud Rise  iExpats.comOversharing ion social media allows fraudsters a way to steal your money without you even realising, warns a leading bank. The trend is blamed on celebrities …

Capital One Data Breach: How to Know, and What You Should Do, If Your Account Has Been Compromised  NewsweekThe breach has affected personal and small business credit card customers and applicants between 2005 and early 2019.

5 Tips for Dealing with the Capital One Breach – WalletHub Experts  WBIW.com(UNDATED) – In the aftermath of Capital One’s announcement on Monday that roughly 100 million credit card applications had been compromised in a data …

You’re running out of time to submit your Equifax data breach claim — here’s how  CNET

Tayla Damir says she’s the victim of identity theft  9NewsTayla Damir is stuck in Lebanon and says she’s the victim of identity theft after her bank cards were stolen back home.

Singletary: Here’s what should happen when a company fails to protect data  Press HeraldWASHINGTON — In the last few months, I have been hit several times by scammers. Someone hacked my online Target account and ordered an expensive …

Singletary: Here’s what should happen when a company fails to protect data  Press HeraldWASHINGTON — In the last few months, I have been hit several times by scammers. Someone hacked my online Target account and ordered an expensive …

The CapitalOne Cyber Security Incident  Security BoulevardCapital One Financial Corporation just disclosed a cyber security incident that impacts about 100 million people in the U.S. and 6 million in Canada.

‘RHOA’ Star Apollo Nida Re-Released From Prison Into Halfway House 2 Months After 1st Attempt  Hollywood LifeApollo Nida has been released from prison again and living in a halfway house.

911 briefs (July 30, 2019)  Stockton RecordMan fights off would-be carjacker in StocktonSTOCKTON — A man filming a documentary fought off a would-be carjacker Sunday evening in Stockton.

Chicago Woman Accused of Stealing Taraji P. Henson’s Identity  ComplexShe is also accused of defrauding companies, such as JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and PayPal.

Man accused in April 2017 home burglary sentenced to more than 3 years  KWCHWICHITA, Kan. A man accused of stealing nearly $400,000 in property from a Wichita home during an April 2017 burglary will spend more than three years in …

Metropark ranger lauded after quick thinking busts nationwide gang  WTOLThe ranger’s accomplishments got him recognition from the FBI.

Massive Capital One breach exposes personal info of 100 million Americans  The VergeBanking institution Capital One has just revealed that it’s suffered a data breach that exposed the names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, dates of birth, a…

Taraji P. Henson Is Victimized by Identity Thief Said to Have Made Off With At Least $12,000 in Ill-Gotten Gains  The RootTaraji P. Henson at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., Feb. 23, 2019. Henson is the victim of a…

Cybersecurity Breach at Capital One Exposes 100M People to Loss of…  GrantNewsIn the aftermath of the Capital One security breach, people are looking at how to increase cyber security, protect their credit, and prevent identity theft, and w…

Love Island Australia’s Tayla Damir ‘stranded in Lebanon’ after identity theft  PerthNowFormer reality TV contestant Tayla Damir is “stranded in Lebanon” after becoming the victim of identity theft. The Perth product, who rose to fame on the …

Data breach exposes information on 20,000 LAPD applicants  Los Angeles TimesThe cyberattack highlights the vulnerability of government computer systems. The city of Los Angeles has faced billions of hacking attempts in the last five years.

Bellevue porch thieves caught after using rideshare cars in multiple crimes  Q13 News SeattleBELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue police say 32-year-old Austin Crane was captured in multiple surveillance videos using Lime rideshare cars to steal from …

Tip From Bryan Bank Teller Leads To Fraud Arrest & Bryan Man Arrested For The 13th Time In 18 Months  WTAWA Houston man is in the Brazos County jail after he was arrested Friday afternoon by Bryan police on fraud charges. 27 year old Christop…

Massive wave of spam links infesting WhatsApp  KomandoIt might just be one of the best times in history to be a hacker or cybercriminal. As we’ve seen across the internet, platform owners aren’t taking data security as …

Investigations Local man left wondering where’s the baby in Tara Lee adoption scheme Heather Catallo 6  WXYZ Detroit(WXYZ) — He wanted to be a father. Instead, a local man says he was preyed on twice – first by an unlicensed adoption worker w…

Records: Chicago man pleads guilty to theft charge in Will County  The Herald-NewsA Chicago man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to committing theft and unlawfully possessing a stolen car in Will County, according t…

Police: Bellevue porch pirate used Lime cars to commit thefts  KIRO SeattleA 32-year-old Bellevue man was arrested on investigation of identity theft in connection with a series of porch thefts in Bellevue’s Northtowne neighborhood.

Novi police search for thief who took mail right out of mailboxes  WXYZ DetroitPolice say they are working to find out who stole mail from at least ten homes in Novi last week in subdivisions off Wixom Road.

‘Empire’ Star Taraji P. Henson Allegedly the Victim of Identity Fraud  The BlastA Chicago woman was charged on Sunday os stealing the identities of several people, including “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, whose team allegedly assisted …

More people are becoming victims of identity theft  KotatvSince it’s on the rise, it’s not surprising that companies are trying to cash in, offering identity theft protection services.

Teen charged with sexual assault, incest | Crime and Courts  Journal TimesRACINE — A Racine teen charged with two related felonies has been accused of sexual assault by three minor relatives.

The Nitty-Gritty of the Equifax Settlement  SlateOn Friday, I wrote about why you should all file claims for at least $125 with Equifax as part of its data breach settlement instead of opting in to its credit …

Four Individuals Arrested for Identity Theft in Porterville  Crime VoiceHaley Robertson, a 25-year old from Oregon, Joshua Lyman, a 30-year old from Bakersfield, Christina Johnston, a 28-year old from Ridgecrest and Kyle Lisman, …

Woman, 49, With San Joaquin Co. Ties Wanted On Allegations Of Elder Abuse, ID Theft  CBS SacramentoSTOCKTON (CBS13) – Authorities are asking for help in finding a woman suspected of elder abuse, identity theft and fraud. The Stockton Police D…

Is it better to get $125 or free credit monitoring from Equifax?  CNBCUnder the terms of the settlement, those who were impacted by the Equifax data breach are eligible to receive up to 10 years of credit monitoring or a $125 cash …

Do you know this woman? Authorities looking for suspect with ties to San Joaquin County  Stockton RecordAuthorities are searching for a 49-year-old woman in connection with crimes involving elder abuse, identity theft and fraud.The California…

You may not get $125 from Equifax after all. Here’s why  Fast CompanyIn the wake of Equifax’s massive “entirely preventable” 2017 data breach that exposed the sensitive personal information of nearly 150 million people, the …

First NRV Credit Union Offers Free Community Shred-A-Thon  NRVN NewsOn Friday, August 9, 2019 from 10:00AM – 12:00PM, First NRV Credit Union will be holding a Community Shred-A-Thon at 900 West Main Street in Radford, …

Michigan woman sentenced for fraud and identity theft in Nebraska  1011nowA Michigan woman was sentenced for fraud and identity theft at several Nebraskan stores on Monday. United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced today that on …

Lafayette Crime Stoppers Need Help Identifying Identity Theft Suspects – News15 | Lafayette, LA  FOX 15Lafayette Crime Stoppers along with the Lafayette Police Department needs your help identifying the two males pictured believed to be respo…

Angela C. Phelps | | journaltimes.com  Journal TimesAngela C. Phelps, Indianapolis, IN, forgery, fraud against financial institution (value between $500 and $10000), felony personal identity theft (financial gain), …

WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Morrisey Announces Equifax Claims Process Now Open  West Virginia RecordAttorney General Patrick Morrisey announced West Virginia consumers affected by the massive Equifax data breach can now f…

Newswire & Press Release / Cybereason Briefs Several US House and Senate Committees on the Massive State-Sponsored Espionage Campaign Against… – Fraud / Identity Theft / Piracy – Cybereason, Inc.  Newswire TodayCybereason announced it recen…

Woman’s identity wanted by police in $23K fraud case  KJZZThe identity of a woman is being sought after by Murray police detectives in a fraud case. The Murray Police Department shared on its Facebook page Monday …

Lise Ravary: Data breach at Desjardins hits especially hard  Montreal GazetteIt’s not just a financial institution, but an idealistic piece of our history, so there is more hurt than anger.

Understanding Equifax settlement: Your options, important dates and more  SILive.comIf you have credit, there’s a good chance your data was stolen. Be sure you know your rights.

A fake job posting on LinkedIn briefly let anyone apply to become Google’s next CEO  AOLA fake LinkedIn job posting for the role of Google CEO, currently held by Sundar Pichai, appeared on LinkedIn last Thursday.

Bond hearings: July 28, 2019  Russellville CourierThe following individuals appeared during felony bond hearings conducted by District Judge Don Bourne Friday at the Pope County Detention Center.

Virginia ranks #4 for do not call complaints made in the nation, research says  WTKR News 3The majority of those complaints in Virginia were said to be about reducing debt followed by dropped or no message calls, and then medical & prescripti…

Albany, Doutherty Police, Fire, EMS-July 30, 2019 | News  The Albany HeraldALBANY POLICE: The Albany Police Department responded to at least 103 calls on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, available reports indicate. Incidents included:

‘Empire’ star’s identity used to make $12K in fraudulent purchases, prosecutors say  Chicago Sun-TimesA woman charged with stealing the identity of “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson last year and using her personal information to rack up thousan…

Texas Man Convicted of Phishing Attack On Los Angeles Superior Court in 2017  Metropolitan News-EnterpriseA jury in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has found a man guilty on 27 counts relating to hacking into th…

MAN CHARGED WITH IDENTITY THEFT, RELATED CHARGES  kqennewsradio.comJuly 28, 2019 9:30 a.m.. A Roseburg man was arrested for identity theft and related charges on Saturday night. A report from Roseburg Police said that 28-year …

Woman Charged For Racking Up Fraudulent Charges Under Taraji P. Henson’s Identity And More  VibeA Chicago woman was charged with a felony for stealing the identities of a number of people, including actress Taraji P. Henson.

LinkedIn had a fake posting for Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s job  Business InsiderThe post was created by a recruiting company to illustrate LinkedIn’s bug, which allowed users to posts jobs without companies’ permission.

The Chats Release New Video For IDENTITY THEFT  Broadway WorldAustralian punks, The Chats have released their catchy new single, Identity Theft today via their own label, Bargain Bin Records, available here to …

Rhode Island Woman Arrested On ID Fraud And Theft Charges In NH  Nashua, NH PatchRI Woman Faces ID Fraud, Theft Charges – Nashua, NH – Nicole Espinal of Cranston, RI, is accused of trying to buy $1500+ in items at a Nashua Verizon …

HID: 2nd Perfect Score in ISO Fake-Finger Compliance Tests (Videos)  107.180.56.147HID Global®, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, and a Gold Award Winner in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased …

Shreveport police seek identity of theft suspect  ArkLaTexHomepageSHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Shreveport detectives are seeking the identity of an alleged suspect in connection to a theft investigation involving a stolen …

Inform Diagnostics statement regarding AMCA data breach  DOTmed HealthCare Business NewsJuly 29, 2019. Press releases may be edited for formatting or style. IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On June 3, 2019, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, …

New York Enacts SHIELD Act, Adding Data Security Requirements And Strengthening Data Breach Requirements  JD SupraNew York has enacted the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (SHIELD Act) to amend the state’s data breach notif…

Taraji P. Henson’s identity stolen by Chicago mom: prosecutors  Page SixAlicia Newby, 29, is accused of hacking into “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson’s email account and stealing her identity.

Dutch cybercrime study shows young adults most at risk of fraud, identity theft  The Daily SwigInaugural digital safety report indicates there’s still plenty of work to be done to protect Dutch netizens.

Here’s how to claim your portion of the Equifax data breach settlement  ConsumerAffairsConsumers who want to claim compensation for being affected by the Equifax data breach can check their eligibility and file online.

Chatham woman arrested for meth possession, identity theft  The Franklin SunOuachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Chatham woman on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine last week after authorities tried to apprehend the …