Identity Theft

Protect yourself from scams and fraudulent schemes  Hays Free PressThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a list of 23 common fraud schemes on its “Scams and Safety”web page, including credit card theft. The thief makes …

Okaloosa Shre A Thon Oct. 5  WEAR

Three Industries Where Blockchain Is Foiling Fraudsters  U.TodayBlockchain helps tackle fraud in such areas as advertising, insurance, and online payments.

Identity Week 2020 launches call for speakers  Security Document World

Public Records: Police Reports  The Newark Advocate

Identity Week 2020 launches call for speakers  Planet Biometrics

Identity fraud and theft on the rise in South Africa compared to 2018  The South AfricanOn 19 September 2019, the Southern African Fraud Prevention *Service’s* (SAFPS) statistics revealed a rise in identity fraud. Fraudsters using real Identi…

Identity fraud and theft on the rise in South Africa compared to 2018  The South AfricanOn 19 September 2019, the Southern African Fraud Prevention *Service’s* (SAFPS) statistics revealed a rise in identity fraud. Fraudsters using real Identi…

Identity fraud and theft on the rise in South Africa compared to 2018  The South African

Graves Questions Federal Trade Commission About Protecting Consumer Privacy  All On Georgia

Louisiana police: suspects stole their grandma’s identity  ArkLaTexHomepage

Lewd conduct, fraud, and racist graffiti – Needham Police Log  Wicked Local

LSP: Two cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  KTVE – myarklamiss.com

Wife of Aiken County Councilman listed as suspect in identity fraud report  WFXGFOX 54 has learned that the wife of Aiken County Councilman, Gary Bunker is listed as a suspect in two identity fraud police reports in Richmond County.

Wife of Aiken County Councilman listed as suspect in identity fraud report  WFXGFOX 54 has learned that the wife of Aiken County Councilman, Gary Bunker is listed as a suspect in two identity fraud police reports in Richmond County.

SmartMetric Says That $6.4 Billion in Fraud Losses on Existing Credit and Debit Cards Has Been Reported Last Year in the USA  Business WireSmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME) – Following the widespread adoption and use by consumers of EMV chip ca…

Louisiana police: Suspects stole their grandma’s identity  San Francisco ChronicleTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two family members stole their grandmother’s identity and charged thousands of dollars to her name.

Louisiana Police: Suspects Stole Their Grandma’s Identity  U.S. News & World ReportTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two family members stole their grandmother’s identity and charged thousands of dollars to her name.

Louisiana police: Suspects stole their grandma’s identity – News  Houma Courier

Cellphone industry leaves Canadians vulnerable to identity theft  CTV NewsThe CRTC and the cellphone industry have made it easy for thieves to hijack your number to steal your identity and access your accounts.

Cellphone industry leaves Canadians vulnerable to identity theft  CTV NewsThe CRTC and the cellphone industry have made it easy for thieves to hijack your number to steal your identity and access your accounts.

This week’s Chelsea Police Blotter includes a C Train creep and an identity thief who bought over $600 in t-shirts – The Villager  The VillagerLewd subway behavior. A subway creep is wanted by police for public lewdness in a station at Eighth…

Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Identity Theft, Larceny: Police  Patch.com

Naugatuck Woman Accused Of Identity Theft, Larceny: Police  Naugatuck, CT Patch

Car dealership calls police after finding drugs in vehicle: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, a Brookpark Road car dealership called police after discovering felony drugs inside of a vehicle that was bein…

These L.A. parents don’t want to assign a gender to their baby, so the government did it for them  Los Angeles TimesIn the couple’s Los Angeles social network alone, several of their friends have chosen not to reveal the gender of their child…

Arrest records from the Wednesday, Sept. 25, edition of the Calhoun Times  MDJOnline.comJohn Mitchell Rhodes, 29, of 1638 Nicklesville Road, Resaca, was arrested by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office and charged with theft by conversion.

Digital Identity Protection is One of the Top Issues for Federal Agencies at FedID 19  GlobeNewswireTransUnion’s Geoff Miller to present and offer perspectives on digital identity use and industry and government innovation.

Digital Identity Protection is One of the Top Issues for Federal Agencies at FedID 19  Yahoo Finance

2 Thibodaux cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  WWLTV.com30-year-old Megan Hebert and 31-year-old Roger Thibodaux Jr. were arrested on charges of bank fraud, identity theft of and exploitation of the infirmed.

How To Trust And Verify In The Platform Economy Age  pymnts.comPlatform economies want to make it easy for consumers to join. After all, scale means everything. But where there’s scale — millions of users and masses of …

How To Trust And Verify In The Platform Economy Age  pymnts.com

SHERIFF LOG, Sept. 1 to 7 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: Sept. 2 — Parkdale — Male arrested at …

Woman Accused of Locker Room and Car Thefts at San Diego Gyms  NBC 7 San DiegoA 32-year-old Carlsbad woman is being held on $250000 bail after pleading not guilty to 38 felony counts of burglary and identity theft at various fitness centers …

ServiceArizona website targeted by ID thieves, ADOT to change portals  AZFamilyThe Arizona Department of Transportation acknowledges that this has happened to 164 victims since July of 2018, but the real number could be much higher.

Arizona drivers’ license ‘loophole’ exposed  AZFamily3 ON YOUR SIDE (3TV) – Scottsdale Police body cam video obtained by 3 On Your Side shows officers detaining and questing a woman by the name of Lana …

Kealohas Could Avoid Bank Fraud Trial If Plea Deal Reached  Honolulu Civil BeatA new indictment lays out more details in the case involving Katherine Kealoha’s oversight of children’s trust funds.

13 indicted in Huron County  Norwalk Reflector

New York pair jailed in South Strabane identity theft case  Observer-Reporter

How to protect yourself from identity theft  AZFamilyWhile there is no way to fully protect yourself, there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of becoming a victim.

Stolen car with mail found in Porterville. Couple arrested  Fresno BeeA man was arrested in Porterville on Friday after police found a stolen car with items inside linking him to identity theft, according to police. Detectives say the car …

Infamous Teenage U.K. Hacker Accused of Computer Fraud by U.S. Authorities  NewsweekElliott Gunton and his alleged accomplice Anthony Nashatka, working under the aliases Planet and Psycho, took an untold amount of money from their victims.

Infamous Teenage U.K. Hacker Accused of Computer Fraud by U.S. Authorities  NewsweekElliott Gunton and his alleged accomplice Anthony Nashatka, working under the aliases Planet and Psycho, took an untold amount of money from their victims.

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  KLFY

Can IP Geolocation Contribute to Detecting Online Credit Card Fraud?  CircleIDThe problem of credit card fraud is not set to be resolved anytime soon. On the one hand, detecting and preventing the artifice is one of the most challenging …

How to protect yourself from identity theft  AZFamilyPHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – 3 On Your Side and CBS 5 Investigates joined forces to uncover a cyber security scheme in which thieves exploited a glitch in Arizona’s …

Ad Network Head Cops To Role In $36M Online Fraud Scheme  Law360The owner of a purported ad network on Tuesday admitted to his role in two international cybercrime schemes that prosecutors say conned online advertisers …

Wife of County Council chairman named as identity fraud suspect  Aiken Standard

Police Reports for Sept. 23 – 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 …

Thibodaux residents accused of stealing thousands from grandmother  Daily CometTwo Thibodaux residents were arrested after stealing their grandmother’s identity and charging thousands of dollars in her name, State Police said.Megan …

Thibodaux residents accused of stealing thousands from grandmother  Houma CourierTwo Thibodaux residents were arrested after stealing their grandmother’s identity and charging thousands of dollars in her name, State Police said.Megan …

Suspect ID’d in Watford City restaurant burglary is victim of identity theft  Grand Forks HeraldWATFORD CITY, N.D. — A man identified by Watford City police as a suspect in a restaurant burglary is instead a victim of identity theft, authorit…

Raid: Authorities bust identity theft ring  FH TimesA raid by Scottsdale Police on a room at a Fountain Hills resort hotel in August led to the arrest of five individuals in connection with an identity theft ring.

Security glitch puts Arizonans at risk for identity theft  AZFamilyBOMBSHELL INVESTIGATION! Hundreds have already fallen victim. Could you be next? TONIGHT AT 10 ON CBS 5. *Service* Arizona makes it easy to get a …

Eyeing IPO, Alibaba Gets Go-Ahead To Restructure Ant Financial  pymnts.comChinese regulators have given the green light to Alibaba to restructure Ant Financial, which will open a path for an initial public offering (IPO) for the Chinese …

Bad actors targeting fintech aggregators: Fincen chief  American BankerFraudsters are increasingly trying to exploit fintech data aggregators to avoid detection, the head of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said Tuesday.

FinCEN Director Sees Digital Identity As National Security Issue  pymnts.com

Three Arrested for Thefts in South Riding  Loudoun NowLoudoun County Sheriff’s Office detective have arrested three suspects in a series of larcenies from vehicles that took place in the early morning hours of Aug.

MSU study: Hacks expose hospital patients personal data  Michigan RadioA new Michigan State University study finds a decade of computer hacking has exposed the personal data of nearly 170 million hospital patients. Researchers.

Forced-authorization scam hits Walla Walla  My Columbia BasinWALLA WALLA, Washington – The Walla Walla Police Department is warning area businesses about a recent rise involving a forced-authorization scam …

Should Your Business Get Cyber Liability Insurance?  Forbesa guide to cyber liability insurance for a large or small business.

Suspect ID’d in Watford City restaurant burglary is victim of identity theft  Bismarck TribuneA man identified by Watford City police as a suspect in a restaurant burglary is instead a victim of identity theft, authorities say.

LexisNexis Report Finds Retail Fraud Attempts have Tripled Since 2017  findBIOMETRICSBiometrics News – A new LexisNexis report on the retail market has concluded that fraud is getting worse, with fraud attempts tripling since 2017.

TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton accused of computer fraud in US  BBC NewsA young man from Norfolk faces court over cryptocurrency computer fraud.

Financial Crimes, Identity Fraud Often Related | SIGNAL Magazine  Signal MagazineThere’s a new federal player on the field in the identity security game.

Man Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Pa. Medicaid Program Of Over $300,000  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man has pleaded guilty to taking part in a conspiracy to defraud Pennslyvania’s Medicaid program to gain millions of dollars.

PHOTOS: 11 people accused of identity theft in Phoenix opioid drug ring  AZFamilyEleven people accused of being connected to an opioid drug ring that stole the identities of doctors and nurse practitioners to write bogus prescriptions have …

The new Star card | News  Blackfoot Morning NewsBLACKFOOT– There have been a lot of people confused about the new ‘star’ identification card. As people are looking to get their license renewed they will see …

11 people busted for identity theft in Phoenix opioid drug ring, authorities say  AZFamilyPHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Eleven people accused of being connected to an opioid drug ring that stole the identities of doctors and nurse practitioners to w…

Police look for victims after Upstate couple busted in theft crime spree  WYFF4 GreenvilleGreenville police are looking for victims after the arrest of an Upstate couple for what detectives call a crime spree involving mail thefts, financial …

Police look for victims after Upstate couple busted in theft crime spree  WYFF4 GreenvilleGreenville police are looking for victims after the arrest of an Upstate couple for what detectives call a crime spree involving mail thefts, financial …

2 Women Arrested in Theft of Elderly Woman’s Wallet in Walnut Creek  NBC Bay AreaWalnut Creek Police announced they have identified and arrested two women accused of stealing an elderly woman’s wallet.

LSP: 2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  BRProud.comTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

Columbus man indicted for threatening judge  Sentinel-TribuneWood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson personally filed charges against a Columbus man for reportedly threatening a judge.

Two California women accused of stealing wallet from an elderly Safeway customer have been arrested  New York Daily NewsTwo women caught lifting an elderly woman’s wallet from her purse as she shopped in a California Safeway store have been a…

Most hospital data breaches contain financial, demographic info that risks identity theft  Becker’s Hospital ReviewSeventy-one percent of data breaches at hospitals comprise financial or demographic information that may cause identity theft o…

‘Sharenting’: How to safeguard your kids’ personal information on social media  NBC NewsMost kids in America have an online presence by their second birthday. Here’s how to keep their identities safe on social media.

UPDATE: Watford City restaurant burglary investigation now includes identify theft  KFYR-TVIdentity theft is now part of the investigation into a restaurant burglary and stolen vehicle according to the Watford City Police Department.

Police net couple accused of stealing mail, identities, and committing financial card fraud across Greenville  FOX CarolinaGREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) – Greenville police said Tuesday a Pelzer man and Piedmont woman have been charged in con…

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity  SFGateTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

Hundreds Victimized In Vast Montgomery Co. Fraud Operation: Cops  Abington, PA PatchMassive Fraud Operation Busted In Montco – Abington, PA – More than 50 stolen credit cards, hundreds of fraudulent checks, stolen mail, and more were …

Hundreds Victimized In Vast West Norriton Fraud Operation: Cops  Norristown, PA PatchMassive Fraud Operation Busted In West Norriton – Norristown, PA – More than 50 stolen credit cards, hundreds of fraudulent checks, stolen mail, and more wer…

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity | State  American PressTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

2 cousins accused of stealing grandmother’s identity | Louisiana  KTBSTHIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Louisiana State Police say two cousins in their 30s are accused of stealing their grandmother’s identity, getting credit cards in her name …

6 charged in cell phone scheme | News, Sports, Jobs  Gloversville Leader-HeraldFONDA — State police arrested six men allegedly involved in a cell phone scheme in which $90000 worth of cell phones were stolen using fraudulent …

Blotter: Glencoe resident deceived into purchasing nearly $17,000 in gift cards  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt….

Pair found sleeping in car busted on suspicion of identity theft  Crime VoicePlacer County deputies have arrested two people on suspicion of identity theft after finding a plethora of evidence in their vehicle.

Identity And AI: The Recipe For A Strong Fraud Defence  ISBuzz NewsSibos has kicked off in London this week and the theme for this year is “Thriving in a hyper-connected world.” The market has long demanded quicker and more …

What Do Hospital Cyber Attackers Want to Know About You?  U.S. News & World ReportBy Alan Mozes, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). TUESDAY, Sept. 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cyber attackers who target hospital databases mostly go after …

Police say suspect in Watford City burglary was using a stolen identity, leading to the wrong man being named  Williston Daily HeraldThe suspect in a Friday burglary in Watford City was using a stolen identity, police said Tuesday, Sept. 24.

What Do Hospital Cyber Attackers Want to Know About You?  HealthDayCyber attackers who target hospital databases mostly go after patient contact and financial information, not medical records, a new study finds.

Q2 Open Deploys Socure’s Next Gen Digital Identity Verification, Bolsters Banking-as-a-Service Offering  Odessa AmericanQ2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today annou…

Norton LifeLock Launches New Consumer Cyber Safety Ad Campaign Featuring Angie Harmon and Jay Leno  Yahoo FinanceNorton™ LifeLock™, Symantec’s (SYMC) consumer brand, today announced the launch of a new ad campaign featuring Norton LifeLock me…

Q2 Open Deploys Socure’s Next Gen Digital Identity Verification, Bolsters Banking-as-a-Service Offering  Yahoo FinanceQ2 Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced its part…

I’m an ex-con artist turned fraud expert—here are the 9 biggest password mistakes I see people making  CNBCLook around at the technology that surrounds you today — iPhones, online banking and shopping, Google, smart TVs — none of them were in…

Two accused of stealing grandmother’s identity, making fraudulent purchases  WBRZ

Two accused of stealing grandmother’s identity, making fraudulent purchases  WBRZ

33% of Millennials Have Faced Credit Card Fraud. Here’s How to Avoid It  The Motley FoolOne in three millennials has had their credit card information stolen. Decrease your chances of identity theft by following these suggestions.

Goldsboro police trying to ID theft suspects  WNCT

Refinitiv reveals Qual-ID to fight identity fraud and financial crime  The PaypersRefinitiv has launched Qual-ID; a solution that is meant to help financial services providers fight identity fraud and financial crime.