Identity Theft

Leader of multi-state theft ring pleads guilty  The Sun ChroniclePROVIDENCE — The leader of a multi-state identity fraud ring that bilked retailers, banks and car dealerships in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and two others …

Old-school methods thieves are still using to get their victims’ information  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – Research shows about half of all identity theft doesn’t happen online. It happens the old, analog way from someone literally g…

Scammers offering to help with disability applications  KLFYIdentity theft, in all its forms, affects people every day through a variety of scams. Now, experts are warning of a scam targeted at residents in the Acadiana area.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Tooth and justice  Accounting TodayGuns galore; game of Chicken; an ID you can’t refuse; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

THE OFFICE CAT  Garden City NewsMemorial event: Garden City Police Officers and Special Police Officers provided traffic and security details for the Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial event.

Identity-theft prevention & more @ West Seattle Crime Prevention Council  West Seattle BlogBy Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor. Post-summer hiatus is over for the West Seattle Crime Prevention Council. Here’s what happened at WSCPC’s …

Police reports for the week of Sept. 25 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from Sept. 11-18: Alabaster. Sept. 12. -Domestic incident from the 100 bl…

Unsecured servers leave 733 million medical images exposed  KomandoA cybersecurity company in Germany has found that hundreds if not thousands of servers worldwide containing medical images such as X-rays and MRIs are …

Cops: 3 arrested after trying to use fake IDs to rent cars in Alpharetta  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionThree men were arrested in Alpharetta after police accused them of trying to use fake identification…

Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for credit card fraud to buy theme park tickets  WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlandoA Georgia man was sentenced to four years in prison after buying theme park tickets in Orlando with counterfeit credit cards.

Five charged in credit card fraud at casino  breakingac.comA Philadelphia man allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy nearly $12,000 worth of Borgata gift cards, then distributed them to four others. All five men …

Five charged in credit card fraud at casino  breakingac.comA Philadelphia man allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to buy nearly $12,000 worth of Borgata gift cards, then distributed them to four others. All five men …

Scammer in NC identity theft ring leaps from hotel window before capture, feds say  Raleigh News & ObserverA man accused of perpetrating an identity theft scam with three others in North Carolina sprung from a second-story hotel window to eva…

Scammer in NC identity theft ring leaps from hotel window before capture, feds say  Charlotte ObserverProsecutors released a federal indictment Tuesday accusing four people in North Carolina of running an elaborate identity theft ring using d…

Man uses stolen identity to secure apartment | News  Northeast Mississippi Daily JournalOXFORD – A man has been charged with identity theft after trying to secure lodging using a fraudulent name.

Federal Judge Postpones Sentencing Of The Kealohas For Two Weeks  Honolulu Civil BeatThe Kealohas and the police officers who were convicted of conspiracy and obstruction charges alongside them will get two more weeks to prepare for their …

Smishing: A Silly Word for a Serious Fraud Risk  ConsumerReports.orgA new form of fraud targets victims through their text messaging apps. Consumer Reports tells you how to stay safe from smishing attacks.

Smishing: A Silly Word for a Serious Fraud Risk  Yahoo NewsThere was clearly something fishy afoot when Beth, a disabled 50-year-old from North Carolina who asked us not to use her last name, received two text …

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  East Bay TimesAn automated license plate reader helped Danville police nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said.

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  East Bay TimesAn automated license plate reader helped Danville police nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said.

License-plate reader helps East Bay police nab man suspected of stealing car  The Mercury NewsDANVILLE — An automated license plate reader helped officers nab a man suspected of stealing a car and other items, police said. Arba Sullivan, 26, …

Rockingham Sheriffs Make Drug, Plow Theft, Other Arrests: Roundup  Patch.comRockingham Sheriff’s Arrest Roundup Report – Exeter, NH – Plus: Concord man faces habitual offender charge; Nashua man bagged on ID, credit fraud, other …

Lunch And Learn Seminar: How To Protect You And Your Family From Identity Theft at JW Marriott Atlanta/Buckhead – October 9, 2019  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionOctober 9, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at JW Marriott Atlanta/Buckhead, 3300 Lenox Roa…

Plymouth Township Police Department Seeking Identity of Suspect in Prescription Fraud  morethanthecurve.comThe Plymouth Township Police Department is seeking the identity of a suspect in prescription fraud involving multiple dates in June 201…

4 Nabbed For Bank Fraud After Mooresville Church Checks Stolen  Patch.com4 Arrested After Checks Stolen From Area Church – Mooresville, NC – According to Mooresville police, the four suspects deposited $60000 into bank accounts …

Mental health providers charged in $250,000 theft of Medicaid benefits  Tallahassee.comTwo former Tallahassee mental health providers were indicted by a federal grand jury on over 80 counts of Medicaid fraud for over $250000 in false claims.

Crime roundup: Sneakers theft, Walmart crack & more Johnson City felony charges  Johnson City Press (subscription)Sneakers theft: Johnson City police said a man and a boy stole sneakers and a cellphone from another juvenile Wednesday in east …

State Rep. Ugaste to host paper shredding and food drive event  Kane County ChronicleST. CHARLES—State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) will be hosting a paper shredding and food drive event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 alongside State Senator …

Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud  Brownsville Herald(BPT) – Every year, many seniors are targeted by scammers who want to steal their Medicare numbers to do things like rack up fake health care charges and …

Police: Four charged after checks stolen from church mailboxes  Mooresville TribuneFour suspects have been arrested in a case in which thousands of dollars in checks were stolen from church mailboxes, according to the Mooresville Police …

Former FSU Credit Union officer sentenced to 5 1/2 years in federal prison  Tallahassee.comThe former director of the FSU Credit Union was sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of bank fraud, …

Emergency services, Sept. 19  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — David Eugene McCabe, 74, of the 100 block of North Wightman Street, Ashland. Medford police arrested McCabe Tuesday on felony …

Verizon Makes SIM Swapping Hard. Why Doesn’t AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile?  VICEVerizon employs different security procedures when porting a phone number to a different SIM card than the other carriers. This is making SIM swapping attacks …

What To Do If Your Data Was Breached  ForbesData breaches seem to be everywhere in today’s society. Just this week it was announced that a massive data breach exposed sensitive data of nearly every …

Consumers’ data exposed for years following breach incidents  Insurance BusinessConsumers’ information is often not safe in today’s cyber world. Capital One’s recent massive data breach affected about 100 million individuals in the US, and …

CT Woman Charged With Embezzlement, Fraud, ID Theft  Daily VoiceA 34-year-old woman was arrested on multiple counts of alleged embezzlement and fraud targeting seniors living in Bridgeport nursing and rehabilitation …

Police calls: Sept. 9 – Sept. 15 | Keizertimes | You think you know. To be sure, read Keizertimes.  KeizertimesMonday, Sept. 9. 1 a.m. – Theft from motor vehicle, criminal damage and unlawful vehicle entry in the 100 block of Cade Street NE. …

Con artists target senior with genetic testing scams  KOMO NewsGenetic testing has grown in popularity in recent years and is in the news all the time now. So, it’s no surprise that scammers are using genetic testing to target …

Tallahassee mental health counselor, counseling center owner indicted  WTXL ABC 27Two women have been indicted on federal charges after being accused of using their Tallahassee-based counseling center to commit health care fraud and …

Socure Recognized as One of America’s Most Promising Artificial Intelligence Companies in Forbes’ AI 50 List  Yahoo FinanceSocure, a leader in high-assurance digital identity verification, today announced that Forbes, a leading business publi…

Delaware Woman Indicted for Insurance Fraud Following Motor Vehicle Accident  Insurance JournalA Delaware woman has been indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury for two counts of insurance fraud and one count of identity theft following an.

Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Over 40 Years of Identity Fraud  wbsm.comAn undocumented immigrant who refuses to disclose his true identity was sentenced in federal court in Boston for using another person’s ID for over 40 years.

How to avoid getting scammed when flat hunting in Paris  The Local FranceApartment-hunting in Paris can be a nightmare for new arrivals, not least because they have a good chance of falling victim to a scam or identity theft.

Colombia annuls 915,000 ID cards citing evidence of mass voter fraud  Colombia ReportsColombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE) canceled 915,000 ID cards citing evidence they may have been registered for electoral fraud purposes. The CNE …

How Banks Are Using AI, ML To Fight Account Opening Fraud  pymnts.comThis Deep Dive looks at how banks are using new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to protect against fraud in mobile channels.

New Jersey rolling out Real ID program by appointment only  WPVI-TVNew Jersey officials are rolling out the Real ID program, offering it by appointment only.

Siouxland Strange: Credit card fraud’s Bonnie and Clyde  Sioux City JournalThe Bonnie and Clyde of credit card fraud. Credit cards did not exist when Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker went on their multi-state robbery spree in the in the …

Department Of Public Safety Preparing To Roll Out Digital Licenses  news9.com KWTVOKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma is expanding its beta testing on digital drivers licenses. State leaders said they are hoping they can roll out the official program …

New Account Fraud Creates Friction for Banks  ABA Banking JournalAs account opening goes digital, fraudsters follow. It takes multilayered analysis of divergent data to keep up with them.

State rep’s seminar gives tips on avoiding identity theft  The Mokena MessengerBeing targeted for identity theft is an unfortunately all-too-common situation, but State Rep. Margo McDermed is working to prevent residents from becoming …

Victim of identity theft felt ‘such a fool’, court told  The Canberra TimesA former Commonwealth treasury employee stole peoples’ identity and thousands of dollars in various types of fraud, a court has heard.

Big increase in identity fraud cases in South Africa  BusinessTechThe Southern African Fraud Prevention *Service* (SAFPS) has released new statistics showing a sharp increase in identity fraud.

Scammer in NC identity theft ring leaps from hotel window before capture, feds say  Rock Hill Herald

Cedar Park shelter executive, Austin father-son team sentenced for Health Care fraud  HillcountrynewsA Cedar Park man and the Austin father-son psychologists team convicted of working with him in a kickback scheme related to health care fraud…

Cedar Park shelter executive, Austin father-son team sentenced for Health Care fraud  HillcountrynewsA Cedar Park man and the Austin father-son psychologists team convicted of working with him in a kickback scheme related to health care fraud…

Bank of America held college student liable for Amazon fraud bill for months  KOMO NewsWhen Shelby Dilnik got an unexpected delivery from Amazon, she thought it was a gift. Then, she learned someone had set up a fraudulent Amazon account in …

How migrant workers pay taxes  KOAT New MexicoMany undocumented migrants pay taxes while awaiting citizenship hearings. Here is how.

Thief uses Richmond woman’s identity to shop online  WWBT NBC12 NewsOne Richmond woman, Lynda Sharp Anderson, says a thief actually used her identity to order an $1100 iPhone on Walmart’s website.

Socialite Jean Shafiroff falls victim to identity theft  Page SixSaks 5th Avenue and Bergdorf-Goodman, where the thefts occurred, both declined to comment.

Chester Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks to ID man in identity theft investigation  WBBJ-TVCHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in an identity theft investigation. Investigators hope to identify …

Undocumented immigrant who has been in the country for 50 years convicted of stealing identity of Puerto Rican citizen  MassLive.comThe man, whose name is unknown, is accused of stealing the identity of a Puerto Rican citizen.

Action Fraud: conmen steal with impunity as victims are left to await the bailiffs  The TimesThe law must be changed to protect victims of identity fraud and prevent authorities covering up the vast scale of the problem, say a former chief pr…

The Times view on fighting fraud | Comment  The TimesHundreds of victims contacted The Times after our investigation last month into Action Fraud, the police’s fraud reporting *service*. One man said that his parents, …

Hudson man charged with Grand Larceny and Identity Theft  KFI AM 640Man buys new tires with stolen credit card number, gets arrested. NEW YORK STATE POLICE. Major Robert E. Patnaude. Troop G Commander.

On Your Side Caught on Camera: Mail theft in northwest Springfield  KY3It’s identity theft caught on camera. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office tells us there are more cases lately of mail theft. One homeowner captured the crime on …

ID Theft Suspects Arrested After Being Found Asleep In Car Behind Auburn Restaurant  CBS SacramentoAUBURN (CBS13) – Deputies say a man and a woman are under arrest after they were found asleep in their cars behind a restaurant – with a stash …

Gillette man accused of stealing county resident’s identity  SundancetimesJustin Ross Hogan of Gillette has been bound over to District Court on five felony charges and one misdemeanor count of identity theft. The alleged.

Man arrested in Evansville sentenced to 5 years for fraud, identity theft by federal judge  Evansville Courier & PressEVANSVILLE, Ind. — A Michigan man arrested in Evansville in 2017 in connection to a credit card fraud ring has been sentence…

New Jersey rolling out REAL ID program by appointment only  WABC-TVNew Jersey officials are rolling out the REAL ID program, offering it by appointment only.

Troup Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrest, Release Report for Period Ending Sept 18 – LaGrange Daily News  LaGrange Daily NewsJessica Renee Alsobrook, 31, 156 Pine Hill Road, LaGrange, contempt of court-superior, returned by bondsman, probation viola…

Alberta man accused in car-sale fraud charged in three Ontario cases  Airdrie TodayThree police forces in Ontario are now accusing an Alberta man of fraudulently buying new cars. Niagara Regional Police had announced five charges against …

The Best Identity Expert Authentication Lessons from 2019  Solutions ReviewWe spoke to authentication experts throughout the year. Thus we gleaned expert authentication lessons from numerous sources on identity.

Here’s a free way to protect your Social Security account  msnNOWDon’t wait till you reach Social Security age to take this preventative measure.

Ten people charged in Medicaid fraud scam  WJBF-TVRICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Ten people are officially charged in a Medicaid fraud scam. A Richmond County grand jury indicted Daniel Abhshari and …

Ten people charged in Medicaid fraud scam  WJBF-TVRICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Ten people are officially charged in a Medicaid fraud scam. A Richmond County grand jury indicted Daniel Abhshari and …

Troopers: Clifton Park store employee used stolen credit card, own employee discount, in theft  The Daily GazetteCLIFTON PARK – An employee at the Clifton Park Boscov’s used a stolen credit card and her own employee discount to take items fro…

Filed for a Tax Extension? You’re Still at Risk of Fraud  Business 2 CommunityIf you are one of the millions of taxpayers who have filed for a tax extension in 2019, the October 15th deadline is just around the corner. Fraudsters may have …

Two Austin psychologists, recruiter sentenced in health care kickback scheme  KXAN.comAUSTIN (KXAN) — A federal judge sentenced two Austin psychologists and a Cedar Park patient recruiter on Monday for healthcare offenses. The recruiter …

Haverford Crime Blotter: House Egged, 401k Fraud, Thefts, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: House Egged, 401K Fraud – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Police said someone tried to access a resident’s 401k account and transfer …

Sheriff’s Office offering senior citizen fraud seminars this month  KFOX El PasoThe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section will host several senior citizens fraud seminars to provide residents with information and …

Sheriff’s Office offering senior citizen fraud seminars this month  KFOX El PasoThe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Community Services Section will host several senior citizens fraud seminars to provide residents with information and …

Long Grove woman facing felony charges after stealing from her grandmother  kwwl.comIOWA CITY, Iowa (KWWL) — A Long Grove woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing from her grandmother. 35-year-old Amanda Voss is facing a …

Public Records: Police Reports  The Newark AdvocateGathered from recent Pataskala Police dispatching reports.

Orillia Car Dealership Employee Helps Get Identity Theft Charges Laid – Barrie 360  Barrie 360An Alberta man is facing fraud-related charges thanks to an Orillia car dealership employee. The […]

Eight indictments returned in Medicaid fraud case  The Augusta ChronicleRichmond and Burke county grand juries have returned eight indictments in a Medicaid fraud case involving suspects from across the country. A Richmond …

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Home Office ‘manipulates crime figures by telling Action Fraud to dismiss identity theft’  The TimesThe Home Office is manipulating crime figures by instructing Action Fraud to dismiss as many as tens of thousands of legitimate cases, two for…

Emergency services, Sept. 18  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Jordan Eric Lee Cardenas, 22, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, Medford police and Central Point police arrested …

Emergency services, Sept. 18  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Jordan Eric Lee Cardenas, 22, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies, Medford police and Central Point police arrested …

Identity Theft Protection Seminar  WFXRtv.comNelson Taylor, from ID Shield, discusses why its important to be protected and what to look for when purchasing identity theft protection.

Sheriff’s Office: Gang stealing wallets, dressing up as victims to cash checks at banks  WRGBSARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating after a recent string of thefts from vehicles in Saratoga …

Sheriff’s Office: Gang stealing wallets, dressing up as victims to cash checks at banks  WRGBSARATOGA COUNTY, NY (WRGB) The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating after a recent string of thefts from vehicles in Saratoga …

Tax preparer sentenced to 3 years in prison  KGUNHe was accused of keeping Valley taxpayer refunds, but now former CPA Erik Ketelaar has been sentenced to 36 months in prison. The Let Joe Know team first …

Rapper Soulja Boy Owns Up to (Some of) His Wild Scams  The Daily BeastThe rapper/viral star/internet hustler opens up to Tarpley Hitt about his various online ventures—and what’s next.

North Branford Woman Charged with Embezzlement, Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses  Zip06.comJohn H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Melissa Meole, 34, of North Branford, was arrested on a federal…

ClearScore is leveraging blockchain to reduce credit fraud  Business InsiderClearScore is launching a blockchain-based identity verification and data marketplace, dubbed RomanAgora, to reduce credit application fraud.

Easton police log, Sept. 9-15 – News  Wicked LocalThe following are excerpts from the Easton police log for Monday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The log is public record and available for review.

Fairfax County crime report  Washington PostThese were among the incidents reported by police in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Herndon and Vienna.

Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Research Report by Raw Material, Types, Application, and Geography – Forecast To 2028  SocioHeraldGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services IndustryGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services Mar…

progressnewspaper.org  The Paulding County ProgressPAULDING – A Paulding County grand jury returned indictments against 17 persons on Thursday, Sept. 12. The individuals will be arraigned in Paulding Coun.