Identity Theft

Identity theft at Opelika Verizon Wireless store nets thief multiple iPhones  WTVMPolice in Opelika are searching for a man suspected stealing someone else’s identity at Verizon Wireless store.

Identity theft at Opelika Verizon Wireless store nets thief multiple iPhones  WSFAPolice in Opelika are searching for a man suspected stealing someone else’s identity at Verizon Wireless store.

Identity theft at Opelika Verizon Wireless store nets thief multiple iPhones  WSFAPolice in Opelika are searching for a man suspected stealing someone else’s identity at Verizon Wireless store.

SHREWSBURY: The latest crime and arrest blotter from borough police.  redbankgreenSHREWSBURY: The latest police blotter includes a home break-in, a DWI arrest and a smattering of fraud and shoplifting reports.

SHREWSBURY: The latest crime and arrest blotter from borough police.  redbankgreenSHREWSBURY: The latest police blotter includes a home break-in, a DWI arrest and a smattering of fraud and shoplifting reports.

What parents with students heading to college need to know about money  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you’ve got a college student in your family, hopefully they’re headed off to school with a good grasp of how to handle money. All…

What parents with students heading to college need to know about money  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you’ve got a college student in your family, hopefully they’re headed off to school with a good grasp of how to handle money. All…

What parents with students heading to college need to know about money  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you’ve got a college student in your family, hopefully they’re headed off to school with a good grasp of how to handle money. All…

Secret Service investigation into Indiana credit card fraud lands Florida woman in prison  FOX 59 IndianapolisINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to five years in prison after a joint investigation by the Secret *Service*…

Suspect Accused Of Credit-Card Fraud At Launch Pointe  Patch.comCredit-Card Fraud At Launch Point: Arrest Made – Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA – Deputies said the Lake Elsinore man had a credit card-making machine in his …

Suspect Accused Of Credit-Card Fraud At Launch Pointe  Lake Elsinore, CA PatchCredit-Card Fraud At Launch Point: Arrest Made – Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA – Deputies said the Lake Elsinore man had a credit card-making machine in his …

Crime Report: W. Broad Shoplifting Suspects Flee After Larceny  Falls Church News PressThree men stole multiple items from a business on W. Broad St. last Friday afternoon before fleeing towards Chanel Terrace, police detail in the City of Fa…

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 37: Rep. McDermed Hosting ID Theft Seminar  Will County GazetteState Representative Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is hosting an informational identity theft prevention and protection workshop to help residents avoid …

Police news for Ambler, Springfield, Upper Dublin, Whitpain August 20  The ReporterTHEFT — Roy Creamer, 57, of the 4000 block of Eden Street, Philadelphia, was charged with theft by deception and receiving stolen property July 18, after a …

Maryland Woman, Arrested In Nashua, Faces Charges In Merrimack  Merrimack, NH PatchMore Forgery, ID Theft Charges Against MD Woman – Merrimack, NH – Cathryn Smith of Sykesville, MD, is accused of identity fraud, forgery in Merrimack after a …

Background check sites like TruthFinder are great for identity thieves  QuartzA “Do’s and Don’ts” page on the website for BeenVerified, an online public records aggregator that provides background checks and “people finder” services for ……

Online “people finder” sites are a goldmine for identity thieves  Yahoo FinanceA “Do’s and Don’ts” page on the website for BeenVerified, an online public records aggregator that provides background checks and “people finder” services for ……

Man Arrested After Posing as Genie Bouchard’s Brother, Making Fraudulent Charges  Bleacher ReportA man pretending to be the brother of Eugenie Bouchard and subsequently charging approximately $42000 to the professional tennis player’s tab at …

5 credit card benefits that can protect your summer travels, from rental car coverage to baggage insurance  Business InsiderIf you’re traveling this summer, you’ll want to use a credit card with benefits like roadside assistance, baggage insu…

5 credit card benefits that can protect your summer travels, from rental car coverage to baggage insurance  INSIDERIf you’re traveling this summer, you’ll want to use a credit card with benefits like roadside assistance, baggage insurance, an…

‘Identities for 50 cents’: FBI uses Atlanta case to warn how easy identity theft is  11Alive.com WXIAATLANTA — The FBI is warning about the ease with which identities can be stolen after recalling an Atlanta case that sent an Atlanta man to f…

Genie Bouchard’s ‘Fake’ Brother Arrested, Charged $40k to Star’s Hotel Room!  TMZA guy cops say claimed to be Genie Bouchard’s brother charged more than $40,000 to the tennis star’s personal account at a fancy Miami Beach hotel … only …

Mebane woman charged with identity theft | News  Mebane EnterpriseA Mebane woman is one of two suspects arrested by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office this week on a range of identity theft and exploitation of elder trust …

Man Caught Attempting To Open Fraudulent Bank Account In Greenwich, Police Say  Darien Daily VoiceA 60-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to open a fraudulent bank account in Greenwich.Greenwich Police say they …

Man Caught Attempting To Open Fraudulent Bank Account In Greenwich, Police Say  Daily VoiceA 60-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he tried to open a fraudulent bank account in Greenwich.Greenwich Police say they respond…

How to Get What You Still Can from the Equifax Settlement  Tom’s GuideMost people won’t get much money from the Equifax data-breach settlement, but the free identity protection is worth quite a bit.

Sontiq™ Named Customer Service Department of the Year  Yahoo FinanceSontiq, an enterprise high-tech security and identity protection company, today announced that its brands, EZShield and IdentityForce, have been recognized as …

Workplace Raids Are Not the Answer  Progressive.orgCriminalizing undocumented labor will not curb the practice of their hiring. It only makes workers more exploitable.

Woman charged with extortion, obstruction  Thegardenisland.comLIHUE — Obstruction of justice and extortion have been added to the list of charges against a Lihue woman accused of filing fraudulent tax returns, laundering …

US troops may be victims of massive credit card hack in South Korea, military says  Stars and StripesAmerican troops may have been among the victims of hackers who stole information from more than 1 million U.S. and South Korean credit cards …

Scam alert: Top scams that target college students  connectradio.fmPennsylvania – College students are often targeted by scam artists and identity thieves, as it’s difficult to know who to trust in a new place while encountering …

NEW DATA: Consumers Want Sharing Economy Platforms To Verify Their Identity  pymnts.comThe Verifying Digital Identity In The Sharing Economy report analyzes data from 1500 consumers on how they prove their identities on sharing economy …

Stealing personal identification data causing nightmares for victims  Sierra Leone Times26 million people age 16 or older in the United States experienced some form of identity theft in 2016.

Tens of millions of Americans falling victim to identity theft  Big News Network26 million people age 16 or older in the United States experienced some form of identity theft in 2016.

LAPD Captures ‘Prolific Identity Theft’ Suspect – NBC Southern California  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…

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…

Identity fraud: ‘Evil’ Shoreham con man jailed  The ArgusA “GRUBBY” fraudster swindled a pensioner, a work colleague, and even his own brother.

Identity fraud: ‘Evil’ Shoreham con man jailed  The ArgusA “GRUBBY” fraudster swindled a pensioner, a work colleague, and even his own brother.

15 undocumented immigrants arrested in St. Charles Parish  WWLTV.comST ROSE, La. —. One Nicaraguan and 14 Mexican suspects are now in custody after U.S. Border Patrol officials says they allegedly used fraudulent documents …

Man arrested after allegedly defrauding tennis star of over $40K in Miami Beach  WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort LauderdaleMIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man accused of using a tennis star’s personal account…

Man arrested after allegedly defrauding tennis star of over $40k in Miami Beach  WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort LauderdaleMIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man accused of using a tennis star’s personal account…

Man suspected of creating fake credit card, making purchases at resort  Valley NewsLAKE ELSINORE – A 37-year-old man suspected of manufacturing credit cards and stealing a Lake Elsinore resident’s identity to make purchases at a.

Medicare beneficiaries: beware of testing fraud  KHON2The Executive Office on Aging (EOA) issued a warning about scammers who offer free genetic testing to extract Medicare numbers. These tests are commonly …

Woman Arrested In Lakewood Burglary Identified As Police Search For Second Suspect  CBS DenverLAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – Police continue to search for a man wanted in connection with a burglary Saturday in Lakewood who is considered armed and ….

Buffalo Grove residents report identity theft, fraudulent credit card accounts opened: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Buffalo Grove Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of…

2 Columbus tax preparers plead guilty in fake tax return scheme  WTVMIRS agents discovered the two preparers filed 126 fraudulent tax returns, attempting to steal approximately $216684 in refunds.

NOLA Border Patrol arrests 15 illegal aliens caught using fake documents  KALB NewsU.S. Border Patrol said that agents in New Orleans have arrested 15 illegal aliens, including one unaccompanied minor.

Leading Identity Theft Expert Frank W. Abagnale Comes to Chicago to Teach Us How to Avoid Scams, Protect Families from Fraud  PRNewswireWASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For over four decades, Frank W. Abagnale has advised the FBI on …

Leading Identity Theft Expert Frank W. Abagnale Comes to Chicago to Teach Us How to Avoid Scams, Protect Families from Fraud  Yahoo FinanceWASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — For over four decades, Frank W. Abagnale has advised the FBI …

Department of Justice Charged L.A. Resident in Forged Artworks Scheme  Crime VoiceLOS ANGELES – Philip Righter (42) of L.A. was arrested in California on fraud and ID theft charges on July 19th. A scheme to sell forged artworks by prominent ….

FBI Arrests Nigerian Suspect in $11 Million BEC Scheme  GovInfoSecurity.comThe FBI has arrested a Nigerian businessman for allegedly carrying out an $11 million business email compromise scheme that targeted a U.K. affiliate of U.S. …

Eleva man allegedly found with 25 fake IDs, 9 social security cards, charged with identity theft  WQOW TV News 18Eau Claire County (WQOW) – An Eleva man faces a slew of charges after police found meth and dozens of fake IDs in his vehicle. So…

Woman charged in South Jordan real estate agent’s death  Salt Lake TribuneA woman arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Utah real estate agent has been charged. KUTV in Salt Lake City reports that an indictment filed …

Taxpayer First Act: Improving identity verification and modernizing the IRS  CSO OnlineWith citizens’ PII at risk, some federal agencies like the IRS are moving away from knowledge-based verification. It’s time for them all to follow suit.

A Thief by Many Names  Federal Bureau of InvestigationAn alert bank employee in Georgia helped catch a prolific thief who defrauded banks and individuals using multiple stolen identities.

Charleston man arrested for burglary, fraud | Crime and Courts  Journal Gazette and Times-CourierThe investigation of a residential burglary last month led to the arrest of a man for burglary and fraud offenses.

Emergency services | Emergency Services  Walla Walla Union-BulletinInformation is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records that area law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies provided …

Mexican man facing voter fraud trial in Sacramento. He’s a Trump supporter  Yahoo NewsFor years, President Trump has claimed that millions of noncitizens voted in the 2016 presidential election, unfairly skewing his vote as Democrat Hillary C…

Mexican man facing voter fraud trial in Sacramento. He’s a Trump supporter  Sacramento BeeA man born in Mexico adopted the identity of a dead American citizen and voted in elections for the last 20 years, prosecutors say. He’s a Trump support…

Metro to Settle Lawsuit After Exposing Employee Social Security Numbers  Nashville SceneA little more than four years ago, Michael and Margaret Abbott were notified by the Internal Revenue *Service* that someone had attempted to file a fraudu…

Manalapan Police Blotter, July 17 – Aug. 6  Manalapan, NJ PatchManalapan Police Blotter, July 17 – Aug. 6 – Manalapan, NJ – Released by Manalapan police, all the arrests and incidents in town in that time period:

Woman charged in connection to West Jordan landlord’s murder  KUTV 2NewsA Utah woman has officially been charged in connection to the shooting death of a South Jordan father of four. Jessica Miller was charged with obstruction of …

Feds allege companies knowingly hired illegal immigrants  WATTAgNet Industry News & TrendsLearn what arrest warrant affidavits said concerning the poultry companies recently raided by ICE for allegedly hiring undocumented immigrants.

IRS using Data Analytics to Uncover Criminal Arrangements  JD SupraIRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is a federal agency department specifically authorized to investigate and prosecute federal income tax crimes. IRS-CI uses …

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 11-17  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Orlando airport worker found purse on tram, used traveler’s credit cards for ‘shopping spree,’ cops say  Orlando SentinelA worker at Orlando International airport who found a traveler’s lost purse on a tram used the credit cards inside to spe…

Rep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar  Patch.comRep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention… – Grayslake, IL – State Rep. Tom Weber is hosting a free seminar for residents to learn how to protect themselves …

Fraud Plagues Disaster Relief Efforts  Claims JournalPANAMA CITY, Fla. — As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, state and insurance payments intended for.

Attempted bank fraud in Cos Cob leads to arrest  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Police responded to a bank branch in Cos Cob on a report of bank fraud Thursday afternoon and made an arrest. Jorge Lamarche, 60, of …

Cranberry police seek identity theft suspect in region Local News 0 comments  Butler EagleCRANBERRY TWP — The township’s police department is searching for a suspect who they said used a Cranberry Township resident’s identification to open a …

Cranberry police seek identity theft suspect in region  Butler EagleCRANBERRY TWP — The township’s police department is searching for a suspect who they said used a Cranberry Township resident’s identification to open a …

BBB: Tips on how to avoid ID theft on campus  WSIL TVCAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (WSIL/BBB) — If you have a college student packing up to live on or near campus this fall, now’s a good time to talk about preventing …

Identity Theft Insurance Market 2019 Competitive Insights- Erie, Allstate, American Family, Hanover, Liberty Mutual  island Daily TribuneIdentity Theft Insurance Market 2019 Size, Trends, and Application with Top Key Players. Identity theft i…

Voice of the consumer: Back-to-school is great time to protect kids  KKTV 11 NewsAs your kids and grandkids are headed back to school, now is the time to think about how to keep them safe from scammers and thieves.

Brooklyn Man Gets 57 Months for $1m Fraud Scheme  Infosecurity MagazineA Brooklyn man has been sentenced to nearly five years behind bars after pleading guilty to a decade-long fraud and account takeover scheme that netted him …

TPD seeking identity of suspects connected to multiple fraudulent crimes  WTXL ABC 27TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Department is searching for multiple suspects connected to a string of fraudulent incidents that occurred ….

CoinGecko, AMLT network team up to combat fraud  The PaypersCrypto market aggregator CoinGecko has joined the network of blockchain analytics and AML company Coinfirm.

Front Porch  The Daily HeraldHEADS UP. Fair starts this week. The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe starts Thursday and runs through Sept. 2. Doors are open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Biometric Security Data Breach, Critical Windows Vulnerabilities, FBI Data Harvesting  Security BoulevardYou’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. I…

Springfield woman sentenced to four years in prison for identity theft, theft  The Register-GuardA 30-year-old Springfield woman has been sentenced to spend the next 50 months in prison for the identity theft that earned her 43 charges earlie…

How to outsmart smartphone scammers  Milford Daily NewsYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities.Scammers can take advantage of …

Emergency services, Aug. 19  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Fugitive — Christine Michelle Ansari, 30, of the 4400 block of Daisy Street, Springfield. Eagle Point police arrested Ansari on a fugitive warrant …

Md. woman, already in Valley Street jail, charged with identity theft and forgery  The Union LeaderMERRIMACK – A Maryland woman already being held in a Manchester jail is facing additional charges of identity theft and forgery out of Merrimac…

Bitcoin Groupies Call Bullsh*t on ‘Fraudulent’ Satoshi Reveal  CCN MarketsThe Bitcoin community has a one-word response to the claim that Satoshi Nakamoto will reveal his true identity this week: “bullsh*t!”

Spotting frauds and scams in Utah County  Daily HeraldHow many different ways are there for people to be scammed out of their money? A lot, according to police officers who work to find those who are committing …

Racine KFC employee allegedly stole, used customer’s credit card  Madison.comA KFC employee and her boyfriend are each being charged with identity theft and fraud after reportedly using the card of a drive-thru customer to make multiple …

Police arrests roundup  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteArrest reports from Benton and Washington counties.

Forgery, identity theft suspects on the run | News  Glendale StarLocal police are searching for a man and woman suspected of committing forgery and identity theft at a host of stores across Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, Phoenix …

BBB Tip of the Week: Keeping your child safe from identity theft  The Spokesman-ReviewWhen we talk about scams, people usually think of a sweet, older lady being swindled out of her retirement money. Or a grandpa asked to wire money to save a…

Shelburne Police need help tracking down a suspect in a year-old identity fraud case  Orangeville BannerAn identity fraud originating in Western Canada has made it’s way to Shelburne and local police are hoping the public can provide some lea…

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses | Transportation  Frederick News PostThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has recalled the driver’s licenses of 8000 residents because they failed to meet requirements to be in compliance …

Two involved in alleged stabbing among 47 indicted  Sandusky RegisterSandusky man, woman charged with felonies from July 2 incident. SANDUSKY — An Erie County grand jury indicted 47 people this month, including a …

Sheriffs office seeks help identifying subject in identity fraud case  The Augusta ChronicleThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a subject wanted for questioning in a fraud case.The identity fraud o…

RCSO looking for man wanted for questioning in identify fraud case at Sam’s Club  WRDW-TVHAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is in need of the public’s help in identifying a person wanted for questioning in reference …

Man wanted for questioning in Sam’s Club identity fraud  WFXGThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man in connection to identity fraud.

Two people stopped in Indian Head, Sask., facing identity theft, drug charges  Global NewsTwo people arrested on Aug. 15 near Indian Head, Sask., for erratic driving were found to have several documents related to identity theft and fraud, po…

KFC employee allegedly stole, used credit card | Local News  Journal TimesRACINE — A KFC employee and her boyfriend are each being charged with identity theft and fraud after reportedly using the card of a drive-thru customer to …

Texas has 5th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideTexas finished fifth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation. Identity theft complaints per 100,000 people in Texas …

MAP: Where skimmers have been found in Tampa Bay  WFLANearly 10 more skimmers were found in Pasco County this week, putting consumers on edge. 8 On Your Side is keeping track of where skimmers have been …

Trump official has talked about undocumented immigrants as ‘invaders’ since at least 2007  CNNKen Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, was a founding member of a group more than a decade ago that describ…