Identity Theft

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…

Arizona has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states, study finds  Arizona Business DailyArizona finished in a tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Waimea, Hilo men arrested for theft, drug offenses  West Hawaii TodayA 32-Year-old Waimea man has been charged following an identity theft investigation. Hawaii Island Police arrested Charles Franklin Pericho on Aug. 9 after he …

South Carolina has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states, study finds  Palmetto Business DailySouth Carolina finished in tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Effective Identity Fraud Prevention and Detection with Machine Learning: Tips and Strategies  PR.comThe Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of re…

Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts  Miami Herald’Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts.

Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts  Raleigh News & Observer’Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts.

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Basalt man pleads guilty to ID theft  Aspen TimesA Basalt man pleaded guilty Friday to felony identity theft related to a credit card stolen from a parked car a year ago. In exchange for the plea, prosecutors.

Bay Area woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  East Bay TimesMARTINEZ — A Bay Area woman was sentenced to 7 and a half years in state prison last month, in connection with a 21-count criminal complaint that alleged …

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

‘Sim Jacking’ scam affecting Verizon customers  KXII-TVAuthorities are reporting multiple cases of ‘Sim Jacking,’ a method hackers are using to steal people’s phone numbers and other personal information.

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

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

How to outsmart cell scammers  Albany Times UnionYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of …

Cable One Identifies Security Incident Involving Employee Email Accounts  PRNewswirePHOENIX, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cable One, Inc. (“Cable One”) today announced an information security incident that could affect the personal …

Abilene police: ID theft suspect withdrew money from victim’s account  KTXSAbilene police are asking for your help to identify a woman they say stole someone’s identity and withdrew money from the victim’s bank account. Take a good …

Savannah PD offering online police reporting system for citizens  WTOCSavannah Police are rolling out a brand new resource for the public to use if you want to get a police report in a non-emergency situation.

Kayleen Gulden: Make sure wanted identity theft suspect isn’t milling around your mailbox  Q13 News SeattleWANTED IN SPOKANE COUNTY — Kayleen Gulden is wanted in Spokane County after not reporting to jail to be booked like she was ordered to…

Oregon City police ask for help identifying identity theft suspects  KPTV.comOREGON CITY, OR (KPTV) – Police are asking for help identifying a man and woman accused of using a stolen credit card to make fraudulent purchases at …

Fear Spreads In Georgia Poultry Plants After Raids In Mississippi | 90.1 FM WABE  WABE 90.1 FMWorkers at poultry plants in Georgia have stopped showing up to work. That’s after raids last week at plants in Mississippi resulted in the arrest o…

Abilene police need to identify identity theft suspect  KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police need help identifying an identity theft suspect. The suspect was caught on camera using someone else’s …

Abilene police need to identify identity theft suspect  KTAB – BigCountryHomepage.comABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police need help identifying an identity theft suspect. The suspect was caught on camera using someone else’s …

Police arrest Aurora man on burglary, financial identity theft charges  Kendall County NowKendall County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested Frederick Spencer, 39, of the 300 block of South Fourth Street, Aurora, in connection to multiple reside…

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Wyomissing gas-pump ‘skimming’ device linked to California-based debit-card cloning scheme  Reading EagleA federal indictment of seven men references the work of a Wyomissing criminal investigator who identified some of the defendants.

HHS-OIG Warns of Genetic Testing & Medicare Fraud  The National Law ReviewDept of Health Human Services Office of Inspector General HHS-OIG warned industry of genetic testing scams. Govt agencies & congress remain vigilant of …

Why So Many Black Property Owners in Central Brooklyn Are Losing Their Homes, Explained  Brooklyn ReaderBlack homeowners in Central Brooklyn are losing their homes at an alarming rate, and the main culprits are deed theft and TPT.

Aurora Man Charged With Residential Burglary, Identity Theft  Aurora, IL PatchAURORA, IL — An Aurora man faces charges of residential burglary after he allegedly burglarized four different homes. Frederick Spencer, 39, of the 300 block …

Genetic Testing Fraud Gains Concern of Congress and Multiple Government Agencies  JD SupraSince the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) alerted the industry about genetic testing scams t…

Post office refuses fake money orders: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter  cleveland.comForgery: Smith Road. Police were called to the U.S. Post Office at 2:22 p.m. Aug. 7 for a woman trying to pass fraudulent money orders. The officer asked t…

Reno man arrested for identity theft and credit card fraud  KOLOWASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) – A Reno man is facing several charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud, and possession of stolen property.

Canadian city loses big money in phishing scam  Yahoo NewsThe city of Saskatoon in Canada’s western prairies has lost more than Can $1 million to a fraudster posing as a construction executive, in the latest online …

Postal Service offers $25,000 reward to catch thief  Sun SentinelThe U.S. Postal Inspection *Service* is offering a reward of up to $25000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect who robbed a U.S. Postal …

QuickShred: Helping to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily basis, from junk mail…

Rockdale County Police Blotter | News | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com  Rockdale Newton CitizenThe following charges and arrests were reported by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, Conyers Police Department, Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Par…

VOICE OF THE CONSUMER: Back-to-school is great time to protect kids  Colorado Springs GazetteAs 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.

WCSO arrest former incline village resident on identity theft, fraud, stolen property  KRNV My News 4Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Incline Village deputies have arrested 36-year-old Stephen Joseph Tribon, on nearly a dozen charges rel…

Mom stole own kids’ identities to open credit cards, buy from Victoria’s Secret, police say  FOX13 MemphisA mother from North Carolina is in trouble with the law, and her own children turned her in.

Decade-Long Bank Account Hacking Scheme Gets Fraudster 57 Months  BleepingComputerBrooklyn man Jason Mickel Elcock was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for a series of account hijacking attacks spanning more than a decade, having …

Assemblymember says mail, identity theft rampant in south Brooklyn  Brooklyn ReporterBY VICTOR PORCELLI. Overflowing mailboxes, lost checks and identity theft have plagued areas of south Brooklyn for some time. On Monday …

Washoe County Deputies Arrest Man in ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud Case  KTVNWashoe County Deputies say they have arrested a man on several charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud, and possession of stolen property.

The GDPR Is A Wide Open Vulnerability For Identity Fraud And Scams  TechdirtWe’ve spent the last year and a half or so pointing out that, while it may have been well-intentioned, there are all sorts of consequences — whether intended or …

Iredell County Crime Watch (felonies, DWIs): Aug. 8-14  Mooresville TribuneThe following is a list of those booked in the Iredell County Detention Center on felony and driving while impaired charges from Aug. 1-7 in Iredell County.

Social Security Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself  Prime Time NewsIn the past, phone scammers have imitated IRS agents, but now they’re posing as Social Security personnel. And not only is your money at stake but your …

Bossier City Man Jailed on Identity Theft and Drug Charges  Bossier NowA stolen debit card number has been traced to a Bossier City man staying in a Shreveport hotel. On Friday, Aug. 9, Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and …

Georgia has the highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideGeorgia finished first 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 Georgia …

Emergency services, Aug. 16  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Coercion — Michael Ray Angeleas, 21, of the 2000 block of Finley Lane, Medford. Medford police officers arrested Angeleas Wednesday on …

Emergency services, Aug. 16  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Coercion — Michael Ray Angeleas, 21, of the 2000 block of Finley Lane, Medford. Medford police officers arrested Angeleas Wednesday on …

North Carolina mother stole her children’s identities to open 12 credit cards, deputies say  WPVI-TVA North Carolina mother stole her own children’s identities in order to open credit cards, according to Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.

Official: Dominican man once living in Lawrence evaded deportation in 1996, faces judge again  Eagle-TribuneBOSTON — A Dominican national formerly living in Lawrence pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston to Social Security fraud …

Paragould woman pleads guilty to stealing employees’ information  KAITA judge sentenced a Paragould woman to 6 years’ probation and 90 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to stealing employee information.

North Carolina mother stole her children’s identities to open 12 credit cards, deputies say  WABC-TVA North Carolina mother stole her own children’s identities in order to open credit cards, according to Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.

Americans Need Alternatives to ‘Free Credit Monitoring’ After Data Breach  InsideSourcesAvoiding data breaches is nearly impossible for most consumers. Have you stayed at a Marriott? Worked for the federal government? Shopped at a Target or.

Old Bridge man receives superseding indictment for alleged role in multi-year investment fraud scheme  centraljersey.comAn Old Bridge man was indicted on Aug. 15 by a federal grand jury for running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that ca…

Colorado has 17th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Kiowa County PressColorado has 110 cases of identity theft per 100000 people, with over $23 million in losses last year.

Queensbury man pleads guilty to identity theft | Local | poststar.com  Glens Falls Post-StarBALLSTON SPA — A Queensbury man pleaded guilty Friday to a felony identity theft charge in Saratoga County Court.

Extension: How to protect yourself from financial fraud  The Times-IndependentThere has been extensive reporting in recent news about data breaches, cyber security, stolen Social Security numbers, identity theft, fraud, scams, credit …

Kids turn in NC mom for opening 12 credit accounts under their names, deputies report  myfox8.comCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina mom was arrested after allegedly opening 12 credit accounts under her children’s names, according to the…

Kids turn in NC mom for opening 12 credit accounts under their names, deputies report  WGHP FOX 8 GreensboroCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina mom was arrested after allegedly opening 12 credit accounts under her children’s names, accor…

How theft ring stole $500K in TVs, clothing, furniture, pocketbooks from Westchester stores: cops  The Journal News | LoHud.comFive people have been charged in connection with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise fro…

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield  Youngstown VindicatorA summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield: AUSTINTOWN. Aug. 8. Bad check: A $1,043 check drawn from a closed account was …

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield  Youngstown VindicatorA summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield: AUSTINTOWN. Aug. 8. Bad check: A $1,043 check drawn from a closed account was …

Indianola Parks and Rec Hosting Fraud Watch Network  KNIA / KRLS RadioIndianola Parks and Recreation is hosting the AARP Fraud Watch Network for their next Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event next week. Every 2 seconds …

Fraud Ring Thwarted by Credit Bureau Connection Fraud Protection Tools  AiThorityCredit Bureau Connection (CBC), the provider of the most comprehensive set of fraud prevention tools in the automotive industry, helped stop a Southern …

Suspected thieves arrested for ‘wreaking havoc’ at local gyms  Bellevue ReporterBellevue police have arrested two suspects who they say have been behind numerous thefts at local gyms in the past 10 months. D’Mario Mallory, 30, was …

QuickShred: Secure Document Shredding to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily bas…

AI for Identity Theft Protection in Banking – With Charts and Graphs  EmerjMillions of Americans have been the victims of identity fraud. Find out how banks can use AI to combat fraudsters and protect customer’s hard-earned money.

QuickShred: Secure Document Shredding to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily bas…

Area Crime Reports – Published August 16, 2019  Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc…. • Police arrested the previous owner of a restaurant in the 1000 block of Old Des Peres Road, who caused a disturbance at the restaurant on Aug. 2.

Decentralized ID in U.S. forces creative authentication workarounds  PaymentsSourceU.S. firms have been reliant on data aggregators like credit bureaus and other data companies to provide identity verification services, says Entersekt’s Jenni…

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  East Bay TimesA Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme targeting an apartment …

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  The Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — A Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme …

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  The Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — A Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme …

Taxpayer Cybersecurity – Step 4: Recognize Identity Theft | Snell & Wilmer  JD SupraThe Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue *Service* (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax ….

Man and son in Texas get prison in $27M hearing aid scam aimed at American Airlines workers  Fox NewsA father and son in Texas who submitted more than $27 million in false claims in a hearing aid scam targeting American Airlines workers were …

Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Identity Theft  Big Island NowThe Hawai’i Police Department has charged a 32-Year-old Kamuela man following an identity theft investigation.

Fraudster hits City of Saskatoon for $1M  Global NewsA cyber thief defrauded the City of Saskatoon out of over $1 million by impersonating the CFO of a construction company, city officials said.

32-year-old Kamuela man charged in identity theft case  KHON2He was later charged with two counts of Theft, one count each of Identity Theft, Unauthorized Possession of Personal Confidential Information, and Forgery and …

ID theft law has flaws  KOAT New MexicoThere are thousands of people in New Mexico who have no clue their identities are being used by thieves. Most of the time, it happens when thieves put …

Identity Thieves Target Letters And Packages, Post Office Wants Victims To Come Forward  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — Thieves are targeting your mail, moving quickly to steal bills, letters and anything else they can get their hands on. CBS 2’s…

Times letters: We’re failing to beat fraud and protect victims  The TimesSir, Your argument that the UK’s fraud reporting system, Action Fraud, is allowing unacceptable excuses for inaction to proliferate, is compelling. The findings are …

What Happens Next After the Massive Capital One Data Breach  CPO MagazineThe massive Capital One data breach has triggered many to question the benefits of buying cyber insurance, the risks in storing data in the cloud and what …

Columbus Co. mom accused of stealing kids’ identities for credit cards  WWAY NewsChannel 3COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Investigators in Columbus County says a mother is accused of using her children’s identities to get credit cards.

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Of Bank Fraud, Mail Fraud And Identity Theft  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Joseph Naill of Pittsburgh pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspi…

Westchester police: 5 arrested for stealing thousands, ID theft, fraud  News 12 WestchesterWestchester County police say five people were arrested for fraud Wednesday following a five-month investigation.

Westchester police: 5 arrested for stealing thousands, ID theft, fraud  News 12 BronxWestchester County police say five people were arrested for fraud Wednesday following a five-month investigation. The suspects are accused of stealing …

Registered sex offender from El Dorado indicted on child porn counts  The Topeka Capital-JournalA registered sex offender was indicted Wednesday in federal court in Wichita on charges that he produced and distributed child pornography, offici…

Old Bridge man indicted in investment fraud scheme  MyCentralJersey.comSandy John Masselli is charged with running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that caused millions of dollars of losses.

Former IRS analyst pleads guilty to leaking Michael Cohen’s bank records to Michael Avenatti  CNNWashington (CNN) A former Internal Revenue *Service* analyst pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally disclosing confidential reports about Presi…

Kids turn in their mom after she stole their identities for 12 credit cards, NC cops say  Charlotte ObserverA mom in North Carolina allegedly used her kids’ identities to fraudulently open 12 credit cards at retailers like Victoria’s Secret a…

Kids turn in their mom after she stole their identities for 12 credit cards, NC cops say  Charlotte ObserverShe might have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids. A woman in North Carolina reportedly stole her childre…

City of Saskatoon loses $1 million to fraudster posing as executive  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThis type of fraud has not happened before at City of Saskatoon.

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

Five charged with over $500K in retail fraud in Westchester  Fox5NYNEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) – Westchester County Police have announced the arrest of five people charged with stealing over $500,000 in retail goods from various …

Slaughter Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar with Attorney General’s Office  Chicago DefenderState Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois attorney general’s office, hosted a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to …