Identity Theft

Garden City men indicted on drug, fraud charges  The Hutchinson NewsTwo Garden City residents were indicted Thursday on federal criminal charges in Wichita.John Carl McMillan, 35, is charged with one count of possession with …

Travelers Insurance Review 2019: Home & Car  Bankrate.comTravelers offers solid insurance options, but not the cheapest. If you’re shopping around for car insurance, these will be your coverage options when requesting …

Equifax, offering settlements for data-breach victims, Capital One subject to class-action suit |  BerthoudSurveyor.comBy Dan Karpiel. The Surveyor. Identity theft and related breaches of personal, confidential information are a major problem…

Five charged in $500K merchandise thefts from Westchester retailers – Westfair Communications  Westfair OnlineWestchester County Police arrested five people Aug. 14 and charged them with stealing more than $500,000 worth of merchandise from T…

Prolific Scammer Charged with Identity Theft, Forgery and Grand Theft  Santa Clarita GazetteLos Angeles man W. Jackson was arrested recently and charged with identity theft, forgery and grand theft, after a prolific crime spree. Allegedly, Ja…

3 On Your Side Investigates: Inside the ICE Raids  WMCWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

Cop Logs 8-16-19 | Cop Logs  thepress.netThe following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity. ANTIOCH. July 29, 1:59 p.m. Authorities received a call from an incoherent person who was …

Texas father, son sentenced for bilking insurance company of over $27 million in scam  Fort Worth Star-TelegramTwo Dallas, Texas men were sentenced to a combined 15 years for bilking Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas of more than $27 millio…

Texas father, son get prison in scam targeting airline staff  Washington PostA Texas father and son convicted of fraud must serve a combined 15 years in prison for a hearing aids insurance scam targeting American Airlines employees.

Texas father, son get prison in scam targeting airline staff  ABC NewsA Texas father and son convicted of fraud must serve a combined 15 years in federal prison for a hearing aids insurance scam targeting American Airlines …

Dallas father, son get prison for $27M hearing-aid scam targeting American Airlines workers  Dallas NewsA father and son from Dallas convicted of fraud and identity theft in a $27 million scheme involving false hearing aid insurance claims on…

Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate in nation  New Orleans CityBusinessIdentity theft complaints per 100000 people in Louisiana numbered 111.

Why 2-factor authentication isn’t foolproof  TechRepublicBreaches happen–even with 2-factor authentication. Learn how to protect your organization from security breaches.

PHOTOS: Iredell mugshots Aug. 8-14  Mooresville TribuneIredell mugshots: Top bond amounts, Aug. 8-14. Sponsored by Ashley Cannon, Attorney At Law, PLLCScroll down to see the photos.

Two arrested on multiple drug charges not far from Galion schools campus  Galion InquirerGALION — Two people were arrested last week as the Crawford County Sheriff, Galion Police Department and served a search warrant looking for illegal.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment. But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less  LasentinelOn June 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the outcome of a settlement with Equifax, one of the three major credit monitoring firms in…

Eight Ways To Encourage Cybersecurity Compliance Among Employees  ForbesThe human aspect of cybersecurity remains a major challenge. Here are some ways you can help team members better recognize the dangers of lax security, …

5 key ways you can rebound quickly after bankruptcy  CNBCBankruptcy can be a challenging time, but it can also be an opportunity for a *fresh* start to take hold of your finances and make a turnaround. Here are 5 key ways …

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  Yahoo FinanceThe U.S. Payments Forum today released its latest Market Snapshot, providing a look…

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  GlobeNewswirePRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum…

By the numbers: Maine has third lowest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMaine finished 47th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses  Washington PostIf any of those drivers are pulled over by police for any reason, the officer could confiscate their driver’s license. The recalled licenses have outstanding …

Door-to-door thieves are using DNA tests to scam you  Detroit Free PressScammers are now peddling brochures that offer genetic screening for cancer prevention, reportedly for free to those on Medicare.

NC woman accused of stealing juveniles’ identities to obtain credit cards  CBS17.comCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A Cerro Gordo woman is facing two dozen charges after officials say she stole the identities of two juveniles. According to ……

Galloway police trying to identify man as part of fraud probe  breakingac.comGalloway Township police are trying to identify a man in regard to an active investigation, they said. A picture released by the department shows the man who is …

Grab Your Breaches  tntribune.comBy Thomas Sheffield. It seems every time we look up, there is another data breach. Identity theft has been a growing problem here in the US. We depend more …

How QSRs Need To Use Technology To Makes Experiences Safe, Not Just Smarter  pymnts.comMobile innovation has made the quick-*service* restaurant experience easier and more enjoyable for consumers, but Kount says QSRs need safeguards in place …

North Carolina mother stole her children’s identities to open 12 credit cards, deputies say  WTVD-TVCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A North Carolina mother stole her own children’s identities in order to open credit cards, according to Columb…

MN Man Convicted in Islamic State Case for Threatening US AG Now Facing Over a Dozen Felony and Other Charges in Two Counties  Alpha News MNA Minnesota man who pleaded guilty in 2015 to a charge related to threatening the US Attorney General …

Grisly new details emerge in Jasper Avenue homicide  Mohave Valley NewsBULLHEAD CITY — Court records indicate a Bullhead City man stabbed his mother in the chest so hard that the knife pierced through her chest and out her …

Fishers woman to spend years in prison for fraud, identity theft  Indianapolis Business JournalEditor’s note: IBJ is now using a new comment system. Your Disqus account will no longer work on the IBJ site. Instead, you can leave a comment on …

Report Lists States With the Most and Least Identity Theft  Security MagazineThe number of identity theft reports shot up from about 86000 in 2001 to a peak of 490000 reports in 2015, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In 2018 …

Skokie Woman Accused Of Posing As A Landlord, Obtaining Rent Money  CBS ChicagoSKOKIE, Ill. (CBS)– A Skokie couple was out thousands of dollars Wednesday night that they thought was going to go toward an apartment they wanted to rent.

Montana News Better Business Bureau warns about back-to-school scams in Montana John Riley 9  KTVQ Billings NewsWith students getting ready to head back to school, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning families to be wary of potentia…

INVESTIGATES: In depth look inside the ICE Raids  WLBTWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

CAQ to introduce bill to supervise credit agencies following Desjardins crisis  Montreal GazetteFinance minister Éric Girard said the bill could allow citizens to ask credit agencies to prevent their files from being consulted.

‘It appears they’ve gotten away with murder’: San Francisco murder case remains unsolved one year later  KGO-TVIt was one of San Francisco’s grisliest murders: a headless, hand-less torso was found hidden under a staircase inside a fish tank….

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The TelegramTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to jail …

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The Western StarTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to j…

Finance minister wants Equifax, Transunion to offer credit freezes for all Quebecers  CBC NewsQuebec’s finance minister wants consumers to be able to freeze their credit files, a *service* currently unavailable to Canadians. Minister Eric Gir…

BBB warns about back-to-school scams  KTVHWith many students getting ready to head back to school, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning families to be wary of potential scams.

Former Del Webb Sun City finance manager pleads guilty to theft  Northwest HeraldA former finance manager for Sun City Huntley by Del Webb pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from the business, according to a news release from …

Prostitute drugged, robbed Metairie man who died after encounter, feds say  NOLA.comFederal prosecutors in New Orleans on Wednesday accused a woman of using an online scam to drug, incapacitate and rob more than 50 people across the …

Romeoville PD Seeks Help Locating Theft Suspects  Romeoville, IL PatchRomeoville Thefts – Romeoville, IL – Police are asking for help solving a possible ID theft case at Walmart and a Walgreens retail theft.

NCH Healthcare System faces email phishing attack; hires investigator  Naples Daily NewsNCH Healthcare System has warned staff and hired forensic investigators after falling victim to email phishing attack in June.

Fishers woman fraudulently purchased beauty products, plane tickets, court documents say  Indianapolis StarArielle Wilkerson, 27, was sentenced to 57 months in prison after pleading guilty to two federal charges.

Serving The Community | Severna Park  Severna Park VoiceThe Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County remains committed to diligently serving the citizens of our community and engaging in conversations …

Judge revokes bond of Thomson businesswoman and sends her to prison  The Augusta ChronicleThe federal judge who presided over a Thomson businesswoman’s Medicare fraud trial ordered Detra Wiley Pate taken into custody Wednesday after finding …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Enterprise NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Aug. 15, 2019  The Albany HeraldThe Albany Police Department responded to at least 24 calls on Tuesday, available reports show.

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  MetroWest Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

3 email cybersecurity vulnerabilities specific to healthcare  Becker’s Hospital ReviewEmail phishing campaigns are rising across every industry, and healthcare fosters a few vulnerabilities that make organizations particularly susceptible, …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Milford Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  The Patriot LedgerThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  Yahoo FinanceCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million. Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million , compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter of …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  PRNewswireCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million, compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter…

Fishers woman called ‘consumer’s worst nightmare’ gets 57 months in prison  WTHRINDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – A 25-year-old Fishers woman was sentenced to 57 months in prison after admitting she used identities of others to get credit cards for …

Study reveals how phone phishing catches its prey  Arizona State UniversityConsumers have increasingly become victims of telephone scams to gain access to their personal information. But what aspects of these calls makes us willing …

By the numbers: Georgia has the highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  McDuffie ProgressGeorgia finished first in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Reports: Shoplifter, Stolen Tractor, Identity Fraud  Thesummervillenews… * Marlin Lee Cavin, of Gaylesville, allegedly shoplifted $166.29 worth of items from Walmart on Tuesday. “. . . he reported that he was just trying to get away …

Political Grandstanding about the Mississippi Raids  Immigration BlogDemanding answers before the investigative process is completed is either uninformed or irresponsible.

Millcreek Police searching for identity theft suspect  YourErieThe Millcreek Police Department announced in a news release that they are looking for a person of interest in a case of identity theft. Video surveillance from …

By the numbers: Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareLouisiana finished 16th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Warren: FTC’s $125 cash option in Equifax settlement “misled” customers  Ars TechnicaIf the settlement didn’t have enough funds to pay out, why promote the option?

Two people get significant prison time for identity theft  NTV NewsTwo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have received significant prison time for identity theft and stealing money. -Advertisement-.

Man Facing Commercial Faud Charges In South Windsor  South Windsor, CT PatchMan Facing Faud Charges In South Windsor – South Windsor, CT – A West Hartford man is facing charges in a commercial fraud case out of South Windsor.

Woman sought on felony after charging thousands on stolen credit card | Local News I Racine County Eye – Racine, Wisconsin  Racine County EyeRACINE, WI – A $10,000 warrant has been issued for a woman charged with identity theft after she char…

Woman visiting Rockville Correctional Facility arrested for identity theft  WTHRInvestigators say Tracy West tried to get into the prison by showing a fake ID.

Columbus tax preparer pleads guilty for federal wire fraud and identity theft  WRBLKeven Walker, 33, owner of Walker Tax Financial Group in Columbus has pleaded guilty to one count of Wire Fraud and one count of Identity Theft, says U.S. …

Hemet Woman Admits Stealing Mail In ID Theft Scheme  Patch.comFelon Pleads Guilty To Stealing Mail – Murrieta, CA – The woman was accused of stealing mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los Angeles and San …

Hemet Felon Admits Stealing Mail In ID Theft Scheme  Patch.comFelon Pleads Guilty To Stealing Mail – Banning-Beaumont, CA – The woman was accused of stealing mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los …

By the numbers: Ohio has 30th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Cleveland AmericanOhio finished 30th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Cerro Gordo woman accused of stealing juveniles’ identities to obtain credit cards  WECTAccording to Michele Tatum with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, a person reported to law enforcement on June 20 that the identities of the two juven…

Secret Service arrests ‘at least 1’ in Pottawatomie County identity theft, fraud cases  KSNT NewsPOTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, Kan. (KSNT) – The U.S. Secret *Service* has made at least one arrest related to a string of identity theft cases first repor…

By the numbers: Michigan has 8th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Iosco County News HeraldMichigan finished eighth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Indictment list  Mansfield News JournalList of defendants from recent sessions of Richland County grand jury.

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

MP Police Blotter: Dog Reportedly Bites Mailman  Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineThese items are from Mount Prospect Police Department incident reports. The Mount Prospect Journal publishes the police blotter every Wednesday. If anyone …

Page Police Charge Man With Identity Theft | News for Page Lake Powell Arizona  lakepowelllifePage Police Arrest Man for Identity Theft, Attempted Theft. PAGE, AZ (August 13, 2019) On FridayAugust 9, 2019 a male individual was arrested after …

Multi-state identity theft suspects arrested in Mt. Juliet  ThechronicleofmtjulietTwo out-of-state suspects remain in custody after Mt. Juliet officers responded to a report of one using a false ID during a phone purchase.

StockX reveals details about data breach  Retail DiveOnline marketplace StockX has offered more details to customers after a data breach was discovered in late July. In a letter dated August 8, CEO Scott Cutler …

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Police: Man accused of stealing manager’s debit card info during new hire orientation  WLWT CincinnatiPolice are searching for a man after he allegedly stole his manager’s debit card information during a new hire orientation and spent more th…

Covering Colorado Authorities bust identity theft, forgery operation in Colorado Springs Tom Kackley 7:11 AM  KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsColorado Springs police said they found evidence of an identity theft and forgery operation…

By the numbers: Nevada has 2nd highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  KPVI News 6Nevada finished second in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Fraud Ring Thwarted by Credit Bureau Connection Fraud Protection Tools  Yahoo FinanceFRESNO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Credit Bureau Connection (CBC), the provider of the most comprehensive set of fraud prevention tools in the …

By the numbers: Minnesota has 37th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMinnesota finished in a tie for 37th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

D.C. data breach ruling could make waves for plaintiffs seeking standing  Legal News LineWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A D.C.-based appeals court’s reversal earlier this summer of a lower court’s ruling in two class action suits against the O…

Trespasser arrested with felony drugs: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, a Snow Road resident called police about a man seen trespassing on their property.

National Chicken Council Reaches Out to President Trump Regarding Recent ICE Actions in Mississippi  PerishableNewsAs a result of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arresting approximately 680 people in sweeping raids…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  Greenwich TimeHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police caught…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  New Haven RegisterHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police ca…

3 Email Security Setbacks Unique to Healthcare  CPO MagazinePhishing is a massive cyber security threat and very much still plagues the healthcare industry. What are the email security setbacks faced by the healthcare …

Huge security flaw exposes biometric data of more than a million users  The VergeA huge cache of unsecured biometric credentials and personal information has been discovered by security researchers. It includes the fingerprint data of 1 …