Identity Theft

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 …

Introducing Scam Rap, Where Card Fraud and ID Theft Reign Supreme  VICE UKLike Atlanta and lean, or LA and weed, Detroit’s new strain of rap has its own set of signifiers: bank account drops, Bitcoin and fraud.

Grafton police log, Aug. 16 edition  Community AdvocateGrafton Sunday, July 28 12:11 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious person. 12:48 a.m. Maple Ave. Suspicious person. 12:24 p.m. Shrewsbury St. Erratic operator.

By the numbers: Arizona has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareArizona finished in a tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Beat The Latest Scams To Steal Your Identity and Social Security Benefits  ForbesThere’s a new identity theft scheme, and this time they’re going after Social Security benefits.

Creating Cyber Risk-Free Environment for Customers  Enterprise Security MagOrganizations need to introduce security, detection, and resolution measures both internally and externally to retain clients, particularly in the…

Protecting your organization against privileged identity theft  Help Net SecurityOne of the fastest ways to mitigate the risk of privileged identity theft is to remediate weak security practices, processes and policies.

Morrisey warns college students of identity theft dangers | News, Sports, Jobs  The Inter-MountainCHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges college students to use caution as another school year begins and sensitive ….

Make Digital Banking Both Seamless and Secure or Consumers Will Walk  The Financial BrandBalancing customer experience and identity control challenges banking providers competing in the digital arena. Best practices are emerging.

Worker Rights Groups Oppose Use Of I-9s In ID Theft Suits  Law360Labor unions and workplace rights advocates urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to find that federal immigration law preempts the use of I-9 documents …

Worker Rights Groups Oppose Use Of I-9s In ID Theft Suits  Law360Labor unions and workplace rights advocates urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to find that federal immigration law preempts the use of I-9 documents …

Felon Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail to Perpetrate Identity Theft  MyNewsLA.comA convicted felon who stole mail belonging to dozens of people in Riverside, Los Angeles and San Diego counties as part of an identity theft scheme pleaded …

GIACT systems has an ‘EPIC’ solution for identity fraud – Dallas Business Journal  Dallas Business JournalThe company is a leader in identity and authentication products, and its EPIC Platform safeguards the complete customer lifecycle, from …

Southbridge man indicted in passport fraud – News  Worcester TelegramBOSTON – A Southbridge man who allegedly used the identity of an American citizen for more than three decades has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …

Southbridge man indicted in passport fraud  Worcester TelegramBOSTON – A Southbridge man who allegedly used the identity of an American citizen for more than three decades has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …

Identity theft and forgery charges filed against Chippewa Falls woman  WQOW TV News 18A Chippewa Falls woman was charged Tuesday with defrauding her own mother, aunt, and uncle out of thousands of dollars.

By the numbers: Florida has 4th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareFlorida finished fourth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Millennial Money: How to Outsmart Scammers | Life Hack  INQUIRER.netYour smartphone is your biggest vulnerabilities. Scammers can take advantage of day-to-day tasks, checking a bank app or using a public USB port.

Tracy man convicted of H-1B visa fraud related to home-based business  The Tracy PressA Tracy man could face 12 years in federal prison for his conviction on 21 counts of visa fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft last week in a S…

NY Jury Quick To Convict Marketing Pro In Snack Food Fraud  Law360A Manhattan jury needed a mere 90 minutes Tuesday to find a marketing professional guilty of helping a California woman steal $2.8 million from snack and pet …

Grand jury indicts 15  Hillsboro Times GazetteA Hillsboro man is facing a four-count indictment for illegal possession of and transport of a firearm in a vehicle in addition to a menacing charge in con.

Man arrested on charges of identity theft, drugs  richlandtoday.comThe Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office and Shreveport Police Department arrested John Allen Tharp, 47, of Bossier City, on 10 counts of identity theft and drug …

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  13abc Action NewsMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Consumers Are More Open to Biometrics  eMarketerNearly half of consumers surveyed by Paysafe said they’ve used biometrics—typically based on facial recognition technology—to make some form of payment.

$8,700 in jewelry stolen from Glenview home: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glenview Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

Equifax Data Breach: Settlement Options  Credit.com NewsIn the fall of 2017, Equifax experienced a massive data breach. Approximately 147 million people were victims of this data breach. Recently a federal court.

Tenderloin crime: Feds launch effort to tackle drug trafficking, SFPD arrest 73 in 1-day sting, more  Hoodline San Francisco Bay AreaThe new U.S. Attorney for Northern California is launching a year-long effort to reduce violent crime and dru…

Hamden police arrest suspect on forgery, ID theft charges  FOX 61HAMDEN — After a months long investigation, Hamden police have arrested a man on forgery, larceny and identity theft charges. Police said they were called to …

Hamden police arrest suspect on forgery, ID theft charges  FOX61 HartfordHAMDEN — After a months long investigation, Hamden police have arrested a man on forgery, larceny and identity theft charges. Police said they were called to …

Police reports for the week of Aug. 14 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from June 2-Aug. 9: Alabaster. Aug. 1. -Trespassing notice from Smokey Road.

‘RHOA’: Phaedra Parks’ Ex Apollo Nida Claims She’s Keeping Him From Their Kids After Prison Release  Hollywood LifeIn an Instagram post, Apollo Nida blasts his ex, RHOA star Phaedra Parks, for keeping his kids from him.

Bayview Dental Notice of Data Privacy Incident  PRNewswireNORTH BRANCH, Minn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bayview Dental (“Bayview”) recently discovered an event that may affect the security of certain patients’ …

Bayview Dental Notice of Data Privacy Incident  Yahoo FinanceNORTH BRANCH, Minn., Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Bayview Dental (“Bayview”) recently discovered an event that may affect the security of certain patients’ …

Elkhart Co. police seek public’s help identifying subject in fraud case  WNDU-TVELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) – Police in Elkhart County are asking for the public’s help identifying a subject who may be connected with a fraud case.

Man apprehended for allegedly committing fraud and larceny  WFSBHAMDEN, CT (WFSB) — The United States Marshal *Service* Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended a man in Bridgeport Tuesday for allegedly committing …

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case could have at least 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the…

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case could have at least 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the…

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case has 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the agencies …

Police: Colorado Springs ID theft case has 123 victims  Colorado Springs GazetteColorado Springs police and postal inspectors made an arrest in an alleged identity theft case that officials say could have more 123 victims, the agencies …

Secure safety, prevent ID theft on free Shred Day in Lincoln County  Lincoln City HomepageThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will host a “Shred Day” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 7, at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking lot, 225 Wes…

Secure safety, prevent ID theft on free Shred Day in Lincoln County  Lincoln City HomepageThe Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will host a “Shred Day” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept, 7, at the Lincoln County Courthouse parking lot, 225 Wes…

Drug tests and background checks are becoming less important to employers — here’s why  WITI FOX 6 MilwaukeeNEW YORK — It’s brutal out there for employers looking to hire. “America has a talent crunch,” said Steven Lindner, CEO of The WorkPl…

Fighting identity theft, one shredded document at a time  Bureau County RepublicanEmployees from Heartland Bank in Princeton helped area residents unload boxes of documents in the side parking lot at Princeton Public Library in a …

Drug tests and background checks are becoming less important to employers. Here’s why  WGNO New OrleansIt’s brutal out there for employers looking to hire. “America has a talent crunch,” said Steven Lindner, CEO of The WorkPlace Group. “This …

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WOWTMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

What Your Voice Reveals About You  The Wall Street JournalThe sound of your voice is becoming a new type of fingerprint. Technology that detects nuances in sound, inaudible to humans, is capturing new clues about …

SHERIFF LOG, July 17 to 28 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: July 18 — Wy’east Road, Odell — Male …

How to protect your router and home security cameras from hackers  NBC NewsConsumer Reports found that many wireless routers ‘lack basic security protections.’ The best thing you can do is change your password and update firmware.

North American Biometrics Market, Forecast to 2023  Yahoo FinanceNEW YORK , Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This research presents key market participants with business intelligence needed to understand the future of the …

Phaedra Parks’ Ex-Husband Apollo Nida Hopes to “Be Together Soon” with His Sons  BravoNow that Apollo Nida’s legal woes are almost behind him, he’s focused on being the best father he can be. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum recently …

FBI: Nashville company Asurion paid $300K ransom after private data was stolen  The TennesseanA Nashville corporation paid at least $300,000 in ransom to a extortionist who claimed he stole private info of thousands of employees and more than…

Millennial Money: How to outsmart smartphone scammers | Business  GoDanRiver.comYour smartphone is your confidante, your hand-held connection to the world — and one of your biggest vulnerabilities.

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

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WDTVMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Eagle-eyed ID theft victim leads to arrest of fast-food worker in Millbrook  Montgomery AdvertiserThis is a great example of a consumer being diligent about protecting his banking and credit information.”

Money Management: Fraud: keeping your money safe  The Daily Record (Rochester, N.Y.)Working in the investment business for 30 years, we have seen many changes to client servicing. In the role of servicing, our goal has always been to ensure …

After ICE raids, chicken processors say they need better immigration verification tools  Food DiveIn a letter dated a day after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided seven Mississippi chicken processing plants and arrested 68…

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  Valley News LiveMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  CBS7 NewsThe victim said he visited the restaurant at around 9:30 a.m. and shortly after he checked his bank account, noticing an unauthorized transaction.

By the numbers: Pennsylvania has 20th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquarePennsylvania finished 20th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Holiday Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft  TB ReporterShe used counterfeit credit cards while at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, which is on the Seminole Indian Reservation in Tampa, the U.S. Attorney says.

Bad news: Your $125 Equifax data breach payout is pretty damn unlikely  CNETYou’ll get less than 25 cents if every person claims their share.

2019 Future of Identity Theft Protection Services Market Latest Technology Innovations, Size, Growth with CAGR of 10.3% by 2029  GuruFocus.comNew York, NY, Aug 13, 2019 (WiredRelease): Market.us announces the publication of its most recently …

Synthetic fraud is the most stealthy, and dangerous, payment crime  American Banker

Former Bachelor Australia star Matty J reveals he’s the victim of identity theft  9HoneyFormer The Bachelor star Matthew Johnson, aka Matty J, has become the latest victim of identity fraud.

Police: McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WALBMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card. According to …

I Gave My Social Security Number to a Scammer, Now What?  Credit.com NewsYour social security number is out there. But what if you give it to the wrong person? There are things you can do to protect your identity.

How an Ala. sex crime suspect faked his death to flee the country  WALBMORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – Law enforcement officers sometimes have to travel the world to get their man. And that’s exactly what investigators from three …

Synthetic fraud is the most stealthy, and dangerous, payment crime  PaymentsSourceThe difficulty of detecting synthetic fraud has caused it to quickly develop into the primary method of attack for criminals, says Monica Eaton-Cardone, COO of …

Police: McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WBRCMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card. According to …

Police: McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  WSFAA Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Abilene police: ID theft suspect withdrew $1300 from victim’s account  KTXSAbilene police are asking for your help to identify a man they say stole someone’s identity and withdrew more than $1300 from the victim’s bank account. Take a …

By the Numbers: Illinois has 9th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareIllinois finished ninth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Poultry company raided by ICE in Mississippi also operates in Georgia  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionOne of the chicken processing companies targeted by federal immigration authorities in a raid last week in Mississippi also operates plants in …

Police reports for Aug. 9-11 – 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 …

By the numbers: Texas has 5th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states ⋆ Texas Breaking News  Texas Breaking NewsTexas finished fifth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation. Identity theft c…

Abilene police: ID theft suspect withdrew $1300 from victim’s account  KTXSAbilene police are asking for your help to identify a man they say stole someone’s identity and withdrew more than $1300 from the victim’s bank account. Take a …

Consumer Watch: What ID theft services can and can’t do  KFSN-TVConsumer Reports explains how the coverage works so you can decide whether or not it’s worth the money.

How an Ala. sex crime suspect faked his death to flee the country  WIS10MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – Law enforcement officers sometimes have to travel the world to get their man. And that’s exactly what investigators from three …

MSU student shares identity theft warning for fellow college students  KY3As students move into their college dorms, they should know how to protect their personal information.

MSU graduate shares identity theft warning for fellow college students  KY3SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Students will move into their college dorms in Springfield in the coming weeks. Some will be on their own for the first time, but they …

RHOA’s Apollo Nida Implies Ex-Wife Phaedra Parks Is Keeping Him from His Kids After Jail  PEOPLE.comApollo Nida had a message for his two sons on Instagram.

How an Ala. sex crime suspect faked his death to flee the country  13abc Action NewsMORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – Law enforcement officers sometimes have to travel the world to get their man. That’s exactly what investigators from three …

How an Ala. sex crime suspect faked his death to flee the country  WDTVAfter four years of searching for him, law enforcement found him teaching English classes in Thailand.

Westford Police Log: July 21-Aug. 3 – News  Wicked LocalThe following are excerpts from the Westford police log for Sunday, July 21, through Saturday, Aug. 3. The log is public record and available for review.

How a Lynnwood gun store owner stopped identity thief from buying guns  MyNorthwest.comA prolific identity thief was recently arrested for trying to use a stolen credit card to buy guns online from a Lynnwood gun store. He passed a background…

Oklahoma testing out program to access electronic driver’s licenses  KOKH FOX25The days of reaching for a plastic card in your wallet could be over soon. In a few months, Oklahomans could be using their phones instead with a new electronic …

By the numbers: Colorado has 17th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareColorado finished 17th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

New employee at Westwood store accused of stealing manager’s identity  WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – A new employee at a Westwood store is now accused of stealing his manager’s identity. Treveon Thomas, 18, is wanted for identity theft.

Morrisey Warns Students of ID Theft Schemes  WCBC RadioAugust 12th, 2019 by WCBC Radio. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges college students to use caution as another school year begins and …

Attorney General Morrisey Warns College Students of Identity Theft Dangers  WBOY.comCLARKSBURG, W.Va. – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey urges college students to use caution as another school year begins and sensitive …

Richland County Grand Jury returns these July indictments  Richland SourceA grand jury for the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office has indicted 84 individual cases for the month of July.The following indictments include drug-related …

Still much to be determined on insurance coverage after cyberattacks  Law TimesCase law on coverage after social engineering fraud is sparse.

Most Wanted includes 2 female fugitives | News  Richland SourceMANSFIELD – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force has released its Most Wanted fugitives list in the Richland County division for the week of Aug. 12.

9 tips for handling credit card disputes  12newsnow.com KBMT-KJACAn incorrect charge on your credit card bill can be nerve-racking. Here are a few tips for handling disputes.

9 tips for handling credit card disputes  WKYC.comAn incorrect charge on your credit card bill can be nerve-racking. Here are a few tips for handling disputes.

9 tips for handling credit card disputes  ABC10.com KXTVAn incorrect charge on your credit card bill can be nerve-racking. Here are a few tips for handling disputes.

9 tips for handling credit card disputes  WUSA9.comAn incorrect charge on your credit card bill can be nerve-racking. Here are a few tips for handling disputes.

9 tips for handling credit card disputes  ABC10.com KXTVAn incorrect charge on your credit card bill can be nerve-racking. Here are a few tips for handling disputes.