Identity Theft

Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt  Yahoo StyleA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.

Disbarred lawyer masterminded real-estate scheme selling occupied homes she didn’t own, police say  WLS-TVAuthorities say three Los Angeles-area suspects forged signatures in an elaborate scam to sell property they didn’t actually own.

Is your home still yours? Alleged SoCal scammers forged signatures to sell property, police say  KABC-TVAuthorities say three Los Angeles-area suspects forged signatures in an elaborate scam to sell property they didn’t actually own.

The industry needs a new approach to fraud. Enter artificial Intelligence  SC Magazine UKBefore adding another point solution provider, another risk score, another data source, have you made an honest assessment and exhausted the data you …

Police Blotter: July 19 | Local  Longview Daily NewsDrugs, fugitive — Longview police Wednesday arrested Joshua Peter Brochu, 38, city of residence unknown, on suspicion of a felony drug offense and being a …

Zippy’s data breach: 4 people changed with identity theft and computer fraud  KITV HonoluluCourt documents allege they stole credit and debit card information from customers who made purchases at Zippy’s restaurants between November 2017 and …

Zippy’s data breach: 4 people charged with identity theft and computer fraud  KITV HonoluluCourt documents allege they stole credit and debit card information from customers who made purchases at Zippy’s restaurants between November 2017 and …

California man arrested on OUI, identity theft charges  Today’s News-HeraldA holiday traveler was stopped by Lake Havasu City Police boating officers when he was allegedly seen operating a watercraft without a life jacket. According to …

July 4  Youngstown Vindicator… « Austintown Neighbors. July 19, 2019 at 12:00a.m. July 4. Aggravated menacing: Police received a report that someone had been threatened with a gun at …

Nine charged in phone-theft scam that targeted dozens of residents – News  McKnight’s Senior LivingNine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents across three South Carolina senior living communities.

Katherine Kealoha’s new attorney wants more time to review evidence for 2nd trial  Hawaii News NowKatherine Kealoha’s court appointed federal attorney, Gary Signh, asked that the next trial for his client be pushed back from October to Januar…

Police: Man stole hundreds of pieces of mail from homes in several counties  FOX 5 AtlantaIt’s a case with hundreds of victims. Sandy Springs Police have been able to link them all to one man.

Glendale Heights Woman Charged With 52 Counts Of Identity Theft  Glen Ellyn, IL PatchWoman Charged In ‘Elaborate’ Identity Theft Scheme – Glen Ellyn, IL – Police say she swindled more than two dozen people out of a total of tens of thousands …

Florida woman gets 10-year sentence for identity fraud in Bartow  Daily Tribune NewsA Tampa, Florida, woman was sentenced to 10 years — with the first four years to serve in federal prison — after entering a negotiated plea of guilty to 13 co…

Florida woman gets 10-year sentence for identity fraud in Bartow  Daily Tribune NewsA Tampa, Florida, woman was sentenced to 10 years — with the first four years to serve in federal prison — after entering a negotiated plea of guilty to 13 co…

Shred Event  KCHA NewsWhen it comes to keeping your identity safe, First Security continues to put forth extra effort to help customers protect their information. Between 10 AM and Noon …

ESSAY: FACEAPP – A RECIPE FOR ID THEFT  Sight MagazineIn recent days, my Instagram and Twitter feeds have been inundated with photos of people I know, who suddenly look much older than I remember them.

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLive.comAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area…

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLive.comAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area…

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLiveAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area ove…

How Does Identity Theft Occur?  Student Assembly of the State University of New YorkTechnology has made personal and sensitive data easier than ever before to access, making identity theft among the most prominent threats of our time.

Porch Pirate Could Have Countless Victims  WSB RadioTechnology helped track a prolific thief in Sandy Springs. Police believe Matthew Robert Brown, 34, may have unknown numbers of identity theft victims …

Durham police searching for identity fraud suspect  CBS17.comPolice say a man made multiple purchases at Harris-Teeter and Food Lion stores in Durham over the last several weeks.

Durham police searching for identity fraud suspect  CBS17.comPolice say a man made multiple purchases at Harris-Teeter and Food Lion stores in Durham over the last several weeks.

Censor claims to reveal CoDBurner’s real face after calling him a fraud  DexertoHere is what the CoDBurner’s true face looks like, according to Censor.

Censor claims to reveal CoDBurner’s real face after calling him a fraud  DexertoHere is what the CoDBurner’s true face looks like, according to Censor.

Police: Suspect uses stolen phone to buy $138,000 worth of items  NewsChannel5.comA West Nashville man’s lost phone was used to purchase more than $138000 in goods from Amazon, but an Uber ride by the suspect lead to his arrest.

Next Kealoha Trials May Get Pushed Back As New Attorney Gets Up To…  Honolulu Civil BeatKatherine Kealoha’s attorney wants to delay a bank fraud until next year. That could also set back her drug trafficking trial, too.

Police believe hundreds of mail fraud cases around U.S. connected to suspected package thief  11Alive.com WXIASANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A suspected package thief could face federal charges in connection to hundreds of cases of mail fraud across th…

Nursing assistant accused of stealing from patients — many from Aurora and Naperville area — to finance Hawaii  Chicago TribuneGlendale Heights nursing assistant accused of financial crimes to pay for trip, tuition, vet care and dental work.

Bond set for Glendale Heights woman charged in identity theft scheme  Suburban Life PublicationsBond has been set for a Glendale Heights woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving identity the…

Bond set for Glendale Heights woman charged in identity theft scheme  Suburban Life PublicationsBond has been set for a Glendale Heights woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving identity the…

Frank Abagnale visits Huntsville to share tips on spotting scams  WAFFFrank Abagnale, a leading identity theft expert, came to Huntsville on Thursday to teach others how to avoid scams and protect their families from fraud.

How identity thief targeted Kohl’s across county  Ventura County StarAn identity thief has been sentenced to 12 months in Ventura County jail followed by three years of supervised release, according to prosecutors.

How identity thief targeted Kohl’s stores across Ventura County  Ventura County StarAn identity thief has been sentenced to 12 months in Ventura County jail followed by three years of supervised release, according to prosecutors.

Man reports his son’s bike stolen outside of karate class | Police Blotter  Mercer Island ReporterJune 13. Fraud: At 3:55 p.m. in the 9400 block of Southeast 47th Street, a victim was scammed out of $1,500 in Target gift cards. Someone called…

Man reports his son’s bike stolen outside of karate class | Police Blotter  Mercer Island ReporterJune 13. Fraud: At 3:55 p.m. in the 9400 block of Southeast 47th Street, a victim was scammed out of $1,500 in Target gift cards. Someone called…

WEB EXTRA: Frank Abagnale shares tips and insights into fraud scams  WZDXFormer con-artist and identity theft expert Frank Abagnale comes to Huntsville to share insights into fraud scams.

Digital driver licenses could replace plastic | News  Pauls Valley Daily DemocratAbout 1000 Oklahomans are test-driving a new digital driver license program that may one day allow Oklahomans to ditch their plastic copies.

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Raleigh News & ObserverOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information…

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Lexington Herald LeaderOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information…

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Charlotte ObserverOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information to ….

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Sacramento BeeOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information to …

45 South Carolina assisted living victims defrauded out of more than $100k, 14 suspects believed to be involved  CBS17.comSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators say that 45 residents from Summit Hills, Woodland place and the Charle…

Glendale Heights woman charged in elaborate identify theft scheme  Chicago Daily HeraldA Glendale Heights woman has been charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving stealing the …

Richmond woman pleads guilty to stealing checks from mailboxes  WWBT NBC12 NewsRICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A Richmond woman pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft in a check-stealing scheme. Katina Everett, 45, stole checks from …

Watch out for 3 most frequent fraud tactics targeting Floridians  WJXT News4JAX According to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, debt collection, imposter scams, and identity theft top the list of …

South Charlotte financial advisor defrauded clients, Northwestern Mutual, feds say  Charlotte ObserverA banned financial advisor in south Charlotte faces fraud charges, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court. Pro…

Woman gets two years in prison for Elberon Ave. drug raid  Zanesville Times RecorderThe investigation also led authorities to Nashport, where 39-year-old William Stotts was arrested and later sentenced to two years in prison.

Man Faces Murder Charge After Driving Off California Pier with Two Autistic Sons and Wife in Car  Law & CrimeThe Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Ali Elmezayen, 45, of Hawthorne, California, has been charg…

Senior Care Worker At San Mateo Facility Charged For Using Residents’ Bank Cards  CBS San FranciscoSAN MATEO (CBS SF) — A 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for alleg…

Van Wert County Courtroom News for the week of July 18, 2019  Your News NowCaleb Geise, 27, Delphos, Aggravated Burglary, F1, Burglary F2, Trespass in a Habitation, F4, Domestic Violence, M1. Bond: $20000 cash or commercial Surety …

Senior facility worker charged with identity theft, elder abuse  SFBayA 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for allegedly using bank cards of residents at the …

Senior facility worker charged with identity theft, elder abuse  SFBayA 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for allegedly using bank cards of residents at the …

Father charged with murder for driving sons with autism off L.A. pier  NBC NewsAli F. Elmezayen is accused of intentionally driving his two autistic sons off a Los Angles, California, pier. He has been charged with capital murder.

Staying alert to scams and financial fraud  Queens ChronicleStaying aware will help you avoid or limit the fallout if there are any problems.”This is one bit of advice offered by the NOLO website, an online legal …

Police: Woman stole mail, crashed vehicle after chase in Cottonwood Heights  KSL.comCOTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A Utah woman was arrested after a police pursuit, which started when officers received reports she was stealing mail, ended in a …

Deerfield police: Investigation into stolen wallet leads to identity theft charges  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Deerfield and Riverwoods police reports, press releases and records. An arrest does not constitute a findin…

Woman Convicted Of Id Theft Re-Arrested While Awaiting Sentencing  SFGateSANTA ROSA (BCN) Santa Rosa police arrested a woman last week on suspicion of stealing purses containing credit and debit cards from the women’s locker …

Man who hacked professional athletes, musicians sentenced to prison  CBS46 News AtlantaATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from professional athletes and musicians was sentenced to prison on …

Ruling issued in death of inmate from Berks County  Reading EagleDawson Thomas, who had lived in Cumru Township, was found unresponsive in his cell in Lehigh County Jail.

Sprint Confirms Data Breach for Second Time in 2019  Security MagazineUS mobile network operator Sprint said hackers broke into an unknown number of customer accounts via the Samsung.com “add a line” website. The personal …

Spotsylvania Arrest Blotter, Arrests made July 10, 2019 – July 17, 2019 | Crime, Police & Fire  Fredericksburg.comOn 07/10/2019, Deputy M. Goosman arrested Robert Michael Fields (33) of Fredericksburg for felony credit card theft and conspira…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, Spartanburg sheriff says  Greenville NewsSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they have found 45 victims so far.

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, Spartanburg sheriff says  Greenville NewsNine charged in Spartanburg County financial identity fraud ring  Spartanburg Herald Journal7 of the 9 suspects wanted in a Spartanburg Cou…

Sandy Springs Police charge man with mail theft, identity fraud  Reporter NewspapersPosted by Evelyn Andrews | Jul 18, 2019. Sandy Springs Police charge man with mail theft, identity fraud. Sandy Springs Police charged a man with identity …

Online Dating Can Benefit From Identity Verification And Biometric Authentication In 2019  ISBuzz NewsWhen it comes to fraud, consumers will likely think of common threats like identity theft, credit card fraud, fraudulent bank transactions —…

California man who drove sons with autism and wife off pier charged with murder  Q13 News SeattleThe California father whose two sons with autism died after he drove off a wharf in the Port of Los Angeles has been charged with capital murder.

California man who drove autistic sons and wife off pier charged with murder  CNNThe California father whose two autistic sons died after he drove off a wharf in the Port of Los Angeles has been charged with capital murder, the Los Angeles …

Covington juvenile charged with killing relative in Monroe County home  Covington NewsA Monroe County woman killed by her nephew on Sunday had just put the 15-year-old boy into DFACS’ custody because she was scared of him, according to …

8 of the 9 suspects wanted in a Spartanburg County fraud ring have now been arrested  FOX CarolinaSPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) – One of the ring leaders for a large fraud investigation has been arrested as of Friday, deputies reporte…

Security Cameras Lead To Fraud Suspect Arrest In Sandy Springs  Sandy Springs, GA PatchSecurity Cameras Lead To Fraud Suspect Arrest – Sandy Springs, GA – A doorbell camera and neighborhood security camera helped Sandy Springs Police find …

Lehigh County Jail inmate’s death ruled suicide  Allentown Morning CallThe death of a 20-year-old inmate at the Lehigh County Jail has been ruled a suicide, the county coroner’s office said on Thursday.

Schumer wants FBI to investigate FaceApp, DNC warns against using it: Here’s what you need to know  CNBCSen. Chuck Schumer has asked the FBI and FTC to investigate the popular FaceApp app, which lets people see what they’ll look like when the…

Schumer wants FBI to investigate FaceApp, DNC warns against using it: Here’s what you need to know  CNBCSen. Chuck Schumer has asked the FBI and FTC to investigate the popular FaceApp app, which lets people see what they’ll look like when the…

Man arrested for buying more than $100,000 in Amazon purchases using stolen phone  NewsChannel5.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is behind bars for stealing someone’s phone and then racking up tens of thousands of dollars on the victim’s Am…

Woman Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million In Health Care Fraud Case: Feds  Bridgeport, CT PatchWoman Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million In Fraud Case – Bridgeport, CT – A Bridgeport woman will serve time in prison and pay a hefty restitution for her involve…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Macon TelegraphThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents in…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Fresno BeeThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents in assi…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Belleville News-DemocratThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted res…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Charlotte ObserverThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents…

What’s a Credit Privacy Number?  U.S. News & World ReportIt may be tempting to use a credit privacy number if your credit profile is less than perfect. But buying a CPN can do more harm than good.

Connected Intelligence: A Holistic Approach to Fighting Fraud  PaymentsJournalFraud itself is nothing new. For as long as there’s been people interacting with each other and exchanging goods and services, there’s been fraud. But with …

Experian appoints EK Koh as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  Yahoo FinanceCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Experian® announced today that EK Koh has joined the company as seni…

Court Briefs  St. Albert TodayTwo people in an alleged arson incident made this first appearance in court last week.

Experian appoints EK Koh as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  PRNewswireCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Experian® announced today that EK Koh has joined the company as senior …

White-collar prosecutions and corporate fines drop under Trump  The IndependentA drop in white-collar crime prosecutions and corporate fines during the Trump administration has prompted a warning from a leading law firm. New York-based …

Child identity theft: ‘How did my 6-year-old get a credit card?’  MyguidonBy U.S. Army CID Your child’s future looks bright. You’ve planned well. You’ve praised them, shared in their successes and taught them the value of honesty …

Child identity theft: ‘How did my 6-year-old get a credit card?’  MyguidonBy U.S. Army CID Your child’s future looks bright. You’ve planned well. You’ve praised them, shared in their successes and taught them the value of honesty …

Mogo, League partner for health insurance fraud protection solution  BetaKitVancouver-based FinTech Mogo and Toronto-based digital benefits platform League are teaming up to bring identity fraud protection to League users.

State briefs for July 18  Hawaii Tribune-Herald (subscription)Reopening of Arizona Memorial moves closer. HONOLULU — Twelve new synthetic straps are anchoring the USS Arizona Memorial’s boat landing dock in …

Your Financial Future: Identity theft, scams remain major concerns  Uniontown Herald StandardThere are many criminals that would love to steal your identity.

Sandy Springs Police have arrested a serial fraud suspect; more victims are possible  MDJOnline.comThe Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested a suspect in a serial fraud case, and he may have victimized more residents than those he’s ch…

Sandy Springs Police have arrested a serial fraud suspect; more victims are possible  Rome News-TribuneThe Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested a suspect in a serial fraud case, and he may have victimized more residents than those he’…

Trader Joe’s Put Customers at Risk of Identity Theft, Suit Says  Bloomberg LawTrader Joe’s Co. put customers at its stores nationwide at risk of identity theft by printing too many digits of their credit cards on receipts, a class action file…

Santa Rosa Woman Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges–Again  NBC Bay AreaA 37-year-old Santa Rosa woman who was awaiting sentencing on theft charges has been arrested on new charges, according to police.

DC Cir. Holds FACTA ‘Faulty Credit Card Receipt’ Claim Enough for Spokeo Standing  LexologyThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that where a company provided a consumer with a receipt that displayed her entire…

The State Treasurer Says Check Your Credit Score 3 Times a Year  KXNet.comA reminder: check your credit score every year. You can get a free copy of your report from each of three credit reporting agencies. Some people review all three …

45 assisted living victims defrauded, 9 facing charges, deputies say  WSPA.comNine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents in assisted living facilities in Spartanburg County.

Rusk County officials need help locating woman wanted for identity theft  CBS19.tv KYTXRUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a woman in connection to identity theft. According to the ….