Identity Theft

A look at scams through the eyes of a fraud expert  Times-JournalFrank Abagnale, Jr. knows a lot about scams. The subject of Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film, “Catch Me If You Can” featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Abagnale’s life …

Georgia launches new license, ID card design | News  jacksonprogress-argusThe cards, available at DDS’ 67 customer *service* centers, have a modern design and feel with the most secure credentials the state of Georgia has ever issued, …

Photos: PHOTOS: Athens-Clarke County mugshots this week  Online AthensAPPLEBY, GEORGE LEE POSS OF FIREARM/KNIFE DURING COMMISSION OF/ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CERTAIN FELONIES POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA …

Freeport man faces identity theft charge for alleged use of restaurant customer’s debit card  Freeport Journal-StandardFREEPORT — A Freeport man was arrested Wednesday on charges of identity theft for allegedly using a restaurant customer’s d…

Apple Card Begins Arriving to Customers, Wide Range of Credit Scores Reportedly Being Approved  MacRumorsFollowing the Apple Card’s rollout to a limited number of customers in the Wallet app earlier this week, some are beginning to receive th…

How Discover is protecting your information  Bankrate.comAs data breaches and security risks only become more commonplace for American consumers, it may feel like your personal information is a ticking time bomb.

Lost amid the Equifax and Capital One hacks: Identity thieves targeting kids with ‘blank slate’ credit histories  MarketWatchA child victim of identity theft typically won’t find out their identity has been targeted until the first time they …

A security expert says not to be afraid to open or use credit cards  Business InsiderWhile data leaks, security breaches, and high balances threaten Americans, opening and using credit cards is still safe.

From fraud to vice: City officials get a glimpse of issues police gang unit investigates  St George NewsST. GEORGE — Gangs, fraud, forgery and vice are the primary focus of the Crimes and Fraudulent Activity Suppression Team of the St. George…

Former Fort Bragg warrant officer charged with stealing 43 night-vision goggles, other military gear  ArmyTimes.comRALEIGH, N.C. — Federal authorities have charged a soldier formerly stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with stealing milit…

Credit Card Data Breaches: How to Handle Them  U.S. News & World ReportIf your credit card data falls into the wrong hands, these are the steps you should take.

Credit Card Data Breaches: How to Handle Them  Yahoo FinanceData breaches occur so often that you might catch a news story about one — such as the Capital One breach that affected 106 million customers or the recent …

Commentary: Capital One Bank data breach puts millions at risk  Winston-Salem ChronicleA second disclosure of major consumer data breach was announced on July 29 by Capital One Bank. That same day, the FBI arrested a suspect who was …

The Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Need To Know  Zing! Blog by Quicken LoansIn September of 2017, Equifax announced a data breach that exposed the personal information of 147 million people. Before filing a claim, read on to find ou…

Should I Freeze My Credit (and Um, What Is a Credit Freeze, Anyway)?  Yahoo FinanceWhenever there’s a data breach in the news—and ugh, it seems like lately there’s always a breach —people’s…

Protect your identity from data breaches  The Bowman ExtraEquifax…Capital One….It seems like one massive data breach after another is in the news. If you’ve been affected by one of them, or if you are unsure or just …

StockX is offering free fraud detection and identity theft protection after data breach  Yahoo NewsOn August 1 popular online marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, handbags, and luxury watches StockX was the victim of a massive data breach wh…

StockX is offering free fraud detection and identity theft protection after data breach  Yahoo MoviesOn August 1 popular online marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, handbags, and luxury watches StockX was the victim of a massive data breach …

StockX is offering free fraud detection and identity theft protection after data breach  Yahoo FinanceIf this error is occurring repeatedly, we may be experiencing technical difficulties. We apologize for the inconvenience. Refresh Browser. S…

Galloway police ask public to identify man in connection to identity theft, fraud investigation  Press of Atlantic CityGALLOWAY — Township police asked for the public’s help Thursday to identify a man in connection an active criminal investig…

Morgan County man pleads guilty to faking his own death  alreporter.comA Morgan County man pled guilty Tuesday in federal court to faking his death. U.S. Attorney Jay Town and Social Security Administration Office of Inspector …

ICE Workplace Raids Unmask Our Broken Immigration System  The FederalistImmigration hardliners need to confront an awkward reality: mass illegal immigration is driven by big business, and it indirectly benefits us all.

Researcher details how GDPR, privacy laws can be manipulated for identity theft  Inside CybersecurityLAS VEGAS. A PhD researcher at Oxford University has discovered a seam in how companies are complying with the European Union’s General Data …

Rep. Jackson Lee Criticizes ‘Gestapo’ ICE Raids: ‘These Are People Who Are Working’  CNSNews.com(CNSNews.com) – More than 300 people living and working in this country illegally have been released on humanitarian grounds, an I.C.E. spokesman …

StockX Now Offering Fraud & Identify Theft Protection Following Hack  HYPEBEASTStockX Now Offering Fraud & Identify Theft Protection Following Hack: Enroll for your free 12-month *service* now.

More than half a million Rohingya refugees receive identity documents, most for the first time  UNHCRAs of Wednesday, more than 500000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar have been registered in a joint registration exercise by the Bangladesh auth…

Galloway Police Want Man for Identity Theft and Fraud  catcountry1073.comPolice in Galloway Township are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for questioning in a criminal investigation.

German Cup football begins amid neo-Nazi, racism and alleged identity fraud scandals  News NationNiko Kovac’s Bayern Munich launch their 2019/20 season as German Cup titleholders in the first round this weekend.

German Cup football begins amid neo-Nazi, racism and alleged identity fraud scandals  News NationNiko Kovac’s Bayern Munich launch their 2019/20 season as German Cup titleholders in the first round this weekend.

High River RCMP Arrest Two On Theft Charges  HighRiverOnline.comIt was a busy weekend for High River RCMP Officers. Two arrests were made in connection to alleged thefts on Sunday, July 28. Police say they were able to …

Emergency services, Aug. 9  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Sex Offender — Dakota Todd Cardoso, 27, no known address. Rogue River police officers arrested Cardoso Wednesday on a warrant for failing …

July 31  Youngstown Vindicator… « Boardman Neighbors. August 9, 2019 at 12:00a.m. July 31. Arrest: Officers arrested Anthony C. Mitchell, 27, at his Shadyside Drive residence after …

Lynchburg man facing charges of felony grand larcenies, identity theft  YourGV.comA 39-year-old Lynchburg man faces four felony charges – two for grand larceny over $500 and two for identity theft, according to Halifax County Sheriff’s Office…

Lawrence man sentenced to two years in prison for identity theft, Social Security fraud  Eagle-TribuneBOSTON — A Dominican national residing in Lawrence was sentenced Wednesday to two years and a day in prison after he was found guilty of Soc…

Prolific ID thief arrested again, tried to buy guns online  KIRO SeattleA prolific identity thief was arrested Aug. 2 for trying to use stolen credit cards to buy guns online, according to Lynnwood Police.

ID Experts launches new free CyberScan dark web and social media scanning product  Help Net SecurityID Experts announced public availability of its new free CyberScan dark web and social media scanning product. Unlike other free dark web offe…

Ask an Expert: Protect yourself from financial fraud  Cache Valley DailyThere has been extensive reporting in recent news about data breaches, cyber security, Social Security numbers stolen, identity theft, fraud, scams, credit …

Ask an Expert: Protect yourself from financial fraud  Cache Valley DailyThere has been extensive reporting in recent news about data breaches, cyber security, Social Security numbers stolen, identity theft, fraud, scams, credit …

Kan. man sentenced for $500K day care benefit fraud scheme  Hays PostKANSAS CITY– A Kansas man who was the owner of a Kansas City day care center was sentenced in federal court Thursday for his role in a conspiracy to …

Consumer Reports: Identity protection services may be more limited than you think  KGUNWe’ve all heard of identity theft. Since it’s on the rise, it’s not surprising that companies are trying to cash in, offering identity theft protection ser…

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: A Step-by-Step Guide  NerdWalletThe 2017 Equifax data breach exposed the personal data of more than 147 million consumers. If you’re one of them, you can claim compensation offered in a …

Alabama child sex suspect pleads guilty to faking his own death and fleeing to Thailand  AL.comJackson Matthew Hall’s guilty plea was announced by Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Social Security Administration Offic…

Morgan County man pleads guilty to faking own death  WHNT News 19BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Laceys Spring man accused of faking his death to avoid prosecution for rape pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday. Jackson Matthew …

Morgan County man pleads guilty to faking his death, fleeing the country  WAFFJackson Matthew Hall entered a guilty plea to charges of Social Security fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Elder Financial Abuse, Identity Theft Continues To Rise  WBAAAbout 5 million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, most of them involving financial scams and identity theft. According to federal data, seniors.

Feds: Morgan County man pleads guilty after faking his death, traveling overseas  WAAYA Morgan County man pleaded guilty to social security fraud and identity theft. Authorities say he faked his own death and traveled to Thailand.

Elder Financial Abuse, Identity Theft Continues To Rise  Lakeshore Public RadioAbout 5 million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, most of them involving financial scams and identity theft. According to federal data, seniors.

Guest Commentary: Real ID Now Available from Virginia’s DMV  Falls Church News PressHave you heard about the VA DMV’s Real ID driver’s license or Real ID card? The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is now issuing a more secure license …

Sykesville Bank Fraud Suspect Arrested In New Hampshire: Police  Patch.comMaryland Woman Charged In Attempted Bank Fraud – Eldersburg, MD – Cathryn Smith of Sykesville was charged with identity fraud and attempt theft by …

Pharmacist Calls Out Fraudulent Script On First Day: Sheriff  Fredericksburg, VA PatchPharmacist Calls Out Fraudulent Script – Fredericksburg, VA – Authorities said she called the doctor after realizing a phone number seemed off. Police arres…

Duo face multiple felonies in pickpocketing of injured off-duty Cleveland firefighter  cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — A Cleveland man and woman have been indicted on several felony charges accusing them of pickpocketing an injured motorcycli…

More charges for man alleged to have taken European trip with stolen credit card  Journal TimesA Salem man charged with theft for using a stolen credit card to take a vacation in Europe picked up additional charges related to the same trip.

Bakery Jatta: Gambia midfielder under investigation for alleged identity fraud  Yahoo Sport AustraliaHamburg SV Bakery Jatta is currently being investigated by the German authorities over allegations of identity fraud, according to Marca. Jat…

Bakery Jatta: Gambia midfielder under investigation for alleged identity fraud  Yahoo SportsThe 21-year-old is reported to be playing in Germany with a falsified name and age.

College-bound students: Fight identity theft on campus  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisST. LOUIS, Mo. – Chris Thetford of the Better Business Bureau joins the show to discuss the steps for incoming college students to take to fight identity theft.

Petaluma police arrest identity theft suspect  Petaluma Argus CourierThe Bay Area man had identifying information for at least 20 people, said Petaluma police.

Another 100 million consumers at risk from Capital One Bank data | The Crusader Newspaper Group  The Chicago CusaderLargest bank breach affects 140000 Social Security numbers, 80000 bank accounts By Charlene Crowell A second major disclosure …

Should you apply for cash or free credit monitoring in the multi-million dollar Equifax settlement?  Dallas NewsWatchdog, what’s the deal with the new $600 million Equifax settlement? I heard on the news I might be able to get $125.Supposedly…

How to Recognize the Signs of Tax ID Theft  CPAPracticeAdvisor.comThe Internal Revenue *Service* and its Security Summit partners are urging tax professionals to learn the tell-tale signs that their office may have experienced a …

ID Experts Releases First Free Dark Web Scanning Product With Added Facebook Privacy Protection  MarTech Series*Service* is free to consumers both directly and through qualified channel partners. ID Experts announced public availability of it…

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Data Breach  The Motley FoolIf you have a Capital One card or applied for one in the past, then you need to know about the company’s data breach. It’s every consumer’s nightmare to find…

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Capital One Data Breach  NasdaqIf you have a Capital One card or applied for one in the past, then you need to know about the company’s data breach.It’s every consumer’s nightmare.

Man accused of trying to pick up fraudulent prescriptions in Glastonbury  Journal InquirerGlastonbury police have arrested a Manchester man who attempted to pick up fraudulent prescriptions from several pharmacies in town last year as part of…

Credit Card Fraud vs. Identity Theft: What’s the Difference?  U.S. News & World ReportRecovering from credit card fraud may only take a few days. But it could take years to fully recover from identity theft. To avoid becoming a victim, protec…

Florida And Maryland ID Fraudsters Bagged In Nashua: Police  Nashua, NH PatchAccused ID Fraudsters Arrested In Nashua – Nashua, NH – Cathryn Smith of Sykesville, MD, Stephen Samuel of Fort Lauderdale, and Montrez Finch of …

Hamilton County Clerk’s office now issuing Real ID license  WRCB-TVCounty Clerk Bill Knowles said, “The Tennessee Department of Safety has completed staff training enabling the County Clerk’s 201 Courthouse office to receive …

Lawyers representing consumers in the Equifax settlement could get up to $77.5 million. Is that fair?  The Washington PostI understand the importance of class-action lawsuits. Even if consumers don’t get large cash settlements, the greater go…

7 charged in statewide money laundering scheme  FOX 13 News, Tampa BaySeven people have been charged in a statewide racketeering and money laundering investigation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

Former Bucks County employee, boyfriend charged in county letterhead theft scheme  Bucks Local NewsDOYLESTOWN >> A former Bucks County employee and her boyfriend face multiple felony charges after using letterhead of a county office and the i…

Identity Theft Protection Services Market Size, Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2019-2025  Financial NewspaperAdroit Market Research launched a study titled, “Gl…

Ways to protect yourself from credit card fraud and identity theft  Philippine StarA new breed of high-tech thieves can take your money with only a few clicks, using information you may have unwittingly given them. Chino Rodriguez, a data …

Were You Affected by The Equifax Hack? Here’s How to File a Claim for Compensation  LasentinelCalifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra discusses the settlement reached with Equifax over a 2017 data breach, during a news conference in Sacram…

Move Over, Identity Fraud: Synthetic Fraud is Taking Over  ConnectCREAugust 8, 2019. Most apartment owners and managers know about identity fraud and the impact it can have on their businesses. However, of all the types of …

Credit Card Data Breaches: How to Handle Them  WTOPData breaches occur so often that you might catch a news story about one — such as the Capital One breach that affected 106 million customers or the recent…

4 Polk County Residents Arrested In Statewide Racketeering & Money Laundering Ring  The Daily Ridge4 Polk County Residents Arrested In Statewide Racketeering & Money Laundering Ring. PCSO Press Release: On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, the Polk …

Warn your teen about identity theft | Data  Arizona Daily Star“I have some important information about your credit card, and I need to verify your account number.” Click. “I’m from the Internal Revenue *Service* and I have …

Elder Financial Abuse, Identity Theft Continues To Rise  WFYIAbout 5 million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, most of them involving financial scams and identity theft. According to federal data, seniors in the …

Stephanie Garland: Be on guard against college ID theft  Joplin GlobeFor college freshmen leaving home, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up clothes and saying goodbye to high …

Here’s what to do if your tax identity is stolen  Yahoo FinanceIdentity theft is a very serious situation – here’s what you need to do.

ID Experts® Releases First Free Dark Web Scanning Product With Added Facebook Privacy Protection  PRNewswireLAS VEGAS, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ID Experts announced public availability of its new free CyberScan™ dark web and social…

ID Experts® Releases First Free Dark Web Scanning Product With Added Facebook Privacy Protection  Yahoo Finance*Service* is free to consumers both directly and through qualified channel partners. LAS VEGAS, Aug. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today,…

7 indicted, accused of neglecting, trafficking disabled and elderly adults in Georgia  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionSeven people were indicted in an abuse and trafficking scheme in which they allegedly neglected disabled and elderly adults in …

Another 100 million consumers at Risk From Capital One Bank Data Breach  Pasadena JournalLargest bank breach affects 140,000 Social Security numbers, 80,000 bank accounts. A second major disclosure of major consumer data breach was …

32 busted in federal drug crackdown in San Francisco  KCRA SacramentoThe first step in a sweeping crackdown on crime ranging from drugs to sex trafficking in a notorious San Francisco neighborhood yielded 32 arrests of mostly …

Township of Maplewood, NJ Provides Media Notification of Data Security Incident  Yahoo FinanceMAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 7, 2019 The Police Department to the Township of Maplewood, NJ (” Maplewood Township “) is providing notice of suspicious acti…

‘Sharenting’ could come with future identity theft for children  WBIR.comA new UT study shows new moms may be the most vulnerable.

Two Men Charged in Scheme that Stole More than $8 million in Disaster Aid  The Weather ChannelTwo Maryland men have been charged as part of a fraud ring that used stolen identities to take more than $8 million in federal aid money intended fo…

Florida man sentenced in $3.5M mortgage fraud scheme that targeted Orthodox Jewish community  The Real DealA North Miami Beach resident is heading to federal prison for leading a $3.5 million mortgage fraud scheme in South Florida, the mortga…

Tracy man convicted on 21 counts of visa fraud  Stockton RecordSACRAMENTO — A Tracy man was convicted Tuesday in federal court on 21 counts of visa fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft. He faces up to 12 …

ICE executes federal search warrants at multiple Mississippi locations  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NewsroomIn addition to executing federal search warrants and seizing business records pertaining to the ongoing federal criminal …

Police issue #WantedWednesday appeal for fraud suspect  Brampton GuardianPeel Regional Police are looking for a Jose Almeida, a man wanted for identity fraud.

Visa to Test Advanced AI to Prevent Fraud  Wall Street JournalThe company is rolling out a platform to help its engineers quickly test advanced artificial-intelligence algorithms aimed at detecting and preventing credit-card …

32 busted in federal drug crackdown in San Francisco  The Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that they charged nearly three dozen people, mostly Honduran nationals, after investigators …

ADOT detectives nab man who purchased sports car with stolen identity  Williams NewsA man who allegedly used a stolen identity to purchase a sports car and stick the victim with the bill was arrested on a felony warrant after detectives with …

Spring Valley Man Convicted In Identity Theft Scam  Daily VoiceA 31-year-old man has been convicted of four counts of identity theft after being caught with a fraudulent driver’s license and three fake credit cards.

Petaluma police arrest identity theft suspect  Santa Rosa Press DemocratThe Bay Area man had identifying information for at least 20 people, said Petaluma police.

Michelle Singletary: The Equifax settlement has already spawned deceptive websites; Be careful  Deseret NewsIt’s been less than two weeks since the Equifax data-breach settlement was announced, and already at least two websites trying to scam…

BBB Tips: How to Avoid ID Theft on Campus  Southeast MissourianFor college freshmen leaving home for the first time, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up clothes and saying …

BBB Tips: How to Avoid ID Theft on Campus  Southeast MissourianFor college freshmen leaving home for the first time, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up clothes and saying …

Singletary: Beware of Equifax breach scammers – Columbian.com  The ColumbianIt’s been less than two weeks since the Equifax data-breach settlement was announced, and already at least two websites trying to scam information-seekers …