Identity Theft

Officials warn about Medicare fraud  Iola Register

D.C. Circuit Breathes New Life into OPM Data Breach Litigation  JD SupraThe U.S. Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) made headlines when several hacks of confidential data came to light in 2015, intrusions that compromised …

Federal Reserve White Paper on Synthetic Identity Payments Fraud—A Growing Problem in the U.S. That Affects Consumers, Businesses, Financial Institutions, Government Agencies and the Health Care Industry  JD SupraIn the Federal Reserve’s July…

Consumer Reports: What ID theft services can and can’t do  KY3Some people assume that ID protection services will prevent identity theft in the first place. But that’s not true!

Case against former senior living home owner continued  Cookeville Herald CitizenThe criminal case against the former owner of a senior living home has been continued to September. Stephanie Peterson, formerly Butler, appeared in Putnam …

Case against former senior living home owner continued  Cookeville Herald CitizenThe criminal case against the former owner of a senior living home has been continued to September. Stephanie Peterson, formerly Butler, appeared in Putnam …

Woman who stole $53K from business not going to prison  KAITJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Jonesboro woman who pleaded guilty to fraudulently transferring tens of thousands of dollars into her bank account will not go to …

Michigan man nabbed in Salem sentenced for interstate identity theft scheme  Manchester Ink LinkCONCORD, NH — Deandray Buckley, 27, of Belleville, MI, was sentenced on Monday to 39 months in federal prison for bank fraud and aggravated identi…

Sprint Accounts Breached by Hackers Using Samsung Site  BleepingComputerAmerican telecommunications company Sprint states in a breach notification letter sent to customers that hackers managed to infiltrate their accounts using the …

Feds: Meth addict in Monroe hacks into Amtrak, steals $540K in vouchers, sells them on eBay  WDIV ClickOnDetroitAn alleged meth addict with a pipe bomb and loaded weapons in Monroe is accused of hacking into Amtrak’s online system to buy more…

OTPD cautions public on two ongoing scams involving phone and U.S. Mail  Iosco County News HeraldOSCODA – The Oscoda Township Police Department are asking area residents to be on the lookout for several scams that have been hitting the area.

How Frank Abagnale Can Help You Avoid the Romance Scam and Other Cons  WorthLegendary ex-scam artist Frank Abagnale weighs in on fraud and scams in the 21st century.

Synthetic Identity Fraud is a Growing Threat says Federal Reserve  Mobile ID WorldThe US Federal Reserve System has released a new White Paper that calls attention to the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud.

Mogo Inc (MOGO) Stock Could See Big Gains On Partnership!  Alpha Stock NewsI’ve been following Mogo Inc (NASDAQ: MOGO) closely in recent months, and I have to say, I’m impressed with what I’ve seen. This morning, the opportunity …

Mogo partners with League to bring MogoProtect identity fraud protection solution to League members  Yahoo FinanceVANCOUVER, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Mogo Inc. (MOGO) (MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a financial health app, today announc…

Mogo partners with League to bring MogoProtect identity fraud protection solution to League members  PRNewswireVANCOUVER, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Mogo Inc. (TSX:MOGO) (NASDAQ:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a financial health app, today…

White paper: Are you using the best approach to catch digital identity fraud?  Fintech FuturesIn an all-digital world, ID theft is everywhere and is holding companies back. Companies in every industry are seeing a very real and significant im…

‘My job application was withdrawn by someone pretending to be me’  BBC News”It feels concerning that someone is potentially using my identity and that I can’t do much about it.” Journalist and blogger Nicholas Fearn told the BBC that …

Employment phishing lures pose a big threat to jobseekers’ current organisations  ITProPortalOnline employment is fertile ground for social engineering and phishing attacks – watch out for these.

Plan offers digital identity, theft and fraud recommendations  Financial Regulation NewsThe Business Roundtable has issued a government and industry-centric plan designed to address methods of strengthening digital identity while reducing …

How to protect yourself from online scams including ransomware and more  PCWorldProtect yourself from online scams with these tips, including a detailed account of attempts to remove ransomware.

Political Stand-Off: Chinese-Canadian Goods  Z6MagThe political storm between China and Canada continues to brew as the tirade affects imports and exports from both countries. Specifically, Canada released a …

Identity Theft Insurance Market 2019 Global Outlook – Erie, Allstate, Hanover, MetLife, Nationwide, Allianz  Financial PlanningIdentity theft is a crime, a type of fraud in which an imposter steals individual information of another person (or…

Are credit unions prepared for maturing fraud threats?  Credit Union JournalThis story is the first part of Credit Union Journal’s ongoing special report on strategic planning, which will run throughout the month of July. As credit unions …

Low Sign Up Prompts Desjardins To Offer Identity Theft Protection To All Members After Data Breach  Z6MagA month following a data breach that has affected more than 2.9 million members of Montreal-based financial and credit union, Desjardins,…

Concord COA announces upcoming programs – News  Wicked Local BelmontTo reach the Concord Council on Aging by phone, call 978-318-3020.Upcoming programsUkulele Meetups: 2-3 p.m. July 18 and 25 and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and …

Concord COA announces upcoming programs – News  Wicked Local BelmontTo reach the Concord Council on Aging by phone, call 978-318-3020. Upcoming programs. Ukulele Meetups: 2-3 p.m. July 18 and 25 and Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22 and …

Police Arrest Three Suspects for Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft  W7 NewsThree suspects were arrested on Monday, July 15, due to possession of several stolen credit cards and an assortment of prepaid gift cards. Joyce McClellan.

Wisekey ID Blockchain-based solutions to override the need for a central digital identity authority by distributing information across a network of participating nodes  Yahoo FinanceJuly 16, 2019: WISeKey International Holding Ltd (WIHN.SW) (…

COURT LOG: July 16, 2019  The Daily News of NewburyportThe following jury-waived trials occurred Thursday, July 11 at Newburyport District Court with Judge Peter Doyle presiding:

Deploying Financial Security against Synthetic Identity Frauds  Banking CIO OutlookAwareness is the first step, and preventive measures are the next to meet the big new challenge called Synthetic Identity Fraud.

Nuances Of Aadhaar: India’s Digital Identity, Identification System And ID  ForbesAs reports are emerging of personal data associated with Aadhaar ID being sold in alternate markets for as little as 500 Indian Rupees, are we witnessing the …

Wisekey ID Blockchain-based solutions to override the need for a central digital identity authority by distributing information across a network of participating nodes  GlobeNewswireWisekey ID Blockchain-based solutions to override the need f…

Wisekey ID Blockchain-based solutions to override the need for a central digital identity authority by distributing information across a network of participating nodes  GlobeNewswireWisekey ID Blockchain-based solutions to override the need f…

What to Do When Your Credit Card Goes Missing  Credit.com NewsYou’re likely to lose track of a credit card at some point—many people do. You’re standing at the checkout counter, you open your wallet and it’s not there.

Overtime approved for county deputies  Rocky Mount TelegramTuesday, July 16, 2019. A firearm stolen in Alabama and used in a homicide in Florida; an alleged identity thief with a check printer and credit card maker from …

Authorities warn about Medicare fraud involving genetic tests  Florida CourierIf you suspect Medicare fraud, contact an Aging & Disability Resource Center at 954-745-9567 and ask for a SHINE SMP counselor.

3 Arrested For Stealing From Deceased Former Deputy  CBS SacramentoLOOMIS (CBS13) — Three people are in jail for breaking into the home of a dead former sheriff’s deputy and stealing his identity. The Placer County Sheriff’s …

3 Arrested For Stealing From Deceased Former Deputy  CBS SacramentoLOOMIS (CBS13) — Three people are in jail for breaking into the home of a dead former sheriff’s deputy and stealing his identity. The Placer County Sheriff’s …

Police Reports for July 12-14 – 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 …

Man pleads guilty on bank fraud, ID theft charges  Vallejo Times HeraldBanks in Vacaville and other Northern California cities were defrauded by Cody Patrick Cannon, 31, a transient, who pleaded guilty this week to bank fraud, …

Man pleads guilty on bank fraud, ID theft charges  Vallejo Times HeraldBanks in Vacaville and other Northern California cities were defrauded by Cody Patrick Cannon, 31, a transient, who pleaded guilty this week to bank fraud, …

Vallejo woman pulled over for expired registration tags had 7 arrest warrants, police say  The Mercury NewsA woman handed a police officer a driver’s license with a picture of somebody else, leading to her arrest on suspicion of identity thef…

Common sense can help seniors, others from becoming scam victims: Sun Postings  cleveland.comParma and Cuyahoga County officials are offering advice to help people avoid becoming the victim of scams, some of which are becoming very sophistica…

Changing SINs won’t address Desjardins data breach concerns, says ESDC  iPolitics.caA new Social Insurance Number (SIN) won’t help victims of the massive Desjardins Group data breach, the assistant deputy minister for the department that …

Franklin Police arrest three suspects for fraudulent credit card use, identity theft  WSMV NashvilleFRANKLIN, TN (WSMV) – Three out-of-state suspects have been arrested in Franklin for fraudulent use of a credit card and identity theft. Polic…

10 Steps to Recover Your Stolen Identity  CPAPracticeAdvisor.comMillions of Americans are at risk of identity theft every year, from common types of fraud such as online hacking, credit (or debit) card skimming or even the …

Fraud & Security in Global Online Payments, 2019 – Mobile Biometrics to Help Mitigate Fraud in E-Commerce  Yahoo FinanceDUBLIN, July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The “Fraud and Security in Global Online Payments 2019” report has been added to Res…

Police reports | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsIncidents reported to police include: Danville. Wednesday: Harassment by electronic communication at AutoZone, 707 N. Vermilion St. Thursday: Theft in the …

Are identity theft protection services worth the money?  WJXT News4JAX Both Florida and Georgia are among the top states with the most cases of reported identity theft in 2018, and it’s not surprising companies are trying to cash in by …

Identity theft worthy of Orwell’s ministry of truth  The Jerusalem Post”Palestinian nationalism has long been a plagiarized version of Zionism.”

Identity theft worthy of Orwell’s ministry of truth  The Jerusalem Post”Palestinian nationalism has long been a plagiarized version of Zionism.”

How safe is the Riverchase Galleria? Crime numbers for Alabama’s largest indoor mall  AL.comEach year, an estimated 15 million to 17 million people walk through the doors at the Galleria, which is the 43rd largest indoor mall in the U.S..

Fed Reserve: Payment Systems & Synthetic Identity Payments Fraud  The National Law ReviewFederal Reserve July 11, 2019 White Paper: Synthetic Identity Fraud in the U.S. Payment System, A Review of Causes and Contributing Factors: synthetic …

Man accused of larceny at Milford Boscov’s  CTPostMILFORD — A Queens, N.Y. man was arrested for identity theft on Friday after allegedly trying to purchase items at Boscov’s with a stolen credit card and fake …

Man accused of larceny at Milford Boscov’s  CTPostMILFORD — A Queens, N.Y. man was arrested for identity theft on Friday after allegedly trying to purchase items at Boscov’s with a stolen credit card and fake …

Officials warn about Medicare fraud involving genetic tests  Herald-Mail MediaFederal authorities have issued a fraud alert about a new identity theft scheme using genetic testing to obtain a person’s Medicare or Medicaid information.

Officials warn about Medicare fraud involving genetic tests  The Bakersfield CalifornianFederal authorities have issued a fraud alert about a new identity theft scheme using genetic testing to obtain a person’s Medicare or Medicaid information.

Warren resident and former physician sentenced for illicit drug distribution and identity theft  WDIV ClickOnDetroitA Warren man was sentenced on Monday to 64 months in prison for creating and distributing fraudulent controlled substance pres…

Indonesia nabs serial sea poachers in Strait of Malacca  Jakarta PostIndonesia’s maritime forces nabbed last weekend MV Nika, a Panama-flagged fishing vessel that had come under the pursuit of Interpol and a handful of …

Federal Reserve White Paper on Synthetic Identity Payments Fraud—A Growing Problem in the US That Affects Consumers, Businesses, Financial Institutions, Government Agencies and the Health Care Industry  LexologyIn the Federal Reserve’s July 1…

Desjardins offers 4.3 million members protection from identity theft after data leak  The Post MillennialAfter a data breach affecting 40% of Desjardins bank customers, leaving them open to identity theft, president Guy Cormier announced he’d…

Auraya launches Eva for Amazon Connect  Planet BiometricsVoice biometrics firm Auraya has announced the launch of EVA for Amazon Connect. EVA enables organisations to deliver better customer experience for …

Phaedra Parks Reacts to Apollo Nida Being Back in Custody: “Life Goes On”  BravoApollo Nida was taken back into custody in June just days after he was released from prison. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta husband had allegedly …

Phaedra Parks Reacts to Apollo Nida Being Back in Custody: “Life Goes On”  BravoApollo Nida was taken back into custody in June just days after he was released from prison. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta husband had allegedly …

Wendy Williams Warns Phaedra Parks To ‘Be Careful’ After She Confirms She’s Dating A Hot, Younger Actor  Hollywood LifeWendy Williams discusses Phaedra Parks’ new boyfriend, and warns her to ‘be careful’ dating a much younger man!

Burglary suspects stole dead officer’s identity and memorabilia, Placer sheriff says  Sacramento BeeDetectives arrested 3 burglary and identity theft suspects, accused of burglarizing a recently deceased law enforcement officer’s Loomis home …

Desjardins expands protection plan for members after data breach  Montreal GazetteAll Desjardins caisse members are now automatically protected against identity theft at no cost, the company said.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for July 7-13  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Alleged $22 Million Fraud May Have Helped Dennis Blieden Win WPT…  CardsChat.comPoker player Dennis Blieden may have won a World Poker Tour (WPT) title with ill-gotten gains according to fraud charges brought by the US Department of …