Identity Theft

How to handle a dead person’s credit report  MarketWatchIf someone close to you dies, you may need to wrap up a few loose ends with regard to their credit.

How to handle a dead person’s credit report  MarketWatchIf someone close to you dies, you may need to wrap up a few loose ends with regard to their credit.

Real estate fraud to be investigated with transaction fee funding  Taft Midway DrillerAt the Aug. 13 meeting, Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus said he’s been aware of the real estate fraud prosecution fund option for many years b…

Real estate fraud to be investigated with transaction fee funding  Mount Shasta HeraldAt the Aug. 13 meeting, Siskiyou County District Attorney Kirk Andrus said he’s been aware of the real estate fraud prosecution fund option for many years b…

Tech Support Scams and What They Mean  Security BoulevardSince 2008, tech support scams have been raking in millions of dollars annually, with victims paying hundreds of dollars for bogus support.

delphosherald.com  Delphos HeraldDELPHOS – A Columbus man appeared in Lima Municipal Court on Tuesday for a felony charge of identity fraud after his arrest by Delphos Police officers.

delphosherald.com  Delphos HeraldDELPHOS – A Columbus Man appeared in Lima Municipal Court on Tuesday for a felony charge of identit fraud after his arrest by Delphos Police officers. Pol.

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score  KTVAMoneyTips. After a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score. Surprise! It’s you. Your credit score reflects your entire credit …

Search is on for suspected identity thief who used stolen credit cards at gas station  ABC6OnYourSide.comA Columbus man is warning people to pay close attention to their credit cards and personal information after his wallet was stolen just a…

Search is on for suspected identity thief who used stolen credit cards at gas station  ABC6OnYourSide.comA Columbus man is warning people to pay close attention to their credit cards and personal information after his wallet was stolen just a…

Craig couple charged in bank card, identity theft scheme  Craig Daily PressA Craig couple is facing a host of felony charges related to the alleged theft of several debit and credit cards. Ronald Martin Chovanec, 29, was arrested on …

Are your kids’ credit scores ruined before they’re even out of the sandbox?  WZDXHard says, “When you think of a child, what do you think of? You think of innocence, right? I mean, they’re a vulnerable target. They’re the low hanging fruit.”

Are your kids’ credit scores ruined before they’re even out of the sandbox?  WZDXHard says, “When you think of a child, what do you think of? You think of innocence, right? I mean, they’re a vulnerable target. They’re the low hanging fruit.”…

Protecting students from identify theft  Turn to 10When it comes to identity theft, kids are the perfect target. More than one million children became victims of identity theft last year alone. Author of Identity Theft …

Scottsdale police bust 5-member ID theft crew find “hundreds of altered credit cards”  ABC15 ArizonaScottsdale police round up a 5-person identity theft crew and find hundreds of altered credit cards and the equipment to make them.

Man arrested for identity fraud in Delphos  Lima OhioDELPHOS — A Columbus man claiming to be a Delphos resident was arrested the evening of Aug. 30 by Delphos police officers after he attempted to flee.

Emergency services | Emergency Services  Walla Walla Union-BulletinInformation is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records that area law enforcement, fire and emergency medical agencies provided …

Former nurse pleads guilty to illegal opioid distribution  Times Union A former registered nurse on Wednesday pleaded guilty to several charges, admitting to conspiring with an OB/GYN doctor to impersonate the physician’s …

Former nurse pleads guilty to illegal opioid distribution  Times Union A former registered nurse on Wednesday pleaded guilty to several charges, admitting to conspiring with an OB/GYN doctor to impersonate the physician’s …

Greene County nurse pleads guilty in opioids conspiracy case  The Daily FreemanA Greene County nurse pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to conspiring with a Catskill doctor to distribute opioids.

Man accused of texting while driving arrested on cocaine trafficking charges in Stoneham  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsSTONEHAM, MASS. (WHDH) – A 40-year-old Waltham man who was caught texting while driving in Stoneham was arreste…

Should city governments have their own voice in data breach…  ReutersWe won’t know until November whether any of the scores of millions of consumers whose personal information was compromised in the 2017 Equifax data …

Mitigating the Risks Posed by Malicious Insiders  GovInfoSecurity.comWhile hacking incidents grab the top spots on the federal tally of large health data breaches these days, the serious threat of malicious insiders must not be.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Thefts, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Fraud, Vandalism, Thefts – Haverford-Havertown, PA – See the latest crime blotter from Haverford Township Police here.

Blotter: 3 charged with cannabis possession in Glencoe  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. WIRE FRAUD.

Former Greene County nurse pleads guilty in drug case  KFI AM 640Former Registered Nurse Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Opioids,Health Care Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Obstruction of Justice. Conspired with …

Former Atascadero man charged with identity theft  Cal Coast TimesBy KAREN VELIE. Kevin Rice, an activist, was surprised when people questioned him about a post in the SLO Tribune comment section in which it appears Rice …

Man tells police he found wallet, gets charged for identity theft  CBC.caA traffic stop on Portage Avenue led to a man being charged with identity theft in Winnipeg.

Chinese ‘deepfake’ app sparks concerns over identity theft  New York Post Zao, a Chinese app that uses “deepfake” technology to let users superimpose themselves onto the faces of movie and TV stars, has sparked a privacy…

Indictments, Hillsborough County Superior Court-North | Crime  The Union LeaderSelected indictments last month in Hillsborough County Superior Court, North.

Local man facing identity theft, forgery charges | Local News Stories  Ontario Argus ObserverVALE — An Ontario man is facing multiple charges related to identity theft which was filed back in July.

Public Records: Police Reports  The Newark AdvocateGathered from recent Pataskala Police Dispatching reports.

Identity Thief Due In Court | News Talk 920FM | 96.5FM  KVECA year-long identity theft investigation has ended with a man facing two felony charges of identity theft and a misdemeanor charge of electronic impersonation.

RICO indictment returned in Augusta area Medicaid fraud case  The Augusta ChronicleTwo men accused of running a Medicaid/Medicare fraud scam in the city were indicted on racketeering and other charges.The Richmond County grand jury …

Two individuals arrested in separate identity theft cases  CHVN RadioTwo individuals have been arrested in nine cases of identity theft, among other charges. Yesterday, at approximately 9:50 a.m., Winnipeg Police *Service* (WPS) …

Jumio: AI Verification Solutions for Dating Platforms  DatingNewsThe Scoop: Jumio offers end-to-end identity verification and authentication solutions that can make online communities safer and more user-friendly. Dating sites …

Johnstown woman arrested, accused of attempting to cash fraudulent check  WRGBQUEENSBURY, NY (WRGB) The Warren County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested a Queensbury woman, accused of attempting to cash a check with …

Scam-Rap Is The Future  StereogumIn The Secret Life Of Pets 2, Kevin Hart plays the voice of a bunny named Snowball, a former anti-human revolutionary who has come to believe that he is a.

Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All When It Comes to Identity Verification  PaymentsJournalThere are many identity verification methods, but not all techniques are appropriate for all industries and companies – especially in the wake of major consum…

CEO ‘Deep Fake’ Swindles Company Out of $243K  ThreatpostCybercrooks successfully fooled a company into a large wire transfer using an AI-powered deep fake of a chief executive’s voice, according to a report.

Oxnard woman sentenced nine years for embezzling more than $700,000  Ventura County StarAn Oxnard woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for embezzling more than $700000\u00a0from her employer, prosecutors said.

How to prevent a Corporate Account Takeover  TechRepublicCorporate accounts are the crown jewels to hackers. Learn how to stop hackers from business identity theft.

‘Identity Theft Of A Cheerleader’: Lifetime Movie Based On What True Story?—Wendy Brown Cheerleading Mom Scandal  TV Crime SkyIdentity Theft of a Cheerleader, a new Lifetime true story movie, is loosely based on or inspired by pom-pom mom Wen…

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score  mySanAntonio.comAfter a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score. Surprise! It’s you. Your credit score reflects your entire credit history as …

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score  Laredo Morning TimesAfter a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score. Surprise! It’s you. Your credit score reflects your entire credit history as …

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score | Business  Newsbug.infoMoneyTipsAfter a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score.Surprise! It’s you.Your credit score reflects your entire credit history …

Stop Sabotaging Your Credit Score | Finance  PostBulletin.comMoneyTipsAfter a long search you’ve finally found out who’s dragging down your credit score.Surprise! It’s you.Your credit score reflects your entire credit history …

Johnson: Ilhan Omar Feels The Heat  Alpha News MNOf all the scandals in which Ilhan Omar is enmeshed, one might think the Daily Mail’s revelation this past July of her affair with political consultant Tim Mynett …

Woman Admits ATM Skimming Activity That Victimized CT Banks  Daily VoiceA 61-year-old woman has admitted in federal court to her role in skimming from ATM machines in Connecticut and other states.Cleveland resident Maya Florina …

Knox County Sheriff’s law report: Sept. 2 – 3, 2019 | News  knoxpages.comWhile traveling east on Pinkley Rd. an unknown motorist attempted to negotiate a right-hand turn and drove off the the left side of the roadway. The vehicle …

Bridgewater Senior Center announces upcoming programs – News  Wicked LocalThe Bridgewater Senior Center is located at 10 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater. For information: 508-697-0929.Upcoming programsPodiatrist Dr. Sarah …

Melrose police log, Aug. 12-18  Wicked LocalThe following are excerpts from the Melrose Police Log for Monday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 18. All persons are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a …

Cleveland driver arrested after fleeing from police: Seven Hills Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Seven Hills Police Blotter, police observed a Hyundai Elantra, which had been reported stolen out of Cleveland, being driven on Rocks…

Estimated 19 million Canadians had their data breached since November 2018  The PaypersOver 19 million Canadians have been affected by data breaches between November 2018 and June 2019.

POLICE LOG, Aug. 21 to 24 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the City of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: Aug. 21 — Belmont Avenue — Domestic …

SHERIFF LOG, Aug. 14 to 19 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: Aug. 14 — State Street — Walk in …

Teller County crime reports on Sept. 4, 2019  Colorado Springs GazetteThe following is a list of incidents reported by the Teller County Sheriff’s Department from Aug. 22-29. This information is published with permission from the …

Dr. Craig Wright: Bitcoin is anything but anonymous  CoinGeekDr. Wright took to his blog to better explain to us how bitcoin is private, but not anonymous.

Community calendar | News, Sports, Jobs  Evening ObserverWEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Dunkirk Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., outside the Dunkirk Senior Center on Ruggles Street. Rain or shine, every Wednesday from …

Yorktown pair arrested for identity fraud scheme – Crime  WTHRYORKTOWN, Ind. (WTHR) – Police in Yorktown believe they’ve busted an elaborate identity theft scheme that was being run inside a person’s garage. Police say …

How fraud prevention tech can save banks €10M a year  Help Net SecurityA typical European bank, serving 10 million customers, could save up to €10 million annually and avoid growing fines by the regulator by implementing …

Police Reports for Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 – 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 onl…

Jury awards $101,000 to Portland man who sued Wells Fargo for not fixing credit report due to ID theft  OregonLive.comWells Fargo Bank must pay $101,000 in non-economic damages to Portland resident Matthew Sponer for taking 14 months to clear…

Travis Credit Union to hold free document shredding, ID theft protection tips  TheReporter.ComIdentity theft is not a joke. Last year alone, 16.7 million Americans were victims of identity theft, which was more than the previous year, accordi…

Travis Credit Union to hold free document shredding, ID theft protection tips  TheReporter.ComIdentity theft is not a joke. Last year alone, 16.7 million Americans were victims of identity theft, which was more than the previous year, accordi…

Oxnard woman accused of embezzling $700k from elderly victim sentenced to 9 years in prison  KEYTAn Oxnard woman who admitted to embezzling over $700000 from an elderly and disabled victim while working as a bookkeeper was sentenced to nine y…

Two charged with a stolen vehicle and identity theft  620 CKRM.comA 40 year old woman and 45 year old man are facing multiple charges related to a stolen vehicle investigation over the weekend. The Regina Police *Service* …

Sheriff Issues Reminder about Credit and Debit Card Skimmers  hellowoodlands.comCONROE, TX – With increasing dependence on debit and credit card transactions, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office provides information to the public …

Man who impersonated SLO activist on Facebook charged with identity theft, DA says  San Luis Obispo TribuneA Visalia, California, resident faces identity theft charges for allegedly impersonating San Luis Obispo activist Kevin P. Rice on Face…

Facebook addresses facial recognition fears, will stop scanning faces by default  TechSpotThese practices have resulted in Facebook being slapped with a class-action lawsuit (which was recently granted permission to proceed by the US Appeals …

Golf Co.’s Silence Caused Harm In Data Breach, Shopper Says  Law360A golf equipment store put its customers at risk for identity theft or fraud by staying quiet when its online shop suffered a data breach, according to a proposed …

Golf Co.’s Silence Caused Harm In Data Breach, Shopper Says  Law360A golf equipment store put its customers at risk for identity theft or fraud by staying quiet when its online shop suffered a data breach, according to a proposed …

Feds indict NC man for fraud, stealing $800,000 from elderly victim  Carolina Public PressSecret *Service* investigated allegations against financial institution employee from Mint Hill who is accused of defrauding elderly victim.

Two men face charges after attempted fraud at Brewer Cycles  The Daily DispatchHENDERSON Vance County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested and charged two men with identity theft after they attempted to buy a $15,000 ATV at Brewer …

IRS identity theft enforcement activities plummet  FCW.comIn the latest sign enforcement has taken a back seat, a new audit finds that new identity theft cases at the resource-strapped agency have dropped by at least 75 …

Two arrested in Yorktown mail-theft investigation  Muncie Star PressYORKTOWN, Ind. – Two Muncie residents are accused launching a criminal enterprise stemming from their alleged theft of mail. Eric Shane Myers, 44, and …

Redwood Credit Union securely shreds documents for more than 3,600 people  Ukiah Daily JournalOver 3,600 residents in Marin, Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties took action to protect themselves from fraud and identity theft by shredding old …

BBB Tip of the Week: Protect your child from identity theft this school year  Coos Bay WorldWhen we talk about scams, people usually think of a sweet, older lady being swindled out of her retirement money. Or a grandpa asked to wire money to …

Man allegedly beat woman in the street, fled from police, fought over child  Journal TimesRACINE — A man who was out on felony bond for possession of narcotic drugs is facing new charges after he allegedly hit a woman in the street, banged he…

Police say alleged identity thief tried to obtain credit from jewelry stores in Oakville, Burlington  Global NewsHalton police are on the lookout for a female suspect who tried to use fake ID to open credit accounts at two jewelry stores in l…

New York man pleads guilty to role in ID, bank fraud schemes  The San Diego Union-TribuneFederal prosecutors say a New York City man has pleaded guilty to his role in various stolen identity and bank fraud schemes and conspiracies that bilked.

New York man pleads guilty to role in ID, bank fraud schemes  Associated PressPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New York City man has pleaded guilty to his role in various stolen identity and bank fraud schemes and …

New York man pleads guilty to role in ID, bank fraud schemes  Miami HeraldFederal prosecutors say a New York City man has pleaded guilty to his role in various stolen identity and bank fraud schemes and conspiracies that bilked …

New York man pleads guilty to role in ID, bank fraud schemes  Olean Times HeraldPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New York City man has pleaded guilty to his role in various stolen identity and bank fraud schemes and …

New York Man Pleads Guilty to Role in ID, Bank Fraud Schemes  U.S. News & World ReportPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New York City man has pleaded guilty to his role in various stolen identity and bank fraud schemes and …

Leader of identity theft ring in Denver metro area convicted  The Denver ChannelA jury found a 29-year-old man guilty of running an identity theft ring in Jefferson County and the Denver metro area.

Man found guilty of running identity theft ring in metro Denver  The Denver PostMichael Mancuso was one of eight people indicted last August for running a criminal enterprise that illegally obtained people’s financial and personal …

Montgomery County Sheriff Office’s Issues Reminder about Credit/Debit Card Skimmers  Woodlands OnlineWith our increasing dependence on debit and credit card transactions, we want to provide a little information to you regarding skimmers.

2 in Yorktown face identity theft, counterfeiting, meth charges  FOX 59 IndianapolisYORKTOWN, Ind. — The Yorktown Police Department (YPD) have arrested two people suspected in stealing mail and using the information to commit identity …

Shutoff Scams Latest Phone and Internet Fraud in Guilford  Zip06.comLocals might have noticed a reduced level of tragic romance, fairy comedy, or brooding, murderous kings this summer. The popular Shoreline Arts Alliance …

Blotter: 4 charged with DUI in Skokie  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Skokie Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Identity theft. Advertisement.

Identity Theft Protection Services Market Industry Demand, Segment, Statistics Report 2019 till 2024  Daily Research ChronicleGlobal Identity Theft Protection Services market recent study provides an in-depth assessment of this vertical busin…

IRS Criminal Investigation needs to do more against ID theft  Accounting TodayEven as the IRS grabbled with tax-related identity theft in recent years, the number of ID theft cases investigated by its Criminal Investigation division dropped …

Domestic Batteries, Identity Theft: Lake Forest Crime Blotter  Lake Forest, IL PatchLake Forest Crime Blotter – Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL – Here’s some of what the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been up to lately.

The breach wave has created a crisis of trust  PaymentsSourceConsumer trust is hard to win, easy to lose, and eroding daily as attackers achieve success with fraudulent transactions, says NuData Security’s Justin Fox.

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 25-31  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 …

App That Makes You a Movie Star ‘Will Throw Your Privacy to the Crematorium’  The Wall Street JournalA Chinese-made app that lets users morph themselves almost seamlessly into scenes from iconic movies and TV shows using a single selfie is th…

The Case for ‘Non-Strict’ Voter ID  National ReviewConservatives say that voters should be required to show ID as a measure to prevent fraud. Liberals say that ID requirements disenfranchise the …

Police News for week of September 1 | News | thereporteronline.com  The ReporterDUI — Mark A. Satchell, 54, of Susquehanna Road, Abington, was charged with driving under the influence, following too closely and careless driving following …

Sheriff: Charlotte man faces charges related to identity theft in Mooresville  Mooresville TribuneA Charlotte man faces multiple charges related to identity theft related to a Mooresville business.