Identity Theft

Keep Your Information Safe From Social Security Robocall Scam  Stoneham, MA PatchKeeping Your Information Safe – Stoneham, MA – The SSA will NEVER ask for your Social Security number or other personal information by e-mail.

Ex-Chairman Of LA Christian Science Church Accused Of Embezzling $11M  CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The former chairman for a Christian Science church in Los Angeles was arrested Monday on allegations he stole a staggering $11.4 …

New Haven man charged with multiple fraud, identity theft offenses  FOX61 HartfordNEW HAVEN — Connecticut U.S. Attorney John H. Durham announced Wednesday a federal grand jury has indicted a New Haven man for fraud and identity …

Georgia editorial roundup  Associated PressRecent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___ Aug. 25.

Georgia editorial roundup  Charlotte ObserverRecent editorials from Georgia newspapers: ___. Aug. 25. Valdosta Daily Times on preventing children from becoming victims of identity theft: …

Richmond police searching for identity fraud suspect  WWBT NBC12 NewsRichmond police are searching for the suspect behind a case of identity fraud.

Manhattan Beach Man Scammed $14M From Investors For Fake Netflix Movie  CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – A 41-year-old Manhattan Beach man was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he conned investors into giving him $14 million to …

When can you get a free credit report?  69News WFMZ-TVHopefully you already know that federal law entitles you to a free credit report every year. That’s not the only way you can get a free report, though.

Officials: New Haven man accused of credit card fraud, identity theft  WTNH.comAccording to Connecticut officials, a 10-count indictment charging a New Haven man for credit card fraud, wire fraud and identity theft offenses has returned …

CT Romanian National Admits To Role in Nationwide ATM Skimming Activity  Daily VoiceA Romanian national is facing decades in prison after admitting to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars by skimming ATM machines in Connecticut and …

California man scammed investors out of $14M with Netflix ‘film’ deal: feds  New York Post A Southern California man scammed foreign investors out of $14 million by falsely telling them their money would be used to produce a feature film for …

Child Identity Theft 101  mySanAntonio.comCalls and Solicitations – Your child receives pre-approved credit offers or bills from various vendors in the mail in his or her name or gets phone calls from card …

Child Identity Theft 101  Laredo Morning TimesShortly after children are born, parents apply for the Social Security number that their children will use throughout their lives. Unfortunately, that leaves criminals …

Investors fell for a star-studded Netflix film. It was a $14-million scam, prosecutors say  Los Angeles TimesA Manhattan Beach man who allegedly scammed $14 million from investors by falsely telling them their money would be used to produce a…

Identity theft prevention insurance: Is it worth your money?  CTV NewsData breaches are becoming more common and they’re putting your personal information at risk. But is it worth purchasing identity theft protection insurance?

Sontiq to Display Mobile Cybersecurity and Digital Identity Theft Protection at 2019 Channel Partners Evolution  WebWireSontiq, an enterprise high-tech security and identity protection company, today announced it will be exhibiting at Channel…

Maklev Accuses AG Mandelblit of “Identity Theft” with His Chareidi Appearance After Concert Fiasco  Yeshiva World NewsMK (Yahadut Hatorah) Uri Maklev spoke out to the media with three weeks remaining until elections for 22nd Knesset. Maklev a…

US charges 80 in world-spanning romance scam and email fraud ring  Naked SecurityThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday unsealed a sprawling, 252-count, 145-page federal indictment charging 80 defendants – most of them …

Malaysia launches national digital ID to reduce identity theft  The PaypersMalaysia has launched a national biometric digital identification platform that will allow its 32 million residents to conduct online operations in ‘a safe and …

California man allegedly scammed $14 million from investors for fake Netflix movie  ABC NewsA Los Angeles man has surrendered to the FBI after he allegedly collected $14 million in a scam from investors for a fraudulent Netflix feature film.

Police accuse Oak Brook nurse’s assistant of identity theft  WLS-TVA nurse’s assistant is accused of stealing people’s identities while employed at a rehabilitation center in west suburban Oak Brook.

GUEST EDITORIAL: Don’t let child be victim of ID theft  Richmond RegisterEditor’s note: The Register’s parent company, CNHI, has papers all over the United States. Each Wednesday, this space will be dedicated to what one of those …

GUEST EDITORIAL: Don’t let child be victim of ID theft  Richmond RegisterEditor’s note: The Register’s parent company, CNHI, has papers all over the United States. Each Wednesday, this space will be dedicated to what one of those …

September is a great month to get a library card  Omaha World-HeraldEach September, libraries across the country celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month as a way to remind educators, parents and students that library …

BBB: New scam targeting the elderly could lead to Medicare fraud, identity theft  FOX13 MemphisA new nationwide scam targeting the elderly could lead to Medicare fraud and identity theft. The Better Business Bureau told FOX13 the scammers off…

California man stole $14M, told victims money was for Netflix film: prosecutors  Fox NewsA Southern California man faces federal wire fraud, money laundering and aggravated identity theft charges after he defrauded foreign investors out of $1…

Loveland-Berthoud police activity: Drug DUIs, assaults  Loveland Reporter-Herald11:57 a.m. At Birkley Court and North Douglas Avenue, a 53-year-old Loveland woman on a failure-to-comply warrant. 12:11 p.m. At Birkley Court and North …

Man, woman identified, arrested after burglary: On the Record — Aug. 23 to 26  Craig Daily PressCraig Police Department Friday, Aug. 23 7:21 a.m. On the 600 block of Hockett Circle, police in Craig responded to an animal complaint. Community …

Southern California Man Faces Federal Charges in $14M Movie Scam  Courthouse News ServiceLOS ANGELES (CN) – A movie deal with Netflix that didn’t exist, mythical giant Paul Bunyan and forged documents form the heart of a $14 million scam, …

Manhattan Beach Man Faces Federal Charges in Connection With $14 Million Movie Scam  KTLA Los AngelesA Manhattan Beach man was arrested Tuesday morning and faces federal charges in connection with a movie scam that cost victims investing into…

Taxpayer Cybersecurity – Step 5: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan  JD SupraThe Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue *Service* (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax …

Taxpayer Cybersecurity – Step 5: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan  JD SupraThe Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue *Service* (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax …

Something To Talk About: Avoiding Fraud & Helping Boy With Compromised Immunity  News On 6It’s our favorite time of day, when we’ve all got something to talk about. Today Brian, Ashley and Stacia look at preventing fraud and identity theft, e…

Something To Talk About: Avoiding Fraud & Helping Boy With Compromised Immunity  News On 6It’s our favorite time of day, when we’ve all got something to talk about. Today Brian, Ashley and Stacia look at preventing fraud and identity theft, e…

One person reported hurt in Douglas Avenue crash Tuesday  Journal TimesA two-car crash was reported at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Douglas Avenue.

Letter leads family to discover possible Social Security account hack  ABC6OnYourSide.comDebbie Burkman’s 88-year-old veteran dad Ed spends his time tending to his flowers, but the real thorn poking him was a letter from the Social Security …

Seven charged in fraud, ID theft case  Herald-Mail MediaSeven Maryland residents, including one from Hagerstown, are charged in a scheme to gain access to classified information on New York computers and those …

More Proof That Voter Fraud Is Real, and Bipartisan  Daily SignalGustavo Lerma, a Mexican citizen, was convicted of voting illegally in U.S. elections—and not for whom you might expect.

Clark County woman gets 1 month jail time, home confinement for fraud scheme  The ColumbianA former Clark County resident was sentenced earlier this month to a month in jail and home confinement for filing hundreds of thousands of dollars wor…

Police warn of identity-theft ring  Hudson Valley 360A recent string of car break-ins might be connected to a nationwide burglary ring known as the Felony Lane Gang, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.

Fugitive in contractor fraud case arrested in Salem | Local News  The Salem NewsSALEM — A man wanted in California for allegedly conning at least three homeowners out of more than $300000 by posing as a licensed home improvement …

Malaysia introduces national biometric digital ID to reduce fraud, identity theft  Biometric UpdateMalaysia’s national biometric digital identification platform will allow its 32 million residents to conduct online operations in “a safe and s…

Emergency Services – 8/27/19 | 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 …

Why it pays to verify your client’s identity – Lawyers Weekly  Lawyers WeeklyPromoted by InfoTrack. Some recent identity fraud cases and how you can your clients can avoid becoming a statistic “ASIC alleges Mail theft leads to $4.

CPA arrested on fraud charges  Silver City Daily Press and IndependentCertified public accountant and former investment broker Thomas Laws was taken into custody by the FBI on Monday afternoon at his Silver City offices on …

Elliott Greenblott | Fraud watch: Your identity has been stolen. Now what?  Bennington Banner’Capital One Data Breach Compromises 100 Million’ (New York Times, July 29). ‘State Farm Suffers Data Breach’ (Security Magazine, Aug. 8). ‘Mass Gene…

‘Fraud Follows The Money’: Fake Insurance Claims Plague Disaster Relief Efforts  Insurance News NetLast year, Olanrewajua A. Beyioku, also known as Papa Smith Morgan, was charged with wire fraud after allegedly devising a scheme to defraud th…

Identity theft by the numbers  NewsroomEvery year, 130000 New Zealanders are plagued by identity theft. Here’s what you need to know.

Man curses judge after being sentenced to two life sentences in downtown Cleveland double murder  cleveland.comJames Johnson, who was convicted last month in his third trial on charges including aggravated murder in the slayings of his cousin…

Christian Science leader stole $11M for mansion, fancy Disneyland dining club: feds  New York Daily NewsThe former chairman of a Christian Science Church board in California is accused of pocketing more than $11 million in church money to buy…

SHERIFF LOG, Aug. 7 to 13 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the County of Hood River. Assaults, harassment, menacing and domestic violence: Aug. 9 — Cascade Avenue — Deputy …

‘Ambulance service’ raked in $4.7 million for fake trips in North Carolina, feds say  Raleigh News & ObserverA couple had an ambulance company in Pitt County, North Carolina, but it went bankrupt, feds say. So they started a fake company and …

Blotter: Man charged with theft of purse in Winnetka  Chicago TribuneThe latest police incidents and arrests in Winnetka and Northfield.

Weedville man faces identity theft, fraud charges  The Courier-ExpressWEEDVILLE — A Weedville man faces access device fraud and identity theft charges after he allegedly initiated transactions valued at $360 with a stolen debit …

Why Credit Cards Are Best for Car Rentals  U.S. News & World ReportIt’s possible to rent a car using a debit card. But credit cards have more protections. Some credit cards even offer a collision damage waiver.

‘Never, ever use a debit card,’ warns fraud expert and ex-con artist—here’s what to do instead  CNBC”A debit card is certainly and truly the worst financial tool ever given to the American consumer,” says fraud expert Frank Abagnale.

‘Never, ever use a debit card,’ warns fraud expert and ex-con artist—here’s what to do instead  CNBC”A debit card is certainly and truly the worst financial tool ever given to the American consumer,” says fraud expert Frank Abagnale.

Christian Science Leader in Los Angeles Charged With Stealing $11.5 Million  PatheosA leader of the Christian Scientists, clearly jealous of all the other religions constantly making headlines, did everyone a favor by getting charged with ste…

$4,500 Credit Card Fraud In Millburn: Police  Millburn, NJ PatchCredit Card Fraud In Millburn: Police – Millburn-Short Hills, NJ – Karim Reid was charged with identity theft, police said.

Vestavia Hills police seek person of interest in identity theft  WVTM13The Vestavia Hills Police Department needs the public’s help identifying a woman caught on video fraudulently using a credit card. Police describe the woman …

How secure is DNA testing?  EngadgetScientists only mapped the human genome 16 years ago, but today you can get a basic test of your genetic code from Walgreens. It’s estimated some 26 million …

10 Best Credit Monitoring Services of 2019  TheStreet.comMonitoring your credit is important, but when you want to recruit a *service* to help, do you know which one to choose? Find out which credit monitoring services …

Synthetic identity fraud on the rise  Wink NewsIt’s the fastest growing financial crime in the United States. It’s called synthetic identity fraud and it is incredibly difficult to track. WINK News sat down with Beth …

Georgia Supreme Court Considers When Data Breach Victims Can Sue  DecipherThe Georgia Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether data breach victims have to wait for actual fraud or theft to happen before they can sue to recover …

Waukee woman convicted of 7 felonies for ripping off employers is out of prison in 8 months  Des Moines RegisterA Waukee woman convicted in a series of thefts from her employers across the metro has been released from prison in less than a ye…

Police arrest suspect for attempted fraud | Milton Herald  NorthFulton.comMILTON, Ga. — Police arrested a man Aug. 21 after an employee at Fry’s Electronics on Webb Road realized that he was using a fake driver’s license.

Fintech leader thirdstream verifying account applicants with EnStream’s mobile identity services  Yahoo FinanceTORONTO , Aug. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – EnStream, the digital identity and device authentication joint venture of Canada’s national mobile …

Couple reports incidents involving identity theft | Forsyth Herald  NorthFulton.comCUMMING, Ga. — A husband and wife filed a report with Cumming Police Aug. 10 relating several incidents in which they suspect their personal information had …

Trying to Retain Customers? Protect the Next Generation; Kids Now Prime Targets for Identity Theft  Jakarta GlobeChildren are attractive targets for fraudsters as their identity information is less likely to have been used before.

18-YEAR OLD MAN JAILED FOR IDENTITY THEFT  kqennewsradio.comAugust 27, 2019 3:30 a.m.. An 18-year old man was jailed for identity theft and related charges following his arrest by Roseburg Police on Saturday. An RPD …

Perspective: Identity Theft Through The Ages | WNIJ and WNIU  WNIJ and WNIUMy sister has had her identity stolen numerous times, and I’d wager you know people who have also experienced it, if you haven’t yourself. “Identity theft”

Johnson to face Democratic challenger in US House race  AberdeenNews.comPIERRE — Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson will be facing a challenger to keep South Dakota’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in November …

Dealing with a Credit Report for the Deceased  Credit.com NewsIn the aftermath of the death of a loved one, make sure to look over their finances. Read for more info on dealing with a credit report for deceased.

Ex-Christian Science Church Chairman Indictment Alleges $11.4 Million Fraud  NewsweekCharles Thomas Sebesta was arrested Monday on a federal grand jury indictment; Sebesta is accused of using over $11 million of church money for personal …

Medicare DNA Swabs: Beware of scams | News  Anchorage PressIt’s that time of year again; time for Alaskans to revisit their health insurance options, check out health fairs and workshops to see which plans are the right fit for.

Don’t fall victim to robocalls  KTTCROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – In the latest attempt to crack down on spoofed numbers, major phone companies have teamed up with attorneys general of all 50 …

Former church chairman indicted in theft of $11.5 million in church money  Los Angeles TimesThe former chairman of the board for the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles, has been indicted in the theft of more than $11 million in ch…

Former church chairman indicted in theft of $11.5 million in church money  Los Angeles TimesThe former chairman of the board for the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles, has been indicted in the theft of more than $11 million in ch…

Protect your child from identity theft  Post RegisterWhen 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 save a.

Protect your child from identity theft  Post RegisterWhen 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 save a.

Huntington Beach man, the ex-chairman of a Los Angeles church, charged with stealing $11.4 million  Los Angeles TimesA Huntington Beach man and former board chairman of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles has been charged wit…

Ex-Chair Charged With Stealing $11.4M From L.A. Church, Using Money for Exclusive Disneyland Membership  KTLA Los AngelesA former leader of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles was arrested Monday on a federal indictment alleg…

Police calls | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsDanville: Thursday: Aggravated assault in the 900 block of Campbell Lane. Criminal damage in the 400 block of Chandler. Battery in the 400 block of Bensyl.

Former LA Church Chairman Charged With $11.4M Theft  U.S. News & World ReportLOS ANGELES (AP) — The former board chairman of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles has been charged with stealing $11.4 million and using …

Valley tax preparer faces more theft charges – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsVALLEY — A Valley tax preparer is facing another round of charges after more former customers have come to the police saying she stole part of their federal ta…

Identity Theft-Who to Blame | Life  New Baltimore Voice NewspapersFILE – In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019, file photo, the logo for Capital One Financial appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Identity Theft-Who to Blame | Lifestyles  Dearborn Press and GuideFILE – In this Tuesday, July 30, 2019, file photo, the logo for Capital One Financial appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Dozens Of Nigerians Charged With Online Romance, Business Scam | Crime Time  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

80 People Charged In Federal Takedown Of Nigerian Romance Scams  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

Oak Creek police seek help identifying suspect  WDJTOAK CREEK, Wis. (CBS 58) — Oak Creek police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of identity theft. He was caught on …

Norwalk woman charged with ID theft  Thehour.comNORWALK — A Norwalk woman swiped a stranger’s debit card during a recent boat trip, police said. A woman told police she had been out with friends on a …

Beverly Hills real estate agent facing 30 years behind bars for the burglary of several celebrity homes  HousingWireA Beverly Hills real estate agent and his accomplice have been charged for the alleged burglaries of more than a dozen celebri…

Concerned your Hy-Vee purchases made you a victim of credit card fraud? Protect yourself with these 3 free steps  Des Moines RegisterThe Iowa Attorney General advises consumers to take these specific steps to prevent fraudsters from opening c…

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  MashableAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  Yahoo FinanceAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

Blotter: Man charged with forgery, identity theft in Skokie  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Skokie Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Unlawful use of a weapon.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Digital Identity: Top Challenges and Solutions  BankInfoSecurity.comThe latest digital identity capabilities and fraud-fighting technologies, including greater use of machine learning and threat intelligence, enable organizations to.

Immigrants get around E-Verify thanks to its ‘fatal flaw’  Los Angeles TimesFor an immigrant who journeys to the Deep South to toil in the chicken factories, it does not take long to figure out how to land a job — even without legal status …..