Identity Theft

How the $700 million Equifax settlement could leave you high and dry  MarketWatchThe perpetrators of the 2017 hack have yet to be identified, so it’s impossible to know what their motivations were and how consumer information may be used.

In phone porting scam, hackers can steal your cell number, then your money  NorthJersey.comThe thieves call the victim’s carrier, say a cellphone was stolen, and ask to transfer the number to another provider — and to a phone they control.

Illegal use of medical marijuana, vehicle break-ins and $24K identity theft case: Lancaster County Police Log, Tuesday, July 23, 2019  LancasterOnlineDUI. MANHEIM TWP.: Yong Z. Wang, 25, of Staten Island, New York, was charged with the drivin…

The 5 Fraudulent Practices You Have to Look Out For as an SME  IoT Business NewsMaking money and controlling expenses and overheads is hard enough in business without suffering financial and other losses through fraud. Unfortunately …

Desjardins announces identity theft protection for members  Co-operative NewsThe announcement follows an unauthorised use of internal data by an employee in June.

St. Helens woman sentenced to 32 months for aggravated identity theft  Pamplin Media GroupA St. Helens woman was sentenced to 32 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $20,000 in restitution after embezzling from her former employer in…

How to protect yourself from an identity theft ‘nightmare’  The Australian Financial ReviewAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission chairwoman Delia Rickard says there are simple ways to protect yourself from fraud.

Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control Taps Intellicheck’s Age ID to Deter Underage Drinking  Arizona Daily StarMELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#LawEnforcement–The Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control (ADLLC) is armi…

Online buyers warned of identity theft – Star Weekly  Star WeeklyPolice have issued a warning to consumers after an Australia-wide scam involving stolen identities was traced to Laverton. Senior Constable Matt Wright of the …

Former Wells Fargo employee sentenced for stealing $100K from cognitively-impaired clients  OregonLiveSherdon Lamorell, 31, pleaded guilty to stealing from three victims.

College students are being targeted for identity theft according to officials  Valley News LiveSchool will soon be back in session for college students. With plenty of things to prepare, keeping yourself or your child safe from identity theft…

Identity theft has cost Australians $16 million in 2019: report  iTWireScammers have stolen at least $16 million from unsuspecting Australians so far this year and this is likely to be just the tip of the iceberg, accordi…

Equifax data-breach victims can get up to $250 each with little documentation  The Washington PostDid you lose 10 hours of your life dealing with the 2017 Equifax data breach? You could get up to $250 from Equifax with minimal documentation o…

Canada’s crime rate climbs 2% in 2018 on #MeToo boost, higher fraud  Reuters AfricaCanada’s crime rate climbed 2% in 2018, the fourth consecutive annual rise, because of higher police-reported instances of fraud and sexual assault, data …

Canada’s crime rate climbs 2% in 2018 on #MeToo boost, higher fraud  Thomson Reuters FoundationStatistics Canada said the number of sexual assaults increased by 13% in 2017 and by 15% in 2018, probably because of increased public awareness th…

Biometrics News – AU10TIX Provides Onboarding for eSports Platform  Mobile ID WorldBiometrics News – eSports and gaming-oriented social media platform Zengaming has turned to AU10TIX for secure customer onboarding and document …

Police: Philadelphia suspect used Lancaster County woman’s identity to make $24,000 in purchases  WPMT FOX 43LANCASTER COUNTY — Police have charged a Philadelphia woman with identity theft and access device fraud after they say she made more…

Police-reported crime in Canada up slightly in 2018, hate crime down, StatsCan reports  CBC NewsPolice-reported crime in Canada increased for the fourth year in a row last year, but is still lower than the crime rate 10 years ago, according t…

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: File Identity Theft Claim  MONEYThe FTC reached a settlement over the 2017 Equifax data breach, and affected people can get paid $20000 each. Here’s how to file a claim.

State prison parolee found in Roseville with documents stolen from 80 victims, sheriff says  Sacramento BeeA Roseville parolee was arrested on suspicion of identity theft last week after authorities found documents stolen from more than 80 pe…

Equifax to pay up to $700M following AG investigation | Washington State  Access WashingtonEquifax must provide up to $425M in restitution for consumers, improve security practices OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson, along with 49 other …

Does Your Company’s 401(k) Employee Education Meeting Address These 5 Topics?  ForbesOnce the standard by which boredom was measured, these meetings have evolved over the past decade to include practical financial advice. Has your …

Several arrests made in identity theft case | Local News  Porterville RecorderSeveral people were arrested involving an identity theft ring after an investigation by the Porterville Police Department’s Neighborhood Crime Suppression Unit.

Proving you deserve $20,000 from the Equifax settlement will be nearly impossible  CNBCEquifax will give consumers a range of options for monitoring their credit or making claims of fraud or data misuse, part of a $425 million restitution fund.

Police-reported crime in Canada up slightly in 2018, hate crime down, StatsCan reports  CBC NewsPolice-reported crime in Canada increased for the fourth year in a row last year, but is still lower than the crime rate 10 years ago, according t…

Equifax To Pay Up To $700 Million In Data Breach Settlement  WFAEUpdated at 11:25 a.m. ET Equifax will pay up to $700 million in fines and monetary relief to consumers over a 2017 data breach at the credit reporting.

Equifax To Pay Up To $700 Million In Data Breach Settlement  KSMU RadioUpdated at 11:25 a.m. ET Equifax will pay up to $700 million in fines and monetary relief to consumers over a 2017 data breach at the credit reporting.

Actress Bella Thorne Turns to IdentityIQ Services After Recent Hacking Incident  Yahoo FinanceTEMECULA, Calif., July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Actress Bella Thorne now has IDIQ℠, the company behind the credit and identity theft monitoring Iden…

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Should Know  NBC Southern CaliforniaEquifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and …

Equifax settlement 2019: How to protect yourself beyond a credit freeze  USA TODAYThe credit bureau Equifax will pay between $575 million and $700 million to settle state and federal investigations related to a massive security incident that …

Millennials posting pet pictures on Instagram are at risk of fraud, Santander warns  CNBCSpanish bank Santander, in a survey, criticized celebrities for setting a bad example by oversharing online, claiming they were putting “impressionable y…

Millennials posting pet pictures on Instagram are at risk of fraud, Santander warns  CNBCSpanish bank Santander, in a survey, criticized celebrities for setting a bad example by oversharing online, claiming they were putting “impressionable y…

Equifax to pay $700m over breach that exposed data of 150m people  The GuardianEquifax will pay up to $700m to settle with the US and states over a 2017 data breach that exposed social security numbers and other private information of …

Equifax data breach settlement: Equifax to pay $700 million to settle lawsuits  CBS NewsEquifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over the massive 2017 data breach that exposed the private data…

Equifax data breach settlement: Equifax to pay $700 million to settle lawsuits  CBS NewsConsumers may be eligible for up to $20000 in cash payments, as well as up to 10 years of free credit monitoring.

Equifax to Pay $575 Million As Part Of Settlement With FTC, CFPB, And States Related To 2017 Data Breach, Settlement Includes Fund To Help Consumers Recover From Data Breach  Exchange News DirectEquifax Inc. has agreed to pay at least $575 mi…

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  KEYE TV CBS AustinNEW YORK (AP) — Equifax has agreed to pay $700 million, potentially more, to settle with the federal authorities and states over its 2017 data breach that …

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  WGMENEW YORK (AP) — Equifax has agreed to pay $700 million, potentially more, to settle with the federal authorities and states over its 2017 data breach that …

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  FOX 29NEW YORK (AP) — Equifax has agreed to pay $700 million, potentially more, to settle with the federal authorities and states over its 2017 data breach that …

IRS issues fresh guidance to stem the tide of spear-phishing and tax fraud  The Daily SwigSix-point plan welcomed, but security pros argue the guidance doesn’t go far enough. In an effort to counter identity theft and spear-phishing, the US I…

Equifax to pay up to $700 million to settle state and federal investigations into 2017 security breach  The Washington PostEquifax has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a series of state and federal investigations into a massive 2017 data …

Colombia’s most wanted guerrilla fooled authorities over his identity for years: report  Colombia ReportsColombia’s prosecution found out that ELN commander “Pablito” has been misleading everyone about his identity, according to newspaper El …

Government calls for better tech to verify digital identities  IT PROIt’s unclear whether the new tool will replace or supplement the government’s existing Verify programme.

Key numbers to know for Mueller’s testimony | TheHill  The HillFormer special counsel Robert Mueller will soon retake the national spotlight as he testifies publicly before Congress about his investigation into Russian …

RHB targets card fraud with automatically refreshed CVV codes  Fintech FuturesMalaysia’s RHB is tackling fraud by launching automatically refreshed dynamic card verification value (CVV) security codes on its cards, writes Jane Connolly.

Cyber laundering: What are some key challenges in detection and regulation?  LexologyWhilst technological advancements such as the internet and social media have enhanced our lives in many ways, they have also created an environment in…

UK Government tries to breathe life into flagging digital ID plans  FinextraNew proposals to make the process of identity checking online easier and more secure for people and businesses have been launched.

Grindr and Tinder becoming a stalkers’ paradise? Identity theft, abuse plague apps  The News MinuteWhen Suraj K* (name changed), a 26-year-old queer person working with a tech firm in Hyderabad, matched with a prospective date on Grindr, he d…

10 steps to recover if your identity is stolen  Citizens VoiceMillions 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 …

Equifax to pay up to $700 million to settle state and federal investigations into 2017 security breach  The Washington PostEquifax has agreed to pay as much as $700 million to settle a series of state and federal investigations into a massive…

eSports and Gaming Platform Zengaming Signs with AU10TIX for 2nd Generation ID Authentication & Onboarding Automation  Yahoo FinanceLIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AU10TIX will power eSports and gaming Social Network, Zengamin…

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  WRDW-TVEquifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the Federal Trade Commission and others over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and …

Equifax Data-Breach Settlement: Get Up to $20,000 If You Can Prove Harm  The New York TimesEquifax said it had exposed the data of almost 150 million people in 2017. Now it will pay at least $650 million to settle claims relating to the data …

5 Tips on How to Talk About Identity Fraud With Your Current or Potential Employer  Business 2 Community

BBB Trends: School dazed? Watch for identity theft; share information only on need-to-know basis  User-generated contentBy Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau. In just a few short weeks, school bells will ring announcing the start of another …

Not All Ad Fraud Originates Overseas. Law Enforcement Is Starting to Look Closer to Home  AdweekThe financial impact of ad fraud is expected to total $5.8 billion worldwide this year, invalidating 8% of display and 14% of video ad impressions…

5 Tips on How to Talk About Identity Fraud With Your Current or Potential Employer  Business 2 CommunityYou may never be prepared for the moment you discover your personally identifiable information (PII) has been fraudulently used to steal y…

Instagram pet pictures are putting milennials at risk of fraud, bank warns  The TelegraphPosting pictures of pets on Instagram is putting millennials at risk of fraud, a major bank has said as it warned young people against copying celebritie…

Instagram pet pictures are putting milennials at risk of fraud, bank warns  Telegraph.co.ukPosting pictures of pets on Instagram is putting millennials at risk of fraud, a major bank has said as it warned young people against copying celebrit…

The unnerving tale of having my Social Security hacked  The Washington PostI got hacked. It was scary. In this age of cybereverything, we all live in dread that we’re going to be somehow attacked by the Internet. Nearly everyone seems …

The unnerving tale of having my Social Security hacked  The Washington PostI got hacked. It was scary. In this age of cybereverything, we all live in dread that we’re going to be somehow attacked by the Internet. Nearly everyone seems …

Experian names senior VP of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  Biometric UpdateProduct management leadership veteran EK Koh has joined Experian as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud …

Experian names senior VP of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  Biometric UpdateProduct management leadership veteran EK Koh has joined Experian as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud …

Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: What’s the Difference?  TheStreet.comWhen you are worried about criminals compromising your identity, then you might be thinking about using a credit lock or credit freeze. But what exactly is the …

Credit Lock vs. Credit Freeze: What’s the Difference?  TheStreet.comWhen you are worried about criminals compromising your identity, then you might be thinking about using a credit lock or credit freeze. But what exactly is the …

Several arrests made in identity theft case | Crime Blotter  Porterville RecorderSeveral people were arrested involving an identity theft ring after an investigation by the Porterville Police Department’s Neighborhood Crim Suppression Unit.

Several arrests made in identity theft case | Crime Blotter  Porterville RecorderSeveral people were arrested involving an identity theft ring after an investigation by the Porterville Police Department’s Neighborhood Crim Suppression Unit.

Police Blotter  MDJOnline.comThe names and charges below are from Cobb arrest warrants, and are public records. A warrant is merely an accusation of a crime, and accused people are …

Samuelson: Here’s how the internet attacked me | Columns  Casper Star-Tribune OnlineI got hacked. It was scary. In this age of cybereverything, we all live in dread that we’re going to be somehow attacked by the internet. Nearly everyone seem…

Father of Autistic Children Charged With Capital Murder  The Good Men ProjectIn 2015 I remember turning on the news are hearing about a man, Ali Elmezayan, who killed his two autistic children by driving into San Pedro Bay at the Port of …

New Attorney Seeks To Delay Next Trial Of Katherine Kealoha  HawaiipublicradioA newly appointed, taxpayer-funded attorney representing a former Honolulu prosecutor wants to delay her trial on bank fraud and identity theft charges.

Jail Report | Features  The Albany HeraldThese are bookings for July 11 27-July 17 at the Dougherty County Jail. AGENCY KEY: ADDU, Albany-Dougherty Drug Unit; APD, Albany Police Department; …

6 Step Security Checklist for Tax Professions to Fight ID Theft  CPAPracticeAdvisor.comUsing a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist, the Internal Revenue *Service* and the Security Summit partners are urging tax professionals to review cri…

BBB issues warning about new genetic testing scam in eastern Idaho  East Idaho NewsThe following is a news release from the Better Business Bureau. IDAHO FALLS – A few swabs inside the cheek can unfold mysteries of the past and a glimpse …

New attorney seeks to delay next trial of Katherine Kealoha | News, Sports, Jobs  Maui NewsHONOLULU — A newly appointed, taxpayer-funded attorney representing a former Honolulu prosecutor wants to delay her trial on bank fraud and identity th…

Criminal complaints, July 15-18 | Listing | journaltimes.com  Journal TimesThis list is not comprehensive. Municipalities are listed as they appear on the criminal complaint. Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of …

Identity theft suspects arrested in Porterville  YourCentralValley.comPolice say the suspects range in age from 23 to 30-years-old, and all had either a warrant or were on felony probation.

6 Step Security Checklist for Tax Professionals to Fight ID Theft  CPAPracticeAdvisor.comUsing a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist, the Internal Revenue *Service* and the Security Summit partners are urging tax professionals to review c…

‘Scam Jam’ visits Lincoln City Thursday | News  The News GuardOregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will join members of the Oregon Department of Justice, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services …

‘Dead’ woman thrilled to be alive again with new ID number  Big News NetworkA woman who found out that she had been declared dead is extremely relieved to be alive again after being issued with a new ID number Kubashne.

Senior center to host drug take back, mobile office  Times RecordThe Arkansas Attorney General’s Office plans several events Friday at the Fort Smith Senior Activity Center, 2700 Cavanaugh Road:Attorney General Mobile …

A Stamford man guilty of identity theft sentenced in Lewis County Court  NNY360LOWVILLE — A Delaware County man found guilty of identity theft appeared before Judge Daniel R. King in Lewis County Court on July 19 and received jail …

4 arrested for identity theft ring in Porterville  KFSN-TVPorterville Police arrested four suspects in connection with an identity theft ring.

4 arrested for identity theft ring in Porterville  KFSN-TVPorterville Police arrested four suspects in connection with an identity theft ring.

Social Security lets banks access data after years of reluctance  Lincoln Journal StarNEW YORK — Banks fighting the fastest-growing financial crime in the U.S. have found an unlikely ally: the Social Security Administration.

Don’t Get Punked by Prime Day Package Delivery Scam  WHNT News 19Whether you took advantage of Amazon Prime Day, shopped an online “Christmas in July” sale or just ordered something sporadically, be on the lookout for …

Father charged with murder for driving sons with autism off L.A. pier  KVOA Tucson NewsA father accused of driving his family off a California pier and killing his two severely autistic sons in order to cash in on their exorbitant life insura…

New attorney seeks to delay next trial of Katherine Kealoha  Wichita EagleA newly appointed, taxpayer-funded attorney representing a former Honolulu prosecutor wants to delay her trial on bank fraud and identity theft charges.

New attorney seeks to delay next trial of Katherine Kealoha  Raleigh News & ObserverA newly appointed, taxpayer-funded attorney representing a former Honolulu prosecutor wants to delay her trial on bank fraud and identity theft charges.

Sunday Law Log, 7-21-19 – News  Asheboro Courier TribuneAsheboro PoliceOn July 17, an employee of McDonald’s, East Dixie Drive, Asheboro, reported an irate customer threw salt in her eye and a drink on her at the …

Equifax settles with FTC, CFPB, states, and consumer class actions for $700m  Boing BoingEquifax doxed virtually every adult in America as well as millions of people in other countries like the UK and Canada. The breach was caused by an acqui…

Digital driver licenses could replace plastic  Claremore Daily ProgressOKLAHOMA CITY — About 1000 Oklahomans are test-driving a new digital driver license program that may one day allow Oklahomans to ditch their plastic …

Digital driver licenses could replace plastic  Claremore Daily ProgressOKLAHOMA CITY — About 1000 Oklahomans are test-driving a new digital driver license program that may one day allow Oklahomans to ditch their plastic …

Thief with expensive tastes steals crab legs, lobster tails  Rochester Democrat and ChronicleA roundup of crime and misdemeanors in Rochester’s suburbs.

Thief with expensive tastes steals crab legs, lobster tails  Rochester Democrat and ChronicleA roundup of crime and misdemeanors in Rochester’s suburbs.

Indictments from the Gordon County Superior Court Clerk’s Office  MDJOnline.comThe following individuals were indicted on the respective charges this week in Gordon County Superior Court. An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of …

Georgia man who hacked professional athletes and musicians sentenced to prison  All On GeorgiaKwamaine Jerell Ford has been sentenced to federal prison for hacking into more than 100 Apple accounts belonging to high-profile professional athle…

Georgia man who hacked professional athletes and musicians sentenced to prison  All On GeorgiaKwamaine Jerell Ford has been sentenced to federal prison for hacking into more than 100 Apple accounts belonging to high-profile professional athle…

9 arrested for defrauding residents at assisted living facilities in SC  WVLT.TVNine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents at assisted living facilities in South Carolina, investigators said.

Equifax penalty is a “sweetheart deal” that leaves consumers at risk  State PIRGsOur response to Equifax paying a $650 million penalty for exposing the social security numbers of 148 million Americans to identity theft.