ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe’s event educated seniors on fraud and identity theft prevention Metro East SunAs technology evolves and scammers find new ways to target the older population, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carb…
Your Must-See News Headlines for Today, July 17 Heavy.comKeep a close eye on your personal data, including bank accounts, over the next few days if you are a Sprint customer. The company says hackers got into the …
Epic Games fires back in ‘Fortnite’ data vulnerability lawsuit Triangle Business JournalThe Cary-based company behind blockbuster hit “Fortnite” is again firing back in court, asking a judge to dismiss a suit that claimed it was responsible …
Social Security Lets Banks Access Data After Years of Reluctance BloombergBanks fighting the fastest-growing financial crime in the U.S. have found an unlikely ally: the Social Security Administration.
Treasury Chief Says Crypto Is A “National Security Risk” Z6 MagUS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin chimed in the conversation about cryptocurrency and Facebook Libra saying it poses a “national security” risk.
Sprint Resets Account Passwords Of Users After Data Breach Z6 MagSprint, an American mobile telecom provider, has proactively reset their customers’ account PIN following a data breach that has affected an “unknown” number …
University employees told private data is on stolen laptop KTIVLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials say personal and financial information on more than 900 current and former employees were.
Sprint Resets Account Passwords Of Users After Data Breach Z6MagSprint, an American mobile telecom provider, has proactively reset their customers’ account PIN following a data breach that has affected an “unknown” number …
buguroo Joins NICE Actimize’s X-Sight Marketplace, the Industry’s First Financial Crime Management Ecosystem Yahoo FinanceHelping financial services organizations keep up with a changing market landscape, NICE Actimize, a NICE business (Nasd…
Sprint customer accounts were breached by hackers using Samsung’s website Android CentralSprint claims hackers used Samsung’s ‘add a line’ website to gain unauthorized access to some of its customer accounts last month.
1.2 million Dutch hit by cyber crime, but most don’t report it – DutchNews.nl – Live DutchNews.nlSome 1.2 million people in the Netherlands were affected by some sort of internet-related crime last year, the national statistics agency CBS sa…
Grafton police log, July 19 edition Community AdvocateGrafton Sunday, June 30 11:33 a.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft. 3:49 p.m. Providence Rd. Suspicious activity. 3:57 p.m. Merriam Rd. Suspicious.
Trader Joe’s Put Customers at Risk of Identity Theft, Suit Says Bloomberg LawTrader Joe’s Co. put customers at its stores nationwide at risk of identity theft by printing too many digits of their credit cards on receipts, a class action file…
Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says Sacramento BeeThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents in …
Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt Yahoo NewsA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.
Identity thief minimizes her involvement | News Mohave Valley NewsKINGMAN — A Lake Havasu City woman expressed bewilderment at her sentencing hearing in Kingman. Donna Richter, 58, told the court that she felt more like …
Sprint customer accounts reportedly breached by hackers through Samsung website WABIAn unknown number of Sprint customer accounts were hacked via a Samsung website, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
Sprint customer accounts reportedly breached by hackers through Samsung website WDTVAn unknown number of Sprint customer accounts were hacked via a Samsung website, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
Sprint customer accounts reportedly breached by hackers through Samsung website WITNAn unknown number of Sprint customer accounts were hacked via a Samsung website, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.
Fraud Management Software Market Overview with Detailed Analysis, Competitive la News by Intelligence JournalThe ‘ Fraud Management Software market’ research report added by Market Study Report, LLC, is an in-depth analysis of the latest tre…
Three Arrested for Burglary and ID Theft of Deceased Officer 24/7 Headline NewsLOOMIS, Calif. – Three were arrested for burglary, theft, and identity theft of a deceased law enforcement officer, authorities said. A probation search on June 1…
Multi-Factor Authentication and Identity Fraud Detection in the Financial Services Industry Finextra1. Introduction The financial services sector is evolving rapidly: increasing and changing customer …
Young mum accused of $2.4 million identity fraud has travel ban extended and ordered to hand over passport Business Insider AustraliaA Victorian woman the corporate regulator alleges made $2.44 million by stealing the identities of sharehold…
Sprint says hackers used Samsung’s website to access customer account data BGRIn late June, hackers managed to access an unknown number of Sprint accounts by exploiting a security loophole on Samsung’s “add a line” website, according …
Hackers broke into Sprint accounts through Samsung’s website EngadgetSprint’s security team is having a very, very lousy 2019. On top of the earlier Boost Mobile breach, the carrier has revealed that hackers obtained “unauthoriz…
Sprint customer data hacked through Samsung website SiliconANGLE NewsU.S. telecommunications company Sprint Corp. has been hacked with an unknown number of accounts compromised, but in a twist, the company is blaming …
Laptop stolen in Rome; UNL warns nearly 900 current, former ag staffers of potential data breach Scottsbluff Star HeraldNU spokeswoman Melissa Lee said the university has no reason to believe that the thief has tried to gain access to person…
Manteca mailbox break-ins lead to identity theft KCRA SacramentoA series of burglaries at community mailboxes in Manteca is prompting action from U.S. postal inspectors.
Manteca mailbox break-ins lead to identity theft KCRA SacramentoA series of burglaries at community mailboxes in Manteca is prompting action from U.S. postal inspectors.
Kansas City woman sentenced for ID theft to file false tax returns Salina PostWASHINGTON – A Kansas City woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft related to the filing of false tax returns …
An unknown number of Sprint customers had their personal info stolen by hackers Digital TrendsHackers stole an unknown number of Sprint users’ data after breaching the Samsung.com “add a line” website, according to a letter Sprint sent to im…
Credit, debit card thefts plaguing Wamego, police warn WIBWMultiple federal and state law enforcement agencies have been asked to join the Wamego Police Dept. in the hunt for whoever is behind a string of financial …
Meth addict with pipe bombs steals $540,000 in Amtrak vouchers, feds say Wichita EagleA meth addict who used stolen credit cards to steal $540000 worth of Amtrak vouchers and resold them on eBay has been indicted on fraud, identity theft and…
Meth addict with pipe bombs steals $540,000 in Amtrak vouchers, feds say Kansas City StarA meth addict who used stolen credit cards to steal $540000 worth of Amtrak vouchers and resold them on eBay has been indicted on fraud, identity theft …
Hacker Breached Sprint Customer Accounts Through Samsung Website GizmodoMany Sprint customers recently learned that their accounts were compromised through the Samsung website.
Blotter: Van stolen from Wilmette recovered Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Wilmette and Kenilworth police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Police: All banks in Wamego have customers affected by string of identity theft, fraud KSNT NewsWAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT) – Wamego Police Department is investigating widespread identity theft and credit card fraud that is affecting customers throu…
Here’s a warning for people still using those old blue postal mailboxes NJ.comJERSEY CITY — United States Postal *Service* mailboxes in Hudson County and five other counties in New Jersey are being targeted by inventive thieves who …
Elliott Greenblott | Fraud watch: Knowing your roots may put you at risk to fraud Bennington BannerThe advertisements are non-stop — research your family heritage, trace your roots, find missing relatives. Thousands of Americans have respond…
Kansas City, Missouri, woman sentenced to 34 months in prison for using stolen identities to file false tax returns – Welcome to Wyandotte DailyA Kansas City, Missouri, woman was sentenced to prison today for wire fraud and aggravated identi…
Officials warn about Medicare fraud involving genetic tests Tuscaloosa NewsFederal authorities have issued a fraud alert about a new identity theft scheme using genetic testing to obtain a person’s Medicare or Medicaid information.
Federal Reserve warns U.S. payments ecosystem of synthetic identity fraud risk Biometric UpdateSynthetic identity fraud is a serious and growing problem in the U.S., and can only be dealt with through a collaborative effort by all payment in…
Officials warn about Medicare fraud involving genetic tests Tuscaloosa NewsFederal authorities have issued a fraud alert about a new identity theft scheme using genetic testing to obtain a person’s Medicare or Medicaid information.
Feds say meth addict with pipe bomb & guns hacked Amtrak to steal $540K in vouchers FOX 10 News PhoenixDETROIT (FOX 2) – Federal officials said a meth addict found with a pipe bomb and loaded guns in Monroe hacked into Amtrak’s online system…
Patients at PCHC possibly targeted in data breach WABIBANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Local patients may have been targeted in a security breach at a collection agency hired by Penobscot Community Health Care in …
Identity Thief, Bank Fraudster Sent To Prison For 39 Months Concord, NH PatchID Fraudster Gets 39 Months In Prison – Concord, NH – Deandray Buckley of Belleville, Michigan, stole or attempted to steal more than $90000 from the bank …
UNL offering identity protection after laptop with personal information stolen Lincoln Journal StarMore than 900 current and former employees of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources have been of…
Sprint customer accounts breached by hackers CNETThe breach happened by way of a Samsung web page.
Photos: Athens-Clarke County Mugshots this week Online AthensBAHENA, JORGE POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. [2/48]. BARNETT, TANNER MICHAEL OTHER AGENCY HOLD PROBATION VIOLATION FOR …
Maryland says confidential data must be encrypted. For 1.4 million students, it wasn’t. Washington Post“Sensitive, personally identifiable information” of more than 1.4 million students and more than 200,000 teachers was improperly stored by…
Photos: Athens-Clarke County Mugshots this week Online AthensBAHENA, JORGE POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE. [2/48]. BARNETT, TANNER MICHAEL OTHER AGENCY HOLD PROBATION VIOLATION FOR …
She admits she ran $159K grandparents scam through the Lehigh Valley lehighvalleylive.comAnd after Tuesday’s guilty plea, Yahaira Diaz faces up to 72 years in federal prison.
Data defense: 10 tips for tax security Accounting TodayDespite progress by the Internal Revenue *Service* and its Security Summit partners against identity theft, cyber-crooks’ evolving tactics continue to threaten the …
Senator To Facebook’s Libra: ‘Can People Trust You?’ Z6MagSenators grilled Facebook executive over the its plan to release Libra and questioned if people can trust the company with handling money.
Senator To Facebook’s Libra: ‘Can People Trust You?’ Z6 MagSenators grilled Facebook executive over the its plan to release Libra and questioned if people can trust the company with handling money.
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 …