Identity Theft

Fraud Ring Thwarted by Credit Bureau Connection Fraud Protection Tools  AiThorityCredit Bureau Connection (CBC), the provider of the most comprehensive set of fraud prevention tools in the automotive industry, helped stop a Southern …

Suspected thieves arrested for ‘wreaking havoc’ at local gyms  Bellevue ReporterBellevue police have arrested two suspects who they say have been behind numerous thefts at local gyms in the past 10 months. D’Mario Mallory, 30, was …

QuickShred: Secure Document Shredding to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily bas…

AI for Identity Theft Protection in Banking – With Charts and Graphs  EmerjMillions of Americans have been the victims of identity fraud. Find out how banks can use AI to combat fraudsters and protect customer’s hard-earned money.

QuickShred: Secure Document Shredding to Protect You from Identity Theft  Carmel Monthly MagazineWriter // Cris Trautner Photography // Laura Arick. Identity theft is a growing problem worldwide, and the documents you deal with on a daily bas…

Area Crime Reports – Published August 16, 2019  Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc…. • Police arrested the previous owner of a restaurant in the 1000 block of Old Des Peres Road, who caused a disturbance at the restaurant on Aug. 2.

Decentralized ID in U.S. forces creative authentication workarounds  PaymentsSourceU.S. firms have been reliant on data aggregators like credit bureaus and other data companies to provide identity verification services, says Entersekt’s Jenni…

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  East Bay TimesA Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme targeting an apartment …

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  The Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — A Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme …

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  The Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — A Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme …

Taxpayer Cybersecurity – Step 4: Recognize Identity Theft | Snell & Wilmer  JD SupraThe Security Summit, consisting of the Internal Revenue *Service* (“IRS”), state tax agencies, and private-sector tax industry officials, is encouraging tax ….

Man and son in Texas get prison in $27M hearing aid scam aimed at American Airlines workers  Fox NewsA father and son in Texas who submitted more than $27 million in false claims in a hearing aid scam targeting American Airlines workers were …

Police Arrest Kamuela Man for Identity Theft  Big Island NowThe Hawai’i Police Department has charged a 32-Year-old Kamuela man following an identity theft investigation.

Fraudster hits City of Saskatoon for $1M  Global NewsA cyber thief defrauded the City of Saskatoon out of over $1 million by impersonating the CFO of a construction company, city officials said.

32-year-old Kamuela man charged in identity theft case  KHON2He was later charged with two counts of Theft, one count each of Identity Theft, Unauthorized Possession of Personal Confidential Information, and Forgery and …

ID theft law has flaws  KOAT New MexicoThere are thousands of people in New Mexico who have no clue their identities are being used by thieves. Most of the time, it happens when thieves put …

Identity Thieves Target Letters And Packages, Post Office Wants Victims To Come Forward  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — Thieves are targeting your mail, moving quickly to steal bills, letters and anything else they can get their hands on. CBS 2’s…

Times letters: We’re failing to beat fraud and protect victims  The TimesSir, Your argument that the UK’s fraud reporting system, Action Fraud, is allowing unacceptable excuses for inaction to proliferate, is compelling. The findings are …

What Happens Next After the Massive Capital One Data Breach  CPO MagazineThe massive Capital One data breach has triggered many to question the benefits of buying cyber insurance, the risks in storing data in the cloud and what …

Columbus Co. mom accused of stealing kids’ identities for credit cards  WWAY NewsChannel 3COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Investigators in Columbus County says a mother is accused of using her children’s identities to get credit cards.

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Of Bank Fraud, Mail Fraud And Identity Theft  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Joseph Naill of Pittsburgh pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspi…

Westchester police: 5 arrested for stealing thousands, ID theft, fraud  News 12 WestchesterWestchester County police say five people were arrested for fraud Wednesday following a five-month investigation.

Westchester police: 5 arrested for stealing thousands, ID theft, fraud  News 12 BronxWestchester County police say five people were arrested for fraud Wednesday following a five-month investigation. The suspects are accused of stealing …

Registered sex offender from El Dorado indicted on child porn counts  The Topeka Capital-JournalA registered sex offender was indicted Wednesday in federal court in Wichita on charges that he produced and distributed child pornography, offici…

Old Bridge man indicted in investment fraud scheme  MyCentralJersey.comSandy John Masselli is charged with running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that caused millions of dollars of losses.

Former IRS analyst pleads guilty to leaking Michael Cohen’s bank records to Michael Avenatti  CNNWashington (CNN) A former Internal Revenue *Service* analyst pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally disclosing confidential reports about Presi…

Kids turn in their mom after she stole their identities for 12 credit cards, NC cops say  Charlotte ObserverA mom in North Carolina allegedly used her kids’ identities to fraudulently open 12 credit cards at retailers like Victoria’s Secret a…

Kids turn in their mom after she stole their identities for 12 credit cards, NC cops say  Charlotte ObserverShe might have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids. A woman in North Carolina reportedly stole her childre…

City of Saskatoon loses $1 million to fraudster posing as executive  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThis type of fraud has not happened before at City of Saskatoon.

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses  The Washington PostThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has recalled the driver’s licenses of 8,000 residents because they failed to meet requirements to be in compliance …

Five charged with over $500K in retail fraud in Westchester  Fox5NYNEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) – Westchester County Police have announced the arrest of five people charged with stealing over $500,000 in retail goods from various …

Slaughter Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar with Attorney General’s Office  Chicago DefenderState Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois attorney general’s office, hosted a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to …

Garden City men indicted on drug, fraud charges  The Hutchinson NewsTwo Garden City residents were indicted Thursday on federal criminal charges in Wichita.John Carl McMillan, 35, is charged with one count of possession with …

Travelers Insurance Review 2019: Home & Car  Bankrate.comTravelers offers solid insurance options, but not the cheapest. If you’re shopping around for car insurance, these will be your coverage options when requesting …

Equifax, offering settlements for data-breach victims, Capital One subject to class-action suit |  BerthoudSurveyor.comBy Dan Karpiel. The Surveyor. Identity theft and related breaches of personal, confidential information are a major problem…

Five charged in $500K merchandise thefts from Westchester retailers – Westfair Communications  Westfair OnlineWestchester County Police arrested five people Aug. 14 and charged them with stealing more than $500,000 worth of merchandise from T…

Prolific Scammer Charged with Identity Theft, Forgery and Grand Theft  Santa Clarita GazetteLos Angeles man W. Jackson was arrested recently and charged with identity theft, forgery and grand theft, after a prolific crime spree. Allegedly, Ja…

3 On Your Side Investigates: Inside the ICE Raids  WMCWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

Cop Logs 8-16-19 | Cop Logs  thepress.netThe following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity. ANTIOCH. July 29, 1:59 p.m. Authorities received a call from an incoherent person who was …

Texas father, son sentenced for bilking insurance company of over $27 million in scam  Fort Worth Star-TelegramTwo Dallas, Texas men were sentenced to a combined 15 years for bilking Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas of more than $27 millio…

Texas father, son get prison in scam targeting airline staff  Washington PostA Texas father and son convicted of fraud must serve a combined 15 years in prison for a hearing aids insurance scam targeting American Airlines employees.

Texas father, son get prison in scam targeting airline staff  ABC NewsA Texas father and son convicted of fraud must serve a combined 15 years in federal prison for a hearing aids insurance scam targeting American Airlines …

Dallas father, son get prison for $27M hearing-aid scam targeting American Airlines workers  Dallas NewsA father and son from Dallas convicted of fraud and identity theft in a $27 million scheme involving false hearing aid insurance claims on…

Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate in nation  New Orleans CityBusinessIdentity theft complaints per 100000 people in Louisiana numbered 111.

Why 2-factor authentication isn’t foolproof  TechRepublicBreaches happen–even with 2-factor authentication. Learn how to protect your organization from security breaches.

PHOTOS: Iredell mugshots Aug. 8-14  Mooresville TribuneIredell mugshots: Top bond amounts, Aug. 8-14. Sponsored by Ashley Cannon, Attorney At Law, PLLCScroll down to see the photos.

Two arrested on multiple drug charges not far from Galion schools campus  Galion InquirerGALION — Two people were arrested last week as the Crawford County Sheriff, Galion Police Department and served a search warrant looking for illegal.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment. But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less  LasentinelOn June 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the outcome of a settlement with Equifax, one of the three major credit monitoring firms in…

Eight Ways To Encourage Cybersecurity Compliance Among Employees  ForbesThe human aspect of cybersecurity remains a major challenge. Here are some ways you can help team members better recognize the dangers of lax security, …

5 key ways you can rebound quickly after bankruptcy  CNBCBankruptcy can be a challenging time, but it can also be an opportunity for a *fresh* start to take hold of your finances and make a turnaround. Here are 5 key ways …

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  Yahoo FinanceThe U.S. Payments Forum today released its latest Market Snapshot, providing a look…

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  GlobeNewswirePRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum…

By the numbers: Maine has third lowest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMaine finished 47th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses  Washington PostIf any of those drivers are pulled over by police for any reason, the officer could confiscate their driver’s license. The recalled licenses have outstanding …

Door-to-door thieves are using DNA tests to scam you  Detroit Free PressScammers are now peddling brochures that offer genetic screening for cancer prevention, reportedly for free to those on Medicare.

NC woman accused of stealing juveniles’ identities to obtain credit cards  CBS17.comCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) – A Cerro Gordo woman is facing two dozen charges after officials say she stole the identities of two juveniles. According to ……

Galloway police trying to identify man as part of fraud probe  breakingac.comGalloway Township police are trying to identify a man in regard to an active investigation, they said. A picture released by the department shows the man who is …

Grab Your Breaches  tntribune.comBy Thomas Sheffield. It seems every time we look up, there is another data breach. Identity theft has been a growing problem here in the US. We depend more …

How QSRs Need To Use Technology To Makes Experiences Safe, Not Just Smarter  pymnts.comMobile innovation has made the quick-*service* restaurant experience easier and more enjoyable for consumers, but Kount says QSRs need safeguards in place …

North Carolina mother stole her children’s identities to open 12 credit cards, deputies say  WTVD-TVCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A North Carolina mother stole her own children’s identities in order to open credit cards, according to Columb…

MN Man Convicted in Islamic State Case for Threatening US AG Now Facing Over a Dozen Felony and Other Charges in Two Counties  Alpha News MNA Minnesota man who pleaded guilty in 2015 to a charge related to threatening the US Attorney General …

Grisly new details emerge in Jasper Avenue homicide  Mohave Valley NewsBULLHEAD CITY — Court records indicate a Bullhead City man stabbed his mother in the chest so hard that the knife pierced through her chest and out her …

Fishers woman to spend years in prison for fraud, identity theft  Indianapolis Business JournalEditor’s note: IBJ is now using a new comment system. Your Disqus account will no longer work on the IBJ site. Instead, you can leave a comment on …

Report Lists States With the Most and Least Identity Theft  Security MagazineThe number of identity theft reports shot up from about 86000 in 2001 to a peak of 490000 reports in 2015, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In 2018 …

Skokie Woman Accused Of Posing As A Landlord, Obtaining Rent Money  CBS ChicagoSKOKIE, Ill. (CBS)– A Skokie couple was out thousands of dollars Wednesday night that they thought was going to go toward an apartment they wanted to rent.

Montana News Better Business Bureau warns about back-to-school scams in Montana John Riley 9  KTVQ Billings NewsWith students getting ready to head back to school, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning families to be wary of potentia…

INVESTIGATES: In depth look inside the ICE Raids  WLBTWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

CAQ to introduce bill to supervise credit agencies following Desjardins crisis  Montreal GazetteFinance minister Éric Girard said the bill could allow citizens to ask credit agencies to prevent their files from being consulted.

‘It appears they’ve gotten away with murder’: San Francisco murder case remains unsolved one year later  KGO-TVIt was one of San Francisco’s grisliest murders: a headless, hand-less torso was found hidden under a staircase inside a fish tank….

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The TelegramTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to jail …

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The Western StarTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to j…

Finance minister wants Equifax, Transunion to offer credit freezes for all Quebecers  CBC NewsQuebec’s finance minister wants consumers to be able to freeze their credit files, a *service* currently unavailable to Canadians. Minister Eric Gir…

BBB warns about back-to-school scams  KTVHWith many students getting ready to head back to school, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is cautioning families to be wary of potential scams.

Former Del Webb Sun City finance manager pleads guilty to theft  Northwest HeraldA former finance manager for Sun City Huntley by Del Webb pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from the business, according to a news release from …

Prostitute drugged, robbed Metairie man who died after encounter, feds say  NOLA.comFederal prosecutors in New Orleans on Wednesday accused a woman of using an online scam to drug, incapacitate and rob more than 50 people across the …

Romeoville PD Seeks Help Locating Theft Suspects  Romeoville, IL PatchRomeoville Thefts – Romeoville, IL – Police are asking for help solving a possible ID theft case at Walmart and a Walgreens retail theft.

NCH Healthcare System faces email phishing attack; hires investigator  Naples Daily NewsNCH Healthcare System has warned staff and hired forensic investigators after falling victim to email phishing attack in June.

Fishers woman fraudulently purchased beauty products, plane tickets, court documents say  Indianapolis StarArielle Wilkerson, 27, was sentenced to 57 months in prison after pleading guilty to two federal charges.

Serving The Community | Severna Park  Severna Park VoiceThe Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County remains committed to diligently serving the citizens of our community and engaging in conversations …

Judge revokes bond of Thomson businesswoman and sends her to prison  The Augusta ChronicleThe federal judge who presided over a Thomson businesswoman’s Medicare fraud trial ordered Detra Wiley Pate taken into custody Wednesday after finding …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Enterprise NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Aug. 15, 2019  The Albany HeraldThe Albany Police Department responded to at least 24 calls on Tuesday, available reports show.

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  MetroWest Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

3 email cybersecurity vulnerabilities specific to healthcare  Becker’s Hospital ReviewEmail phishing campaigns are rising across every industry, and healthcare fosters a few vulnerabilities that make organizations particularly susceptible, …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Milford Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  The Patriot LedgerThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  Yahoo FinanceCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million. Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million , compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter of …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  PRNewswireCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million, compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter…

Fishers woman called ‘consumer’s worst nightmare’ gets 57 months in prison  WTHRINDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – A 25-year-old Fishers woman was sentenced to 57 months in prison after admitting she used identities of others to get credit cards for …

Study reveals how phone phishing catches its prey  Arizona State UniversityConsumers have increasingly become victims of telephone scams to gain access to their personal information. But what aspects of these calls makes us willing …

By the numbers: Georgia has the highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  McDuffie ProgressGeorgia finished first in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Reports: Shoplifter, Stolen Tractor, Identity Fraud  Thesummervillenews… * Marlin Lee Cavin, of Gaylesville, allegedly shoplifted $166.29 worth of items from Walmart on Tuesday. “. . . he reported that he was just trying to get away …

Political Grandstanding about the Mississippi Raids  Immigration BlogDemanding answers before the investigative process is completed is either uninformed or irresponsible.

Millcreek Police searching for identity theft suspect  YourErieThe Millcreek Police Department announced in a news release that they are looking for a person of interest in a case of identity theft. Video surveillance from …

By the numbers: Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareLouisiana finished 16th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Warren: FTC’s $125 cash option in Equifax settlement “misled” customers  Ars TechnicaIf the settlement didn’t have enough funds to pay out, why promote the option?

Two people get significant prison time for identity theft  NTV NewsTwo people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have received significant prison time for identity theft and stealing money. -Advertisement-.

Man Facing Commercial Faud Charges In South Windsor  South Windsor, CT PatchMan Facing Faud Charges In South Windsor – South Windsor, CT – A West Hartford man is facing charges in a commercial fraud case out of South Windsor.