Identity Theft

Data breaches timeline: EasyJet cyberattack exposes over 9M people, and more  CNET

Why This Digital Identity Authentication Expert Believes ‘Trust’ Will Reshuffle The Fortune 500  ForbesIt’s of growing importance for enterprises to consider the impact identity verification methods have on customer experience.

‘It Is Absurd.’ Data Breaches Show it’s Time to Rethink How We Use Social Security Numbers, Experts Say  TIMEUnless we rethink how we verify our identities, experts say, we’ll just keep falling victim to data breaches like Equifax and Capital…

Identity Theft Stings, but Hard to Pin on Specific Attacks  Claims JournalCapital One data breach: what you can do following banking hack  CNETEquifax’s data breach settlement: Everything you need to know  Los Angeles Time…

Identity Theft Stings, but Hard to Pin on Specific Attacks  Claims JournalNEW YORK — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal …

Identity Theft Stings, but Hard to Pin on Specific Attacks  Claims JournalNEW YORK — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal …

Identity thieves targeting Perth apartments  Community Newspaper GroupTHIEVES are targeting letterboxes in high density unit complexes searching for driver’s licences and membership cards that can be used to provide 100 point …

Developer Admits Defrauding FEMA; Faces 30 Years  Saint Croix SourceJuli Campbell, a Puerto Rico-based developer, faces a December sentencing in federal court after admitting she submitted false payment records to a federal.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  The ColumbianNEW YORK — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019.

Police: Man Who Posed As Rideshare Driver Accused Of Identity Theft  CBS ChicagoCHICAGO (CBS) — A man who allegedly posed as a rideshare driver was arrested downtown late last week and charged with identity theft and other financial …

Denver woman believes broken Cricket phone gave criminals access to her ID  The Denver ChannelA Denver woman believes an issue with her phone has caused her to become the victim of identity theft.

Fraudulent account opened in Dearborn Heights man’s name, $1500 stolen  Dearborn Press and GuideOn July 25 at 3:22 p.m., a man reported to police that a new Chase bank account had been fraudulently opened up in his name.

Warn your teen about identity theft [Column]  Reading Eagle“I have some important information about your credit card, and I need to verify your account number.” Click. “I’m from the Internal Revenue *Service* and I have …

If you have a Capital One card, here’s one thing you should do [Column]  Reading EagleAnother day, another major data breach. But there is one thing that you should do now to put up a serious roadblock for identity thieves. Before I get into …

Whitesboro Woman Arrested On Several Fraud Charges  WIBX AM 950A Whitesboro woman is under arrest and facing several charges related to alleged identity theft.

AARP: Protect your identity from data breaches | Local News Stories  Wahpeton Daily NewsEquifax … Capital One … It seems like one massive data breach after another is in the news.

You can prevent child identity theft  Thegardenisland.comA major resource to help Hawaii students plan for college and a future career could, instead, be responsible for exposing students’ personal information.

Equifax’s data breach settlement: Everything you need to know  Los Angeles TimesThe credit bureau’s $700-million settlement resulting from its 2017 data breach is leaving many consumers confused.

Tip of the Week: Protect yourself against identity theft  The News GuardIdentity theft continues to be a growing problem costing us billions of dollars every year in personal losses, investigations and increased financial institution fees.

Mounting hacks lead to higher risk of identity theft | Tech | Journal Gazette  Fort Wayne Journal GazetteNEW YORK – Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and …

Being alert to ID theft helps limit its damage  Albuquerque JournalTotal losses so far this year from Social Security fraud amount to $14.7 million.

College students often victims of identity theft | Central MO Breaking News  Jefferson City News TribuneFor college freshmen leaving home for the first time, summer can be a frenzied time of shopping for dorm room essentials, packing up cloth…

Mounting hacks lead to higher risk of identity theft | Tech | Journal Gazette  Fort Wayne Journal GazetteNEW YORK – Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and …

Consumers urged to safeguard personal information in wake of Capital One data breach  The Livingston County NewsIn light of reports that more than 100 million Capital One customers applications for accounts and credit cards were illegally acc…

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  Concord MonitorEquifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019.Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can …

Wayland woman facing forgery, identity theft charges  The Livingston County NewsA Wayland woman is facing more than 40 charges in connection with a forgery case in Conesus, according to State Police. Emilee S. Paulina, 25, was arrested …

Search Is On For Woman Wanted For Identity Theft In El Dorado County  CBS SacramentoEL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) – Deputies are searching for a woman who is currently wanted for identity theft, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to …

Search Is On For Woman Wanted For Identity Theft In El Dorado County  CBS SacramentoEL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) – Deputies are searching for a woman who is currently wanted for identity theft, possession of stolen property, and conspiracy to …

ID theft: Whos to blame?  Austin American-StatesmanIt’s hard to pin the blame on any specific hack, as the most sophisticated criminals combine data from multiple attacks to better impersonate you.

ID theft: Whos to blame?  Norwich BulletinIt’s hard to pin the blame on any specific hack, as the most sophisticated criminals combine data from multiple attacks to better impersonate you.

2 Maryland Men Charged With Stealing $8M In Disaster Aid Funds  CBS BaltimoreGREENBELT, Md. (WJZ) — Two Maryland men are facing federal indictment for their roles in a scheme that allegedly stole government benefits, including more …

Charged in identity theft  Rome SentinelWHITESBORO — A Whitesboro woman was charged Friday with using a stolen credit card to make online purchases. State Police at Herkimer said Rochelle M.

ID theft: Whos to blame?  Freeport Journal-StandardIt’s hard to pin the blame on any specific hack, as the most sophisticated criminals combine data from multiple attacks to better impersonate you.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  Lexington Herald LeaderData breaches through hacking attacks are common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards and loans in you…

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  Miami HeraldData breaches through hacking attacks are common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards and loans in your …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  ABC NewsEquifax 2017 . Marriott 2018 . Capital One 2019 . Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you …

With so many data hacks, it’s hard for consumers to pin identity theft on specific data attacks  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionData breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to…

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  CBS17.comNEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal …

Springfield man sentenced to 2 years in prison for stealing $106K in New Hampshire identity theft scheme  MassLive.comCONCORD, New Hampshire – A Springfield man was sentenced to more than 2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to usi…

Oneida County woman arrested for identity theft  RochesterFirstHERKIMER, N.Y. (WROC)– State Police in Herkimer arrested 45-year-old Rochelle Bulinski from Whitesboro for identity theft among other charges on Friday.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  WTOPData breaches are distressingly common these days, and leaks of personal details can lead to identity theft. But it’s hard to pin blame on any specific hack.

Don’t bank on getting $125 out of Equifax data breach deal: Here’s why  Detroit Free PressGive people the idea that they can get a quick $125 out of the Equifax data breach and, well, they’re going to see what kind of money they can get. No k…

ID Theft Stings, But It’s Hard to Pin on Specific Data Hacks  NBC 7 San DiegoEquifax 2017 . Marriott 2018 . Capital One 2019 . Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  ABC NewsEquifax 2017 . Marriott 2018 . Capital One 2019 . Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you …

POLICE LOG, July 21 to 27 | News  Hood River NewsAll calls were responded to within the City of Hood River. Identity theft or bank/credit card fraud: July 22 — Third Street, 100 block — Fraudulent use of a credit …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  MarketWatchData breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards…

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  KHON2NEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  KYW Newsradio 1060By Anick JesdanunNEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  Tech XploreIn 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.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  KMID – Local 2 NewsNEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019. Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  10TVNEW YORK (AP) — Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  The Associated PressData breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and personal details about you can lead to identity theft, such as credit cards and …

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  The Oakland PressNEW YORK>> Equifax 2017. Marriott 2018. Capital One 2019.

ID theft stings, but it’s hard to pin on specific data hacks  Chron.comNEW YORK (AP) — Equifax 2017 . Marriott 2018 . Capital One 2019 . Data breaches through hacking attacks are distressingly common these days, and …

Halfway House escapees face identity theft charges | News, Sports, Jobs  Marshalltown Times RepublicanTwo men who escaped the Iowa Department of Corrections Marshalltown Residential Facility last month — commonly known as the “halfway house” …

Man charged with selling fraudulently purchased phones as part of international identity theft ring  Journal InquirerMANCHESTER — Police arrested a local man Monday after they said he sold several fraudulently purchased iPhones, sometimes on …

Rochester woman charged with larceny, identity theft  The Livingston County NewsAVON – A Rochester woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly using a co-worker’s credit card, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Diane V.

911 briefs (August 3, 2019)  Stockton RecordDeputies seek help in killing of Valley Springs manCALIFORNIA CITY — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in the 2016 killing of Karl …

Police arrest suspect after attempted gun purchase using stolen credit card  KIRO SeattleA 29-year-old Seattle man suspected of using a stolen credit card to purchase a handgun was arrested Friday by Lynnwood police.

Prattville police look for identity theft suspect  Montgomery AdvertiserTwo vehicles were bought with fraudulent bank loans.

Judge: New Kealoha Attorney Is Good To Go  Honolulu Civil BeatA federal judge says Katherine Kealoha’s new court-appointed attorney has no conflict of interest and can continue as her attorney for upcoming trials.

Consumer Watch: How to protect your identity while on vacation  Chattanooga Times Free PressI vaguely recall a column about how to protect our identity while on vacation. Can you refresh my memory? — Ted Travel.

Photos of suspect, vehicle make arrest in identity fraud case  KAITJames Lloyd Barber, 51, Jonesboro was arrested Aug. 1 on suspicion of non-financial identity fraud and theft of leased/rented property after an investigation by …

Lincolnwood man, two others charged with fraud to obtain millions of dollars in mortgage loans  Chicago TribuneA Lincolnwood man, his brother and their business associate are facing bank fraud and other federal charges for allegedly making fa…

New York Shields Consumer Data With Broader Breach Notification, Security, and Identity Theft Protection Laws  JD SupraKey Takeaways – – Personal information subject to New York’s breach notification law now includes biometric data, online cr…

Vicksburg man pleads guilty to health care fraud, money laundering, identity theft and other charges  Knoe.comA Vicksburg man has pleaded guilty to several federal charges on Thursday including; mail fraud, health care fraud, money laundering…

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update – July 2019 | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP  JD SupraIn this month’s edition of our Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we examine New York’s new laws expanding consumer protection for data breaches, the …

Katherine Kealoha refuses to leave detention center for court hearing  Hawaii News NowKatherine Kealoha, a former deputy prosecutor, refused to leave her cell at the Federal Detention Center for a court appearance Friday morning.

Vicksburg man pleads guilty to health care fraud, money laundering, identity theft and other charges  WLBTJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A Vicksburg man has plead guilty to several federal charges on Thursday including; mail fraud, health care fraud…

Baltic woman charged in Medicaid fraud scheme, submitting time sheets for jailed ex  Norwich BulletinA 36-year-old Baltic woman was charged on Friday with billing Medicaid for services she did not provide, while also filling out false time sh…

Whitesboro woman accused of fraud  Utica Observer DispatchA Whitesboro woman faces three felony charges in connection with a fraud case, state police in Herkimer said.Rochelle M. Bulinski, 45, was charged with first- …

Man accused of identity theft in Belvidere – News  Rockford Register StarBELVIDERE — A 30-year-old man from Country Club Hills is accused of attempting to buy a vehicle using another person’s identity.Stevon Williams was …

Brockton police bust elaborate identity fraud scheme  Wicked LocalPolice say they believe the men were part of an elaborate scheme to defraud the public by stealing identities and manufacturing credit cards in those names.

Mystery Quincy drug dealing suspect held on $150,000 bail  The Patriot LedgerQUINCY — A suspected drug dealer who gave a false name to police is being held on $150000 cash bail.The man, whose identity police are still trying to …

Quincy police looking to ID suspected drug dealer  The Patriot LedgerQUINCY — A suspected drug dealer who gave a false name to police is in jail, unable to pay the high bail imposed by a judge on Friday following his …

East Providence company owner charged with falsifying federal records, fraud  The Providence JournalPROVIDENCE (AP) — The owner of an East Providence automobile transport company has been charged with falsifying federal records, fraud, identi…

Man found guilty in Clinton drug case pleads guilty to identity theft  Worcester TelegramBOSTON — A Worcester man, who recently was convicted in a Clinton drug case, pleaded guilty Friday, Aug. 2, in federal court in Worcester to Social Secur…

United Airlines CISO Emily Heath joins TC Sessions: Enterprise this September  TechCrunchIn an era of massive data breaches, most recently the Capital One fiasco, the risk of a cyberattack and the costly consequences are the top existential t…

Company owner charged with falsifying federal records, fraud  Associated PressPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The owner of a Rhode Island automobile transport company has been charged with falsifying federal records, fraud, identity theft and …

Man Charged In Worcester Identity Theft Is Puerto Rican Fugitive  Worcester, MA PatchMan Charged In Worcester Identity Theft – Worcester, MA – The man escaped from prison in Puerto Rico in 1994 while serving a 40-year sentence for second …

Accused ‘Botox Bandit’ Lauren Klavano charged; has had 22 bench warrants since 2012  Q13 News SeattleKIRKLAND, WA — King County Prosecutors have charged accused ‘Botox Bandit’ Lauren Klavano with three counts of Theft in the 2nd Degree. The …

Local credit unions come together to fight ID theft with Shred Day  The News GuardTwo local credit unions hosted a Shred Day event on Saturday, July 27. TLC, a Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union and Oregon State Credit Union joined …

Man Charged For Impersonating ICE, Police While Targeting Hispanic-Owned Businesses For Money In Maryland  CBS BaltimoreANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man they say was impersonating public official…

Lethbridge woman pleads guilty to 12 fraud, forgery and stolen property charges  Lethbridge News NowLETHBRIDGE, AB – A trial for Kristina Lucille Zinger that was supposed to begin Friday (Aug. 2), instead ended up with the 36-year-old Lethbri…

Hard line on election fraud is necessary  Laurinburg ExchangeThis week’s news that Leslie McCrae Dowless, the political operative in Bladen County, is now facing additional felony charges is good news. Dowless…

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 …

Woman Arrested On Warrant For Alleged ID Theft, Wilton Police Say  Daily VoiceA 30-year-old woman turned herself into police on a warrant for allegedly using credit cards stolen from a parked vehicle in Wilton.Erica Kiley, 30, of New Haven, …

Siri—and the Humans Behind Her—Might Have Heard Some of Your Most Private Moments  Mental FlossSiri hears “Hey Siri” by accident fairly often, and Apple contractors listen to some of those recordings.

Iredell County Crime Watch (felonies, DWIs): July 25-31  Mooresville TribuneThe following is a list of those booked in the Iredell County Detention Center on felony and driving while impaired charges from July 25-31 in Iredell County.

2 Arrested, Accused Of Identity Theft: SMC Sheriffs  Redwood City, CA Patch2 Arrested, Accused Of Identity Theft: SMC – Redwood City-Woodside, CA – The Peninsula couple were operating an identity theft ring involving counterfeit credit …

Federal Reserve and FinCEN Raise Alarms Regarding Technology-Assisted Financial Fraud  JD SupraThe Federal Reserve and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, both recently issued reports addressing worrisome trends in …

Verizon implements 60-day locking policy on new phones  FierceWirelessVerizon has started implementing its new policy of locking new phones for 60 days after purchase in an effort to combat handset-related fraud. The Federal …

Suspects Arrested In Connection With Several Crimes Including Identity Theft  SFGateREDWOOD CITY (BCN) Deputies on Wednesday arrested two people in Redwood City in connection with several crimes including identity theft. Kirk Vernell …

Recent breaches reaffirm it’s time to modernize the Social Security Number | TheHill  The HillWe should replace the SSN with a digital credential that relies on online processes for verification and allows for new technologies.

Anne Arundel police: Minnesota fugitive arrested for impersonating federal agent, scamming Latino businesses  CapitalGazette.comAnne Arundel County police announced Friday that they arrested a fugitive from Minnesota who scammed Latino busine…

Blotter: Land Rover stolen from outside Glencoe home  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. MOTOR …

Warrant: 5 cases of fraud reported in Triangle after man hacks Harris Teeter lottery machine  CBS17.comDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A search warrant has been issued for a Durham man’s vehicle and apartment following a string of fraudulent activity. …

Sheriff’s reports for the week of June 19, 2019 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are uniform incident and offense reports from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office from June 2–June 8: June 2. –Leaving premises of ga…

Fed and FinCEN on Technology-Assisted Financial Fraud  The National Law ReviewThe Federal Reserve and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, both recently issued reports addressing worrisome trends in …

Capital One is just the latest in a long string of data breaches  KOMO NewsThe massive Capital One breach is getting a lot of news attention – and for good reason. It was one of the largest breaches ever as a hacker gained access to …