Identity Theft

Data breaches cause concern  Athens Daily ReviewThree data breaches have occurred within the past few months yet many people are just becoming aware.

Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceBe proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.

Calgary police looking for vehicle fraud suspect  Global NewsPolice believe the man, using a stolen identity from Quebec, fraudulently purchased vehicles in Calgary and Ontario.

Man wanted for ID fraud and vehicle purchase in Calgary and Ontario  CityNews CalgaryCalgary police are asking for help to find a man they say purchased a vehicle with a fake id in Calgary. It’s alleged it also happened in Ontario.

Why do we still use Social Security numbers?  Fast CompanyDespite a wealth of security breaches, and the fact that the numbers were never particularly secret, plenty of institutions still treat them like passwords.

Traffic Stop Leads to Identity Theft Charge After Woman Gives Officer Wrong Name: Police  WFMYNews2.comBurlington deputies say when Kristle Andrea Matthews got pulled over in Burlington, she gave deputies her sister’s name instead of her own.

A Chesapeake con man was arrested last year. But that didn’t stop his crimes.  Virginian-PilotPolice were onto Andrew Nathan Tillman. Not only had investigators contacted him about some questionable auto loans, they’d actually arrested him on…

Edmontonians duped out of $240,000 by online employment scams this year  CBC.caPolice are warning Edmontonians about a spike in online employment fraud. Scammers are using bogus job offers and seemingly authentic paperwork and …

Graham woman charged with stealing $1,700 from roommate  WRAL.comA Graham woman faces identity theft charges after she allegedly used her roommate’s bank accounts to withdraw more than $1700, according to the Alamance …

Springfield man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank…

Obituary: Robert Morgenthau died on July 21st  The EconomistManhattan’s longest-serving district attorney, who made New York a safer place, was 99.

Why your Equifax settlement check might be smaller than you expected  Fox BusinessHave you signed up to get your $125 from the big Equifax settlement? You might be disappointed.

That $125 payment from Equifax? FTC says you shouldn’t count on it  Wink NewsWith the Equifax settlement reached this week, consumers have the chance to receive $125 in cash, prompting even Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez …

Don’t count on a big cash payout from Equifax. But still get the free credit monitoring. It’s far more valuable.  The Washington PostSo many consumers want the $125 cash offer in lieu of free credit monitoring that many won’t get much money.

Man detained three times blames identity theft  MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Asia Times) A 41-year-old Chinese man says he may be a victim of identity theft after repeatedly being detained by police.A man fr.

Understanding and Stopping Synthetic Identity Fraud  PaymentsJournalWhen it comes to fraud in the payments industry, there has been both good news and bad news. With the widespread adoption of EMV chip cards, there has …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Boston 25 NewsCONCORD, N.H. (AP) – A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  San Francisco ChronicleCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Clay Center DispatchCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  The StateA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  Biloxi Sun HeraldA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  San Luis Obispo TribuneA Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity theft for withdrawing about …

Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison on Bank Fraud, ID Theft  U.S. News & World ReportCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Springfield man gets over 2 years in prison on bank fraud, ID theft  WESTERNMASSNEWS.comCONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been sentenced in New Hampshire to a little over two years in prison on charges of bank fraud and identity …

Man detained three times blames identity theft | Article  Asia TimesAccording to the police, the man was a suspect in a robbery in 2017, but he claimed he was innocent.

Man detained three times blames identity theft | Article  Asia TimesAccording to the police, the man was a suspect in a robbery in 2017, but he claimed he was innocent.

Merrill responds to APR Op-Ed on voter ID laws  alreporter.comAlabama Secretary of State John Merrill issued a statement yesterday responding to a recent op-ed from Alabama Political Reporter investigative reporter and …

SWLA Arrest Report – July 31, 2019  KPLCCalcasieu Correctional Center booking report for July 31, 2019.

Equifax settlement: Why you probably won’t get the $125 you applied for  AL.comOverwhelming response to the Equifax settlement means applicants won’t be receiving the $125 referenced in the agreement.

Free Wi-Fi could be putting you at risk of identity theft  TechRadarUK consumers are putting their security at risk by signing up to insecure free public Wi-Fi networks, researchers have warned. Advertisement. A report from …

Fraud suspect a no-show in Lethbridge court  Lethbridge HeraldDelon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald [email protected] Fraud charges against a Calgary man had to be adjourned by duty counsel Wednesday when …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Social insurance numbers are stolen by the millions — but Ottawa replaces just dozens per year  CBC NewsThe one million Canadians who saw their social insurance numbers stolen in the massive Capital One data hack shouldn’t count on Ottawa to …

Gaining Customer Trust  Security TodayRecent years have confirmed that data breaches are here to stay. Breaches are growing both in intensity and frequency.

Gaining Customer Trust  Security TodayRecent years have confirmed that data breaches are here to stay. Breaches are growing both in intensity and frequency.

Attorney General warns of identity theft after massive Capital One data breach  WHSVAttorney General Mark R. Herring is warning Virginia consumers who could be affected by Capital One’s massive data breach to remain vigilant.

Brockton police bust elaborate identity fraud scheme  Enterprise NewsPolice 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.

Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceJust as consumers are starting to claim their share of the settlement for the 2017 Equifax data breach, Capital One has announced that the personal i…

OCC outlines fraud risk management principles  LexologyOn July 24, the OCC issued Bulletin 2019-37 to provide fraud risk management principles for all OCC-supervised institutions. The Bulletin supplements…

Identity Theft Protection Services Market to witness high growth in near future  News by Intelligence JournalIdentity Theft Protection Services Market Report is Key source to covers the manufacturers data, including shipment, price, revenue, …

Identity Theft Protection Services Market to witness high growth in near future  News by Intelligence JournalIdentity Theft Protection Services Market Report is Key source to covers the manufacturers data, including shipment, price, revenue, …

THE COLOR OF MONEY: The Equifax data breach settlement isn’t bad, but here’s what we ‘should’ get when companies fail to protect our personal data  The MercuryWASHINGTON — In the last few months, I have been hit several times by scammers. Som…

Police: EC County man victimized by identity theft  Leader-TelegramA town of Lincoln man was saddled with more than $13000 in credit card debt on a card opened in his name by an Illinois woman, authorities say.

Multnomah County Judge Karin Immergut Confirmed To Federal Bench  OPB NewsThe U.S. Senate has confirmed Multnomah County Judge Karin Immergut to a vacant federal court seat in Oregon. The President Trump nominee was one of …

Man convicted in identity theft scheme will likely be deported, St. John’s court told  The TelegramOnce he entered the courtroom Wednesday morning, Doudou Kikewa Mpumudjie flipped his middle finger to one news reporter, called another news re…

Man convicted in identity theft scheme will likely be deported, St. John’s court told  The Western StarOnce he entered the courtroom Wednesday morning, Doudou Kikewa Mpumudjie flipped his middle finger to one news reporter, called another new…

Elliott Greenblott: Fraud Watch: You too could be a sweepstakes winner – but probably not  Brattleboro ReformerCongratulations! You just won the 2019 Publishers’ Clearing House grand prize. The call seemed real. The caller provided a call-bac…

Woman charged with illegally dispensing over 745,000 prescriptions | TheHill  The HillA woman in California has been charged with illegally dispensing more than 745000 prescriptions between 2006 and 2017.

Florida woman accused of passing false check, fleeing police  Amherst BulletinHADLEY — A Florida woman who allegedly passed a fraudulent check valued at almost $2000 at a Hadley bank Tuesday afternoon was arrested in …

Florida woman accused of passing false check, fleeing police  GazetteNETHADLEY — A Florida woman who allegedly passed a fraudulent check valued at almost $2000 at a Hadley bank Tuesday afternoon was arrested in …

Department of Social Services Warns of Genetic Testing Scam  KTTSThe Missouri Department of Social Services is warning Missourians of a genetic testing scheme. They warn that there are marketers who offering free genetic …

U.S. Senate confirms Multnomah County Judge Karin J. Immergut for federal judge’s seat  OregonLiveThe Senate conducted a voice vote in support of Karin J. Immergut, who had the support of both Oregon senators.

Sheriff Paulk: Identity thefts on the rise  Valdosta Daily TimesVALDOSTA — Identity theft — stealing someone else’s personal data for illegal uses — is on the rise, according to the Lowndes County’s sheriff.

Equifax: How to See if You Were Hacked, Claim Your $125  PCMagThose affected by the Equifax hack are eligible for a $125 payout, possibly more. Here’s how to file.

Sheriff Paulk: Identity thefts on the rise | Local News  Valdosta Daily TimesVALDOSTA — Identity theft — stealing someone else’s personal data for illegal uses — is on the rise, according to the Lowndes County’s sheriff.

Equifax breach settlement: You’re not getting that $125. Here’s why.  USA TODAYIf you hoped to get $125 from the Equifax breach settlement – rather than signing up for free credit monitoring – expect to get a much smaller check.

Forget The IRS Scam, Criminals Are Targeting Social Security Numbers Next  ideastreamOn top of the old scams, Cuyahoga County’s Consumer Affairs warns of a new one threatening to suspend Social Security.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office looking for man in Sam’s Club identity fraud  WFXGAUGUSTA, GA. (WFXG) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a man in connection to Identify Fraud at the Bobby Jones…

Equifax breach ignites fear among community  WCLUA multi-billion-dollar company known as Equifax, Inc. will soon have to pay settlements totaling up to $425 million after a data breach that exposed the personal …

If your SIN was stolen in the Capital One breach, getting a new one isn’t easy  Global NewsWATCH: The Capital One data breach that impacted roughly six million Canadians and 100 million people in the U.S. goes well beyond credit card fraud.

Digital identity startup Yoti raises additional £8M at a valuation of £82M  TechCrunchYoti, the London startup offering a digital identity platform and app that lets you prove who you say you are when accessing services or making age verified…

Digital identity startup Yoti raises additional £8M at a valuation of £82M  TechCrunchYoti, the London startup offering a digital identity platform and app that lets you prove who you say you are when accessing services or making age-verified…

Pottstown Man Most Wanted For Identity Theft: Montco Sheriff  Pottstown, PA PatchPottstown Man ‘Most Wanted’ For Identity Theft – Pottstown, PA – Have you seen this man? He’s landed on the Montgomery County Sheriff’s most wanted list.

Feds: ‘Greedy’ woman gave Medicare patients cheap equipment in fraud scheme, bought Rolex and jewelry with money  11Alive.com WXIADetra Pate was convicted in December 2018 of 33 counts of fraud, identity theft.

5 Tips for Dealing with the Capital One Breach  Julesburg AdvocateIn the aftermath of Capital One’s announcement on Monday that roughly 100 million credit card applications had been compromised in a data breach, exposing …

Racine man, 19, charged with sexual assault, incest of girl, 14  Madison.comZyshonne Z. Tyson, 19, was charged Monday with first-degree sexual assault of a child and incest, both felonies.

The Chats Unveil New Single and Video IDENTITY THEFT  Broadway WorldAfter achieving viral fame in 2016 with a video for their song “Smoko”, The Chats have proven to be quite the enduring force, beating the odds of most …

Better Business Bureau warns of two current scams  khqa.comOne scam that has been circulating for a few months is the social security scam. Mara Clingingsmith, Regional Director of the Quincy Better Business Bureau, …

Consumers Urged to Safeguard Personal Information in Wake of Capital One Data Breach  My Little FallsPosted by David Warner | Jul 31, 2019 | News | 0 |. Consumers Urged to Safeguard Personal Information in Wake of Capital One Data Breach. In …

Woman allegedly impersonated a pharmacist, dispensed 745k prescriptions  ABC NewsA woman who allegedly pretended to be a pharmacist and gave out more than 745,000 prescriptions has been caught. Kim Thien Le is accused of dispensing …

Genetic-testing scam targets seniors and rips off Medicare  NBCNews.comCapitalizing on the growing popularity of genetic testing scammers are persuading seniors to hand over their DNA, not knowing it may lead to identity theft and …

Asheboro man charged with identity theft  Asheboro Courier TribuneASHEBORO — A man was taken into custody following an investigation into fraudulent activities.According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal …

How to protect yourself after the Capital One data breach  mySanAntonio.comUnfortunately, experts say, data breaches have become increasingly common. Capital One’s data breach compromised personal information, potentially …

Indianapolis woman gets prison time for identity theft, tax fraud  Indianapolis Business JournalAn Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to 37 months in prison for federal tax fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ind…

Social Security Scams Add to Capital One Hack Concern  The Wall Street JournalWASHINGTON—Scams aiming to steal people’s Social Security numbers have proliferated this year, adding to worries about identity theft created by this week’s …

Explainer: What do you do after a data breach?  Reuters(Reuters) – A hacker has stolen the personal information of over 100 million people from Capital One Financial Corp (COF.N), the company said this week, in the …

Explainer: What do you do after a data breach?  Reuters(Reuters) – A hacker has stolen the personal information of over 100 million people from Capital One Financial Corp (COF.N), the company said this week, in the …

Explainer: What do you do after a data breach?  KFGO News(Reuters) – A hacker has stolen the personal information of over 100 million people from Capital One Financial Corp , the company said this week, in the latest …

Public Records: Police Reports  The Newark AdvocateA roundup of items gathered from recent Pataskala Police Department reports.

Emergency services, July 31  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Weapon — Charles Bee Reynolds, 36, no known address. Jackson County sheriff’s deputies arrested Reynolds Tuesday on an additional felony …

Man Arrested For Credit Card Fraud: Trumbull PD  Trumbull, CT PatchMan Arrested For Credit Card Fraud: PD – Trumbull, CT – The case dates back to 2016 and involved the help of other law enforcement agencies.

Immutable Proof: How Blockchain Can Fight Fraud And Forgeries  Crypto BriefingDigital files are easy to alter. Projects like BlockNotary, Acronis, and V-ID use the blockchain to fight forgeries.

Social Security Scams Add to Capital One Hack Concern  Wall Street JournalWASHINGTON—Scams aiming to steal people’s Social Security numbers have proliferated this year, adding to worries about identity theft created by this week’s …

Singletary: Here’s what we ‘should’ get in a data breach  The ColumbianMichelle Singletary welcomes comments and column ideas. Reach her in care of The Washington Post, 1150 15th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20071; …

ImageWare® Systems Launches New Intelligent Anti-Spoofing System for Strengthened Identity Proofing and User Authentication  GlobeNewswireSAN DIEGO, July 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ImageWare® Systems, Inc. (OTCQB: IWSY), a leader in mobile …

ImageWare® Systems Launches New Intelligent Anti-Spoofing System for Strengthened Identity Proofing and User Authentication  Yahoo FinanceBiointellic™ secures user access to corporate resources while mitigating data breaches. SAN DIEGO, July …

This Is How People Avoid Data Hacks When It Comes to Money Payments  24/7 Wall St.The hacking of millions of Capital One accounts once again showed the potential dangers of exposure of personal data given to financial firms and retailers.

Buying prescription drugs, hijacking your cell phone — and other crazy things hackers use your data  MarketWatchCapital One said this week that more than 100 million people had their data hacked.

2019 identity theft report released  ITIJThe University of Texas at Austin Center for Identity has released the 2019 International Identity Theft Assessment and Prediction Report.

Capital One data breach: Find out if you were hacked and what you can do  CNETThe latest bank breach exposed almost 106 million people’s data.

Capital One data breach: What you can do now following bank hack  CNETThe latest bank hack exposed the records of almost 106 million people.

Capital One data breach: What you can do now following bank hack  CNETThe latest bank hack exposed the records of almost 106 million people.

Equifax settlement: See if you are eligible, how to file a claim and see what you’ll get  CNETThe data breach affected 147 million people. If you’re one of them, here’s how to submit a claim and be part of the FTC settlement.

Identity theft protection services may not be worth the money  WTVD-TVCompany data breaches are on the rise and so is the number of companies offering to keep your information safe. Not all coverage plans are created equal so …

Riverhead police seek four on identity theft, grand larceny, stolen property charges  RiverheadLOCALSuffolk County Crime Stoppers and Riverhead Town Police detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who stole a…

Buying prescription drugs, hijacking your cell phone — and other sinister things hackers can do with your data  MarketWatchCapital One said this week that more than 100 million people had their data hacked.

Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Insights 2019-2025: LifeLock , Experian, Equifax, TransUnion, FICO, Affinion, LexisNexis  The Market-News 24Report Identity Theft Protection Services covers all aspects of the “Identity Theft P…

Twitter user threatened with lawsuit, then promised reward by gov’t for posting about identity theft scam  CoconutsDue to the highly ambiguous nature of Indonesia’s Information and Electronic Transactions Act (UU ITE), any legitimate criticis…

How to protect your identity following data breaches  KAUZIn the case of the Capital One breach, about 140000 social security numbers were stolen in the U.S..