Identity Theft

Officials searching for inmate who escaped custody in Seattle  The Seattle TimesOfficials are searching for a man serving time for property crimes who escaped from state Department of Corrections custody Friday while working at a ferry …

Former West Hills Lawyer Accused of Stealing $2 Million in Real Estate Fraud Scheme Charged in 3rd Case  KTLA Los AngelesA former West Hills Lawyer accused of stealing $2 million from property owners in a real estate fraud scam has been charg…

DA Files New Charges Against Ex-Attorney  MyNewsLA.comA former attorney — who was convicted of charges stemming from the theft of insurance proceeds meant for two young men who wound up being shot to death …

14 new security ‘deficiencies’ found in IRS information system  FedScoopIRS information systems and data are at risk due to weaknesses in access controls and other security procedures, according to a new report. The Government …

Inmate escapes from Dept. of Corrections work crew in Seattle  Q13 News SeattleSEATTLE — Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from a work crew at the state ferries warehouse in Seattle. According to the Washington State …

Nashville woman charged with TennCare fraud  WKRN News 2NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Nashville woman has been charged with TennCare fraud after authorities said filed a fraudulent prescription and used …

Nashville woman charged with fraudulently getting painkillers with TennCare  WZTVA Nashville woman has been charged after using TennCare to fraudulently receive painkillers. Brittie Gay Henderson, 28, of Nashville is charged with TennCare …

Nashville woman charged with TennCare fraud  WSMV NashvilleDAVIDSON COUNTY, TN (WSMV) – A Davidson County woman has been charged with TennCare fraud for filing a fraudulent prescription while using TennCare …

New inmates at the Huron County Jail, July 18  Norwalk ReflectorHere are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates from July 17, 2019: Christopher D. Alford Jr., 19, of 28 Bouscay Ave.

New inmates at the Huron County Jail, July 18  Norwalk ReflectorHere are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates from July 17, 2019: Christopher D. Alford Jr., 19, of 28 Bouscay Ave.

5 Companies That Had A Rough Week  CRNFor the week ending July 19, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn’t make good decisions. By Rick Whiting July 19, 2019, …

When a Cyberattack Might Be Espionage: DC Circuit Decides In re US Office of Personnel Management Data Security Breach Litigation  LexologyReversing a dismissal at the district court level, the District of Columbia Circuit recently provided f…

Podcast 207: John Dancu of IDology  Lend AcademyIdentity verification has been around for decades, ever since the advent of the driver’s license and social security cards. But in the digital age where anyone has …

Park City police rounding up suspects in jewelry heist; $50K in jewelry still missing  Deseret NewsPark City police say they have arrested or issued arrest warrants for seven people in connection with a brazen jewelry theft on historic Main S…

Woman charged with credit card theft  Westport NewsWESTPORT — A 30-year-old woman with no known address was charged with using stolen credit cards. On March 17 at 4:38 p.m., officers responded to Home …

Woman Nabbed For Stealing Wallet At Westport Store, Making Large Purchase, Police Say  Daily VoiceWestport Police extradited a Massachusetts woman back to Connecticut after she was allegedly identified as one of three people wanted for steali…

Fugitive Friday: ID theft convict wanted by police  ABC15 ArizonaEach Friday, we’re looking for your help to track down fugitives in Arizona.

Officials: Dad may face death penalty for driving sons with severe autism off pier, killing them  WJCL NewsProsecutors said the man purchased accidental death insurance policies on his sons and domestic partner before driving them off a pier.

Officials: Dad may face death penalty for driving sons with severe autism off pier, killing them  KOCO Oklahoma CityProsecutors said the man purchased accidental death insurance policies on his sons and domestic partner before driving them of…

7 charged with possessing stolen items from Park City jewelry store, police say  KSL.comSeven people from Weber and Davis counties have been arrested and a reward has been offered for information leading to more arrests in connection with a …

Newton County Police Blotter | News  Rockdale Newton CitizenThe following charges and arrests were reported by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Oxford Police Department, Porterdale …

Police investigate theft from local mailbox | Downtown newsmagazine | Birmingham Bloomfield  Downtown newsmagazine | Birmingham/BloomfieldPolice are investigating the theft of a package from a Bloomfield Township resident’s mailbox sometime o…

Haverford Crime Blotter: Vandalism, Theft, Fraud, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Vandalism, Theft, Fraud – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Police said a bag of nails and feces were found behind the tires of two vehicles on …

Two suspects arrested in money-order fraud in Greenwich  Westport NewsGREENWICH — Police arrested two people at the Post Office on Valley Drive and charged them with attempting to cash a fraudulent money order worth $1,000.

Two suspects arrested in money-order fraud in Greenwich  Greenwich TimeGREENWICH — Police arrested two people at the Post Office on Valley Drive and charged them with attempting to cash a fraudulent money order worth $1,000.

Two suspects arrested in money-order fraud in Greenwich  Thehour.comGREENWICH — Police arrested two people at the Post Office on Valley Drive and charged them with attempting to cash a fraudulent money order worth $1,000.

Police: Man, woman arrested in North Bend after man attempts cashing stolen check  KCBY.com 11NORTH BEND, Ore. – Police have arrested a Myrtle Point man on Wednesday who attempted to cash a stolen check. A woman was also arrested in connectio…

Government plans for a safer way to identify people online  SC Magazine UKThe UK government has launched plans to make it safer for people to confirm their identity online and it is claimed that this could add three percent to the UK …

Nursing Assistant Accused of Stealing ‘Tens of Thousands’ from Patients to Finance Trips, Tuition, Vet Services  WspyNewsA Glendale Heights woman and nursing assistant is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate s…

BBB on Seniors: You can recover from a scam call  Chron.comWhen it comes to consumer scams, here at the BBB Education Foundation, our priority is prevention. However, based on the stories I hear every week from …

Standing To Be Dismissed – The USDDC Weighs In On “Actual Damage” In Data Breach Litigation – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration – United States  Mondaq News AlertsThe upshot of the court’s analysis was that the plaintiffs once again found t…

Delaware: Identity theft brings $3,082 loss  ThisWeek Community News… © Copyright 2006-2019 GateHouse Media, LLC. All rights reserved • GateHouse News. Original *content* available for non-commercial use under a Creative …

Man sentenced, must pay restitution for computer fraud  WSB AtlantaATLANTA (AP) – A Dacula, Georgia, man has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitutions for defrauding rappers and professional athletes through …

Man sentenced, must pay restitution for computer fraud  Tacoma News TribuneA Dacula, Georgia, man has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution for defrauding rappers and professional athletes through their Apple …

Easy Google Knowledge Panel Identity Theft?  Search Engine RoundtableAri Roth from Five Blocks showed us how he was able to claim the knowledge graph profile of the American theatrical producer Ari Roth. In short, this is an issue …

Man sentenced, must pay restitution for computer fraud  MDJOnline.comATLANTA (AP) — A Dacula, Georgia, man has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitutions for defrauding rappers and professional athletes …

Government launches initiative to tackle digital identity issues  Prolific LondonThe UK Government has launched a consultation exercise and pilot scheme to improve the way people and organisations can digitally verify identities.

TechBytes with Mark Summerson (Nexmo) and Ryan Gosling (Callsign)  MarTech SeriesToday’s TechBytes with Mark Summerson, Vice President Partners at Nexmo and Ryan Gosling, Head of Partnerships and Business Development at Callsign …

Experian Appoints Ek Koh as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  MarTech SeriesKoh Will Lead Experian’s Product Management Team to Continued Success. Experian announced that EK Koh has joined the …

Bond set at $200K for woman charged with identity theft, financial crimes  Chicago Sun-TimesA Glendale Heights woman is accused of stealing the identities of more than two dozen people to open bank accounts in order to finance vacations and s…

Easy Google Knowledge Panel Identity Theft?  Search Engine RoundtableAri Roth from Five Blocks showed us how he was able to claim the knowledge graph profile of the American theatrical producer Ari Roth. In short, this is an issue …

Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt  Yahoo MoviesA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.

Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt  Yahoo FinanceA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.

Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt  Yahoo FinanceA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.

Tourist’s warning after ‘very concerning’ find on duty-free receipt  Yahoo StyleA Perth man was about to throw away his duty-free receipt in Thailand when his wife urged him to check the receipt.

Disbarred lawyer masterminded real-estate scheme selling occupied homes she didn’t own, police say  WLS-TVAuthorities say three Los Angeles-area suspects forged signatures in an elaborate scam to sell property they didn’t actually own.

Is your home still yours? Alleged SoCal scammers forged signatures to sell property, police say  KABC-TVAuthorities say three Los Angeles-area suspects forged signatures in an elaborate scam to sell property they didn’t actually own.

The industry needs a new approach to fraud. Enter artificial Intelligence  SC Magazine UKBefore adding another point solution provider, another risk score, another data source, have you made an honest assessment and exhausted the data you …

Police Blotter: July 19 | Local  Longview Daily NewsDrugs, fugitive — Longview police Wednesday arrested Joshua Peter Brochu, 38, city of residence unknown, on suspicion of a felony drug offense and being a …

Zippy’s data breach: 4 people changed with identity theft and computer fraud  KITV HonoluluCourt documents allege they stole credit and debit card information from customers who made purchases at Zippy’s restaurants between November 2017 and …

Zippy’s data breach: 4 people charged with identity theft and computer fraud  KITV HonoluluCourt documents allege they stole credit and debit card information from customers who made purchases at Zippy’s restaurants between November 2017 and …

California man arrested on OUI, identity theft charges  Today’s News-HeraldA holiday traveler was stopped by Lake Havasu City Police boating officers when he was allegedly seen operating a watercraft without a life jacket. According to …

July 4  Youngstown Vindicator… « Austintown Neighbors. July 19, 2019 at 12:00a.m. July 4. Aggravated menacing: Police received a report that someone had been threatened with a gun at …

Nine charged in phone-theft scam that targeted dozens of residents – News  McKnight’s Senior LivingNine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents across three South Carolina senior living communities.

Katherine Kealoha’s new attorney wants more time to review evidence for 2nd trial  Hawaii News NowKatherine Kealoha’s court appointed federal attorney, Gary Signh, asked that the next trial for his client be pushed back from October to Januar…

Police: Man stole hundreds of pieces of mail from homes in several counties  FOX 5 AtlantaIt’s a case with hundreds of victims. Sandy Springs Police have been able to link them all to one man.

Glendale Heights Woman Charged With 52 Counts Of Identity Theft  Glen Ellyn, IL PatchWoman Charged In ‘Elaborate’ Identity Theft Scheme – Glen Ellyn, IL – Police say she swindled more than two dozen people out of a total of tens of thousands …

Florida woman gets 10-year sentence for identity fraud in Bartow  Daily Tribune NewsA Tampa, Florida, woman was sentenced to 10 years — with the first four years to serve in federal prison — after entering a negotiated plea of guilty to 13 co…

Florida woman gets 10-year sentence for identity fraud in Bartow  Daily Tribune NewsA Tampa, Florida, woman was sentenced to 10 years — with the first four years to serve in federal prison — after entering a negotiated plea of guilty to 13 co…

Shred Event  KCHA NewsWhen it comes to keeping your identity safe, First Security continues to put forth extra effort to help customers protect their information. Between 10 AM and Noon …

ESSAY: FACEAPP – A RECIPE FOR ID THEFT  Sight MagazineIn recent days, my Instagram and Twitter feeds have been inundated with photos of people I know, who suddenly look much older than I remember them.

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLive.comAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area…

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLive.comAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area…

Oregon DMV worker, boyfriend accused of using driver information to steal from cars in Portland metro area  OregonLiveAn Oregon DMV worker and her boyfriend have been indicted in an alleged scheme to steal dozens of cars in the metro area ove…

How Does Identity Theft Occur?  Student Assembly of the State University of New YorkTechnology has made personal and sensitive data easier than ever before to access, making identity theft among the most prominent threats of our time.

Porch Pirate Could Have Countless Victims  WSB RadioTechnology helped track a prolific thief in Sandy Springs. Police believe Matthew Robert Brown, 34, may have unknown numbers of identity theft victims …

Durham police searching for identity fraud suspect  CBS17.comPolice say a man made multiple purchases at Harris-Teeter and Food Lion stores in Durham over the last several weeks.

Durham police searching for identity fraud suspect  CBS17.comPolice say a man made multiple purchases at Harris-Teeter and Food Lion stores in Durham over the last several weeks.

Censor claims to reveal CoDBurner’s real face after calling him a fraud  DexertoHere is what the CoDBurner’s true face looks like, according to Censor.

Censor claims to reveal CoDBurner’s real face after calling him a fraud  DexertoHere is what the CoDBurner’s true face looks like, according to Censor.

Police: Suspect uses stolen phone to buy $138,000 worth of items  NewsChannel5.comA West Nashville man’s lost phone was used to purchase more than $138000 in goods from Amazon, but an Uber ride by the suspect lead to his arrest.

Next Kealoha Trials May Get Pushed Back As New Attorney Gets Up To…  Honolulu Civil BeatKatherine Kealoha’s attorney wants to delay a bank fraud until next year. That could also set back her drug trafficking trial, too.

Police believe hundreds of mail fraud cases around U.S. connected to suspected package thief  11Alive.com WXIASANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A suspected package thief could face federal charges in connection to hundreds of cases of mail fraud across th…

Nursing assistant accused of stealing from patients — many from Aurora and Naperville area — to finance Hawaii  Chicago TribuneGlendale Heights nursing assistant accused of financial crimes to pay for trip, tuition, vet care and dental work.

Bond set for Glendale Heights woman charged in identity theft scheme  Suburban Life PublicationsBond has been set for a Glendale Heights woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving identity the…

Bond set for Glendale Heights woman charged in identity theft scheme  Suburban Life PublicationsBond has been set for a Glendale Heights woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving identity the…

Frank Abagnale visits Huntsville to share tips on spotting scams  WAFFFrank Abagnale, a leading identity theft expert, came to Huntsville on Thursday to teach others how to avoid scams and protect their families from fraud.

How identity thief targeted Kohl’s across county  Ventura County StarAn identity thief has been sentenced to 12 months in Ventura County jail followed by three years of supervised release, according to prosecutors.

How identity thief targeted Kohl’s stores across Ventura County  Ventura County StarAn identity thief has been sentenced to 12 months in Ventura County jail followed by three years of supervised release, according to prosecutors.

Man reports his son’s bike stolen outside of karate class | Police Blotter  Mercer Island ReporterJune 13. Fraud: At 3:55 p.m. in the 9400 block of Southeast 47th Street, a victim was scammed out of $1,500 in Target gift cards. Someone called…

Man reports his son’s bike stolen outside of karate class | Police Blotter  Mercer Island ReporterJune 13. Fraud: At 3:55 p.m. in the 9400 block of Southeast 47th Street, a victim was scammed out of $1,500 in Target gift cards. Someone called…

WEB EXTRA: Frank Abagnale shares tips and insights into fraud scams  WZDXFormer con-artist and identity theft expert Frank Abagnale comes to Huntsville to share insights into fraud scams.

Digital driver licenses could replace plastic | News  Pauls Valley Daily DemocratAbout 1000 Oklahomans are test-driving a new digital driver license program that may one day allow Oklahomans to ditch their plastic copies.

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Raleigh News & ObserverOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information…

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Lexington Herald LeaderOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information…

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Charlotte ObserverOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information to ….

That ‘free’ DNA test could be a scam that costs thousands, officials warn  Sacramento BeeOregon’s AG warned of a DNA test scam targeting Medicare users by offering free genetic cheek swabs, then stealing personal Medicare information to …

45 South Carolina assisted living victims defrauded out of more than $100k, 14 suspects believed to be involved  CBS17.comSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators say that 45 residents from Summit Hills, Woodland place and the Charle…

Glendale Heights woman charged in elaborate identify theft scheme  Chicago Daily HeraldA Glendale Heights woman has been charged in connection with the theft of tens of thousands of dollars through an elaborate scheme involving stealing the …

Richmond woman pleads guilty to stealing checks from mailboxes  WWBT NBC12 NewsRICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – A Richmond woman pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft in a check-stealing scheme. Katina Everett, 45, stole checks from …

Watch out for 3 most frequent fraud tactics targeting Floridians  WJXT News4JAX According to a recent report from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network, debt collection, imposter scams, and identity theft top the list of …

South Charlotte financial advisor defrauded clients, Northwestern Mutual, feds say  Charlotte ObserverA banned financial advisor in south Charlotte faces fraud charges, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court. Pro…

Woman gets two years in prison for Elberon Ave. drug raid  Zanesville Times RecorderThe investigation also led authorities to Nashport, where 39-year-old William Stotts was arrested and later sentenced to two years in prison.

Man Faces Murder Charge After Driving Off California Pier with Two Autistic Sons and Wife in Car  Law & CrimeThe Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that Ali Elmezayen, 45, of Hawthorne, California, has been charg…

Senior Care Worker At San Mateo Facility Charged For Using Residents’ Bank Cards  CBS San FranciscoSAN MATEO (CBS SF) — A 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for alleg…

Van Wert County Courtroom News for the week of July 18, 2019  Your News NowCaleb Geise, 27, Delphos, Aggravated Burglary, F1, Burglary F2, Trespass in a Habitation, F4, Domestic Violence, M1. Bond: $20000 cash or commercial Surety …

Senior facility worker charged with identity theft, elder abuse  SFBayA 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for allegedly using bank cards of residents at the …

Senior facility worker charged with identity theft, elder abuse  SFBayA 29-year-old worker at a senior care facility in San Mateo has been charged with identity theft and elder abuse for allegedly using bank cards of residents at the …

Father charged with murder for driving sons with autism off L.A. pier  NBC NewsAli F. Elmezayen is accused of intentionally driving his two autistic sons off a Los Angles, California, pier. He has been charged with capital murder.

Staying alert to scams and financial fraud  Queens ChronicleStaying aware will help you avoid or limit the fallout if there are any problems.”This is one bit of advice offered by the NOLO website, an online legal …