Identity Theft

Ruling issued in death of inmate from Berks County  Reading EagleDawson Thomas, who had lived in Cumru Township, was found unresponsive in his cell in Lehigh County Jail.

Sprint Confirms Data Breach for Second Time in 2019  Security MagazineUS mobile network operator Sprint said hackers broke into an unknown number of customer accounts via the Samsung.com “add a line” website. The personal …

Spotsylvania Arrest Blotter, Arrests made July 10, 2019 – July 17, 2019 | Crime, Police & Fire  Fredericksburg.comOn 07/10/2019, Deputy M. Goosman arrested Robert Michael Fields (33) of Fredericksburg for felony credit card theft and conspira…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, Spartanburg sheriff says  Greenville NewsSpartanburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators say they have found 45 victims so far.

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, Spartanburg sheriff says  Greenville NewsNine charged in Spartanburg County financial identity fraud ring  Spartanburg Herald Journal7 of the 9 suspects wanted in a Spartanburg Cou…

Sandy Springs Police charge man with mail theft, identity fraud  Reporter NewspapersPosted by Evelyn Andrews | Jul 18, 2019. Sandy Springs Police charge man with mail theft, identity fraud. Sandy Springs Police charged a man with identity …

Online Dating Can Benefit From Identity Verification And Biometric Authentication In 2019  ISBuzz NewsWhen it comes to fraud, consumers will likely think of common threats like identity theft, credit card fraud, fraudulent bank transactions —…

California man who drove sons with autism and wife off pier charged with murder  Q13 News SeattleThe California father whose two sons with autism died after he drove off a wharf in the Port of Los Angeles has been charged with capital murder.

California man who drove autistic sons and wife off pier charged with murder  CNNThe California father whose two autistic sons died after he drove off a wharf in the Port of Los Angeles has been charged with capital murder, the Los Angeles …

Covington juvenile charged with killing relative in Monroe County home  Covington NewsA Monroe County woman killed by her nephew on Sunday had just put the 15-year-old boy into DFACS’ custody because she was scared of him, according to …

8 of the 9 suspects wanted in a Spartanburg County fraud ring have now been arrested  FOX CarolinaSPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) – One of the ring leaders for a large fraud investigation has been arrested as of Friday, deputies reporte…

Security Cameras Lead To Fraud Suspect Arrest In Sandy Springs  Sandy Springs, GA PatchSecurity Cameras Lead To Fraud Suspect Arrest – Sandy Springs, GA – A doorbell camera and neighborhood security camera helped Sandy Springs Police find …

Lehigh County Jail inmate’s death ruled suicide  Allentown Morning CallThe death of a 20-year-old inmate at the Lehigh County Jail has been ruled a suicide, the county coroner’s office said on Thursday.

Schumer wants FBI to investigate FaceApp, DNC warns against using it: Here’s what you need to know  CNBCSen. Chuck Schumer has asked the FBI and FTC to investigate the popular FaceApp app, which lets people see what they’ll look like when the…

Schumer wants FBI to investigate FaceApp, DNC warns against using it: Here’s what you need to know  CNBCSen. Chuck Schumer has asked the FBI and FTC to investigate the popular FaceApp app, which lets people see what they’ll look like when the…

Man arrested for buying more than $100,000 in Amazon purchases using stolen phone  NewsChannel5.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is behind bars for stealing someone’s phone and then racking up tens of thousands of dollars on the victim’s Am…

Woman Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million In Health Care Fraud Case: Feds  Bridgeport, CT PatchWoman Ordered To Pay $1.3 Million In Fraud Case – Bridgeport, CT – A Bridgeport woman will serve time in prison and pay a hefty restitution for her involve…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Macon TelegraphThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents in…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Fresno BeeThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents in assi…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Belleville News-DemocratThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted res…

Identity theft ring targeted assisted living homes, 45 victims found, SC sheriff says  Charlotte ObserverThe Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office arrested six and are looking for others charged in an identity theft ring that targeted residents…

What’s a Credit Privacy Number?  U.S. News & World ReportIt may be tempting to use a credit privacy number if your credit profile is less than perfect. But buying a CPN can do more harm than good.

Connected Intelligence: A Holistic Approach to Fighting Fraud  PaymentsJournalFraud itself is nothing new. For as long as there’s been people interacting with each other and exchanging goods and services, there’s been fraud. But with …

Experian appoints EK Koh as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  Yahoo FinanceCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Experian® announced today that EK Koh has joined the company as seni…

Court Briefs  St. Albert TodayTwo people in an alleged arson incident made this first appearance in court last week.

Experian appoints EK Koh as senior vice president of product management for Global Identity & Fraud Solutions  PRNewswireCOSTA MESA, Calif., July 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Experian® announced today that EK Koh has joined the company as senior …

White-collar prosecutions and corporate fines drop under Trump  The IndependentA drop in white-collar crime prosecutions and corporate fines during the Trump administration has prompted a warning from a leading law firm. New York-based …

Child identity theft: ‘How did my 6-year-old get a credit card?’  MyguidonBy U.S. Army CID Your child’s future looks bright. You’ve planned well. You’ve praised them, shared in their successes and taught them the value of honesty …

Child identity theft: ‘How did my 6-year-old get a credit card?’  MyguidonBy U.S. Army CID Your child’s future looks bright. You’ve planned well. You’ve praised them, shared in their successes and taught them the value of honesty …

Mogo, League partner for health insurance fraud protection solution  BetaKitVancouver-based FinTech Mogo and Toronto-based digital benefits platform League are teaming up to bring identity fraud protection to League users.

State briefs for July 18  Hawaii Tribune-Herald (subscription)Reopening of Arizona Memorial moves closer. HONOLULU — Twelve new synthetic straps are anchoring the USS Arizona Memorial’s boat landing dock in …

Your Financial Future: Identity theft, scams remain major concerns  Uniontown Herald StandardThere are many criminals that would love to steal your identity.

Sandy Springs Police have arrested a serial fraud suspect; more victims are possible  MDJOnline.comThe Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested a suspect in a serial fraud case, and he may have victimized more residents than those he’s ch…

Sandy Springs Police have arrested a serial fraud suspect; more victims are possible  Rome News-TribuneThe Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested a suspect in a serial fraud case, and he may have victimized more residents than those he’…

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…

Santa Rosa Woman Arrested on Theft and Fraud Charges–Again  NBC Bay AreaA 37-year-old Santa Rosa woman who was awaiting sentencing on theft charges has been arrested on new charges, according to police.

DC Cir. Holds FACTA ‘Faulty Credit Card Receipt’ Claim Enough for Spokeo Standing  LexologyThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held that where a company provided a consumer with a receipt that displayed her entire…

The State Treasurer Says Check Your Credit Score 3 Times a Year  KXNet.comA reminder: check your credit score every year. You can get a free copy of your report from each of three credit reporting agencies. Some people review all three …

45 assisted living victims defrauded, 9 facing charges, deputies say  WSPA.comNine people have been charged with defrauding dozens of residents in assisted living facilities in Spartanburg County.

Rusk County officials need help locating woman wanted for identity theft  CBS19.tv KYTXRUSK COUNTY, Texas — The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a woman in connection to identity theft. According to the ….

SCSO: Six arrested in fraud ring targeting assisted living center residents; three suspects at large  FOX CarolinaSPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (FOX Carolina) – White collar crime investigators with the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office say six su…

Mohnton man dies after being found unresponsive in Lehigh County jail  Reading EagleDawson Thomas had been sentenced for his role in a bank fraud ring in the Reading area.

Feds: Gwinnett man must pay $697K to rappers, NFL players he defrauded  Atlanta Journal ConstitutionA Dacula man has been sentenced to prison time and nearly $700000 in restitution for defrauding rappers and professional athletes through thei…

Father Charged With Murder in Deaths of 2 Sons Who Drowned After Car Went Off Southern California Dock  KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento(KTLA) — A man whose two sons with autism drowned after the family’s car plunged off a dock in San Pedro four years…

5 Million Bulgarians Have Their Personal Data Stolen in Hack  The New York TimesThe data of more than five million people was stolen from Bulgaria’s tax agency. Someone emailed a claim of responsibility to news outlets, writing, “The state of…

5 Million Bulgarians Have Their Personal Data Stolen in Hack  The New York TimesThe data of more than five million people was stolen from Bulgaria’s tax agency. Someone emailed a claim of responsibility to news outlets, writing, “The state of…

Rusk County Sheriff’s Office: Please help us ID woman in identity theft case  KLTVThe Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman that picked up a package that contained iPhones and Airpods that were …

Illegal immigrant faces prison and deportation for aggravated identity theft  WZZM13.comAfter serving time for drug trafficking in Massachusetts, Gary Suero was brought to Michigan to face federal charges of aggravated identity theft and alie…

Man accused of stealing SUV, womens purses before spending spree  Canton RepositoryMan on ‘test drive’ stole vehicle in Columbus after using credit cards taken from purses, troopers say.

Identifiers need revamp for digital age, Desjardins CEO tells MPs  Lethbridge News NowOTTAWA — The current system for identifying Canadians is inadequate for the digital age, the chief executive of Desjardins Group told MPs in an emergency …

Man pleads guilty to various charges in mail theft case  Sacramento BeeA homeless man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft. Police say that he used fake U.S. Postal *Service* keys to break into apartment complex …

Man pleads guilty to various charges in mail theft case  Sacramento BeeA homeless man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and identity theft. Police say that he used fake U.S. Postal *Service* keys to break into apartment complex …

University employees told private data is on stolen laptop  NTVLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln employee’s laptop that was stolen during a trip to Rome contained personal and financial information …

Local Doctor Loses License after Prescribing Herself Drugs  KSNF/KODE – FourStatesHomepage.comA local doctor loses her license for using a fake pharmacy license to get prescription meds. The Board of Healing Arts in Kansas indefinitely suspen…

4 Sentenced For CoCo Insurance Fraud  Patch.comCONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Four defendants were sentenced Monday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in an insurance fraud case that included …

New, Rapidly Growing Fraud Technique Costing U.S. Businesses $50 Billion Per Year  Yahoo FinanceSynthetic identity fraud is responsible for 20 percent of credit losses, with an average charge of $15000 . Loss prevention specialist Chargebacks…

DeSoto County men wanted for identity theft, spending thousands  NBC2 NewsDESOTO COUNTY, Fla. – DeSoto County deputies are looking for two men who stole a woman’s identity and spent thousands of dollars. Between June 21 and …

The FaceApp privacy controversy is valid but overblown  Vox.comThe panic about the popular old-person filter isn’t wrong, exactly. It’s just tinged with xenophobia and devoid of context.

University employees told private data is on stolen laptop  KETV OmahaOfficials say personal and financial information on more than 900 current and former employees were contained in a laptop stolen from a university consultant.

Van Wert County Court news  Delphos HeraldVAN WERT — The following individuals appeared before Judge Martin Burchfield in Van Wert County Common Pleas Court: July 10 Change of plea William …

What ID theft services can and can’t do  wsmh.comWe’ve all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Because it’s on the rise, it’s not surprising that companies are trying to …

What ID theft services can and can’t do  nbc25news.comWe’ve all heard of identity theft. Maybe you or someone you know has even been a victim. Because it’s on the rise, it’s not surprising that companies are trying to …

University employees told private data is on stolen laptop  1011nowUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln officials say personal and financial information on more than 900 current and former employees were contained in a laptop …

Father Charged With Murder in Deaths of 2 Sons With Autism Who Drowned After Car Went Off San Pedro Dock  KTLA Los AngelesA man whose two sons with autism drowned after the family’s car plunged off a dock in San Pedro four years ago was charg…

Canadian Businesses Must Deploy Disruptive Technologies to Mitigate Risks of Online Fraud  NasdaqTORONTO, July 17, 2019– The increased sophistication of online fraudsters continues to pose significant risks to Canadian businesses and the.

Canadian Businesses Must Deploy Disruptive Technologies to Mitigate Risks of Online Fraud  Yahoo FinanceThe increased sophistication of online fraudsters continues to pose significant risks to Canadian businesses and the customers they serve….

Canadian Businesses Must Deploy Disruptive Technologies to Mitigate Risks of Online Fraud  GlobeNewswireTransUnion Launches IDVision with iovation – Multi-layered and Real-time Fraud Prevention Solution that Combines Personal and Digital Data…

Canadian Businesses Must Deploy Disruptive Technologies to Mitigate Risks of Online Fraud  GlobeNewswireTransUnion Launches IDVision with iovation – Multi-layered and Real-time Fraud Prevention Solution that Combines Personal and Digital Data…

Secure Crypto-Mining Smartphone – Finnovant’s Phēnix X1 -Launches via Indiegogo to Raise $2.3 Million to Bring the Mobile Phone to the U.S. Market by the Holiday Shopping Season  Yahoo FinanceNew blockchain smartphone features crypto-mining, …

Secure Crypto-Mining Smartphone – Finnovant’s Phēnix X1 -Launches via Indiegogo to Raise $2.3 Million to Bring the Mobile Phone to the U.S. Market by the Holiday Shopping Season  Yahoo FinanceNew blockchain smartphone features crypto-mining, …

Sprint Reveals Account Breach via Samsung Website  Dark ReadingThe last-June breach exposed data includes names, phone numbers, and account numbers.

If you’re a Sprint customer, you may have been hacked  WXYZIf you’re a Sprint customer, you might want to check your account. Some Sprint customers were recently sent a letter letting them know their personal information …

If you’re a Sprint customer, you may have been hacked  ABC15 ArizonaIf you’re a Sprint customer, you might want to check your account. Some Sprint customers were recently sent a letter letting them know their personal information …

National If you’re a Sprint customer, you may have been hacked Susan Gonzalez 3:11  ABC Action NewsIf you’re a Sprint customer, you might want to check your account. Some Sprint customers were recently sent a letter letting them know their pe…

Enola man accused of making unauthorized transactions on woman’s debit card  WPMT FOX 43CUMBERLAND COUNTY — A 22-year-old Enola man has been charged after police say he made unauthorized purchases on a debit card given to him by a …

IRS tax tips: 6 ways to stop cybercriminals from accessing your private information  Fox BusinessThe IRS says it has made “major progress” against identity theft in tax returns, but evolving tactics still threaten taxpayers’ sensitive data.

IRS Urges Tax Pros to Take Cyber Seriously  NextgovThe agency released a list of basic cybersecurity procedures the entire tax industry should use to stop digital identity theft.

Police: FBI assisting with Kansas financial crime investigation  Hays PostPOTTAWATOMIE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are conducting a felony criminal investigation of multiple incidents of financial crimes involving credit …

Federal charges filed in Medford plane crash  Mail TribuneThe two Idaho men who survived a plane crash in a Medford neighborhood last month now face federal charges. Pilot Mathew William Thompson, 38, faces a …

At 17.6% CAGR, Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Size To Surpass US$17600 Mn By 2024  MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – America News Hour) Market Study Report LLC Add New 2019-2024Global Identity Theft Protection Services Market Report to it…

Newton County Jail Log: July 17, 2019  Covington NewsRose Marie Benton, 58, 6151 Avery Street, Covington, was arrested July 11 and charged with disorderly conduct. Diamond Xavier Bishop, 25, 2774 Brook …

4 Sentenced For Insurance Fraud, Identity Theft  SFGateMARTINEZ (BCN) Four defendants were sentenced Monday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in an insurance fraud case that included submitting …

Sprint customer data breached via Samsung website flaw  SC MagazineThreat actors gained unauthorized access to an undisclosed number of Sprint customer accounts via a compromised Samsung website. “On June 22, Sprint was …

Jefferson Man Charged With Identity Theft And Forgery  1380 KCIMA Jefferson man accused of identity theft and forgery was arrested by the Jefferson Police Department Monday. An investigation was initiated by the Greene …

Grand Jury issues 40 indictments  Portsmouth Daily TimesScioto County Prosecutor Shane A. Tieman has released the results of the Scioto County Grand Jury which met on July 12 and returned 40 Public Indictments.

University employees told private data is on stolen laptop  Houston ChronicleLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln employee’s laptop that was stolen during a trip to Rome contained personal and financial information …

NICE Actimize Adds Buguroo to X-Sight Marketplace  findBIOMETRICSThe online security specialist Buguroo is the latest addition to NICE Actimize’s rapidly expanding X-Sight Marketplace. The Marketplace was set up to offer …

20-year-old Lehigh County Jail inmate dies  lehighvalleylive.comA 20-year-old inmate at Lehigh County Jail who was awaiting sentencing in a federal bank fraud case was found unresponsive at 7:54 p.m. Tuesday in his cell …

String of alleged mail thefts in Montreal and Laval leads to 3 arrests  Globalnews.caMontreal police are asking the public to be vigilant after arresting three people in connection with alleged mail theft and identity fraud.

String of alleged mail thefts in Montreal and Laval leads to 3 arrests  Global NewsMontreal police are asking the public to be vigilant after arresting three people in connection with alleged mail theft and identity fraud.

Here is how Mexico is fighting rise in mobile theft cases  Aljazeera.comIt has become such a huge problem, the government has been forced to act.

Emergency services, July 17  Mail TribuneFelony arrests. Drugs — Rafael Mauricio Flores, 36, of Los Angeles, California. Oregon State Police troopers arrested Flores Monday on felony charges of …

Lehigh County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell  Allentown Morning CallA 20-year-old inmate at the Lehigh County Jail died at a hospital after he was found unresponsive in his cell, the Department of Corrections said Wed…

How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft  PaymentsJournalThere will come a time when you will be shocked to realize that someone has stolen your identity. This is never a good experience and can completely ruin your …

Man arrested after stealing child’s bicycle from garage in Tredyffrin Township  Daily Local NewsTREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP—Old-fashioned police work was responsible for the apprehension of a suspect who stole a child’s bicycle from an open garage at…

Why mobile onboarding is such a turnoff  American BankerBanks can fine-tune their apps so the customer doesn’t give up halfway through a cumbersome sign-up process.

Man Accused of Identity Theft: Milford Police  Milford, CT PatchMan Accused of Identity Theft: Milford Police – Milford, CT – Police say the accused utilized a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local retailer.

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 …