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Hollywood DMV Employee Gets Prison for Bribery, Fraud  LasentinelLOS ANGELES (AP) — A former California Department of Motor Vehicles employee has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for taking money in …

Identity Theft, Credit Card Fraud Suspect Wanted By VHPD  Patch.comIdentity Theft, Credit Card Fraud Suspect Wanted – Vestavia Hills, AL – The Vestavia Hills Police Department is trying to identify a woman who used a stolen …

Florida has 4th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideFlorida finished fourth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation. Identity theft complaints per 100,000 people in Florida …

More than half of login attempts on social media accounts are fraudulent  TechRepublicMore than three-quarters of social media attacks were executed by automated bots, and login attacks were twice as more likely to be attacked than account …

Use The Market Weakness To Buy Mastercard  ForbesThere is a huge opportunity in business-to-business payments that nobody is talking about. Bloomberg reported August 6 that Mastercard agreed to pay $3.2 …

Global Fraud Detection and Prevention Market is Expected to Reach $120.20 Billion by 2026  PRNewswireGAITHERSBURG, Maryland, Aug. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Some of the key players profiled in the Fraud Detection and Prevention market include I…

Identity Analytics Market Information, Figures and Analytical Insights 2019 – 2026  ScoopJunctionThe rising need to secure device and user from the unlawful access is stimulating growth of the global identity analytics market during the cours…

Claudia Carrasquilla, Colombia’s incorruptible prosecutor?  Colombia ReportsPublic Security prosecutor Claudia Carrasquilla has become one of Colombia’s most feared public officials as she has successfully prosecuted guerrillas, …

Memorial Villages Police Department weekly report  ChronPiney Point. 8/17/19 at 1300 Hours. Memorial at Piney Point Road. Driving While Intoxicated. Officer was traveling on Blalock Road looking for a vehicle that had …

Colombia’s National Registry used in international identify fraud scheme: report  Colombia ReportsAn international identity fraud network is using Colombia’s National Registry Office to change the identities of all kinds of allegedly fishy ch…

Scam Alert College Scholarship Seekers Beware  Public News ServiceRICHMOND, Va. — It’s back-to-school season, and parents and grandparents of college students need to take precautions against scholarship scams.

Romance scam based in L.A. targeted women worldwide, feds say  fox5sandiego.comAn international online romance scam run by two Nigerian men in Los Angeles targeted women worldwide, according to federal agents.

Massachusetts General Hospital data breach latest failure to protect patient data  SiliconANGLE NewsAnother week, another data breach in healthcare with Massachusetts General Hospital the latest to have data stolen in a sector that continues …

Former California DMV worker sentenced to 2 years for bribery, fraud involving driving test results  Fox NewsA former employee at the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) was sentenced recently to two years in prison for taking bribe…

International online dating scam busted in California  Q13 News SeattleIn March 2016, a man claiming to be a US Army captain stationed in Syria reached out to a Japanese woman on an international site for digital pen pals.

Woman used a fake ID to withdraw thousands of dollars from a bank  erienewsnow.comBy Fatima Bangura Click here for updates on this story.

Justice Department Indicts 80 in Massive Online Fraud Scheme  pymnts.comLate this past week, on Thursday (Aug. 22) the Justice Department unsealed an indictment —spanning 252 counts — against 80 defendants for alleged online …

Are you victim of cybercrime? Do not hesitate to report to Dubai Police  Gulf NewsDubai Police urge resident to use e-Crime platform to report incidents of online fruad.

County Clerks Look For Answers From The DMV | News, Sports, Jobs  Jamestown Post JournalNew York state’s county clerks have a few questions for the state Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner about the Green Light Bill. Actually, they ha.

Usher, Adam Lambert accuse real estate agents of burglarizing homes  FOX 5 San DiegoA Beverly Hills real estate agent and another man stand accused of burglarizing celebrities’ homes in Southern California, sometimes during open-house …

Who’s that at the door? Identity thieves, looking for their parcels  The TimesIdentity fraudsters are using a flaw in a popular online payment system to have parcels delivered to unsuspecting households. The security shortfall allows …

Who’s that at the door? Identity thieves, looking for their parcels  The TimesIdentity fraudsters are using a flaw in a popular online payment system to have parcels delivered to unsuspecting households. The security shortfall allows …

Merrimack Crime Roundup: Aug. 5-Aug. 22  Merrimack, NH PatchMerrimack Crime Roundup: Aug. 5-Aug. 22 – Merrimack, NH – Arrests relating to felony identity theft and impaired driving were among those reported in …

Men arrested after using open houses to rob celeb’s homes  WDBJ7Prosecutors say two men in Los Angeles were arrested after using open houses to rob homes of celebrities, including singers Usher and Adam Lambert.

Former Hollywood DMV Employee Sentenced to Prison for Accepting Bribes in Exchange for Altering Test Scores  KTLA Los AngelesA former Department of Motor Vehicles employee was sentenced Friday to almost two years in prison for accepting bribe…

Fraud follows the money: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts  Daytona Beach News-JournalPANAMA CITY — As the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, s…

California DMV employee gets prison for bribery, fraud  The Mercury NewsA former California Department of Motor Vehicles employee has been sentenced to nearly two years for taking money in exchange for altering DMV database …

Woman With ‘Queen’ Neck Tattoo Wanted For Identity Theft  WWJ Newsradio 950WATERFORD (WWJ) – Police in Waterford Township are searching for a woman with a recognizable neck tattoo who is wanted in connection with an identity …

Woman Scammed Out of $200K in International Romance Scheme Run by 2 Nigerian Men in L.A. Area  KTLA Los AngelesIn March 2016, a man claiming to be a US Army captain stationed in Syria reached out to a Japanese woman on an international site f…

Woman wanted for using fraudulent driver’s license to withdraw $4,500 at Waterford Township bank  WDIV ClickOnDetroitThe Waterford Township Police Department is searching for a woman involved in an identity theft case that happened May 7. Pol…

Online dating scam is ‘one of the largest of its kind’  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisIn March 2016, a man claiming to be a US Army captain stationed in Syria reached out to a Japanese woman on an international site for digital pen pals.

Public Safety Log (Aug. 24) | News | democratherald.com  Albany Democrat HeraldTheft by deception — 12:46 p.m. Wednesday, 2700 block Southwest Titleist Circle. A man reported someone claiming to be a police officer had called and said …

Public Safety Log (Aug. 24) | News | gazettetimes.com  Corvallis Gazette TimesTheft by deception — 12:46 p.m. Wednesday, 2700 block Southwest Titleist Circle. A man reported someone claiming to be a police officer had called and said …

California DMV employee gets nearly 2 years in federal prison for bribery, fraud  Sacramento BeeA California DMV employee out of Hollywood will serve nearly 2 years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for fraudulently altering records….

Men in California oversaw a romance scam that targeted women worldwide, feds say  CNNUS prosecutors charged 80 people — mostly Nigerians — in the widespread conspiracy that defrauded $6 million from businesses and vulnerable elderly women …

Mexican man is convicted of voter fraud in federal elections  Antelope Valley PressSACRAMENTO (AP) — A Northern California jury found a Mexican national who assumed an American’s identity to vote in five federal elections guilty of voter …

2 arrested in Meijer fraud scheme | Local News  Traverse City Record EagleWILLIAMSBURG — Two downstate residents face charges in Grand Traverse County for a credit card scheme that could stretch across the Midwest.

TransUnion Kenya’s Fraud Prevention And Identity Management Suite  Africa.comThe increased sophistication of online fraudsters is a growing risk to Kenyan businesses and the customers they serve.

Phone scammers strike hard in Southern Oregon  Mail TribuneA dire phone message has rattled many locals with threats that a Social Security number has been canceled or an arrest warrant has been issued. Don’t believe …

BCSO: Man’s attempt to dupe prospective employer leads to felony charges  Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A man who had previously been given a get-out-of-jail-free card is back in hot water after police say he falsified a court docume…

New York Times: Astronaut accessed estranged spouse’s bank account in possible first criminal allegation from space  CNNNASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the Internat…

81-year-old Hawaii woman loses $750000 in online romance scam  KITV HonoluluThe FBI says that 32 people all over the world were swindled out of their money in a dating scam they’re calling, “one of the largest of its kind.”

Two Indian-origin Canadians charged with bitcoin fraud  The Tribune IndiaTwo Indian-origin Canadian nationals have been charged on various counts in a bitcoin fraud case where they used a social media platform, Twitter, to transfer …

Jury convicts Mexican national of voter fraud – with a twist  The Mercury NewsBy Sharon Bernstein and Steve Gorman | Reuters. SACRAMENTO – An avowed Republican activist and supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, who was …

Help find, identify slew of crime ring suspects connected to gym locker thefts  Q13 News SeattleWANTED IN EVERETT — Everett Police say for the past three months, the 7 suspects above have been entering local fitness centers, gyms and recreat…

Reported Trump fan convicted in California of voter fraud, identity theft  San Francisco ChronicleA federal jury Friday convicted a 64-year-old man of acquiring the identity of an American citizen in the early 1990s, using it to get a passpor…

Lyons Companies Provides Notice of Data Event  StreetInsider.comNews and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 2-week free trial to StreetInsider Premium here.

Beverly Hills real estate agent accused of burglarizing homes of celebrities including Usher and Adam Lambert  CNNA Beverly Hills real estate agent and another man are accused of burglarizing celebrities’ homes in Southern California, sometim…

Genetic test scam targets Medicare recipients  WHSVGenetic testing can be helpful to assess the risk of disease, but scammers are also using the tests for identity theft and Medicare fraud.

The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem  BBC NewsA brand-new top-of-the-range phone is delivered to your door. The package has your name on it but you don’t remember ordering it. There is another knock at …

Arrest Follows Identity Theft for iPhone Purchases  Westport NowOfficers arrested a Bronx, New York man on larceny and identity theft charges for fraudulently obtaining two iPhones from a Westport Verizon Wireless store, …

Mexican Man Who Backed Trump Is Convicted of Voter Fraud, ID Theft in Sacramento  KTLA Los AngelesA Sacramento jury found a Mexican national who assumed an American’s identity to vote in five federal elections guilty of voter fraud and identi…

FBI indicts 80 people in $46 million Nigerian fraud case  MarketWatchThe case has elements of bank fraud, embezzlement and money laundering.

Usher and Adam Lambert learn the hard way: Thieves love open houses  Marin Independent JournalWhen Usher listed his Sunset Strip villa for sale in early 2018, he didn’t just have to deal with declining prices on luxury homes. The musician had…

Usher and Adam Lambert learn the hard way: Thieves love open houses  The Mercury NewsUsher and Adam Lambert were victims of a common crime: thieves stealing items from homes open to prospective buyers.

Bristow and Crowe to Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar on Aug. 28  RiverBender.comALTON To help seniors learn more about new scams and frauds and ways to protect themselves, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle.

Man Turns Himself in to GPD for Trying to Open a Fraudulent Bank Account  Greenwich Free PressOn Aug 15 Greenwich Police responded to Chase Bank in Cos Cob on a report of a man attempting to open a fraudulent back account. After searching the…

COPS: Traffic stop leads to discovery of illegal firearm  The Times HeraldILLEGAL FIREARM – A routine traffic stop for no lights on the 2600 block of Egypt Road led to the discovery of an illegal firearm, according to a Lower …

Dozens Charged Over $6 Million Fraud and Internet Romance Scheme  GizmodoEighty people have been charged in a massive international fraud scheme that sought to steal tens of millions of dollars from victims globally, including both …

Canadian police bust fraud scheme | Auto Finance News  Auto Finance NewsA scheme racking up C$800000 ($600968) in fraudulent auto loans has been busted after a yearlong investigation. Canada’s Calgary Police *Service* …

FBI bust of Nigerian email fraud shows evolving scam tactics  Quartz AfricaA series of arrests by the Federal Bureau of Investigations in the US has nabbed one of the “most prolific” rings of Nigerian fraudsters operating in the country.

Canadian scammers trick Oregon woman into $200000 fraud  CoinGeekThe Oregon woman was tricked by a twitter account, and gave away all her sensitive data.

80 people charged in a widespread romance scam, US prosecutors say  Business InsiderFederal authorities said that 17 people had been arrested in the United States, including 14 in the Los Angeles area.

80 people charged in a widespread romance scam, US prosecutors say  INSIDERFederal authorities said that 17 people had been arrested in the United States, including 14 in the Los Angeles area.

80 people charged in a widespread romance scam, US prosecutors say  INSIDERFederal authorities said that 17 people had been arrested in the United States, including 14 in the Los Angeles area.

Fake Claims, Price Gouging, Bogus Contractors: How Fraudsters Steal Disaster Aid  Insurance JournalAs the scale and frequency of major disasters escalate, millions of dollars in federal, state and insurance payments intended for recovery effo…

Four more people charged in north Macon mail theft ring  13WMAZ.comMACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve charged four more people in an ongoing investigation into mail thefts in north Macon. According to …

Deputies: 4 more arrested for north Macon mail theft ring  wgxa.tvMACON, Ga. — Four more people have been arrested in connection to a mail theft case in north Macon. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received reports on July 27 …

Deputies: 4 more arrested for north Macon mail theft ring  wgxa.tvMACON, Ga. — Four more people have been arrested in connection to a mail theft case in north Macon. Bibb County Sheriff’s Office received reports on July 27 …

Columbus tax preparer pleaded guilty to tax return scheme  Griffin Daily NewsA Columbus tax preparer pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in front of U.S. District Judge Clay Land. A Columbus tax preparer …

IRS Issues Warning On New Email Tax Scam  ForbesThe Internal Revenue *Service* (IRS) recently warned taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam email.

Former Incline Village resident arrested for alleged identity theft  Tahoe Daily TribuneA former Incline Village resident was recently arrested for nearly a dozen charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud and possession of stolen p…

Man Made 420 Fraudulent Purchases Totaling $74K: Milford Police  Milford, CT PatchMan Made 420 Fraudulent Purchases: Police – Milford, CT – The accused was issued a $50000 bond.

80 people indicted in massive internet fraud case  CBS NewsFederal investigators are searching for suspects in an internet fraud case that nearly anyone who’s received a suspicious e-mail from Nigeria will recognize.

US Charges Two Canadian Nationals Over Alleged $230K Bitcoin Fraud  CointelegraphTwo Indian-origin Canadians are charged in the U.S. with a $230K Bitcoin fraud using a fake Twitter account of HitBTC exchange.

80 people indicted in massive internet fraud case  CBS NewsFederal investigators are searching for suspects in an internet fraud case that nearly anyone who’s received a suspicious e-mail from Nigeria will recognize.

Combating identity theft tips offered at Meadville presentation  Meadville TribuneIdentity theft happens every two seconds, and it’s the fastest growing crime.

Identity theft ring targeted veterans  WNYT(WOAI) – Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring.

5 things to know for August 23: Overstock CEO, G7, Japan-South Korea, romance scams  CNN(CNN) Hop to it! A new study shows higher levels of physical activity at any intensity lowers the risk of early death in middle-age and older people. Here…

This couple fought $25,000 in fraudulent credit-card charges after falling prey to identity theft — then things got worse  MarketWatch

80 suspects arrested in massive business email scam takedown  ZDNetPolice say the mainly-Nigerian network was responsible for the attempted theft of $46 million.

When His Mom Was Deported In 2008, A Certainty Shattered: ‘Where Is Home?’  NPRPedro Lopez, a 24-year-old born in Mexico, recalls when ICE agents raided the meatpacking plant in Iowa where his parents worked. “It was just shattering,” he …

NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Accused by Spouse of Crime in Space  The Indian ExpressNASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the Space Station.

Judge Sentences Many Defendants This Week  Monticello NewsMonday was a busy and long day at the Courthouse as the Jasper Superior Court’s criminal trial calendar was reviewed by Judge Amanda Petty. No trials will …

ID theft ring targeting veterans lands 5 men behind bars  KVOA Tucson News(WOAI) – Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men allegedly targeted …

How to Prevent Business Identity Theft from Happening to Your Business  RecentlyHeard.comTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace. This can be a wondrous thing for business owners. However, you need to keep your business safe. Here’s how.

Feds give a royal crackdown to ‘Nigerian Prince’ email scams  Fox BusinessThe U.S. Justice Department makes a major bust on a business email scam ring that targeted citizens.

Beverly Hills Realtor, Alleged Accomplice Charged With Burglarizing Celebrity Homes  CBS Los AngelesBEVERLY HILLS (CBSLA) — The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has charged a Beverly Hills realtor with burglarizing celebrity homes. Real…

Raids Conducted in Connection with Intl Fraud Scheme | KNX 1070  RADIO.COMLOS ANGELES (CNS) – A 252-count federal grand jury indictment unsealed today in Los Angeles charges 80 defendants, most of whom are Nigerian nationals, …

Realtor, Alleged Accomplice Charged With Burglarizing Celebrity Homes in L.A.  KTLA Los AngelesTwo Beverly Hills men, including a realtor, face 50 felony charges in connection with an alleged scheme to burglarize celebrities’ homes in the Los…

Adam Lambert, Usher Victims of Open House Burglaries  TMZAdam Lambert, Usher, ‘Real Housewives’ star Dorit Kemsley and former football star Shaun Phillips are the latest celebs to be hit by burglars.

FBI takes down alleged Nigerian fraudsters in $46-million case based in Los Angeles  Los Angeles TimesFederal authorities have broken an international crime ring that stole millions through fraud schemes and money laundering.

Georgia issuing more secure driver’s licenses, ID cards  On Common Ground NewsThe Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 customer *service* …

Georgia issuing more secure driver’s licenses, ID cards  On Common Ground NewsThe Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 customer *service* …

Seminole County woman’s identity stolen by childhood friend  WFTV OrlandoA woman who used a childhood friend’s identity during an arrest will now spend nearly three years in prison.

Police looking for man accused of identity theft, credit card fraud  fox5sandiego.comAuthorities asked for the public’s help Thursday in identifying and locating a man suspected of identity theft and credit card fraud.

Man Who Allegedly Made Purchases With Stolen Identities Charged  MyNewsLA.comA Thermal man who allegedly stole mail and used victims’ identities to make fraudulent purchases was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on fraud and …

Nigerians dominate FBI’s massive bust of online fraudsters  Africanews EnglishThe United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Thursday that it had arraigned scores of suspected fraudsters behind a variety of scams and …

Mary Mouammar knows all about identify theft, check fraud, and name spoofing  Rockdale Newton CitizenATLANTA – What would you do if you began receiving checks and boxes of items at your home? Would you report it to the police or perhaps the p…

Blockbuster indictment against 80 fraud suspects details a complex global scam operation  CyberScoopThe U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed charges against 80 people for their alleged involvement in email scams that defrauded vict…