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…
08/22/2019 | Cops & Courts – August 23, 2019 | News Ocean City MD The DispatchHit-And-Run Collision Alleged OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested on suspected drunk-driving and hit-and-run charges this week after …
80 Indicted In ‘Sophisticated’ Nigerian Online Fraud, Money Laundering Scheme CBS Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A wide-ranging fraud and money laundering scheme borne out of the well-known Nigerian prince email scams has taken a big hit ….
A MoviePass Security Gaffe Leaves Tens of Thousands of Accounts Exposed Mental FlossThe movie subscription *service* has endured bad press, and it’s now got more coming. Tens of thousands of accounts were left unsecured on a server for anyon…
Page arrest traces to Zimbabwe crime ring Lake Powell ChroniclePAGE – Page Police on Aug. 9 arrested Tinotenda Leon Madyira following an investigation into suspected fraudulent activity. Tinotenda Madyira, a 31-year-old …
NXIVM doctor who conducted brain studies loses medical license Times Union ALBANY — The state Health Department has revoked the medical license of a physician who conducted human brain-activity experiments and other …
North Little Rock police search for man who committed Financial Identity Fraud KATVThe North Little Rock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who was caught on surveillance video. On July 21, police report …
DOJ indicts 80, many based in Nigeria, in business email scam and money laundering Boing BoingThe Justice Department today announced indictments for 80 individuals on charges they ran a massive business email and money laundering scam that …
DOJ indicts 80, many based in Nigeria, in business email scam and money laundering Boing BoingThe Justice Department today announced indictments for 80 individuals on charges they ran a massive business email and money laundering scam that …
Larceny, Bank Card Fraud, Identity Theft: Cornelius Arrests Patch.comLarceny, Bank Card Fraud: Cornelius Arrests – Cornelius, NC – Four arrests were made in Cornelius last week, for charges ranging from larceny, vehicle break-in …
FBI announces charges against 80 people in cyber fraud, money laundering schemes FOX 11 Los AngelesA federal grand jury indictment unsealed Thursday charged 80 people, most of whom are Nigerian nationals, with participating in a massive cons…
Alleged fraudsters take Calgary dealerships, identity theft victims for $800K ride CTV NewsThe Calgary Police *Service* has identified two suspects, and arrested one of them, in connection with identity theft and the defrauding of Calgary-ar…
Alleged fraudsters take Calgary dealerships, identity theft victims for $800K ride CTV NewsThe Calgary Police *Service* has identified two suspects, and arrested one of them, in connection with identity theft and the defrauding of Calgary-ar…
OSVALDO BELLO VILLANUEVA Federal Bureau of InvestigationAccess Device Fraud; Aggravated Identity Theft; Conspiracy to Commit Access Device Fraud.
ID theft ring targeting Veterans lands 5 men behind bars ArkLaTexHomepage(WOAI/NBC NEWS) — Federal authorities in San Antonio have filed charges against five men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men …
Email Phishing Scam with your Social Security Number KLEWA new scam involving your social security number is circulating in the area. According to the Social Security Administration, the scam is fairly new with the same …
Combating new-age breaches requires a reset in trust PaymentsSourceThere is always the chance that privileged employees will either become bad actors who use their access to confidential data for their own gain, or that they will …
Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s The TelegramA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …
Police Arrest Oak Creek Cell Phone Fraudster: Report Oak Creek, WI PatchPolice Arrest Oak Creek Cell Phone Fraudster – Oak Creek, WI – Police in Oak Creek say a Verizon Wireless store employee called authorities about a man who …
Justice: 64% of federal arrests are noncitizens, with a 200% increase Washington ExaminerFederal arrests of noncitizens have jumped over 200% in the last 20 years and now account for 64% of those arrested, according to the Justice Department.
Drug theft at City Park results in two indictments Sentinel-TribuneTwo men on separate sides of a June 30 incident at Bowling Green City Park have both been indicted by a Wood County Grand Jury.
New Tool to Check Driver Identity Fraud: Know What It Is? The Daily SoundDriver Identity Fraud is quite common. To get rid of these kinds of driver identity frauds, Uber has launched a brand new feature.
Digital Identity Trust Life Cycle: Implementing Your Fraud Protection Solution Security IntelligenceThis is the last installment in a three-part series. Be sure to read part one and part two to catch up on the full story. Going live with you…
Four Michigan Men Accused of Credit Card Fraud in Sheboygan County WHBL NewsGREEN BAY, WI (WHBL) – Four men from Michigan have been arrested after allegedly committing credit card fraud, including in Sheboygan at the Meijer store.
Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s Northern PenA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …
Man arrested for attempted bank fraud, identity theft in St. John’s The CompassA 29-year-old man will answer to fraud charges before a provincial court judge in St. John’s this morning. Wednesday morning, Royal Newfoundland …
Suspect Arrested in Bank Fraud, Identity Theft VOCMA hard week for banks in the metro area. Just before noon on Wednesday RNC officers were called to a centre-ci…
IRS Security Checklist #5: Create a Data Theft Recovery Plan CPAPracticeAdvisor.comTax professionals are being advised by the IRS that they should report data theft immediately and follow an established process for helping the IRS protect th…
Crime log 8-22 Midland Daily NewsThe following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department. Compiled by reporter Mitchell Kukulka.
Officers arrest fiance for violating a protection order: Fairview Park Police Blotter cleveland.comIdentity theft, Westwood Avenue. On Aug. 13 a resident came into the Fairview Park Police Station lobby to make a fraud report. He said that s…
5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans The New York Times
5 arrested in identity theft scheme targeting disabled and elderly veterans Washington Examiner5 Indicted in Identity Theft Scheme That Bilked Millions From Veterans The New York TimesFeds bust largest international ID theft ring …
Clovis PD searching for suspects accused of robbing woman in church parking lot KCBDClovis police are searching for two female suspects accused of robbing an 88-year-old woman in the parking lot of Parkland Baptist Church.
‘Breastfeeding’ woman who claims ICE separated from child charged with identity fraud Washington ExaminerA migrant woman is facing felony charges after a medical examination disputed her claim that she was separated from her child while brea…
Clovis Police identify 2 women in armed robbery; searching for another for questioning abc7amarillo.comAfter an 88-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint at a Clovis church on Sunday, the use of her debit card has helped police identify suspe…
Clovis Police identify 2 women in armed robbery; searching for another for questioning abc7amarillo.comAfter an 88-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint at a Clovis church on Sunday, the use of her debit card has helped police identify suspe…
5 men arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets, DOJ says Fox NewsFive men have been arrested on charges they obtained Social Security numbers and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars from mostly elderl…
Georgia Supreme Court Considers Data Breach Damages Case Government TechnologyThe state Court of Appeals ruled that because the plaintiffs suffered no actual financial loss or harm, they are not entitled to recover damages for future injuries.
Caregiver gets probation in elder abuse case | Local Corvallis Gazette TimesAn in-home care provider who used an elderly client’s credit card to buy shoes over the internet has been given a suspended sentence and placed on probation.
Caregiver gets probation in elder abuse case | Local Albany Democrat HeraldAn in-home care provider who used an elderly client’s credit card to buy shoes over the internet has been given a suspended sentence and placed on probation.
Haverford Crime Blotter: Stolen Vehicles, Thefts From YMCA, More Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Stolen Car, Thefts, More – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Police said two vehicles were stolen from U-Haul on East Township Line Road.
Ardent Trump supporter on trial for voter fraud testifies he’s probably a U.S. citizen Sacramento BeeHiram Enrique Velez is certain of several things. His name is Hiram Velez, and he’s a Republican and staunch supporter of President Donald T…
Maryland comptroller considering run for governor Washington PostMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he’s “strongly considering” running for governor in 2022.
Citizen identifies credit card fraud suspect from media release Clarksville NowCLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tuesday, August 21, Clarksville Police released the image of a man suspected of credit card fraud through local …
Man posed as Eugenie Bouchard’s brother to defraud her of $42K: cops New York Post A man posing as the brother of Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard racked up nearly $42000 in bogus charges at an upscale Miami Beach hotel, police …
Hackers Targeting Healthcare with Financially Motivated Cyberattacks HealthITSecurity.comThe healthcare sector is the third-highest industry to be retargeted after a cyberattack, with most hacking attempts motivated by financial gain due to …
MP Police Blotter: Woman Charged With DUI After Allegedly Driving With No Lights Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineThese items are from Mount Prospect Police Department incident reports. The Mount Prospect Journal publishes the police blotte…
State-Sponsored Cyberattacks Target Medical Research Dark ReadingCancer research is a particular target among Chinese espionage groups, says security firm FireEye.
Army civilian staffer among five charged in benefits fraud scheme which stole millions from servicemembers Military TimesA former Army civilian employee stole thousands of troops’ personal information and collected millions of dollars in fra…
5 Charged for Identity Theft Scheme Targeting Veterans Spectrum NewsSAN ANTONIO – A 14-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday in San Antonio, charging five people with coordinating an identity theft and fraud scheme …
5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets Washington PostFederal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars …
5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets The RepublicFederal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars …
Consumers believe brands benefit more from personal data sharing than they do Marketing LandThere are an increasing number of surveys about data privacy — now coming almost weekly. These studies help gauge consumer sentiment but are typicall…
Businesses Now Authorized to Leverage Number Porting Information for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment Yahoo FinanceMobile phone numbers now rival social security and driver license numbers as the personal identifier that consumers use to…
Stolen identities, not guns, newest weapon of choice for criminals Clay Today OnlineTechnology is the newest weapon used by both law enforcement and criminals. It’s a high-tech game of cat and mouse, with information floating throughout the …
Businesses Now Authorized to Leverage Number Porting Information for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment Business Wireiconectiv’s PortData Validate allows businesses to leverage telephone number porting data when verifying a customer’s iden…
Feds bust largest international ID theft ring targeting military members, veterans WOAISAN ANTONIO – Federal authorities here in San Antonio have filed charges against 5 men accused of orchestrating an international theft ring. The men …
Four men face credit card fraud charges at Meijer locations in Howard, Sheboygan Green Bay Press GazettePolice say the 4 men from Michigan used the cards to buy numerous gift cards at Meijer.
Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vets CNN InternationalFederal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US…
Former military records technician accused of bilking millions of dollars from US soldiers and vets CNNFederal prosecutors accused a former military medical records technician of bilking millions of dollars from thousands of US *service* mem…
Didn’t order that DNA test kit that showed up at your door? It’s probably a scam KGO-TVThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a fraud alert about the genetic testing scam.
Consumer Ed: Reducing your risk of check fraud Northwest Georgia NewsDear Consumer Ed: Since the front of my personal checks show my bank’s routing number and my bank account number, what’s to stop someone from using that …
How to protect yourself and your organization against digital identity fraud TechRepublicCaptured through malware and sold on the Dark Web, the “digital fingerprints” of your web browsing can be used to impersonate your identity online, …
IntSights Exposes Top Dark Web Marketplace Selling Digital Browser Identities as the Latest Hot Commodity Yahoo FinanceGlobal Threat Intelligence Firm Analyzes the Rise of Digital Fingerprints in the Richlogs Marketplace. NEW YORK, Aug. 21, …
Tampa Police Say Arrests Shut Down Violent Street Gang TB ReporterThe 200 Skudda Gang committed fraud throughout the U.S. involving hundreds of victims,.Tampa police say.
Records: Prosecutor threatened to charge Charlotte woman’s husband if she didn’t plead guilty Lansing State JournalLANSING — A Charlotte woman accused of lying to police about being raped said the prosecutor assigned to her case threatened t…
International ring charged in San Antonio with stealing millions of dollars from military veterans San Antonio Express-NewsFederal authorities have filed charges in San Antonio against five people as part of an effort to disband an internati…
Military Insider Accused of Stealing Millions from Veterans and a Former Prisoner of War Daily BeastProsecutors say a medical records technician used access to veterans’ data to help an alleged international fraud ring steal benefits and loo…
Military Insider Accused of Stealing Millions from Veterans and a Former Prisoner of War The Daily BeastProsecutors say a medical records technician used access to veterans’ data to help an alleged international fraud ring steal benefits and…
Op-Ed: Criminalizing undocumented workers harms all – Opinion The IntelligencerDays after the Aug. 7 immigration raids in which approximately 680 people were arrested in poultry plants across Mississippi, federal court documents were …
Fredericksburg woman gets four years in $55000 car fraud case Fredericksburg.comA Fredericksburg woman who ruined another woman’s credit by using her information to purchase a $55000 car was ordered Tuesday to serve four years in …
Nation-State Attacks Target Medical Research | Decipher DecipherNation-state attackers from Russia, Vietnam, and China are increasingly targeting hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and research universities in search of …
How to protect yourself and your organization against digital identity fraud CTOvisionCybercriminals use a variety of tricks to try to steal and use your personal information for financial gain and other reasons. Your online passwords, your …
PUBLIC RECORDS | Local | dnews.com Moscow-Pullman Daily NewsMOSCOW POLICE. Monday. 12:52 a.m. — A noise complaint was made on the 500 block of Queen Road. 2:32 a.m. — A man reported he possibly had money …
Elderly most susceptible to being successfully scammed KPLCIt seems anyone with a phone has gotten dozens, if not hundreds, of scam calls. It’s the elderly that get hit the hardest. Linda Gardener is a scam victim and …
Group arrested for attempted credit card fraud at Meijer in the Village of Howard WeAreGreenBay.comBrown County, Wis. (WFRV) — On Tuesday, the Brown County Sheriff’s office responded to the Meijer in the Village of Howard for reports of a gr…
Kalamazoo County woman accused of targeting elderly in 3 states WWMT-TVThe Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a women targeting the elderly in Aug. 2017, two years later Deirbra Collier was charged with …
JPD searching for suspect in identity fraud case KAITJONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The Jonesboro Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man in relation to a financial identity fraud case.
US troops in South Korea may have had credit card info stolen in hack attack Fox NewsThousands of U.S. *service* members stationed in South Korea may have had their credit cards hacked, the military said this week.
Fredericksburg woman gets four years in $55000 car fraud case Fredericksburg.comA Fredericksburg woman who ruined another woman’s credit by using her information to purchase a $55000 car was ordered Tuesday to serve four years in …
Judge revokes Pate’s bond and sends her to jail McDuffie ProgressDetra Pate has been sent to prison for violating conditions of her bond following her July 30 trail for Medicare fraud.
Georgia Supreme Court: Are data breach victims entitled to damages? The Bakersfield CalifornianATLANTA — In the spring of 2016, a cyber thief calling himself the “Dark Overlord” hacked into the databases of a Clarke County medical clinic and…
Georgia Supreme Court: Are data breach victims entitled to damages? GazettextraATLANTA — In the spring of 2016, a cyber thief calling himself the “Dark Overlord” hacked into the databases of a Clarke County medical clinic and emerged …
Credit Card Fraud Bust At Pavilion Park Mission Viejo, CA PatchCredit Card Fraud Bust At Pavilion Park – Mission Viejo, CA – A resident reported seeing a suspicious person in the Mission Viejo park; when they arrived, they …
Outflanking fraud and fakers: How biometrics can safeguard online account opening BAI Banking StrategiesThinking of opening a new bank account? If so, chances are the process will be online. The days of going in person to the branch with a h…
Mounce to argue for change of venue | News Polkio.comDefendant also asks for 32 counts to be dismissed.
Didn’t order that DNA test kit that showed up at your door? It’s probably a scam WTVD-TVThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued a fraud alert about the genetic testing scam.
Tampa gang is linked to fraud, identity theft and murder — and rapped about it, police say Tampa Bay TimesAuthorities have arrested nine men linked to a street gang called “200 Skudda” that is linked to a 2017 murder and being blamed for act…
Two appear for arraignment for fraud scheme in federal court Toledo BladeThree Toledo residents who were previously indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing people’s identities to falsely use their credit cards now face …
Rowan woman jailed on multiple financial charges WBTVROWAN COUJTY, N.C. (WBTV) – A Rockwell woman accused of opening bank accounts in the name of her child’s father has been arrested on multiple counts …
Belmont man indicted for sexually assaulting boy | Courts Cops The Laconia Daily SunLACONIA — A Belmont man has been indicted on multiple charges of sexually assaulting a minor.
9 men associated with violent Tampa street gang arrested after 2-year investigation ABC Action NewsTampa gang is linked to fraud, identity theft and murder — and rapped about it, police say Tampa Bay TimesDeputies: 9 men associate…
9 men associated with violent Tampa street gang arrested after 2-year investigation ABC Action NewsNine men associated with a violent Tampa street gang have been arrested after a two-year long investigation.
Rockwell woman accused of opening bank accounts in child’s father’s name – Salisbury Post Salisbury PostBy Shavonne Walker. [email protected]. SALISBURY — A Rockwell woman faces numerous felony charges after she was accused o…
SHREWSBURY: The latest crime and arrest blotter from borough police. redbankgreenSHREWSBURY: The latest police blotter includes a home break-in, a DWI arrest and a smattering of fraud and shoplifting reports.
SHREWSBURY: The latest crime and arrest blotter from borough police. redbankgreenSHREWSBURY: The latest police blotter includes a home break-in, a DWI arrest and a smattering of fraud and shoplifting reports.
What parents with students heading to college need to know about money WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you’ve got a college student in your family, hopefully they’re headed off to school with a good grasp of how to handle money. All…
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What parents with students heading to college need to know about money WKRC TV CincinnatiCINCINNATI (WKRC) – If you’ve got a college student in your family, hopefully they’re headed off to school with a good grasp of how to handle money. All…
Suspect Accused Of Credit-Card Fraud At Launch Pointe Lake Elsinore, CA PatchCredit-Card Fraud At Launch Point: Arrest Made – Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA – Deputies said the Lake Elsinore man had a credit card-making machine in his …