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Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  The Mercury NewsSAN FRANCISCO — A Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme …

Walnut Creek man sentenced in S.F. mail-theft scheme  East Bay TimesA Walnut Creek resident was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mail-theft scheme targeting an apartment …

Man and son in Texas get prison in $27M hearing aid scam aimed at American Airlines workers  Fox NewsA father and son in Texas who submitted more than $27 million in false claims in a hearing aid scam targeting American Airlines workers were …

Fraudster hits City of Saskatoon for $1M  Global NewsA cyber thief defrauded the City of Saskatoon out of over $1 million by impersonating the CFO of a construction company, city officials said.

ID theft law has flaws  KOAT New MexicoThere are thousands of people in New Mexico who have no clue their identities are being used by thieves. Most of the time, it happens when thieves put …

Times letters: We’re failing to beat fraud and protect victims  The TimesSir, Your argument that the UK’s fraud reporting system, Action Fraud, is allowing unacceptable excuses for inaction to proliferate, is compelling. The findings are …

What Happens Next After the Massive Capital One Data Breach  CPO MagazineThe massive Capital One data breach has triggered many to question the benefits of buying cyber insurance, the risks in storing data in the cloud and what …

Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Of Bank Fraud, Mail Fraud And Identity Theft  CBS PittsburghPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Joseph Naill of Pittsburgh pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspi…

Westchester police: 5 arrested for stealing thousands, ID theft, fraud  News 12 WestchesterWestchester County police say five people were arrested for fraud Wednesday following a five-month investigation.

Registered sex offender from El Dorado indicted on child porn counts  The Topeka Capital-JournalA registered sex offender was indicted Wednesday in federal court in Wichita on charges that he produced and distributed child pornography, offici…

Old Bridge man indicted in investment fraud scheme  MyCentralJersey.comSandy John Masselli is charged with running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that caused millions of dollars of losses.

Former IRS analyst pleads guilty to leaking Michael Cohen’s bank records to Michael Avenatti  CNNWashington (CNN) A former Internal Revenue *Service* analyst pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally disclosing confidential reports about Presi…

Kids turn in their mom after she stole their identities for 12 credit cards, NC cops say  Charlotte ObserverShe might have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids. A woman in North Carolina reportedly stole her childre…

City of Saskatoon loses $1 million to fraudster posing as executive  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThis type of fraud has not happened before at City of Saskatoon.

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses  The Washington PostThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has recalled the driver’s licenses of 8,000 residents because they failed to meet requirements to be in compliance …

Five charged with over $500K in retail fraud in Westchester  Fox5NYNEW YORK (FOX 5 NY) – Westchester County Police have announced the arrest of five people charged with stealing over $500,000 in retail goods from various …

Travelers Insurance Review 2019: Home & Car  Bankrate.comTravelers offers solid insurance options, but not the cheapest. If you’re shopping around for car insurance, these will be your coverage options when requesting …

3 On Your Side Investigates: Inside the ICE Raids  WMCWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

Cop Logs 8-16-19 | Cop Logs  thepress.netThe following is a selection of recent law enforcement activity. ANTIOCH. July 29, 1:59 p.m. Authorities received a call from an incoherent person who was …

Texas father, son sentenced for bilking insurance company of over $27 million in scam  Fort Worth Star-TelegramTwo Dallas, Texas men were sentenced to a combined 15 years for bilking Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas of more than $27 millio…

Texas father, son get prison in scam targeting airline staff  ABC NewsA Texas father and son convicted of fraud must serve a combined 15 years in federal prison for a hearing aids insurance scam targeting American Airlines …

Louisiana has 16th highest identity theft rate in nation  New Orleans CityBusinessIdentity theft complaints per 100000 people in Louisiana numbered 111.

Why 2-factor authentication isn’t foolproof  TechRepublicBreaches happen–even with 2-factor authentication. Learn how to protect your organization from security breaches.

PHOTOS: Iredell mugshots Aug. 8-14  Mooresville TribuneIredell mugshots: Top bond amounts, Aug. 8-14. Sponsored by Ashley Cannon, Attorney At Law, PLLCScroll down to see the photos.

Two arrested on multiple drug charges not far from Galion schools campus  Galion InquirerGALION — Two people were arrested last week as the Crawford County Sheriff, Galion Police Department and served a search warrant looking for illegal.

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Haverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft, More  Haverford, PA PatchHaverford Crime Blotter: Burglary, Fraud, Theft – Haverford-Havertown, PA – Copper piping was stolen from a home on the 900 block of Township Line Road …

Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment. But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less  LasentinelOn June 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the outcome of a settlement with Equifax, one of the three major credit monitoring firms in…

Eight Ways To Encourage Cybersecurity Compliance Among Employees  ForbesThe human aspect of cybersecurity remains a major challenge. Here are some ways you can help team members better recognize the dangers of lax security, …

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  Yahoo FinanceThe U.S. Payments Forum today released its latest Market Snapshot, providing a look…

US Payments Forum Market Snapshot: Updates on EMV Certification Timelines, Chip at the Pump, Contactless Transition and Current Forum Priorities  GlobeNewswirePRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., Aug. 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The U.S. Payments Forum…

5 key ways you can rebound quickly after bankruptcy  CNBCBankruptcy can be a challenging time, but it can also be an opportunity for a *fresh* start to take hold of your finances and make a turnaround. Here are 5 key ways …

By the numbers: Maine has third lowest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMaine finished 47th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses  Washington PostIf any of those drivers are pulled over by police for any reason, the officer could confiscate their driver’s license. The recalled licenses have outstanding …

Door-to-door thieves are using DNA tests to scam you  Detroit Free PressScammers are now peddling brochures that offer genetic screening for cancer prevention, reportedly for free to those on Medicare.

Galloway police trying to identify man as part of fraud probe  breakingac.comGalloway Township police are trying to identify a man in regard to an active investigation, they said. A picture released by the department shows the man who is …

Grab Your Breaches  tntribune.comBy Thomas Sheffield. It seems every time we look up, there is another data breach. Identity theft has been a growing problem here in the US. We depend more …

How QSRs Need To Use Technology To Makes Experiences Safe, Not Just Smarter  pymnts.comMobile innovation has made the quick-*service* restaurant experience easier and more enjoyable for consumers, but Kount says QSRs need safeguards in place …

North Carolina mother stole her children’s identities to open 12 credit cards, deputies say  WTVD-TVCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A North Carolina mother stole her own children’s identities in order to open credit cards, according to Columb…

MN Man Convicted in Islamic State Case for Threatening US AG Now Facing Over a Dozen Felony and Other Charges in Two Counties  Alpha News MNA Minnesota man who pleaded guilty in 2015 to a charge related to threatening the US Attorney General …

Grisly new details emerge in Jasper Avenue homicide  Mohave Valley NewsBULLHEAD CITY — Court records indicate a Bullhead City man stabbed his mother in the chest so hard that the knife pierced through her chest and out her …

Fishers woman to spend years in prison for fraud, identity theft  Indianapolis Business JournalEditor’s note: IBJ is now using a new comment system. Your Disqus account will no longer work on the IBJ site. Instead, you can leave a comment on …

INVESTIGATES: In depth look inside the ICE Raids  WLBTWhile hundreds of undocumented workers face potential charges and deportation following last week’s massive immigration raid, newly-unsealed court …

CAQ to introduce bill to supervise credit agencies following Desjardins crisis  Montreal GazetteFinance minister Éric Girard said the bill could allow citizens to ask credit agencies to prevent their files from being consulted.

‘It appears they’ve gotten away with murder’: San Francisco murder case remains unsolved one year later  KGO-TVIt was one of San Francisco’s grisliest murders: a headless, hand-less torso was found hidden under a staircase inside a fish tank….

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The TelegramTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to jail …

Leader and ‘loyal foot soldier’ of identity theft ring sentenced to jail in St. John’s  The Western StarTussaint Yenga-Yenga sat in the back row of provincial courtroom No. 6 Wednesday and listened as two of his co-accused were sentenced to j…

Finance minister wants Equifax, Transunion to offer credit freezes for all Quebecers  CBC NewsQuebec’s finance minister wants consumers to be able to freeze their credit files, a *service* currently unavailable to Canadians. Minister Eric Gir…

Prostitute drugged, robbed Metairie man who died after encounter, feds say  NOLA.comFederal prosecutors in New Orleans on Wednesday accused a woman of using an online scam to drug, incapacitate and rob more than 50 people across the …

Romeoville PD Seeks Help Locating Theft Suspects  Romeoville, IL PatchRomeoville Thefts – Romeoville, IL – Police are asking for help solving a possible ID theft case at Walmart and a Walgreens retail theft.

NCH Healthcare System faces email phishing attack; hires investigator  Naples Daily NewsNCH Healthcare System has warned staff and hired forensic investigators after falling victim to email phishing attack in June.

Serving The Community | Severna Park  Severna Park VoiceThe Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County remains committed to diligently serving the citizens of our community and engaging in conversations …

Judge revokes bond of Thomson businesswoman and sends her to prison  The Augusta ChronicleThe federal judge who presided over a Thomson businesswoman’s Medicare fraud trial ordered Detra Wiley Pate taken into custody Wednesday after finding …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  Enterprise NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Albany, Dougherty County Police/Fire/EMS reports — Aug. 15, 2019  The Albany HeraldThe Albany Police Department responded to at least 24 calls on Tuesday, available reports show.

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  MetroWest Daily NewsThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

3 email cybersecurity vulnerabilities specific to healthcare  Becker’s Hospital ReviewEmail phishing campaigns are rising across every industry, and healthcare fosters a few vulnerabilities that make organizations particularly susceptible, …

YOUR MONEY: Keeping your personal information personal  The Patriot LedgerThe Equifax settlement – as a result of one of the largest data breaches in recent memory – serves to continuously remind us all that it’s vitally important for …

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  PRNewswireCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million, compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter…

Mogo Announces Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results  Yahoo FinanceCore Revenue up 41% year over year to $16.4 million. Net income in the quarter of $7.5 million , compared with a net loss of $6.1 million in the second quarter of …

Fishers woman called ‘consumer’s worst nightmare’ gets 57 months in prison  WTHRINDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – A 25-year-old Fishers woman was sentenced to 57 months in prison after admitting she used identities of others to get credit cards for …

Study reveals how phone phishing catches its prey  Arizona State UniversityConsumers have increasingly become victims of telephone scams to gain access to their personal information. But what aspects of these calls makes us willing …

Reports: Shoplifter, Stolen Tractor, Identity Fraud  Thesummervillenews… * Marlin Lee Cavin, of Gaylesville, allegedly shoplifted $166.29 worth of items from Walmart on Tuesday. “. . . he reported that he was just trying to get away …

Political Grandstanding about the Mississippi Raids  Immigration BlogDemanding answers before the investigative process is completed is either uninformed or irresponsible.

Man Facing Commercial Faud Charges In South Windsor  South Windsor, CT PatchMan Facing Faud Charges In South Windsor – South Windsor, CT – A West Hartford man is facing charges in a commercial fraud case out of South Windsor.

Indictment list  Mansfield News JournalList of defendants from recent sessions of Richland County grand jury.

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

The ‘secret’ to an extremely long life? Maybe it’s just bad record-keeping.  The Daily BriefingWhy do certain areas of the world seem to have such large concentrations of people who live past 110 years old? According to a working paper, the a…

MP Police Blotter: Dog Reportedly Bites Mailman  Journal & Topics Newspapers OnlineThese items are from Mount Prospect Police Department incident reports. The Mount Prospect Journal publishes the police blotter every Wednesday. If anyone …

StockX reveals details about data breach  Retail DiveOnline marketplace StockX has offered more details to customers after a data breach was discovered in late July. In a letter dated August 8, CEO Scott Cutler …

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Inclusive and Trusted Digital ID Can Unlock Opportunities for the World’s Most Vulnerable  World Bank GroupWho are you? How old are you? Where do you live? Identity can have many interpretations, but within modern societies, the ability to pr…

Police: Man accused of stealing manager’s debit card info during new hire orientation  WLWT CincinnatiPolice are searching for a man after he allegedly stole his manager’s debit card information during a new hire orientation and spent more th…

By the numbers: Minnesota has 37th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareMinnesota finished in a tie for 37th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

If you owe the IRS back taxes, you may lose your passport  CNBCYou may not be able to get a new passport or renew your existing one if you owe the IRS more than $52000. Worse, your existing one might simply be revoked.

D.C. data breach ruling could make waves for plaintiffs seeking standing  Legal News LineWASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A D.C.-based appeals court’s reversal earlier this summer of a lower court’s ruling in two class action suits against the O…

Trespasser arrested with felony drugs: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, a Snow Road resident called police about a man seen trespassing on their property.

National Chicken Council Reaches Out to President Trump Regarding Recent ICE Actions in Mississippi  PerishableNewsAs a result of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arresting approximately 680 people in sweeping raids…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  Greenwich TimeHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police caught…

Hamden PD: New York man stole $15K using info bought off the ‘dark web’  New Haven RegisterHAMDEN — A New York man stole nearly $15,000 using stolen identification information he bought off the “dark web” for $5, police said. Hamden police ca…

3 Email Security Setbacks Unique to Healthcare  CPO MagazinePhishing is a massive cyber security threat and very much still plagues the healthcare industry. What are the email security setbacks faced by the healthcare …

Huge security flaw exposes biometric data of more than a million users  The VergeA huge cache of unsecured biometric credentials and personal information has been discovered by security researchers. It includes the fingerprint data of 1 …

Introducing Scam Rap, Where Card Fraud and ID Theft Reign Supreme  VICE UKLike Atlanta and lean, or LA and weed, Detroit’s new strain of rap has its own set of signifiers: bank account drops, Bitcoin and fraud.

Grafton police log, Aug. 16 edition  Community AdvocateGrafton Sunday, July 28 12:11 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious person. 12:48 a.m. Maple Ave. Suspicious person. 12:24 p.m. Shrewsbury St. Erratic operator.

Beat The Latest Scams To Steal Your Identity and Social Security Benefits  ForbesThere’s a new identity theft scheme, and this time they’re going after Social Security benefits.

By the numbers: Arizona has 10th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareArizona finished in a tie for 10th in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Creating Cyber Risk-Free Environment for Customers  Enterprise Security MagOrganizations need to introduce security, detection, and resolution measures both internally and externally to retain clients, particularly in the…

GIACT systems has an ‘EPIC’ solution for identity fraud – Dallas Business Journal  Dallas Business JournalThe company is a leader in identity and authentication products, and its EPIC Platform safeguards the complete customer lifecycle, from …

Southbridge man indicted in passport fraud – News  Worcester TelegramBOSTON – A Southbridge man who allegedly used the identity of an American citizen for more than three decades has been indicted by a federal grand jury on …

By the numbers: Florida has 4th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The Center SquareFlorida finished fourth in a ranking by the website 24/7 Wall St. of identity theft rates across the nation.

Tracy man convicted of H-1B visa fraud related to home-based business  The Tracy PressA Tracy man could face 12 years in federal prison for his conviction on 21 counts of visa fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft last week in a S…

NY Jury Quick To Convict Marketing Pro In Snack Food Fraud  Law360A Manhattan jury needed a mere 90 minutes Tuesday to find a marketing professional guilty of helping a California woman steal $2.8 million from snack and pet …

Grand jury indicts 15  Hillsboro Times GazetteA Hillsboro man is facing a four-count indictment for illegal possession of and transport of a firearm in a vehicle in addition to a menacing charge in con.

Police: Ala. McDonald’s employee used customer’s credit card to order pizza  13abc Action NewsMILLBROOK, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) – A Millbrook McDonald’s employee has been arrested after allegedly ordering a pizza using a customer’s credit card.

Consumers Are More Open to Biometrics  eMarketerNearly half of consumers surveyed by Paysafe said they’ve used biometrics—typically based on facial recognition technology—to make some form of payment.

$8,700 in jewelry stolen from Glenview home: Police  Chicago TribuneThe following items were taken from Glenview Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

Tenderloin crime: Feds launch effort to tackle drug trafficking, SFPD arrest 73 in 1-day sting, more  Hoodline San Francisco Bay AreaThe new U.S. Attorney for Northern California is launching a year-long effort to reduce violent crime and dru…

Hamden police arrest suspect on forgery, ID theft charges  FOX 61HAMDEN — After a months long investigation, Hamden police have arrested a man on forgery, larceny and identity theft charges. Police said they were called to …

Police reports for the week of Aug. 14 – Shelby County Reporter  Shelby County ReporterThe following are incident and offense reports from municipal police departments from June 2-Aug. 9: Alabaster. Aug. 1. -Trespassing notice from Smokey Road.