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Ocean County man with stage 4 colon cancer conned out of $18,000  Asbury Park PressTOMS RIVER – A 77-year-old man suffering from stage 4 colon cancer was swindled Tuesday out of a portion of his life savings, in a sophisticated phone scam …

Alive Hospice discovered unauthorized access in email account of an employee  SPAMfighter NewsAlive Hospice based in Tennessee discovered unusual activity in an email account of an employee on May 6, 2019.

Attorney General: Website will let people see if they were victims of 2017 Equifax data breach  The Livingston County NewsALBANY — Consumers can now visit a new website and provide limited information to see if their personal information was …

How the Equifax data breach settlement could be better  The Washington PostWhile the agreement doesn’t go far enough, consumers still should take full advantage of it.

Biometric System Market Demand is Projected to Witness a Rapid Growth by Forecast to 2023 | Biometric System Market is Anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 15% by 2023, Predicts Market Research Future  GlobeNewswireBiometric System Market, By Com…

IRS Sending 10,000 Tax Compliance Letters to Crypto Investors  CointelegraphThe United States Internal Revenue *Service* is sending letters to crypto investors to apparently scare them into accurately reporting their crypto-related income.

Identity theft: Steps to recover if your identity is stolen  Richmond.comMillions of Americans are at risk of identity theft every year, from common types of fraud such as online hacking, credit or debit card skimming, or even the …

Identity crime is a big deal, now NSW public servants have somewhere to send victims  The MandarinThe New South Wales government has struck a whole-of-government deal with a Trans-Tasman not-for-profit *service* that helps people recover from…

2 California DMV employees convicted of bribery, identity fraud, unauthorized computer usage  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NewsroomHomeland Security Investigations repressed corruption involving DMV employees fraudulently issuing …

Synthetic ID frud breaks all the ‘rules’ | PaymentsSource  American Banker

What You Might Get From the Equifax Data Breach Settlement  NerdWalletCredit bureau Equifax will pay at least $575 million for a data breach that exposed people’s private data. Here’s what you need to know and what you get.

Coronation Street’s Kym Marsh to become serious TV detective with documentary about online romance fraud  The SunTHE actress, 43, best known for her role as Michelle Connor on the Weatherfield cobbles, will front an investigative consumer ser…

Steven D’Alfonso  PaymentsSourceSteven D’Alfonso is research director for IDC Financial Insights.

Synthetic ID frud breaks all the ‘rules’  PaymentsSourceA traditional rules-based fraud system will not be capable of detecting synthetic identity fraud. A combination of supervised and unsupervised machine learning …

Inside the Ketron family scandal: The Secret Service, seized records and resignations  The TennesseanUniversal International Insurance, owned by Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron, is facing lawsuits and allegations of fraud.

Orange Beach PD: hotel employee caught trafficking stolen identities  NBC 15 WPMIAuthorities are warning visitors along the coast after an Orange Beach hotel employee was allegedly trafficking stolen identities. Orange Beach Police said …

Financial Fitness What you might get from the Equifax data breach settlement Bev O’Shea 10  ABC Action NewsPeople affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach — that’s nearly 150 million U.S. consumers — will soon be eligible to apply for compens…

‘Stop sugar coating the reverse mortgage’: Comments of the Week  American BankerReaders react to BofA defending reverse mortgage borrowers, support the Federal Reserve creating a real-time payments system, advocate for consolidating …

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  WTHREquifax will pay at least $700 million — and potentially much more — to settle lawsuits over a 2017 data breach that exposed the Social Security numbers and …

Troubleshooter helps Raleigh man clear up fraudulent charges on his credit report  WTVD-TVIt happened to Terry Pettus and he says he never realized there were fraudulent charges on his credit until he tried to increase the limit on his credit…

Lawrence man gets 2 years in prison for Social Security fraud; faces deportation hearing after release  Eagle-TribuneBOSTON — A Dominican national who has been residing in Lawrence was sentenced to two years and a day in prison Wednesday afte…

Sotomayor pays tribute at mentor Robert Morgenthau’s funeral  WTHRNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor lavished praise on her onetime mentor, former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau …

How to claim your share of the $700 million Equifax settlement  BGRStarting today, victims of the massive Equifax data breach — and chances are if you’re reading this, you’re one of them since 147 million people were affected …

How to claim money from Equifax data breach settlement  KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsMillions of Americans are eligible for free credit monitoring or $125 due to a settlement with Equifax.

Sprint Data Breach Exposes Customers to Unknown Attackers; Will This Impact the T-Mobile Merger?  CPO MagazineSprint claims recent data breach will not cause risk to fraud or identify theft but the compromised customer information could lead …

Affected by the Equifax breach? Here’s how to file a claim  ABC27Equifax has agreed to pay up to $425 million to directly help people affected by one of the largest data breaches in history. Equifax, one of the largest consumer …

Sotomayor pays tribute at mentor Robert Morgenthau’s funeral  The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor lavished praise on her onetime mentor, former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau …

Americans go crazy over Equifax data breach reimbursements  New York Post Interest in Equifax jumped on Thursday after regulators announced the company will be paying up to $20,000 to victims of its massive 2017 security breach.

This Is Why You Should Think Twice Before Posting Pet Pics On Instagram  BustleIt’s no secret that Instagram is synonymous with cute pet pics. In fact, more often than not, I go on Instagram just to look at snaps of puppies and kittens.

Area Police Reports for Thursday, July 25, 2019 | Local News  WspyNewsNote to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff’s departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with …

Cybersecurity: How to Protect Yourself and Your Company  JD SupraJust recently, Equifax had the largest-ever settlement for a data breach. They are to pay at least $575 million, and potentially as much as $700 million, to settle …

Roxy Regional Theater Closes Season With DAMN YANKEES  Clarksville NowCLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville’s oldest professional theater is closing out its 36th season with a musical. DAMN YANKEES opens at …

Check if your data was exposed in Equifax breach; Get $125 if it was  KMBZKansas City, MO – Many Metro residents are likely eligible for compensation under the terms of the Equifax settlement over the 2017 data breach that exposed …

Consumer Reports: What ID theft services can and can’t do  WLOSWe’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 …

Owner of La Crémaillere Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft, Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud and More  Greenwich Free PressBarbara Meyzen, a/k/a “Bobbie Meyzen,” the owner and operator of La Crémaillère, a French Country Restaurant in Banksville, N…

Watch out for porch pirates in Pearland  ChronPackage thieves pilfered from at least three Pearland porches recently, including two in the Oakbrook Estates neighborhood, Pearland police reported.

Watch out for porch pirates in Pearland  Chron.comPackage thieves pilfered from at least three Pearland porches recently, including two in the Oakbrook Estates neighborhood, Pearland police reported.

How to Navigate the Equifax Data Breach Settlement Offer  Fort Leavenworth LampConsumers affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach (that’s most U.S. adults who have credit) can get their names on the list to get free credit monitoring and/or …

Equifax Might Owe You a Lot of Money for the 2017 Data Breach. Here’s How to Find Out How Much  Mental FlossData breaches affecting hundreds of millions of people are a sad reality of our interconnected world, but the 2017 Equifax breach was …

Sotomayor pays tribute at mentor Robert Morgenthau’s funeral  Star TribuneSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor praised her early mentor, former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, at his funeral Thursday, saying he …

Equifax to pay RI $1 million after leaving half the state vulnerable to identity theft  Johnston Sun RiseBy ETHAN HARTLEY In 2017, one of the nation’s three largest credit bureaus, Equifax, experienced a security breach that left the personal…

Equifax to pay RI $1 million after leaving half the state vulnerable to identity theft  Cranston HeraldBy ETHAN HARTLEY In 2017, one of the nation’s three largest credit bureaus, Equifax, experienced a security breach that left the personal i…

Equifax to pay RI $1 million after leaving half the state vulnerable to identity theft  Warwick BeaconBy ETHAN HARTLEY In 2017, one of the nation’s three largest credit bureaus, Equifax, experienced a security breach that left the personal in…

Robertson County traffic stop seizes heroin, marijuana, and a semi-automatic rifle  Clarksville NowSPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Robertson County Sheriff’s Office made a surprising discovery during a traffic stop Tuesday. The traffic …

Equifax owes you a lot more, but here’s how to get $125 from this week’s settlement  The VergeThe US credit reporting agency Equifax settled earlier this week with the Federal Trade Commission over the massive 2017 data breach that exposed hu…

Equifax to pay up to $700M in data breach settlement  Clarksville NowWASHINGTON (AP) — Equifax will pay up to $700 million to settle with the U.S. and states over a 2017 data breach that exposed Social Security numbers and …

Woman’who ran a sophisticated identity theft ring from a series of Florida motel rooms is arrested  Daily MailNicole Siroky, 31, was finally arrested in Daytona Beach on Tuesday, following the conclusion of a 10-month-long investigation into …

Woman’who ran a sophisticated identity theft ring from a series of Florida motel rooms is arrested  Daily MailNicole Siroky, 31, was finally arrested in Daytona Beach on Tuesday, following the conclusion of a 10-month-long investigation into …

RCMP Bust Up Huge Luxury Car Theft Ring in Toronto  autoTRADER.caIn recent years, car thieves have begun reprogramming electronic car key fobs, making it rather easy to steal brand-new vehicles and high-end luxury cars, …

He gave his friend the drug that killed her. How would a judge sentence him?  Greenville NewsA man who helped impoverished communities through AmeriCorps struggled with a drug addiction. Then he gave some to a friend, but the dose killed her.

Top Alabama scams: What you need to know  WSFAYou might think you’re too savvy to fall for a scam, but thieves are constantly using new tactics and finding ways to fool even the most skeptical people.

Westford Police Log: July 7-12 – News  Wicked LocalThe following are excerpts from the Westford police log for Sunday, July 7, through Saturday, July 12. The log is public record and available for review.

Slaughter Partners with Attorney General’s Office to Host Fraud Prevention Seminar  Chicago DefenderIn response to recent reports of fraudulent phone calls to residents from individuals impersonating the Social Security Administration, state …

How to get your share of $700M settlement from Equifax data breach  TribLIVEPeople whose Social Security numbers and other private information were exposed in a 2017 data breach by the Equifax credit reporting agency can apply …

Counterfeit money operation discovered in Port St. Lucie, 3 arrested  WPECThree people are facing charges in connection to a counterfeit money operation in Port St. Lucieapparently exposed by a hotel worker. The St. Lucie County …

How To Claim Up To $20,000 From The Equifax Data Breach Settlement  ForbesAmericans impacted by Equifax’s data breach are now eligible to file a claim and receive compensation.

You can now submit a claim for the $700 million Equifax data breach settlement—here’s how  CNBCEquifax agreed to pay $700 million to settle investigations over its 2017 data breach. Here’s what you need to know about submitting a claim.

Intellicheck to Present at 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference  Business WireMELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intellicheck, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: IDN), a trusted industry leader in technology solutions that…

Intellicheck to Present at 22nd Annual Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference  Yahoo FinanceIntellicheck, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: IDN), a trusted industry leader in technology solutions that stop identity theft and fraud wi…

How to file a claim over Equifax’s data breach  AxiosIf you’re one of the 147 million-plus people who had their data exposed by Equifax’s massive 2017 data breach, you can file a claim for cash or free credit …

Equifax Might Owe You a Lot of Money for the 2017 Data Breach. Here’s How to Find Out How Much  Mental FlossYou can now submit a claim for the $700 million Equifax data breach settlement—here’s how  CNBCEquifax owes you a lot more, …

State Attorney General: Website will let people see if they were victims of massive 2017 Equifax data breach  The Daily News OnlineALBANY — Consumers can now visit a new website and provide limited information to see if their personal informa…

He gave his friend the drug that killed her. How would a judge sentence him?  The StateTyler Scher “was living a dual life,” his lawyer wrote to a federal judge in Charleston. In his early twenties, he set out to help alleviate the bitterness…

Cybercrime is going up across Canada and most cases remain unsolved  CBC NewsPeople are using the internet to commit crimes more than ever before, with women twice as likely than men to be targeted and with fraud accounting for half of all …

PayPal’s Venmo Logs 70 Percent Volume Growth in 2Q  pymnts.comProduct integration delays sent PayPal shares into a slump with growth forecasts below estimates — a top line hiccup, according to management — not lost …

GIACT Report: $3.4B Lost To New Account Fraud In 2018  pymnts.comA new report from GIACT Systems has revealed that $3.4 billion was lost due to New Account Fraud (NAF) in 2018, due in part to the increase use of …

128 charges against 3 highlight importance of licensed assisted living facilities, ombudsman says – News  McKnight’s Senior LivingThree Maryland residents face a collective 128 charges of abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult, financial exp…

New scam tied to genetic testing | News, Sports, Jobs  Fairmont SentinelFAIRMONT — In this day and age, people can be reached by cell phone, email, text messages and social media, making hearing from loved ones easier than …

Security Incident: The Québec Superior Court Confirms That The Mere Fact Of Being The Victim Of An Incident Is Insufficient To Support A Claim For Damages – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration – Canada  Mondaq News AlertsSecurity incidents in…

Security Incident: The Québec Superior Court Confirms That The Mere Fact Of Being The Victim Of An Incident Is Insufficient To Support A Claim For Damages – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration – Canada  Mondaq News AlertsSecurity incidents in…

When A Cyberattack Might Be Espionage: DC Circuit Decides In re US Office Of Personnel Management Data Security Breach Litigation – Data Protection – United States  Mondaq News AlertsThe case has particular relevance in circumstances in which…

Nevada military servicemembers targets of fraud  FoxReno.comNevada’s military, veterans, and their families have access to free legal assistance against scammers and fraudsters, according to Nevada Attorney General …

Police: Alleged Jeep thief arrested, may be involved in other crimes in Portland area  KPTV.comTUALATIN, OR (KPTV) – Detectives with the Tualatin Police Department have arrested a man they say stole an SUV from a gym parking lot last week, an…

Claim Money From Equifax Data Breach Settlement  One Mile at a TimeEquifax had a huge data breach in 2017, impacting nearly half of Americans. If you were impacted you can claim up to $125, or possibly even more.

FTC outlines how to claim compensation for Equifax data breach  UPI NewsThe Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday announced how customers affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach can receive compensation as a result of …

Equifax claims process now open – WV MetroNews  West Virginia MetroNewsCHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians impacted by the 2017 Equifax data breach can now file claims to receive restitution. The fund, worth $425 million, …

Pike to plead guilty to Puerto Rico charges – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsPUERTO RICO — The man wanted on murder charges in Chambers County stemming from a 1985 case has declared his intention to plead guilty in the U.S …

Pike to plead guilty to Puerto Rico charges – Valley Times-News  Valley Times-NewsPUERTO RICO — The man wanted on murder charges in Chambers County stemming from a 1985 case has declared his intention to plead guilty in the U.S …

Investigators break up Volusia County identity theft ring with more than 60 victims, police say  WFTV OrlandoVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Daytona Beach Shores police said they’ve busted part of an identity theft ring that has close to 100 victims a…

Were you affected by the Equifax data breach?  WGNO New OrleansWere you affected by the Equifax data breach? Check here, because if so, you can file a claim now. In September of 2017, Equifax announced a data breach …

Slidell man charged with bank fraud in Napoleonville case  Houma CourierAssumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Ronald Stephen Riley, Jr., 24, of 5711 West Hall, Slidell, on charges of financial crimes committed …

Highland Around Town, July 31 edition  Belleville News-DemocratNoon Wednesday, July 31, is the deadline to appear in next week’s “Around Town” listing. We must receive your event in writing with a contact phone number for …

Slidell man charged with bank fraud in Napoleonville case  Daily CometAssumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Ronald Stephen Riley, Jr., 24, of 5711 West Hall, Slidell, on charges of financial crimes committed …

Woman Charged in Daytona Beach Shores Fraud Scheme  News 13Police are also searching for the suspect’s alleged associates.

Here’s How Much You Could Get From The Equifax Data Breach Settlement  HuffPostEquifax’s massive data breach in 2017 compromised 146.6 million Social Security numbers, along with other personal information. As a result, the consumer …

American Victims of the Equifax Hack Can File Claims on New Website  BloombergAmericans who are curious if they’re among the 147 million people whose personal identifying information was compromised in Equifax Inc.’s massive 2017 …

AG: 3 indictments involve unlicensed assisted living facilities  WBAL TV BaltimoreMaryland Attorney General Brian Frosh on Wednesday announced an indictment involving unlicensed assisted living facilities.

Mueller warns that Russia is already meddling in the 2020 election and other countries may try it  Business InsiderFormer special counsel Robert Mueller warned that Russia and other nations are likely to attempt to interfere in the 2020 elect…

One-Of-A-Kind Tiki Bar Damaged In Fire: Patch PM  Patch.com’One-Of-A-Kind Tiki Bar’ Damaged In Fire: Patch PM – Across Connecticut, CT – CT teens star in new movie/ Abortion ban rally denied/ Restaurant owner …

How Nextdoor Became *The* Platform For Scammers To Rip Off Your Parents  BuzzFeed NewsNextdoor is a great place to complain about a neighbor’s barking dog. It’s also a petri dish for low-level crime.

Cancer care provider: CT patient info could be compromised  Hartford BusinessA New Jersey-based cancer care group with locations in West Hartford and Manchester said unauthorized access to several employee email accounts has …

$2.2M in high-end vehicles seized in months-long investigation by Peel police  CBC.caA four-month investigation, dubbed Project Baijin, has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of 28 high-end vehicles, Peel police said Wednesday.

What to Know About the Taxpayer First Act  Accountingweb.comIn the second part of my guide to the highlights of the Taxpayer First Act of 2019, I’ll discuss the seizure and sale of perishable goods and a wide variety of other …

5 charged in ‘highly-orchestrated’ vehicle theft ring: Peel police  CityNewsPeel regional police say the discovery of more than half-a-million dollars worth of high-end stolen vehicles at an industrial storage unit in Mississauga in April led…

Phone, online scams continue to increase, BBB president says  Post South“In most cases, if you’re a victim of one of these scams, you won’t get your money back,” she said. The Better Business Bureau has traditionally targeted scams …

Piercing Pagoda worker at West Oaks Mall stole identities to make $35K in fake sales, cops say  Orlando SentinelA former worker at the Piercing Pagoda kiosk at Ocoee’s West Oaks Mall has been arrested, accused of nearly $35,000 in fraudulent …

Trio arrested with drugs and stolen property: Parma Police Blotter  cleveland.comIn this week’s Parma Police Blotter, police discovered felony drugs inside a car. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police also found stolen property.

3 Romanian men sentenced for hacking US servers  Minden Press-HeraldATLANTA (AP) — Three men who hacked U.S. computers from Romania have been sentenced to prison for a fraud scheme totaling more than $21 million, …

Equifax Data Breach Settlement: What You Need to Know  Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceAnswers to consumers’ most pressing questions about preventing identity theft and protecting their credit reports after the massive credit-bureau hack.

Phone, online scams continue to increase, BBB president says  thewestsidejournal.comThe Better Business Bureau has traditionally targeted scams from retailers and other merchants, but the biggest increase in scams has come through a phone …