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Dealing with a Credit Report for the Deceased  Credit.com NewsIn the aftermath of the death of a loved one, make sure to look over their finances. Read for more info on dealing with a credit report for deceased.

Ex-Christian Science Church Chairman Indictment Alleges $11.4 Million Fraud  NewsweekCharles Thomas Sebesta was arrested Monday on a federal grand jury indictment; Sebesta is accused of using over $11 million of church money for personal …

Medicare DNA Swabs: Beware of scams | News  Anchorage PressIt’s that time of year again; time for Alaskans to revisit their health insurance options, check out health fairs and workshops to see which plans are the right fit for.

Police calls | Local News  Danville Commercial NewsDanville: Thursday: Aggravated assault in the 900 block of Campbell Lane. Criminal damage in the 400 block of Chandler. Battery in the 400 block of Bensyl.

Former LA Church Chairman Charged With $11.4M Theft  U.S. News & World ReportLOS ANGELES (AP) — The former board chairman of the Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist in Los Angeles has been charged with stealing $11.4 million and using …

80 People Charged In Federal Takedown Of Nigerian Romance Scams  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

Dozens Of Nigerians Charged With Online Romance, Business Scam | Crime Time  OxygenThe scammers didn’t just target vulnerable people looking for love — they also hacked into businesses. By Jill Sederstrom. Cyber Fraud Ap. Federal agents hold …

Oak Creek police seek help identifying suspect  WDJTOAK CREEK, Wis. (CBS 58) — Oak Creek police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of identity theft. He was caught on …

Beverly Hills real estate agent facing 30 years behind bars for the burglary of several celebrity homes  HousingWireA Beverly Hills real estate agent and his accomplice have been charged for the alleged burglaries of more than a dozen celebri…

Concerned your Hy-Vee purchases made you a victim of credit card fraud? Protect yourself with these 3 free steps  Des Moines RegisterThe Iowa Attorney General advises consumers to take these specific steps to prevent fraudsters from opening c…

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  MashableAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

This astronaut might be the first space criminal  Yahoo FinanceAfter accusations of identity fraud, committed while on the International Space Station, this NASA astronaut may have committed the first ever space crime.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Scam Squad: Use complex passwords, change often  Green Valley NewsBecause of her scam and fraud awareness, Jen Bean, AARP’s Fraud Watch Facebook page manager, checks her credit card statement regularly.

Digital Identity: Top Challenges and Solutions  BankInfoSecurity.comThe latest digital identity capabilities and fraud-fighting technologies, including greater use of machine learning and threat intelligence, enable organizations to.

Immigrants get around E-Verify thanks to its ‘fatal flaw’  Los Angeles TimesFor an immigrant who journeys to the Deep South to toil in the chicken factories, it does not take long to figure out how to land a job — even without legal status …..

Immigrants get around E-Verify thanks to its ‘fatal flaw’  Los Angeles TimesFor an immigrant who journeys to the Deep South to toil in the chicken factories, it does not take long to figure out how to land a job — even without legal status …..

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 18-23  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for Aug. 18-23  Tampa Bay TimesThe following crime reports from last week were provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. This list does not include reported misdemeanors or domestic …

Montgomery woman arrested on fraud charges  KALB NewsThe investigation led to the arrest of a Montgomery woman for multiple counts.

Two charged with using stolen credit card for stay at downtown Stamford hotel  The AdvocateSTAMFORD — A Stamford man and a Bridgeport man were arrested Saturday after they allegedly used a stolen credit card to check into a room at Hotel Zero…

Why hospitals, health systems are targets for hackers  Becker’s Hospital ReviewDue to the extensive amount of information stored and the use of outdated software, hospitals and health systems have become larger targets for cybercriminals, …

Georgia’s Supreme Court and Data Breach Litigation  The National Law ReviewThe Georgia Supreme Court may weigh in on the hot issue plaguing data breach class action litigation across the nation, must a data breach victim suffer actual …

Calhoun City Schools among school systems hit by data breach  The Georgia SunCALHOUN — Calhoun City Schools reported a data breach today stemming from software it used between 2005 and 2018 provided by Pearson Assessments.

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.