Ronald K. NOBLE

Spotting frauds and scams in Utah County  Daily HeraldHow many different ways are there for people to be scammed out of their money? A lot, according to police officers who work to find those who are committing …

Racine KFC employee allegedly stole, used customer’s credit card  Madison.comA KFC employee and her boyfriend are each being charged with identity theft and fraud after reportedly using the card of a drive-thru customer to make multiple …

Police arrests roundup  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteArrest reports from Benton and Washington counties.

BBB Tip of the Week: Keeping your child safe from identity theft  The Spokesman-ReviewWhen we talk about scams, people usually think of a sweet, older lady being swindled out of her retirement money. Or a grandpa asked to wire money to save a…

Shelburne Police need help tracking down a suspect in a year-old identity fraud case  Orangeville BannerAn identity fraud originating in Western Canada has made it’s way to Shelburne and local police are hoping the public can provide some lea…

Maryland recalls 8,000 Real ID driver’s licenses | Transportation  Frederick News PostThe Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration has recalled the driver’s licenses of 8000 residents because they failed to meet requirements to be in compliance …

Two involved in alleged stabbing among 47 indicted  Sandusky RegisterSandusky man, woman charged with felonies from July 2 incident. SANDUSKY — An Erie County grand jury indicted 47 people this month, including a …

Sheriffs office seeks help identifying subject in identity fraud case  The Augusta ChronicleThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a subject wanted for questioning in a fraud case.The identity fraud o…

RCSO looking for man wanted for questioning in identify fraud case at Sam’s Club  WRDW-TVHAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is in need of the public’s help in identifying a person wanted for questioning in reference …

Man wanted for questioning in Sam’s Club identity fraud  WFXGThe Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man in connection to identity fraud.

Two people stopped in Indian Head, Sask., facing identity theft, drug charges  Global NewsTwo people arrested on Aug. 15 near Indian Head, Sask., for erratic driving were found to have several documents related to identity theft and fraud, po…

Texas has 5th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  The HayrideTexas finished fifth 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 Texas …

MAP: Where skimmers have been found in Tampa Bay  WFLANearly 10 more skimmers were found in Pasco County this week, putting consumers on edge. 8 On Your Side is keeping track of where skimmers have been …

Trump official has talked about undocumented immigrants as ‘invaders’ since at least 2007  CNNKen Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, was a founding member of a group more than a decade ago that describ…

The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Effective Identity Fraud Prevention and Detection with Machine Learning: Tips and Strategies  PR.comThe Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of re…

Fraud plagues disaster relief efforts  Miami Herald’Fraud follows the money’: Identity theft, price gouging and fake insurance claims plague disaster relief efforts.

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Aug. 17 Public Record – News  Lexington DispatchARRESTSThe following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either …

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

Richmond: Woman takes prison term in 21-count felony case  The Mercury NewsMichelle Haro was convicted through a plea deal and sentenced to 7.5 years.

‘Sim Jacking’ scam affecting Verizon customers  KXII-TVAuthorities are reporting multiple cases of ‘Sim Jacking,’ a method hackers are using to steal people’s phone numbers and other personal information.

Cable One Identifies Security Incident Involving Employee Email Accounts  PRNewswirePHOENIX, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Cable One, Inc. (“Cable One”) today announced an information security incident that could affect the personal …

Savannah PD offering online police reporting system for citizens  WTOCSavannah Police are rolling out a brand new resource for the public to use if you want to get a police report in a non-emergency situation.

Fear Spreads In Georgia Poultry Plants After Raids In Mississippi | 90.1 FM WABE  WABE 90.1 FMWorkers at poultry plants in Georgia have stopped showing up to work. That’s after raids last week at plants in Mississippi resulted in the arrest o…

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Asst. AG joins limo crash prosecution  Times Union An assistant with the state Attorney General’s office will help Schoharie County District Attorney Susan Mallery in the case against Nauman Hussain, who ran the …

Wyomissing gas-pump ‘skimming’ device linked to California-based debit-card cloning scheme  Reading EagleA federal indictment of seven men references the work of a Wyomissing criminal investigator who identified some of the defendants.

HHS-OIG Warns of Genetic Testing & Medicare Fraud  The National Law ReviewDept of Health Human Services Office of Inspector General HHS-OIG warned industry of genetic testing scams. Govt agencies & congress remain vigilant of …

Why So Many Black Property Owners in Central Brooklyn Are Losing Their Homes, Explained  Brooklyn ReaderBlack homeowners in Central Brooklyn are losing their homes at an alarming rate, and the main culprits are deed theft and TPT.

Genetic Testing Fraud Gains Concern of Congress and Multiple Government Agencies  JD SupraSince the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) alerted the industry about genetic testing scams t…

Post office refuses fake money orders: Middleburg Heights Police Blotter  cleveland.comForgery: Smith Road. Police were called to the U.S. Post Office at 2:22 p.m. Aug. 7 for a woman trying to pass fraudulent money orders. The officer asked t…

Canadian city loses big money in phishing scam  Yahoo NewsThe city of Saskatoon in Canada’s western prairies has lost more than Can $1 million to a fraudster posing as a construction executive, in the latest online …

Rockdale County Police Blotter | News | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com  Rockdale Newton CitizenThe following charges and arrests were reported by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, Conyers Police Department, Georgia State Patrol and Georgia Par…

Decade-Long Bank Account Hacking Scheme Gets Fraudster 57 Months  BleepingComputerBrooklyn man Jason Mickel Elcock was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for a series of account hijacking attacks spanning more than a decade, having …

Washoe County Deputies Arrest Man in ID Theft, Credit Card Fraud Case  KTVNWashoe County Deputies say they have arrested a man on several charges related to identity theft, credit card fraud, and possession of stolen property.

The GDPR Is A Wide Open Vulnerability For Identity Fraud And Scams  TechdirtWe’ve spent the last year and a half or so pointing out that, while it may have been well-intentioned, there are all sorts of consequences — whether intended or …

Iredell County Crime Watch (felonies, DWIs): Aug. 8-14  Mooresville TribuneThe following is a list of those booked in the Iredell County Detention Center on felony and driving while impaired charges from Aug. 1-7 in Iredell County.

Social Security Scam Calls: How to Protect Yourself  Prime Time NewsIn the past, phone scammers have imitated IRS agents, but now they’re posing as Social Security personnel. And not only is your money at stake but your …

Official: Dominican man once living in Lawrence evaded deportation in 1996, faces judge again  Eagle-TribuneBOSTON — A Dominican national formerly living in Lawrence pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston to Social Security fraud …

Paragould woman pleads guilty to stealing employees’ information  KAITA judge sentenced a Paragould woman to 6 years’ probation and 90 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to stealing employee information.

Americans Need Alternatives to ‘Free Credit Monitoring’ After Data Breach  InsideSourcesAvoiding data breaches is nearly impossible for most consumers. Have you stayed at a Marriott? Worked for the federal government? Shopped at a Target or.

Old Bridge man receives superseding indictment for alleged role in multi-year investment fraud scheme  centraljersey.comAn Old Bridge man was indicted on Aug. 15 by a federal grand jury for running a multi-year investment fraud scheme that ca…

Colorado has 17th highest identity theft rate among the 50 states  Kiowa County PressColorado has 110 cases of identity theft per 100000 people, with over $23 million in losses last year.

Kids turn in NC mom for opening 12 credit accounts under their names, deputies report  myfox8.comCOLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina mom was arrested after allegedly opening 12 credit accounts under her children’s names, according to the…

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield  Youngstown VindicatorA summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield: AUSTINTOWN. Aug. 8. Bad check: A $1,043 check drawn from a closed account was …

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield  Youngstown VindicatorA summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield: AUSTINTOWN. Aug. 8. Bad check: A $1,043 check drawn from a closed account was …

Indianola Parks and Rec Hosting Fraud Watch Network  KNIA / KRLS RadioIndianola Parks and Recreation is hosting the AARP Fraud Watch Network for their next Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event next week. Every 2 seconds …

Fraud Ring Thwarted by Credit Bureau Connection Fraud Protection Tools  AiThorityCredit Bureau Connection (CBC), the provider of the most comprehensive set of fraud prevention tools in the automotive industry, helped stop a Southern …

AI for Identity Theft Protection in Banking – With Charts and Graphs  EmerjMillions of Americans have been the victims of identity fraud. Find out how banks can use AI to combat fraudsters and protect customer’s hard-earned money.

Area Crime Reports – Published August 16, 2019  Webster-Kirkwood Times, Inc…. • Police arrested the previous owner of a restaurant in the 1000 block of Old Des Peres Road, who caused a disturbance at the restaurant on Aug. 2.

Decentralized ID in U.S. forces creative authentication workarounds  PaymentsSourceU.S. firms have been reliant on data aggregators like credit bureaus and other data companies to provide identity verification services, says Entersekt’s Jenni…

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 …