Archive for May, 2010
Identity Theft Is One The Fastest Growing Crimes In The World
It is a great irony that in the days when your identity was established by your good name and signature, identity theft didn't exist. … See all stories on this topic Related posts: SCA: Medical ID theft one of fastest growing crimes “Many authorities consider medical identity theft one of the fastest… Identity theft is [...]
AMA leads suit to block FTC rule telling doctors to police ID theft
31 — the commission has not wavered in its position that the regulation was meant to cover a wide range of identity theft . Unless Congress acts, the FTC … See all stories on this topic Related posts: ID theft rule decision offers doctors a way out Concerns from organized medicine that the unfunded mandate [...]
FB attack involves a phish this time
Hi folks, For the third Saturday in a row, the rogue adware installer apps are trying to get victims, but with a twist this time. Today, if you are unfortunate enough to click on a bad link, instead of just being taken to the app page, it first takes you to this page (url of [...]
Former TriMet bus driver James Stenger extradited to Portland on identity …
OregonLive.com He was booked into Multnomah County jail on 41 counts of identity theft , nine counts of aggravated identity theft and seven counts of harassment. … See all stories on this topic Related posts: Former TriMet driver from Beaverton arrested, arraigned in Hawaii on ID theft … OregonLive.com Oregon authorities are seeking to extradite [...]
Felon stole ID of fellow inmate to avoid sex offender registration
The US District Court in Seattle sentenced a 54-year-old man to four years in prison for identity theft . According to the release, Maxie Moore, 54, … See all stories on this topic Related posts: SoCal inmate sentenced in prison credit card scam A California state prison inmate serving time for identity theft… Duo Stole [...]
Mike Hazelwood: Life with Mike: These tips protect from identity theft, sanity
But my credit card was hacked, my identity stolen, my sense of security beaten like a naughty kid in the Walmart toy aisle. … See all stories on this topic Related posts: Do-it-yourself tips can protect your name, your bottom line Identity theft is a growing concern among Maryland residents,… Life Quotes, Inc. Works with [...]
FTC Postpones ‘Red Flags’ Identity Theft Rule
Both the American Bar Association and the American Medical Association have sued the agency, arguing that imposing the identity theft rule requirements on … See all stories on this topic Related posts: Is Your Organization's Red Flags Rule Identity Theft Prevention Program Ready … Creditors subject to the FTC's jurisdiction need to have their… Despite [...]
Oregon OLCC ID theft suspect actually a Bulgarian immigrant
Federal investigators now believe that a former regional manager for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission in Bend accused of stealing the identity of a boy … See all stories on this topic Related posts: Oregon OLCC ID theft suspect nabbed by tip, new crime tool Federal agents released new information Friday night on how they… [...]
FTC again delays enforcement date for identity-theft law
Enacted in 2003, the Red Flags Rule required entities to have programs in place by 2008 that identify red flags that could indicate identity theft , … See all stories on this topic Related posts: FTC Extends Deadline for ‘Red Flags’ ID Theft Rule The Federal Trade Commission has once again extended the… Is Your [...]
Quincy man gets 11 years for burglary and ID theft
… him to pay more than $1300 in restitution to the victim. A jury found McMahon guilty last month of residential burglary and aggravated identity theft . See all stories on this topic Related posts: Judge sentences Quincy man to 11 years for burglary and identity theft A jury found McMahon guilty last month of [...]