Archive for October, 2011

2 Portland-area men accused in fake debit card fraud

He now faces 32 allegations of Identity theft , theft and felony computer Crime. Police say he was working with Anthony D. Miller to inflate his account with counterfeit checks and then withdrew the cash. The two men are now co-defendants in an … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: What is [...]

Patient charged with ID theft

Mullen was released from the care of Maury Regional, taken into police custody and charged with identity theft , criminal impersonation, prescription fraud, and TennCare fraud, according to police reports. She remained jailed Saturday in lieu of $17500 … See all stories on this topic » Columbia Daily Herald Related posts: What you Need to [...]

James Larson of Ashwaubenon gets 4 years for stealing dead soldiers’ ID

Prosecutors dismissed another charge of forgery and a charge of identity theft against him. Two other suspects had been sentenced earlier in the case. Tina Mitchem, 27, of Milwaukee, got three years of probation for identity theft and nine months in … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: A Chicago broker who [...]

Children are more vulnerable to ID theft

By Kara McGuire Child identity theft is getting a lot of attention from consumer groups and identity theft protection companies. The Federal Trade Commission says 8 percent of the ID theft complaints in 2010 involved children. But experts who study the … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: What you Need to [...]

Personal finance: Children more vulnerable than adults to ID theft

Visit www.transunion.com and search for “Child Identity Theft Inquiry.” Experian: PO Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013. Write a letter and include a copy of your driver's license, proof of address such as a bank statement or utility bill (a copy is OK), … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: How to Protect [...]

AVG Web Threat Weekly Update- Week 43

 1. New malicious JavaScript showing up on previously compromised sites   Last week we noticed the following JavaScript injections showing up on sites that had been previously compromised:   <script src=hxxp://domboware.hu/js> <script src=hxxp://infocenc.com.br/js/>   Users visiting a site that had been injected were redirected to exploit kits that can install a wide variety of exploit [...]

AVG Web Threat Weekly Update- Week 43

 1. New malicious JavaScript showing up on previously compromised sites   Last week we noticed the following JavaScript injections showing up on sites that had been previously compromised:   <script src=hxxp://domboware.hu/js> <script src=hxxp://infocenc.com.br/js/>   Users visiting a site that had been injected were redirected to exploit kits that can install a wide variety of exploit [...]

AVG Web Threat Weekly Update- Week 43

 1. New malicious JavaScript showing up on previously compromised sites   Last week we noticed the following JavaScript injections showing up on sites that had been previously compromised:   <script src=hxxp://domboware.hu/js> <script src=hxxp://infocenc.com.br/js/>   Users visiting a site that had been injected were redirected to exploit kits that can install a wide variety of exploit [...]

Identity theft empties woman’s pockets

BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – A Buffalo woman says a case of identity theft has turned her life upside down. The victim claims the Social Security Administration will not help her, so she Called 4 Action. Monthly Social Security checks are being replaced by … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: A Chicago [...]

Local Residents Gain ID Theft Resources at CCCS of MD & DE Shred It Event

The CCCS Shred It event was presented in recognition of National Protect Your Identity Week (10/16-10/22). During the event, community members received free materials on how to identify, prevent, and deal with identity theft . … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Identity Thieves targeting Job Seekers What you can do if [...]