Archive for June, 2012
Rural Bloomfield woman arrested for identity theft
A rural Bloomfield woman will be in Greene Circuit Court on Monday for an initial hearing after she allegedly used another person's identification and bank account to purchase a television online. Kerri Nelson, fka Kerri Frye, 38, will be charged with … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Bloomfield Hills senior residents [...]
Piedmont Natural Gas Issues Alert About Bill-Payment Scam That May Expose …
“This is attempted identity theft , pure and simple, and we urge all Piedmont customers to exercise extreme caution in sharing their Social Security number or other personal information.” Customers who believe they are a victim of this scam are … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Another View: Louisiana utility-bill scam [...]
Experian Study Yields Sobering Results
According to Experian's ProtectMyID Third Annual Study on Medical Identity Theft , the problem of identity theft is growing. Of 807 consumers surveyed, 757 admitted to being victims of medical identity theft . Out of those victims, more than half, 52 … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Medical identity theft: Not [...]
Woodbridge Home Health Care Business Owners Indicted For Fraud
The owners of a home health care business in Woodbridge allegedly submitted many claims for Medicaid reimbursement for services they never provided. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Baltimore's Health Care Identity Fraud Problem: Nurses as Unwilling Participants Palmview medical supplier charged with health care fraud, identity theft Jury Convicts DME Business [...]
Colton police make arrest in identity theft case
COLTON – police reported the arrest of a suspect in an identity theft case after officers reportedly discovered evidence at a residence. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Fife police arrest two people in ID theft case Phoenix police arrest man on ID theft charges; take 2nd man into custody after … [...]
Financial heath of gym members at risk due to identity theft
A San Diego man was arrested on suspicion of stealing the identities of clients of a Mission Beach gym. Christopher Polley allegedly stole hundreds of client me. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Weak PINs, Habits Increase Risk of Financial Fraud Direct Benefits Brings ID Protection and Consumer Savings to AAUCM Members [...]
ID theft can take many forms, but victims can spend 300 hours clearing their name
The IRS estimates one third of the tax refund fraud takes place in Florida but it is not the only big-money rip-off involving identity theft . See all stories on this topic » ABC Action News Related posts: [SDS]-ID theft – Should you spend more on security? The Latest Scams and Most Common Forms of [...]
Identity theft support centre launched
Fraud researchers and police say identity theft – which can range from credit card misuse to more serious violations such as impersonating someone to take out a mortgage – has led to an increase of organized crime in Canada. “What's easier and what's … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Identity theft [...]
Teens take risk of identity theft when they order fake IDs from China
Teens take risk of identity theft when they order fake IDs from China, Students who order fake ID cards from the Internet in order to drink make themselves prime targets for identity thieves, officials warn. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Teens risk ID theft for beer Fake IDs can lead to [...]
Roseville police probe suspected ID theft at Rosedale Center restaurant
Roseville police are investigating what they believe to be an identity theft and credit card skimming operation at the Chinese Gourmet Express restaurant in the Rosedale Center mall. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: ID Theft Victims Ate at Same Restaurant Police probe on mail theft claim Bay Area Restaurant Center Of [...]