Identity Theft Stories

Theft, forgery cases populate hearings in Cumberland County court

Ashley D. Dodson, 25, of Shermansdale, is scheduled for sentencing on charges of forgery, identity theft and access device fraud. She pleaded guilty to the charges April 4. She was accused of repeatedly making checks payable to herself from the … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: District Court: Caulfield Hears DUI, [...]

Hackers go after computers for cash, activism, curiosity

Many computers in small businesses and homes contain data, such as personal and financial information that hackers can use to commit fraud or identity theft . ~~. I talk to many people in the local community about computer security, and one of the … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Why data [...]

Tuesday June 18, 2013: Protecting yourself online, while on vactation and from …

Video: For the past 13 years, the number one complaint to the FTC has been identity theft . Cyber security expert Jim Stickley says to protect yourself you should keep confidential information in a safe place, watch out for vacation rentals that request … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Protecting yourself [...]

Sparta woman’s identity theft nightmare almost over

Sparta resident Rachel Mongiovi, 28, has been living an identity – theft nightmare for years. She can't get a job, apply to graduate school, or pay off her student loans, but, on Monday, she finally saw what could be the light at the end of the tunnel … See all stories on this topic » [...]

How information on Facebook and Twitter can lead to identitiy theft

But there's one downside to using Facebook and Twitter that's giving thieves a new way to steal your identity. Identity theft is pretty common, and isn't considered a “new problem.” But social media has made it much more prevalent — and much easier to … See all stories on this topic » WCPO Related posts: [...]

Feds Raid14 7-Eleven Stores In ID Theft Case

“From their 7-Eleven stores, the defendants dispersed wire fraud and identity theft , along with Slurpees and hot dogs,” Lynch said at a Brooklyn news conference. She said the 7-Eleven defendants allegedly forced the immigrants to work 100 hours a week … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: 7-Eleven raids: Feds seize [...]

Wednesday police log: The Beach Cities

Identity theft : Police took a report June 11 from the 200 block of West Mariposa Avenue. Unauthorized withdrawals were made from the victim's bank account. Forgery: Police took a report June 12. The victim's credit card information was used to rent a … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Wednesday police [...]

7-Eleven raids: Feds seize 14 stores in ID theft case

The defendants appeared in court on Long Island and Norfolk, Va., facing wire fraud conspiracy, identity theft and alien harboring charges. They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy and other charges. Three men arrested in Virginia … See all stories on this topic » ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Related posts: Feds raid [...]

Jury duty identity theft phone scam targets Colorado

With this information, scammers are armed for identity theft , tax fraud, hacking into bank accounts or other illegal purposes. To avoid falling for this jury duty phone scam, Scambook advises the following: 1. Understand that jury duty is always … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Gadsden police warn about jury [...]

NY indictment filed in $6B money-laundering case

The indictment calls the network “one of the principal means by which cyber criminals around the world distribute, store and launder proceeds of their illegal activity … including credit card fraud, identity theft , investment fraud, computer hacking … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Glossary of Terms 2 RI men to [...]