Identity Theft Stories
No one’s immune to identity theft
Sgt. Paul Spiridi said these kinds of incidents are rare, but not so much thefts related to financial information from living victims. “It's a huge problem,” said Spiridi, who said last year the NRP received 137 reports of identity theft or fraud that … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Locals not [...]
Free ‘Shred Identity Theft’ event offered May 19 at LC Bird High
A free Shred Identity Theft program will be held from 10 am to 1 pm onSaturday, May 19, at LC Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road. Citizens may bring up to two boxes (no larger than 10 inches by 13 inches by 18 inches) or three paper grocery bags … See all stories on this [...]
12 identity theft victims all visited restaurant
Police are investigating a rash of identity thefts they believe are related to a West Des Moines restaurant. West Des Moines police spokesman Lt. Jim Barrett said 12 identity theft cases have been identified. All the victims used their credit cards at … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: New Information In [...]
Identity Theft Resource Center talks smartphone identity theft
Nikki Junker of the Identity Theft Resource Center talks about data breach, bad apps, phone wiping programs and secure browsing on your smartphone. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: ID theft rising among smartphone, social media users How To Protect Your Smartphone From Identity Theft The Identity Theft Resource Center and IdentityHawk [...]
Belleville man pleads guilty in identity theft ring
BY ROMAN J. USCHAK A former Belleville resident who was brought back to the United States in February by US marshals for his participation in an identity theft ring has pleaded guilty in Hudson County Superior Court. Dayron Rendon, 32, pleaded guilty … See all stories on this topic » NorthJersey.com Related posts: Superior woman [...]
Smartphone Identity Theft
Smartphones do everything your computer can while still fitting in your pocket. But the more advanced these devices become, the more risks consumers are taking with their personal information. WNWO's Elizabeth Reed tells you what happens when someone … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Protect your smartphone against ID theft Smartphone [...]
Quad Cities secure your ID Day proves to be a huge success
There are nearly 9.9 million incidents of identity theft every year in the US This equates to approximately 19 people falling victim to identity theft every minute. According to the FTC, it takes the average victim an estimated $500 and 30 hours to … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: One in [...]
Gov’t green lights ‘smart’ ID cards program
By JOANNA PARASZCZUK Legislative c'tee approves changes to population registry regulations; civil rights attorney warns of identity theft . The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved changes to the population registry regulations on … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Identity Theft Bust Exposes Need For 'Smart' Credit Cards Sony rolls [...]
Police: NJ airport supervisor accused of ID theft likely bought birth info …
Authorities have said Oyewole began using his new identity about three weeks before Thomas was shot on July 20, 1992. Oyewole pleaded not guilty in Newark municipal court Tuesday to an identity theft charge that carries a 10-year maximum prison … See all stories on this topic » Related posts: GOP Lawwyer to Defend Democratic [...]
Identity Theft Protection Services – A Needless Expense?
By Brandon Cornett | 5/15/12 Last week I heard Rush Limbaugh on the radio promoting identity – theft protection services. To be clear, I don't normally listen to Rush Limbaugh. I was a captive listener in the back of an airport shuttle. But I digress. See all stories on this topic » Related posts: Are [...]