Showing posts with label Victims of Identity Theft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Victims of Identity Theft. Show all posts

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Sat Jun 30, 2012

Mo Money victim testifies to Congress
WAVY-TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Norfolk man, who says he was a victim of Mo Money
Taxes, testified in front of members of a House subcommittee Thursday
morning. Michael Robinson spoke before members of Congress during a hearing
on identity theft and income ...
<http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/mo-money-victim-testifies-to-congress>

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Fri Jun 29, 2012

Mo Money victim testifies to Congress
WAVY-TV
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Norfolk man, who says he was a victim of Mo Money
Taxes, testified in front of members of a House subcommittee Thursday
morning. Michael Robinson spoke before members of Congress during a hearing
on identity theft and income ...
<http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/mo-money-victim-testifies-to-congress>


Identity Theft Claims More Victims | Noteworthy Traffic Tactics. Posted on
June 28 , 2012 by Daniel A. Libby CFC. Everyone has heard of hacking. It's
in the news ...
<http://hightechnologyforensics.com/identity-theft-claims-more-victims-noteworthy-traffic-tactics/>


Victims of Identity Theft. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office's
Special Prosecutions Unit (SPU) is comprised of prosecutors and
investigators trained and ...
<http://www.suffolkdistrictattorney.com/category/victim-assistance/victims-of-identity-theft/>

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Thu Jun 28, 2012

Federal agents make local arrest in international cybercrime bust
KOB.com
The FBI made dozens of arrests Tuesday that they said will protect almost a
half million victims of identity theft and stopped hundreds of millions of
dollars in ...
<http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2669868.shtml?cat=500>


NEW INFO: Mulitiple State Forgery Ring Suspect Arrested
WSAZ-TV
WSAZ.com has learned that a suspected forgery ring in three states seems
rooted in identity theft. One forgery victim explained to New Boston Police
Capt.
<http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/Polcie__Mulitiple_State_Forgery_Suspect_Arrested__160245095.html>


BHPD Chief Alleged Victim of Identity Theft - Topix
Beverly Hills Police Department Chief David Snowden is one of the alleged victims named in the case against Steven Grant Almeida, who pleaded not guilty ...

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Sun Jun 24, 2012

IRS Now Helping Identity Theft Victims
The Internal Revenue Service now has a toll-free hotline for identity theft
victims.
<http://idtheft.about.com/od/Taxes/a/IRS-Now-Helping-Identity-Theft-Victims.htm>

The Emotional Impact of ID Theft | AllClear ID
ID Theft Isn't Your Fault- If you are a victim of identity theft, just know
it isn't your fault, even if you have made mistakes with the way you handle
your personal ...
<https://www.allclearid.com/blog/the-emotional-impact>


Man sentenced to five years for fraud
Stockton Record
By The Record SACRAMENTO - A Manteca man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for mail fraud, bank fraud, credit card fraud and aggravated identity theft in federal court. Matthew Gene Ballard, 33, conducted a scheme to steal money from ...




Manteca man sentenced for ID theft and fraud
News10.net
Matthew Gene Ballard, 33, received a five-year, one-month term for convictions of mail fraud, bank fraud, credit card fraud and aggravated identify theft, according to the US Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California.


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Friday, June 22, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Fri Jun 22, 2012

Identity thieves buy electronics and a car in victims' names
KXXV News Channel 25
A court document states that one of the victims learned about her identity
theft when her credit-monitoring service at her bank alerted her of the new
suspicious ...
<http://www.kxxv.com/story/18840711/identity-thieves-buy-electronics-and-a-car-with-stolen-info>

California ATM skimmer teams sentenced
Examiner.com
“ATM skimming cases like these are fast-growing, can lead to identity
theft and ... the bank accounts of more than 300 identity theft and
financial fraud victims.
<http://www.examiner.com/article/california-atm-skimmer-teams-sentenced>

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Wed Jun 20, 2012

Wednesday's police log: El Segundo and the beach cities
Daily Breeze
Identity theft (not on map). An online report was taken June 17. Someone
used the victim's name and personal information to file a tax return. 1.
Burglary.
<http://www.dailybreeze.com/crimeandcourts/ci_20891134/wednesdays-police-log-el-segundo-and-beach-cities>


IRS warns about new 'phishing' scam
NorthJersey.com
"The information on these documents is then used by the scammers to commit identity theft,'' Besunder said in a statement. "Typically, identity thieves use someone's personal data to empty thevictim's financial accounts, run up charges on the victim's ...



What is the Felony Lane Gang?
Patch.com
Recent arrests in Conn. are likely related to a white-collar crime gang known for identity theft. But who are they? By Craig Donofrio An accused Felony Lane Gang member arrested in Naperville, Ill. of April this year. Alisa Blake Freeman, 41, ...


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Monday, June 18, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Mon Jun 18, 2012

Decatur man accused of stealing thousands of identities
WGCL Atlanta
Identity theft for its victims is a devastating crime. ... Identity theft
victim Marcus Johnson, who was not defrauded by Chavo, told CBS Atlanta the
results of this ...
<http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/18809753/decatur-man-accused-of-stealing-thousands-of-identities>


WisPolitics.com: Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups: 2012 World ...
In response to this devastating crime, the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging
Groups has started the statewide WI Identity Theft Coalition, which is made
up of victim ...
<http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=272426>


Study: Few Aware Of Risk Of Medical ID Theft
Insurance News Net (press release)
While it's the fastest-growing type of identity theft, a new Nationwide Insurance ... a medical identity theft is about 20000 dollars , according to actual victims.



2 Russian women accused of ID theft to buy 81 smartphones in 4 states
The Republic
Gulnara Rothwell, also known as Gulnara Bagautdinova, and Olga Neye, also known as Olga Maltseva, each is charged with aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to get and use false identification, US Attorney Donald Cazayoux Jr. said Tuesday.




Serial rapist convicted
Independent Online
Reginald Temana, 20, hid his face after being convicted on the eight charges, one of attempted rape, three of robbery with aggravating circumstances and five of theft. The matter was postponed to July 12 for sentencing. Temana claimed his victims were ...


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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Sun Jun 3, 2012

Victim Witness Program steadfast in helping victims navigate complex court system
The Sheboygan Press
Unless you've been the victim of a crime or have had to testify in a trial, you probably don't know the program exists or what it does. But each year, the program helps about 3000 victims and witnesses in cases that range from theft to domestic ...



Victims of $1 million tax fraud speak out
WFXL FOX 31
“Somebody was using my name back in December or November of last year and then they said that was kind of impossible,” says Willie Ross, an identity theft victim. Turns out, not only was it possible but it was actually happening.



Tax-refund fraud: filing someone else's return to rip them off
Boing Boing
By Cory Doctorow at 6:09 am Friday, Jun 1 In the New York Times, Lizette Alvarez reports on a "tsumani of fraud" in the form of tax-refund identity theft. Using only a very little information, crooks file tax returns in their victims' names (the IRS ...



New Jersey Lawmakers Hope to Stop Identity Theft Via Copiers
ClaimsJournal.com
A bill aimed at preventing identity theft through digital copy machines used in banks, doctor's offices and other businesses is headed to the New Jersey Senate. The measure requires hard drives of digital copy machines to be wiped clean before the ...


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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Tue May 29, 2012


Job Seekers: Be Wary of Scammers with 'Easy Money' Offers
MarketWatch (press release)
Scammers pose as 'company' representatives and seek sensitive personal and/or financial information from victims under the guise of doing credit or background checks. They target victims later on for identity theft. -- If an offer sounds too good to be ...
Have you been a victim of 'smishing?'
KLTV
“These hackers are looking for you to respond with vital information that can ultimately lead to identity theft”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “Often times, the scammers want you to wire money before ... 
Police: Suspect stole credit card, bank information
phillyBurbs.com
But the grill is only one piece of evidence police say links McFarland, 35, of Rosalie Street with the theft of information from two Lower Southampton residents. McFarland is charged with 20 counts of identity theft and access device-related fraud, ...
Security supervisor at NJ airport allegedly used murder victim's ID
SecurityInfoWatch
By DAVID PORTER Source: AP NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — An illegal immigrant from Nigeria who allegedly used a murder victim's name to work as a security supervisor at a New Jersey airport the past 20 years pleaded not guilty Tuesday to identity theft.


Port Barre Police Warn against Identity Theft Crimes
KATC Lafayette News
Port Barre Police want to remind the public to be aware of identity theft crimes. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the united States and anyone can be a victim ,especialy our elderly citizens. The Port Barre Police Department have ...


Airport worker allegedly had man's ID before death
KOAM-TV
Through his court-appointed attorney, Nigerian Bimbo Olumuyiwa Oyewole pleaded not guilty to one count of identity theft, a second-degree offense punishable by a maximum 10-year sentence. Standing in an orange prison jumpsuit and flanked by two .
 



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Monday, May 28, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Mon May 28, 2012


Texan gets 20-year prison term for al-Qaida links
WRCB-TV
Bujol was convicted in November on charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and aggravated identity theft. "We do not take matters of potential national security lightly," US Attorney Kenneth Magidson said ...


Bomb victims memorial plaque stolen
The Guardian
PC Graham Davies, of Cheshire police, said: "We do not know exactly when the plaque was taken but would appeal to anyone who has any information in relation to the theft to come forward. "This plaque forms part of a memorial and is of great ...

The 5 most common online swindles
GCN.com
The report categorizes the five most common types of online crime as: FBI-related scams, identity theft, advance fee fraud, non-auction/non-delivery of merchandise and overpayment fraud. But it also goes offers details on how those scams are carried ...
Indianola woman convicted in prison ministry fraud cased sentenced to 4 years ...
DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
... count of aggravated identity theft and one count of credit card fraud. In addition to the prison sentence, Bridges will be required to serve a three-year supervised release term and pay $100 to the Crime Victims Fund, according to a press release.
12 identity theft victims all visited restaurant
KCCI Des Moines
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 ...
Police Blotter: Gang of Juveniles Attack 2 Youths
Patch.com
Theft at the 100 block of Hampstead Road on 5/10 at 8:45 am — Vehicle was entered — loose change was stolen. Fraud at the 500 block of Mill Road on 5/10 at 4:04 pm — Victim reported that an unknown person opened an AT& T account using her identity.

Company sets up web site for identity theft victims
MyFox Wausau
By Emily Neubauer, Multimedia Journalist - bio | email Laszinski, a former Weather Shield employee discovered he was a victim of identity theft after watching our story on Newsline 9. "The wife saw that, checked it out at work, came home and said we'd ...


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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Sun May 27, 2012


ID thieves stealing tax refunds
Austin American-Statesman
She learned her identity had been stolen. As part of a technology change, commenting will not be available on some articles for a number of months. Read more about the change here. By Lizette Alvarez MIAMI — Besieged by identity theft...
Nixa contractor accused of stealing from tornado victims
Joplin Globe
By Jeff Lehr news@joplinglobe.com A federal grand jury has indicted a contractor from Nixa in connection with the theft of more than $73000 from an elderly Joplin couple who hired him to repair their tornado-damaged home. Terry A. Parker, 57, ...
Nixa Contractor Indicted for Stealing from Elderly Tornado Victims
Kansas City infoZine
The victim, identified as “HB” in the indictment, was 84 years old; he was caring for his 88-year-old wife, who required home care and nursing assistance. According to the indictment, Parker was at HB's home on a regular basis from June 2011 through ...
Identity theft no longer top reported cyber crime in US
thejournal.ie
WE'VE BEEN HEARING a lot about identity theft in the US lately, so we were surprised to find out it actually wasn't the top-reported cyber crime last year. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Centre, FBI-impersonation scams were the most common ..
Man sentenced for using stolen identity to take money from bank account
KIVI-TV
By Jaclyn Brandt Justine Lingatong, 24 of Carson, California, was sentenced in United States District Court to 60 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

ID thieves targeting the dead
msnbc.com
More than two million people a year are victims of identity theft after they have died. Chris Clackum reports.
Grand jury indicts businessman in Astoria forgery, theft case
Daily Astorian
They include eight counts of first-degree forgery and seven counts of identity theft. Astoria Deputy Police Chief Brad Johnston announced details of the case Friday. “The indictments are a result of a lengthy investigation into numerous complaints that ...
Cyber-thieves increasingly aiming at cellphones | The Republic
The Republic
Nationwide, the average victim who filed a complaint last year was duped out of $4187, reported the Internet complaint center. The FBI said the most common scams are identity theft, advance-fee and nondelivery scams. For instance, victims can be ...


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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Sat May 5, 2012


Fighters for consumer rights - Empowering victims of identity theft (4 ...
Meet four of Money magazine's Heroes: Consumer advocates who have made extraordinary efforts to improve others' financial well-being.
Lifelock Owner Identity Stolen : Victim Of Identity Theft : A Jetpak ...
Click Here to Get Lifelock's Promo Code and Save Now! Lifelock identity theft protection & identity theft prevention plain and simple, if your identity is ever stolen, ...


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Friday, May 4, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Fri May 4, 2012


Everyone is a potential victim
Joliet Herald News
Most people will recognize the message is bogus, but the slim possibility of hooking just one victimis worth the crook's minimal effort. Detectives have told me identity theft is the fastest-growing crime because it's so easy. Low risk, high reward.
True identity of 'America's Most Wanted' unknown, man accused of stealing $2 ...
NewsNet5.com
The United States Navy Veterans Association also solicited millions more from victims in 40 other states. Thompson is charged with theft, fraud, identity theft and money laundering. According to US Marshals, Thompson has refused to tell authorities his ...


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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Thu May 3, 2012


US Rep. Kathy Castor hosts seminar in Tampa about identity theft
Tampabay.com
By Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Identity theft may be a "faceless crime," but on Thursday, the victims had faces. Dozens of people gathered in Tampa to learn how to guard against identity theft and pick up the pieces after being ...
Thief who 'bought' cars with bogus insurance checks is sentenced in JoCo
Kansas City Star
Othello K. Bland, who was found guilty earlier this year of 16 felony counts of theft and identity theft, also was ordered to pay more than $42000 in restitution. Bland, 33, is wanted by authorities in Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Nebraska and Missouri for ...
USDOJ: Austin, Texas, Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Federal Prison for ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Gladle pleaded guilty on January 6, 2012, to one count of bankruptcy fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. He was originally charged on December 9, 2011. In addition to the $84010, Gladle was ordered to forfeit 63 prepaid, reloadable debit ...
Identity Theft: Ways to Prevent Becoming a Victim | Oswego County ...
An estimated 8.6 million households were victims of identity theft in 2010, the Federal Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) reports. I hear from people on a regular ...


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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Tue May 1, 2012


Pair face charges of theft from victim, 84
The Register-Guard
Boyd, 55, and Garold Hill Jr., 68, were arraigned in a Lane County Jail courtroom Monday on a 65-count criminal indictment charging them with stealing the Eugene man's assets and identity. Both entered not guilty pleas. Neither has been charged with ...
Suffolk Identity Theft Suspect Sought by Police
Long Island Press
By Timothy Bolger on May 1st, 2012 Suffolk County police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate an identity theft suspect wanted for making unauthorized withdrawals from victims' bank accounts. Police said the suspect has attempted and ...
Scam uses text messaging to lure victims with free gift cards
KOAM-TV
A new trend in identity theft is surfacing across the Four States and it's being done through text messages. In the past couple of weeks several people have received text messages from numbers with out-of-state area codes claiming they have won a big ...


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Friday, April 27, 2012

Victims of Identity Theft - Fri Apr 27, 2012


Houston Offers Monthly Document Shredding
KUHF-FM
The City of Houston is offering the service as a way of combatting identity theft. It's estimated that about 25000 Texans are victims of identity theft every year. Houston Police Assistant Chief John Trevino says they get thousands of calls about ID ...

UPDATED Fraud - More Email Complaints About Northern Leasing Systems Inc
Statesboro Business News
I have tried to contact Chittur Associates but just get an answer phone is there any other lawyers that you could recommend to help with this matter" MM "Comment: I am a victim of identity theftand the criminals used my name to enter into a lease with ...
WHAT'S NEXT?: Electronic crime rises as Internet use increases
Southgate News Herald
At the top of the list were non-delivery of payment or merchandise, scams impersonating the FBI and identity theft, according to the crime center's Internet Crime Complaint Center. Members of law enforcement are hoping what is next is more education .


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