Showing posts with label identity theft cases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label identity theft cases. Show all posts

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sat Jul 21, 2012

A Case of Cancer Identify Theft
dailyRx
Scientists would have said it was impossible. But the human body does
miraculous things - including cells switching identities, morphing into one
another. A rare and deadly form of liver cancer - cholangiocarcinoma - that
was thought to form in the organ's bile ...
<http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/cholangiocarcinoma-develops-when-hepatocytes-morph-20003.html>

JCPD incident report for July 20
The Daily union.net
Identity Theft, Criminal Use of a Financial Card, Theft: 1031 hrs., JCPD,
210 E. 9th St., Det. Lt. Childs. The suspect was arrested on probable cause
reference this previous case. Arrested: Donald J. Wood, w/m, 27 yoa,
Junction City. • Burglary, Theft: 1031 hrs., ...
<http://www.thedailyunion.net/newsdetail.asp?article_id=13993>


Drug case takes turn to massive tax fraud
Anchorage Daily News
They are now charged with international money laundering, forgery,
defrauding the government, filing false tax returns, passport fraud,
falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, possession of stolen mail, and
aggravated identity theft. The charges are for alleged ...
<http://www.adn.com/2012/07/19/2548065/alleged-drug-dealers-accused-of.html>


Alaska drug probe uncovers massive tax fraud operation
TheNewsTribune.com
While investigating Anchorage cocaine dealers, authorities discovered a
massive identity theft and tax fraud operation that illegally claimed about
$19 million in federal tax refunds, prosecutors said. By Casey Grove;
Anchorage Daily News ... In some cases, members of the ring used physical
addresses in Anchorage and Eagle River in the filings, then took the tax
return checks out of the mailboxes at those addresses when they arrived
later, the indictment says. "Some of the claims went through, and some of
them ...
<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/07/20/2221020/alaska-drug-probe-uncovers-massive.html>


International Identity Theft Guru Sentenced in New York
EIN News (press release)
International Identity Theft Guru Sentenced in New York. /EINPresswire.com/
In one of the most stunning legal defense victories our nation has seen,
Estonian hacker Aleksandr Survorov was sentenced today to a punishment
tantamount to a slap on the wrist.
<http://world.einnews.com/pr_news/106137514/international-identity-theft-guru-sentenced-in-new-york>

Terminal Security Features for Small Business Owners with Encore Payment ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine
Most small business owners would agree that credit card theft taking place
at their business is one situation they do not want to experience. Every
year millions of Americans become victims of credit card identity theft,
and in most cases their information is ...
<http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/07/20/terminal-security-features-small-business-owners-encore-payment-systems>


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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Tue Jul 17, 2012

Diversion granted in theft case
Lawrence Journal World
... counts of felony theft of $1000 to $25000; identity theft; misdemeanor
criminal use of a financial card; and felony attempted criminal use of a
financial card. In his diversion agreement, Kirby admitted to stealing a
gold Rolex watch from the ...
<http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/jul/17/diversion-granted-theft-case/>

Clovis police seek ID theft suspect
Fresno Bee
Clovis police are looking for a 40-year-old transient who is a suspect in
making counterfeit money, burglaries and identity theft that could involve
as many as 100 victims.
<http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/07/16/2911308/clovis-police-seek-id-theft-suspect.html>


No ground gained in data theft war
Boston Globe
The Identity Theft Resource Center, sponsored by technology companies and
government agencies, listed 213 cases of data breaches through July 2,
suggesting that 2012 won't show much of an improvement over 2011. Last
year, the center tracked 419 ...
<http://bostonglobe.com/business/2012/07/15/slowdown-incidents-data-theft/FSbWd7V9yROgYOnRHJRD4N/story.html>


RCMP charge two people in connection with identity theft & credit card forgery ...
Global Edmonton
Two Hills RCMP have discovered what is believed to be a sophisticated
identity theft and credit card forgery operation that will likely have an
impact across Alberta. Two people have ... In the case of passport theft,
advise the Passport Office ...
<http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/rcmp+charge+two+people+in+connection+with+identity+theft++credit+card+forgery+operation/6442679955/story.html>

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sat Jul 14, 2012

Bangor woman sentenced to over 3 years in prison for identity theft
Lewiston Sun Journal
Curtis pleaded guilty on March 9 to aggravated identity theft, bank fraud,
access device fraud and mail theft. During Thursday's hearing, Woodcock
noted that the trail of victims Curtis left in her wake included not only
financial institutions but also ...
<http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2012/07/13/bangor-woman-sentenced-over-3-years-prison-identit/1223155>


Don't fall for 'Obama will pay electric bill scam,' warns DP&L
Dayton Daily News
The program doesn't exist. “The scammers are simply fishing for personal
information as part of the identity theft fraud. Unfortunately, many
victims received forwarded emails or text messages from friends and
family,” said DP&L spokeswoman Lesley Sprigg.
<http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/dont-fall-for-obama-will-pay-electric-bill-scam-warns-dp-l-1403911.html>


Stolen Credit Card Linked to Identity Theft Ring
KSEE
The Madera County Sheriff's office believes a stolen credit card used to
rent a room in Oakhurst may be connected to an identity theft ring
operating in Central California.
<http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Stolen-Credit-Card-Linked-to-Identity-Theft-Ring-162133515.html>


Piedmonter/Montclarion police blotters
San Jose Mercury News
... police blotter. For more information, including about other cases,
visit the police department at 403 Highland Ave. ... An officer provided
the victim with contact information for the Oakland police and information
about identity theft. Wednesday ...
<http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_21060831/piedmonter-montclarion-police-blotters>

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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sun Jul 8, 2012

Iowa GOP official outlines Dem's plot to frame him
The Republic
IOWA CITY, Iowa - Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz said a Democratic
strategist who was convicted of identity theft sent him an email that
appeared to be from his brother and falsely suggested the two had received
illegal payments from Rick ...
<http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/907bd810564146039d3a20182c8c5093/IA--Secretary-of-State-ID-Theft>


Startford Man Faces More Than 100 Identity Theft Charges
Patch.com
It was a case of one of the simplest of crimes being investigated with one
of the most sophisticated new police devices: After a string of burglaries
in Darien in which thieves opened more than 20 unlocked car doors, along
with a few unlocked house and ...
<http://shelton.patch.com/articles/startford-man-faces-more-than-100-identity-theft-charges>


Former PNC janitor faces another ID theft charge
WDRB
Former PNC janitor faces another ID theft charge. Posted: Friday, July 6,
2012 12:30 PM EST. Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012 ... POLICE: Janitor stole
identities, accepted merchandise at victims' homes · POLICE: Janitor stole
identities, accepted ...
<http://www.wdrb.com/story/18965459/former-pnc-janitor-faces-another-id-theft-charge>


The Deceased can be Victims of Identity Theft Too. Posted on behalf of the
firm Categories: Identity Theft. As we outlined in our previous entry,
identity theft is fast ...
<http://www.williamforemanpc.net/the-deceased-can-be-victims-of-identity-theft-too/>


Lawyers falling victim to identity theft
Dane Dauphine, assistant chief trial counsel with the State Bar, said the
agency has been noticing an uptick in identity theft cases targeting its
members. Even so ...
<http://www.calbarjournal.com/July2012/TopHeadlines/TH1.aspx>

Trial delayed in theft from elderly case
Pueblo Chieftain
Lea Raye Packard, 51, and her husband, Bryan Packard, 45, are each charged
with felony theft of more than $20000, theft of $5000 or more from an
at-risk victim, forgery, possession of a forgery device and three counts of
identity theft. The charges ...
<http://www.chieftain.com/news/region/trial-delayed-in-theft-from-elderly-case/article_83f50488-c32b-11e1-a10d-001a4bcf887a.html>


Chances are, someone you know and care about is a victim of identity theft.
Democratic Underground
In fact, a large number of people are currently victims of identity theft
... possibly numbering in the millions. There are a large number of people
who decry "socialized medicine" and "Socialist Security", and yet they, or
people posing as them ...
<http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002884417>

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sat Jun 30, 2012

Beware: If your mail is stolen, your identity may be, too
Q13 FOX
Police said Friday they've broken up an identification theft ring in
Bremerton that was operating in the same way as another ring busted
recently in Snohomish County. In each case, thieves stole mail from
unlocked mailboxes to gain identity information.
<http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-beware-if-your-mail-is-stolen-your-identity-may-be-too-20120629,0,146859.story>


Avoiding Identity Theft | CALPIRG
FTC research found that 35% of identity theft victims reported that their
bank or credit ... In addition to financial loss, victims of identity theft
spend time and effort ...
<http://www.calpirg.org/idtheft>


More people aware of medical identity theft but do little to protect ...
The 2012 national study conducted by the Ponemon Institute surveyed 757
medical identity theft victims and found this crime to be more prevalent
than ever ...
<http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112645533/more_people_aware_of_medical_identity_theft_but_do_little/>

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Tue Jun 26, 2012

Medical identity theft: Conflicting studies add to the mystery
Examiner.com
Other cases happen because an identity theft imposter used your medical
identification card or number. This crime has affected about 2 million
victims.
<http://www.examiner.com/article/medical-identity-theft-conflicting-studies-add-to-the-mystery>

California attorneys at risk of identity fraud
Examiner.com
When a person uses the identity of an attorney to defraud the public, more
than one ... It could be due to more cases of identity theft or that
attorneys are more ...
<http://www.examiner.com/article/california-attorneys-at-risk-of-identity-fraud>

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Mon Jun 25, 2012

Credit card 'cloning' is a growing form of identity theft
Sacramento Bee
When following the prompts, victims should select "identity theft" as the
type of incident they are reporting. (Many states consider credit card
fraud a form of ...
<http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/25/4587498/credit-card-cloning-is-a-growing.html>

Identity Theft Suspect Behind Bars in Bulloch County
WSAV-TV
An investigation into a case of identity and check fraud started with a
traffic stop in May. On Monday, June 25 a tip led U.S. Marshals to a
Swainsboro motel ...
<http://www2.wsav.com/news/2012/jun/25/identity-theft-suspect-behind-bars-bulloch-county-ar-4034619/>

Lobster Co-op Reports Identity Theft
Fenceviewer
WINTER HARBOR — The Winter Harbor lobster co-op reported a case of identity theft May 25, police said. Police said someone took the business's credit card information and used it to buy a number of goods online from Amazon.




After being charged in 34 felony cases, Higbee is bound for prison
StandardNet
By Loretta Park FARMINGTON — A 42-year-old woman charged with multiple cases of forgery, identity theft and retail theft has been sentenced to prison. Julia Amelia Higbee, who is also known as Julia Herzog, appeared Monday in 2nd District Court before ...
IRS and Social Security Urged to Curb Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
Accounting Today
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson noted that taxpayers might need to wait months longer to get their tax refunds if the IRS were to put in place the proper identity theftsafeguards. In some cases, that led to tax refund delays this tax season ...
Identity Thieves Could Rake In $26B In Tax Refunds
KVIA El Paso
To make matters worse, the IRS is not effectively helping the victims of identity theft, George said, adding that it can take more than a year to resolve these cases. "The IRS acknowledges that it does not know the exact number of identity theft ...
Auditor: Identity theft could cost taxpayers $26 billion
The Hill (blog)
By Bernie Becker - 05/08/12 02:50 PM ET The IRS could hand out $26 billion in fraudulent tax refunds over the next five years due to increases in identity theft, a Treasury inspector general told Congress on Tuesday. Russell George, the Treasury ...


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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sun Jun 24, 2012

Three charged with identity theft, other felonies following traffic stop
Napa Valley Register
... charged with identity theft with a prior; and Esquivel was charged with
identity theft, records show. ... 1 Judge sentences mom to prison in Napa
incest case ...
<http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/three-charged-with-identity-theft-other-felonies-following-traffic-stop/article_9cefcd8c-bd91-11e1-9933-0019bb2963f4.html>

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Fri Jun 22, 2012

Mason sentenced in bank fraud case
Bonner County Daily Bee
... for an identity theft and bank fraud scheme that netted $37790 in
ill-gotten gains, ... Mason sentenced in bank fraud case - Bonner County
Daily Bee: Local ...
<http://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/news/local/article_b132c938-bb67-11e1-8aa7-001a4bcf887a.html>

Woman who died after exiting a moving car has been implicated in ...
MyABC50.com
... vehicle back in April has now been implicated in a local identity theft
case. ... County Sheriff's Department Wednesday announced an arrest in the
case.
<http://www.myabc50.com/news/local/story/Woman-who-died-after-exiting-a-moving-car-has/hgwStYs2IU2j_qDaLEerWQ.cspx>

Man's identity theft alert lands brother in jail, Corpus Christi police said
Corpus Christi Caller Times
A 33-year-old man may pay more than he expected after applying for jewelry
credit with his brother's information Wednesday, police said.
<http://www.caller.com/news/2012/jun/21/mans-identity-theft-alert-lands-brother-in-jail/>

Feds Bust Credit Card Fraud Ring
InformationWeek
... the buying and selling of debit and credit card data appeared in a Seattle federal courtroom Monday, where he plead not guilty to a 14-count indictment accusing him of crimes such as access device fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft.



Debt collection scam ensnares Galion woman
Mansfield News Journal
Also a recent victim of identity theft, Montgomery can relate to an ABC News story about a massive scam targeting struggling Americans, especially those who applied online for payday loans. Armed with information from pilfered applications, ...


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