Showing posts with label online scam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label online scam. Show all posts

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Sat Jul 21, 2012

11 indicted in tax fraud case
Juneau Empire
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tip? ... ANCHORAGE — Eleven people have been indicted in an identity
theft conspiracy, accused of stealing more than 2600 identifications of
Puerto Rico residents and trying to obtain about $19 million in false U.S.
tax return claims, federal officials said Thursday. The indictment also
accused the 11 of tax fraud and cocaine distribution, KTUU reported.
Federal ...
<http://juneauempire.com/state/2012-07-20/11-indicted-tax-fraud-case>


Taxpayer ID theft on the rise
Reuters
"The IRS uses little of the data from the identity theft cases to identify
any trends, etc., that could be used to detect or prevent future refund
fraud," TIGTA reported. If you suspect that you've been a target, file an
identity theft affidavit, Form 14039, available online ...
<http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/us-column-feldman-idUSBRE86I12F20120719>


End Users Still Don't Know How To Handle Personal Data, Study Finds
Dark Reading
According to a new study conducted by iYogi Insights, the research division
of a provider of on-demand tech support services, nearly 30 percent
Americans have been victims of cybercrime, including identity theft, credit
card fraud, and online scams.
<http://www.darkreading.com/identity-and-access-management/167901114/security/privacy/240003989/end-users-still-don-t-know-how-to-handle-personal-data-study-finds.html>


AG Launches Elder Abuse Prevention Program
North Country Gazette
The new “Smart Seniors” initiative will help protect those who are
often targeted for financial exploitation, identity theft, telemarketing
and sweepstakes fraud, home improvement rip-offs, Internet and online
scams, and physical abuse. The announcement was ...
<http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2012/07/18/smart_seniors/>


CORRECTING and REPLACING New Study from iYogi Insights Reveals Nearly ...
Business Wire (press release)
A new study conducted by iYogi Insights, the research division of a leading
independent provider of on-demand tech support services, reveals that
nearly 30 percent of Americans have been victims of cybercrime, including
identity theft, credit card fraud and online scams. Based on a survey of
more than ... As the world moves online with 78% of respondents claiming
that they use the Internet for shopping and banking, it is only natural
that fraudsters and criminals too have moved online. But as a slew of
cybercrimes ...
<http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120718005545/en/CORRECTING%C2%A0and-REPLACING%C2%A0New-Study-iYogi-Insights-Reveals-30>

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Sun Jun 24, 2012

Lauren Spuhler: Digital security threats touch all platforms
Knoxville News Sentinel
The prevalence of online identity theft and Internet scams has been on the
rise, both in the press and within my own circle of friends. Since the
LinkedIn fiasco, ...
<http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/jun/24/lauren-spuhler-digital-security-threats-touch/>


Arrests made in thefts from online bank accounts
MiamiHerald.com
Fourteen people were indicted in an alleged cyber bank fraud scheme that took money from the accounts of Bank of America customers. By Ina Paiva Cordle Stealing victims' identities was the first step toward pilfering from their online banking accounts, ...




Identity theft fraud gang jailed
Channel 4 News
As six men are sentenced for carrying out a sophisticated multi-million pound identity fraud, Channel 4 News explains how they carried out the scam. It was the gold star service for identity thieves – a website offering bespoke, near-perfect forged ...
How small businesses can avoid a data security disaster like LinkedIn's
Washington Post
The greatest risks: phishing, extortion, and ultimately fraud or identity theft. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, small businesses experience fraud 50 percent more often than individuals. So, not only are businesses more dependent on tools ...
June Block Watch Speaker to Discuss Identity Theft
Patch.com
Strategies for helping to prevent identity theft and fraud will be the topic of a special presentation at the June 25 meeting of the Hellertown Block Watch group. By Patch Staff Local residents who are concerned about crimes such as identity theft and ...
Scam Alert: Obama Will NOT Pay Your Bills
About - News & Issues
By Robert Longley, About.com GuideJune 8, 2012 President Obama may be liberal, but not even he is liberal enough to actually pay individual American's utility bills for them, as claimed by the latestidentity theft scam now being spread by email, ...
14 Defendants Charged in Online Bank Fraud Scheme
LoanSafe
... is charged with conspiring to commit bank fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349; 16 counts of substantive bank fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344; three counts of aggravated identity theft...
Parents, it's time to talk to your kids about hate on the web
Fox News
They already know and have concerns about threats ranging from online sexual predators toidentity theft. And when it comes to schoolwork many students have learned the painful lesson that you cannot create a great report by merely cutting and pasting ...


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Friday, March 9, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Fri Mar 9, 2012


New FTC report highlights identity theftfraud complaints
Fairfaxtimes.com
Since its implementation in September, the online reporting system has received more than 1200 reports from residents. Beach said county police received 1020 identity theft reports overall in 2011, as well as 362 credit card theft and fraud reports.
Cover story: A breach of trust
Palo Alto Online
"All it takes is your name," said Neal O'Farrell, an independent security expert and executive director of The Identity Theft Council in Hayward, Calif., a nonprofit organization that helps victims of identity theft stop the financial bleeding and get ...
Top Ten Consumer Complaints In Ind.
Eagle 99.3 FM WSCH
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Indiana and the across the nation. Visit our ID theft toolkit online for both tips to prevent the crime and what to do if you are victim at www.indianaconsumer.com. If buying items online don't ...
RCMP using March for fraud awareness
Sherwood Park News
According to statistics released by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), Canadians reported more than 47000 complaints and lost more than $62 million in fraud schemes perpetrated through identity theft or mass-marketing scams in 2011.
Hacker Involved in Attacks Dating to 1999, Prosecutors Say
Wall Street Journal
Mr. Monsegur, who was arrested on June 7 last year, pleaded guilty two months later to 12 criminal charges, including three counts of conspiracy to engage in computer hacking, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
FBI's 'Sabu' Hacker Was a Model Informant
Wall Street Journal
... guilty to 12 criminal charges, including three counts of conspiracy to engage in computer hacking, computer hacking in furtherance of fraud, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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IRS catching up on tax refunds
Bay News 9
... combat identity theft and other fraud. IRS officials said they cleared the backlog, so many filers could be seeing cash soon. However, if you filed electronically and haven't received your money yet, you can check the status of your refund online.


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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Sat Feb 25, 2012


Identity fraud: CIFAS flags up best ways to protect yourself
The Guardian
Finding out that I was a victim of identity theft, came as a nasty shock. But had it not been for CIFAS, the UK's fraud prevention service which most people have never heard of, my experience could have been so much worse. It started when online ...


Dating Website Fraud On The Rise
FOX Charlotte
Monetary risks aren't the only worry for singles looking to mingle; many are concerned about identity theft and profile misrepresentation. Regardless, O'hearn says an avoiding online dating fraud boils down to just one gut instinct, “If it's too good ...
Inside Out West TV presenter has identity 'stolen'
BBC News
Nowadays identity theft is too often seen as a hi-tech online crime when in fact it is still happening in the real world, and is scarily easy to do. As part of the team for BBC Three's The Real Hustle, exposing scams and cons is all in a day's work for ...

Easy, cheap ways to avoid identity theft
KOMO News
And check your credit-card and bank statements for unauthorized purchases as soon as they arrive. If you have online access, take a look at least once a week. Much more information about identity theft is available online. Easy , cheap ways to avoid


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Friday, February 17, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Fri Feb 17, 2012


IRS faces surge in identity theft tax fraud
msnbc.com
Identity theft cases, in which criminals obtain living or deceased people's names and Social Security numbers to defraud the government, ranked No. 1 on an annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams the agency released Thursday. The IRS called ID theft one ...
IRS Names Identity Theft, Phishing as Top Scams
The Epoch Times
Scam artists will tempt people in person, online and by email with misleading promises about lost refunds and free money. Don't be fooled by these scams.” Identity theft is by far the largest and most complex issue the IRS is forced to resolve during ...
Kennedy: Protect your identity while online
University Daily Kansan
By Daniel Kennedy According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were over a quarter million identity theft cases reported in 2010. The most common method was email account hacking.Identity theft can lead to having all of your bank accounts emptied, ...
IRS Warns of Tax Scams
KFYR-TV
They remind taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud. The "Dirty Dozen" list includes all the schemes that peak during tax season. IRS officials say scam artists will tempt people in-person, online ...
IRS Reports Surge in Identity Theft Tax Fraud
Gather.com
The IRS is experiencing a surge in identity theft tax fraud, which won't make those wondering where their tax refund is feel any better. The agency said web-based resources, electronic filing, are a large part of the problem, but they are addressing ...
IRS: Beware 'Dirty Dozen' tax scams
Jackson Clarion Ledger
For more information, visit the special identity theft page at www.irs.gov/identitytheft. • Phishing is a scam typically carried out with the help of unsolicited email or a fake website that poses as a legitimate site to lure in potential victims and ...
IRS Cautions Taxpayers to Beware of Latest Tax Scams
Accounting Today
The scam at the top of the list is one that the IRS has been taking extra steps this tax season to combat, identity theft, which in some cases led to delayed tax refunds for many taxpayers this season (see IRS Fraud Detection System Leads to Refund ...


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Online Scam Identity Theft News - Sat Dec 24, 2011


Top 8 Holiday Scams List
Go Banking Rates
Just as common as becoming the victim of an e-mail solicitation scam during the holidays–or any other time, for that matter–is falling prey to other online scams while participating in social networking. Identity theft of Facebook and Twitter has ...

Sheriff's office offers online crime reporting
Statesman Journal
1, county residents have another option when reporting certain crimes to the sheriff's office: anonline reporting form. Crimes that can be reported online include theft, burglary II, criminal mischief, offensive littering, identity theft and graffiti. ...

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Online Scam Identity Theft News - Fri Dec 16, 2011


Production house becomes victim of identity theft
Times of India
Reportedly, the scam set-up took quite a sum of money from the actors to land roles in the film. One such aspirant was Mukesh Pal, who explained his plight, "I found the number online. The ad said that it was conducting auditions for UTV films. ...
Kids writing Santa online risk identity fraud
NG News
Today, children are accessing St. Nick online – there are more than 60 domain names registered in his name – and are at risk for identity fraud. The Better Business Bureau serving the Atlantic Provinces is advising parents to check websites before ...
Four Arrested in Tax Return Scheme
Patch.com
The suspects had been engaged in credit card fraud and identity theft, Tampa Police said. By Jason Bartolone Four area people were arrested and charged Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into a tax return scheme, the Tampa Police Department ...


Q&A: How do online credit card scams and identity theft work ...
Question by Virtuous Vanity: How do online credit card scams and identity theft work?...and how to not fall for the trap?For an example say you put your card.
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700 Club Interactive: Online Scams - December 13, 2011 - CBN TV ...
Join us at Interactive as we take on the topic of online scams and ways you can avoid getting caught in a sham this ... KNOWS THAT IDENTITY THIEVES ...
Scams To Avoid, by Marcus Evans by Teacher Momma Dot Com
Marcus Evans is sharing top 10 online scams to avoid that includes online shopping, job opportunity, lottery, identity theft and much more. Be warned with all the ...

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Online Scams Identity Theft News - Wed Dec 14, 2011


Cost Savings Mount With GCPD Online Reporting System
Patch.com
Citizens who use the online system may submit a report immediately and print a free copy of the police report. Reports of theft by taking, entering auto, identity fraud, criminal trespass (vandalism or damage to property of $500 or less), ...
Holiday Red Alert: Consumers More Vulnerable to ID Theft During Holiday Season
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
It is important, however, for consumers to remain vigilant while shopping to ensure they don't put themselves at undue risk for identity theft. “We want consumers to be safe when shopping online and in stores this holiday season,” says Jamie May, ...
Scam targets those looking to rent house
Port Huron Times Herald
"This scam has been floating around for over a year," she said. In addition to the potential for monetary theft and identity theft, Smith also is concerned people posing as agents could gain access to homes listed for sale. ...

Blog TUVPN.COM - Online Scams How to Protect?
Protect yourself from online scams... And a fact which has to be shared here is that hackers andidentity thieves are always in need of your personal information. ...

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Online Scams Identity Theft News - Mon Dec 12, 2011


Identity Protection – Beware of Online Loan Scams
Identity Protection – Beware of Online Loan Scams. One way of making yourself vulnerable to personal identity theft is by filing for a bad online loan. Once you ...
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Safeguarding By yourself From Id Theft and Fraud » Thematic ...
Identity theft victims can miss out on a lot of chances in their existence due to ... Rather than past strategies, online scammers change just you'd like today's ...

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Online Scam Identity Theft News - Wed Nov 23, 2011


Black Friday and Cyber Monday Online Shopping Safety Tips - Avoiding Scams and ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
False listings, identity theft, phishing, fraud and theft are on the rise, but taking common sense precautions can eliminate much of the risk. With over one billion dollars in online sales last year Cyber Monday surpassed Black Friday as the highest ...
BBB warns: Shop carefully online
Salisbury Post
Forty-four percent of holiday shoppers make purchases online. Every year, scammers deviseonline schemes to trick online shoppers into divulging personal information such as credit card numbers. “Identity theft can happen to you whether you're shopping ...
Savvy Senior: How seniors can guard against identity theft
NewsOK.com
For more Internet fraud tips including a list of common online scams go to onguardonline.gov. Secure your mail: Empty your mailbox quickly, or consider getting a PO box or buy a locked mailbox to deter thieves. Also, don't leave outgoing mail in your ...
10 Ways to Stay Safe While Shopping Online
U.S. News & World Report
Never, ever give your Social Security number to anyone online. If a site asks for it during the checkout process, it's probably a scam site, says Levin. Take advantage of the automatic identity theft protection that comes with many credit cards. ...
Banned drinkers details to be stored online
ABC Online
A new online register - accessible to any genuine liquor retailer - will prevent those on the BDR from buying alcohol through online stores. But it has raised questions about privacy and identity theft. "That's a whole database for the ID theft ...
As more shop online, companies fail to protect financial data
Fox 59
Hartman is far from the only one dealing with security breaches and potential identity theft online. In the past year, the Indiana Attorney General Office Identity Theft Unit saw a 134 percent increase in complaints. If you're one of many online ...
The Evolution of Holiday Thievery
Blogger News Network (blog)
Device reputation, offered by iovation Inc., taps into a global device identification network that also contains millions of verified fraud and abuse events such as chargebacks, identity theft, shippingfraud on those devices. ...
6 More Holiday Shopping Tips
Blogger News Network (blog)
by Identity Theft Speaker in All News ”" My goal is to not enter a single mall this holiday season. If I can do the majority of my holiday shopping at trusted online retailers, and the rest at Costco, then I've done well. To me, malls seem to be places ...

Everything That You Need To Know About Online Identity Theft ...
By Ann Marier There is much that you need to know about online identity theft, and so regardless of your age, sex, or gender, you are going to want to make.



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