#identity-theft
#identity-theft

Mission District

San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay Area

Two suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.

SF parents

Suspect arrested in pattern of burglaries' across Bay Area

A Fairfield man was arrested for multiple regional burglaries, including those at Lafayette schools, leading to charges of credit card fraud and identity theft.

fromwww.npr.org

16 hours ago

US news

2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse

A suspect has been arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse while she dined at a restaurant.

fromFingerlakes1.com

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Bronx man charged with multiple felonies in Wayne County fraud case | Fingerlakes1.com

Frank Torres was arrested for using fake IDs to steal money from a credit union.

LA real estate

EXCLUSIVE: Woman Reveals How Property Was Stolen in Identity Theft Real Estate Scam With Ties to International Crime Ring

A Louisiana woman is fighting to reclaim her family's property from fraudsters who sold it using her identity.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

Callous hit-and-run U-Haul driver arrested months after killing pedestrian left a trove of stolen credit cards behind: prosecutors

A U-Haul driver was arrested for a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian, revealing involvement in identity theft and other crimes.

fromsfist.com

Mission District

San Mateo Police Seize U-Haul Van Full Of Stolen Mail From Across The Bay Area

Two suspects arrested with stolen mail from 100+ residents, including IDs and social security cards, following a mailbox break-in.

SF parents

Suspect arrested in pattern of burglaries' across Bay Area

A Fairfield man was arrested for multiple regional burglaries, including those at Lafayette schools, leading to charges of credit card fraud and identity theft.

fromwww.npr.org

16 hours ago

US news

2 suspects are arrested over the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Noem's purse

A suspect has been arrested for stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse while she dined at a restaurant.

fromFingerlakes1.com

2 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Bronx man charged with multiple felonies in Wayne County fraud case | Fingerlakes1.com

Frank Torres was arrested for using fake IDs to steal money from a credit union.

Prosectors on George Santos Case Seek 7-Year Sentence

George Santos faces over seven years in prison for serious fraud and identity theft offenses.

fromsilive

NYC politics

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.

Brooklyn

Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft, highlighting accountability in public corruption.

Brooklyn

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

US news

Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos, former U.S. Rep, sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding donors and identity theft.

NYC politics

Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos sentenced to over seven years for fraud and identity theft, expressing sorrow but lacking true remorse.

NYC politics

fromwww.nytimes.com

Prosectors on George Santos Case Seek 7-Year Sentence

George Santos faces over seven years in prison for serious fraud and identity theft offenses.

NYC politics

fromsilive

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.

Brooklyn

Ex-congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months for wire fraud and identity theft, highlighting accountability in public corruption.

Brooklyn

Former Rep. George Santos gets 7-plus year prison sentence

George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud and identity theft after misleading donors during his Congressional campaign.

US news

Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos, former U.S. Rep, sentenced to over seven years in prison for defrauding donors and identity theft.

NYC politics

Ex-GOP Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

George Santos sentenced to over seven years for fraud and identity theft, expressing sorrow but lacking true remorse.

more#george-santos

4 days ago

California

State charges trio in ID theft scheme that targeted Bay Area counties

California filed felony charges against three men in a multi-county identity theft scheme involving over $100,000 in fraudulent merchandise.

The coordinated scheme illustrated a serious organized retail crime effort impacting various communities.

#consumer-protection

from24/7 Wall St.

4 days ago

Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

Fraudulent purchases on a Redditor's credit card led to complex identity theft issues when iPhones were delivered to their home.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Chase Bank refused East Bay woman refund for fraudulent transactions. Then 7 On Your Side stepped in

A woman had money withdrawn from her Chase account by someone impersonating her, with no card or PIN required.

from24/7 Wall St.

4 days ago

Gadgets

My Credit Card Was Used For Fraudulent Charges, But Then The Items Were Actually Delivered to Me. What Happens Next?

Fraudulent purchases on a Redditor's credit card led to complex identity theft issues when iPhones were delivered to their home.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

Chase Bank refused East Bay woman refund for fraudulent transactions. Then 7 On Your Side stepped in

A woman had money withdrawn from her Chase account by someone impersonating her, with no card or PIN required.

more#consumer-protection

Digital life

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 week ago

What to do if your phone is lost or stolen: practical steps to restore peace of mind

Losing a smartphone involves more than financial loss; it threatens personal security and data integrity.

Immediate steps can minimize risks related to data theft and help locate your device.

Major bank hit by data breach that sees social security numbers leaked

Bank of America's security breach exposed sensitive customer information due to a third-party vendor's negligence.

Allstate sued for exposing personal info in plaintext

Allstate's poorly designed websites exposed personal information in plain text, leading to a lawsuit by New York State.

fromEngadget

US employee screening firm DISA hit with data breach affecting over 3.3 million people

DISA Global Solutions' data breach exposes the personal information of 3.3 million individuals, raising concerns about data security and hacker access.

EU data protection

FBCS updates the number affected in its 2024 breach to 4,253,394

FBCS's February 2024 data breach now affects 4.2 million individuals, exposing sensitive personal information.

3.3 million people were exposed in the DISA data breach - it took the firm 10 months to disclose the incident

DISA Global Solutions experienced a significant data breach, exposing sensitive records of about 3.3 million individuals, highlighting security vulnerabilities in background check firms.

Medical records of 1m Americans stolen by 'skilled criminal hacker'

A data breach has compromised personal medical information of over one million patients, raising concerns about identity theft.

EU data protection

Major bank hit by data breach that sees social security numbers leaked

Bank of America's security breach exposed sensitive customer information due to a third-party vendor's negligence.

Allstate sued for exposing personal info in plaintext

Allstate's poorly designed websites exposed personal information in plain text, leading to a lawsuit by New York State.

fromEngadget

US employee screening firm DISA hit with data breach affecting over 3.3 million people

DISA Global Solutions' data breach exposes the personal information of 3.3 million individuals, raising concerns about data security and hacker access.

EU data protection

FBCS updates the number affected in its 2024 breach to 4,253,394

FBCS's February 2024 data breach now affects 4.2 million individuals, exposing sensitive personal information.

3.3 million people were exposed in the DISA data breach - it took the firm 10 months to disclose the incident

DISA Global Solutions experienced a significant data breach, exposing sensitive records of about 3.3 million individuals, highlighting security vulnerabilities in background check firms.

Medical records of 1m Americans stolen by 'skilled criminal hacker'

A data breach has compromised personal medical information of over one million patients, raising concerns about identity theft.

Fugitive in 1982 Bombing Lived as Dead Classmate in New Mexico, U.S. Says

Stephen Craig Campbell lived under a stolen identity for decades, evading law enforcement and collecting benefits.

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

Beware of fake file converters downloading malware that can lead to identity theft or ransom demands.

UK news

Enfield woman used array of wigs' to take UK citizenship tests for 13 people

Josephine Maurice fraudulently impersonated applicants for the Life in the UK Test using disguises to illegally secure immigration status.

Information security

Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M North Korean IT scam

An Arizona woman created a 'laptop farm' to facilitate fraud, generating over $17 million for herself and North Korea.

fromThe Verge

Digital life

Hacker pleads guilty of taking over SEC's X account to post fake Bitcoin news

Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC's X account, causing a significant spike in Bitcoin value through false information.

fromABA Journal

Law

Former lawyer gets prison time after posing as BigLaw alum, former football player in quest for jobs

A former lawyer was sentenced for using fake identities to secure jobs in law firms, committing Social Security fraud.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Fugitive in 1982 Bombing Lived as Dead Classmate in New Mexico, U.S. Says

Stephen Craig Campbell lived under a stolen identity for decades, evading law enforcement and collecting benefits.

fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk

Fake file converter tools are on the rise - here's what you need to know

Beware of fake file converters downloading malware that can lead to identity theft or ransom demands.

UK news

Enfield woman used array of wigs' to take UK citizenship tests for 13 people

Josephine Maurice fraudulently impersonated applicants for the Life in the UK Test using disguises to illegally secure immigration status.

Information security

Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M North Korean IT scam

An Arizona woman created a 'laptop farm' to facilitate fraud, generating over $17 million for herself and North Korea.

fromThe Verge

Digital life

Hacker pleads guilty of taking over SEC's X account to post fake Bitcoin news

Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to hacking the SEC's X account, causing a significant spike in Bitcoin value through false information.

fromABA Journal

Law

Former lawyer gets prison time after posing as BigLaw alum, former football player in quest for jobs

A former lawyer was sentenced for using fake identities to secure jobs in law firms, committing Social Security fraud.

Miscellaneous

DOJ indicts North Korean conspirators for remote IT work scheme

North Korean nationals were indicted for a conspiracy to exploit US companies and funnel profits back to their regime.

NYC startup

SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victims

Noah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to various cybercrime charges and faces significant prison time and financial restitution.

US news

Florida man known as "King Bob" pleads guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency theft

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old, pleaded guilty to cyber crimes involving wire fraud and identity theft, including a case of massive cryptocurrency theft.

fromComputerworld

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

DOJ indicts North Korean conspirators for remote IT work scheme

North Korean nationals were indicted for a conspiracy to exploit US companies and funnel profits back to their regime.

NYC startup

SIM-swapper must repay $13.2M to 59 victims

Noah Michael Urban pleaded guilty to various cybercrime charges and faces significant prison time and financial restitution.

US news

Florida man known as "King Bob" pleads guilty to charges related to cryptocurrency theft

Noah Urban, a 20-year-old, pleaded guilty to cyber crimes involving wire fraud and identity theft, including a case of massive cryptocurrency theft.

more#cybercrime

Retirement

Jill on Money: Financial spring cleaning 2025

Organizing financial records and shredding unnecessary documents is essential for financial management and protection against identity theft.

Law

fromAbove the Law

Serial Illinois Fraudster Disbarred And Sentenced To Prison - Above the Law

A disbarred lawyer was sentenced to six years for using his girlfriend's identity for fraudulent bank loans and misappropriating client funds.

#criminal-justice

fromSacramento Bee

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF parents

Woman uses stolen identities in $330,000 unemployment scheme in California, feds say

Kari Marie Russo was sentenced to 33 months for her involvement in a massive identity theft and fraud scheme.

UK news

Moment 80-year-old arrested for sexual offences after 27 years on run

Richard Burrows, after 27 years on the run, was arrested for historical sexual offences against boys.

fromwww.thereporter.com

East Bay (California)

Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent means

A man was sentenced to four years for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using stolen identity for a car loan.

fromSacramento Bee

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF parents

Woman uses stolen identities in $330,000 unemployment scheme in California, feds say

Kari Marie Russo was sentenced to 33 months for her involvement in a massive identity theft and fraud scheme.

UK news

Moment 80-year-old arrested for sexual offences after 27 years on run

Richard Burrows, after 27 years on the run, was arrested for historical sexual offences against boys.

fromwww.thereporter.com

East Bay (California)

Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent means

A man was sentenced to four years for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using stolen identity for a car loan.

more#criminal-justice

#cybersecurity

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

Scammers are targeting individuals through smishing texts under the pretense of unpaid tolls, aiming to steal personal information.

fromSecuritymagazine

Nearly 1M records related to personal property were exposed

Sensitive databases from Lost and Found Software exposed without password protection, posing risks of identity theft and fraud.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

Information security

I committed identity theft for a living. Now I help people lower their risk of getting hacked - here are the top 6 things everyone should do.

Brett Shannon Johnson emphasizes that understanding one's role in the cybercrime spectrum is crucial for designing effective personal security measures.

Privacy technologies

Warning to all 3 billion Chrome users over URL scam invading devices

The FBI warns Chrome users about fake URLs stealing personal information through malicious file converters.

Marketing tech

I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work

Playing along with scammers reveals their common tactics, highlighting the importance of digital vigilance.

fromHackernoon

Privacy professionals

SpyCloud's 2025 Identity Exposure Report: The Scale And Hidden Risks Of Digital Identity Threats | HackerNoon

The primary cyber risk for enterprises is now the exposure of identity data on the darknet.

Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? It's a trap - how to spot the scam

Scammers are targeting individuals through smishing texts under the pretense of unpaid tolls, aiming to steal personal information.

fromSecuritymagazine

Nearly 1M records related to personal property were exposed

Sensitive databases from Lost and Found Software exposed without password protection, posing risks of identity theft and fraud.

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

Information security

I committed identity theft for a living. Now I help people lower their risk of getting hacked - here are the top 6 things everyone should do.

Brett Shannon Johnson emphasizes that understanding one's role in the cybercrime spectrum is crucial for designing effective personal security measures.

Privacy technologies

Warning to all 3 billion Chrome users over URL scam invading devices

The FBI warns Chrome users about fake URLs stealing personal information through malicious file converters.

Marketing tech

I clicked on four sneaky online scams on purpose - to show you how they work

Playing along with scammers reveals their common tactics, highlighting the importance of digital vigilance.

fromHackernoon

Privacy professionals

SpyCloud's 2025 Identity Exposure Report: The Scale And Hidden Risks Of Digital Identity Threats | HackerNoon

The primary cyber risk for enterprises is now the exposure of identity data on the darknet.

EU data protection

Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss arrested for extensive hacking and identity theft involving over 150,000 athletes' data.

Privacy professionals

Buyers With Credit Freezes Need To Take These Steps Before They Apply for a Mortgage

Data security breaches are increasing, making personal information more vulnerable, necessitating proactive measures like credit freezes.

EU data protection

Former University of Michigan Football Quarterbacks Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Indicted on Charges of Unauthorized Access to Computers and Aggravated Identity Theft

Former University of Michigan Co-Offensive Coordinator Matthew Weiss arrested for extensive hacking and identity theft involving over 150,000 athletes' data.

Privacy professionals

Buyers With Credit Freezes Need To Take These Steps Before They Apply for a Mortgage

Data security breaches are increasing, making personal information more vulnerable, necessitating proactive measures like credit freezes.

Privacy professionals

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Catfishing involves creating a deceptive online persona, often leading to emotional and financial harm.

fromIndependent

UK news

The day I found out my partner of 10 years had a secret life catfishing women

Identity theft for romantic deceit can happen even to seemingly ordinary individuals.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily Special: John Meagher reveals how he caught the catfish posing as him

John Meagher discovered a catfish using his image on a dating app, leading to an unexpected investigation into the impersonator's identity.

fromwww.spokeo.com

Privacy professionals

From catfishing to catphishing: The evolution of a romance scam

Catfishing involves creating a deceptive online persona, often leading to emotional and financial harm.

fromIndependent

UK news

The day I found out my partner of 10 years had a secret life catfishing women

Identity theft for romantic deceit can happen even to seemingly ordinary individuals.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

The Indo Daily Special: John Meagher reveals how he caught the catfish posing as him

John Meagher discovered a catfish using his image on a dating app, leading to an unexpected investigation into the impersonator's identity.

Boston food

Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers

A Saugus bank teller embezzled over $180,000 and committed aggravated identity theft.

fromThe Mercury News

Miscellaneous

Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent means

Steven Daniel Miller was sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Boston food

Former Boston bank teller pleads guilty to taking over $180,000 from customers

A Saugus bank teller embezzled over $180,000 and committed aggravated identity theft.

fromThe Mercury News

Miscellaneous

Bay Area man gets four years for buying a $75,000 Dodge Challenger Hellcat through fraudulent means

Steven Daniel Miller was sentenced to four years in prison for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.

more#bank-fraud

fromESPN.com

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Washington Redskins

Former UM coach pleads not guilty in cyber case

Matthew Weiss faces serious charges for unauthorized access to NCAA student athletes' accounts, primarily targeting specific females for personal content.

Renovation

House that was 'stolen' and resold is finally returned to rightful owner after four years

Reverend Mike Hall regained ownership of his home after a four-year legal battle against property fraud and illegal occupation.

How to use the IRS's free IP PIN, the best way to keep a criminal from nabbing your income tax refund

Using an Identity Protection PIN can help protect taxpayers from identity theft during the filing process.

Washington Redskins

fromwww.theguardian.com

Former Ravens assistant charged with hacking for athletes' intimate photos

Matt Weiss hacked into the accounts of 2,000 college athletes to obtain private photographs and videos.

Real estate

fromNew York Post

Squatters took over a Phoenix home and sold it for $200K - without the owners knowing: 'Feels so surreal'

The alarming case of D'Andrea Turner illustrates the growing threat of title fraud, where squatters can sell homes without the owner's knowledge.

Privacy professionals

East Bay arrest brings warning from police: Protect your tax information

Public awareness of protecting tax information is crucial, especially during tax season.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

Revisited: the spy cops scandal (part 2) podcast

The police used the identity of a deceased youth to infiltrate leftwing groups, deeply affecting the victim's family.

Did you get an E-ZPass text demanding payment? Don't click - it's a scam

A new smishing scam fakes unpaid toll notices to steal personal information.

California

California fugitive accused of using dead classmate's identity for over 40 years

Stephen Craig Campbell was arrested after 40 years of living under a stolen identity and a past involving an attempted murder.

NYC real estate

fromNew York Post

Woman reveals how property was stolen in identity theft real estate scam with ties to international crime ring

DaNita Batiste is fighting to reclaim her ancestral property after it was fraudulently sold by identity thieves.

Boston

Colombian woman charged with identity theft, stealing $250K in housing benefits

Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez was charged with identity theft and stealing over $250,000 in housing benefits.

fromIndependent