#identity-theft

#identity-theft

MMA legend BJ Penn has been arrested in Hawaii on charges of 'abuse of family, or household member' and has a court date set for May 27.

"For more than 20 years, this defendant is alleged to have built an entire life on the foundation of a stolen identity - including illegally voting in our presidential election and collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in government benefits intended for Americans in need," said US Attorney Leah B. Foley.

Scammers set up fake websites claiming to expedite Real IDs, luring consumers overwhelmed by deadlines. The only legitimate way to obtain a Real ID is in-person at a DMV.

The Netflix documentary "Angi: Fake Life, True Crime" recounts the chilling story of María Ángeles Molina, who murdered her coworker Ana Páez and assumed her identity.

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and it's everywhere. Your credit cards, ID badges, keycards, even some driver's licenses and passports. It works by embedding a tiny chip that communicates via electromagnetic waves.

The suspect, a 34-year-old from Fairfield, was arrested after a surge of burglaries across the Bay Area, including thefts from two Lafayette schools.

California officials filed felony charges against three men for their involvement in a coordinated identity theft scheme that targeted multiple counties, affecting numerous victims.

It's essential to understand what the VIN can reveal—and who might misuse it.

Happy spring, or as I like to call it, shredder weather! This is my annual reminder to comb through your physical and electronic financial files and tidy up.

In a strange twist, Clara's fiancé had used the image of a black man from a dating app to deceive women online, prompting her to share her story.

Derek Aut, a 28-year-old bank teller, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $180,000 from customers' accounts and committing aggravated identity theft.

Matthew Weiss, a former University of Michigan and Baltimore Ravens assistant coach, pleaded not guilty to charges of unauthorized computer access and identity theft.