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Magnolia Woman Admits Billing Medicaid $477,872 for Therapy Never Given and Misusing a Nurse Practitioner's Identity

A Magnolia, Texas, woman pleaded guilty to billing Medicaid for fake therapy with a nurse practitioner's ID. Here is how to spot and report fraud.

Medical Daily · Oct 6

California men allegedly billed Medicare $3.5M, switched firms after fraud checks denied claims

Nouman Mustafa and Mohsin Khan have been charged with healthcare fraud for filing false claims to Medicare through fictitious businesses that lacked physical locations for medical supplies. They reportedly sourced personal data from legitimate Medicare beneficiaries via foreign contacts. To avoid detection, they frequently changed company identities, leading to arrests…

The Times of India · Oct 1

North Carolina identity fraud scheme drained $650,000; man sentenced to 15 months in prison

A North Carolina man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme that used stolen personal information to obtain replacement debit and credit cards. Investigators said the cards were then used to make more than $650,000 in retail purchases, affecting at…

The Times of India · Sep 24

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IRS Urges Taxpayers to Get an IP PIN to Help Stop Tax Identity Theft

The IRS is urging taxpayers to take several steps now to make it harder for identity thieves to use stolen personal information to file fraudulent...

Saving Advice · Sep 8

Two men created fake email ID in someone else's name to complain in public but court stays their FIR on identity theft

Allahabad High Court stayed an FIR against two men accused of creating an email ID in someone else's name to send fake complaints, ruling that the act does not amount to identity theft under Section 66-C of the IT Act since the law covers only electronic signatures, passwords and unique…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Houston Genetic Testing Lab Notifies Nearly 310,000 People That Lab Results and Insurance Details Were Exposed

Baylor Genetics is notifying patients after a June network intrusion exposed lab results and insurance data. Here is what recipients should check.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

AI Is Getting Consistently Better At Hacking. Data Breach Notices Are Climbing.

The amount of data breaches reported in the first half of the year is higher than the one prior, according to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center.

International Business Times · Aug 14

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DentaQuest Breach Exposed Health Data of at Least 15 Million People, and the Company Says Its Review Is Not Finished

DentaQuest is notifying 15 million people after a May breach exposed Social Security numbers, Medicaid IDs, and dental health records.

Medical Daily · Aug 14

How Women Can Protect Personal Information During Back-to-School Season

Back-to-school season brings packed calendars, online shopping, school forms, and constant communication with teachers, coaches, and childcare providers. While these activities help families prepare for a successful school year, they also create opportunities for scammers looking to steal personal information. The Federal Trade Commission says more than one million identity…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 5

Brickbat: Bargain Shopping

Carla Louise Collins, a Tennessee Department of Human Services employee, was arrested and charged with identity theft and fraudulent use of… The post Brickbat: Bargain Shopping appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 13

How to Freeze Your Credit for Free After 60—and Why Every Retiree Should Do It

When you turn 60, you’re likely thinking about the latter half of your life and what it’ll look like. You’re entering the home stretch of...

Saving Advice · Jul 9

Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection review

In our Bitdefender Identity Theft Protection review, we thoroughly examine the pros and cons of the platform relative to other top identity theft protection services.

TechRadar · Jul 8

'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying requests

The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of making it difficult for identity theft victims to actually get records of fraudulent transactions.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 1

Brickbat: Sign Here

Former U.S. Army recruiter Jane Crosby pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft after using seven prospective Army recruits'… The post Brickbat: Sign Here appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jun 23

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Budget and the Bees · Jun 15

Women Lose Billions to Fraud Each Year — Why Summer Scams Hit Especially Hard

As temperatures rise and travel plans take shape, scammers see opportunity. Every year, women lose billions of dollars to fraud through investment schemes, romance scams, fake online shopping offers, and identity theft. Recent consumer fraud data shows that Americans reported losing a record $15.9 billion to scams in 2025, with…

Saving Advice · Jun 11

The Free Credit Freeze That Stops Identity Thieves Cold

Over one million cases of identity theft are reported every year, costing Americans tens of billions of dollars. In fact, one in five adults will...

Medical Daily · Jun 9

America's Healthcare Data Breach Problem Has Reached Its Worst Level in History — And Chicago's Hospital Systems Are Among the Most Frequent Targets

Healthcare data breaches exposed 289 million Americans in 2024, putting Chicago patients at growing risk of medical identity theft and fraud.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Trader Joe's Is Paying Out $7.4 Million to Shoppers: Here's How To Claim Your Share Before the Deadline

Trader Joe's has agreed to a £5.87 million settlement over improper receipt printing. Eligible customers can claim approximately £81 by 9 June 2026. The settlement is subject to final court approval.

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

Nearly 50 workers detained by ICE at South Carolina business after fake documents probe

Six individuals, including two top managers, face state charges in addition to the 48 detained

Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 3

Millions Of Americans Reported Identity Theft Last Year—This Free Credit Freeze Can Help Stop It

Identity theft keeps finding new ways to ruin a perfectly normal day. One minute everything looks fine, and the next, a credit card appears in someone else’s name, a loan application shows up unexpectedly, or a debt collector starts calling about an account that never existed. According to federal data,…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 2

Before You Shred That Bank Statement, Read This

Bank statements pile up fast, and that stack of paper can start looking like clutter that begs to be destroyed. A shredder often feels like the fastest path to a cleaner home and a more organized life. But those documents carry more financial power and risk than most people realize…

Budget and the Bees · May 31

8 Items Women Should Never Carry in Their Wallets (And It’s Not Just Your Social Security Card)

Your wallet probably goes everywhere with you — grocery stores, coffee runs, airports, and nights out with friends. But many women carry far more personal information than they realize, turning a lost wallet into a serious security headache. Identity theft complaints topped 1.1 million reports in the U.S. in recent…

Budget and the Bees · May 30

7 Red Flags in Your Bank Statement That Suggest Your Identity May Have Been Exposed in a Recent Data Breach

Data breaches have become so common that many consumers barely react when another company announces one. But the real danger often shows up weeks or even months later — inside your bank account. Your monthly statement can reveal subtle clues that criminals are testing stolen information, probing for weaknesses, or…

Budget and the Bees · May 29

The ‘In-Home Assessment’ Scam: Why Someone Claiming to Be from Medicare May Be Trying to Get Inside Your House

A phone call comes in claiming you qualify for a “free Medicare in-home assessment.” The caller sounds professional, knows your name, and insists someone can stop by your house this week. For many older adults, that may sound helpful or even routine. But experts warn that a Medicare in-home assessment…

International Business Times · May 28

Identity Theft Against Small Nonprofits Does Not Just Harm Founders. It Harms Entire Communities

When small organizations working directly with vulnerable communities are disrupted or stripped of resources, the damage extends far beyond one founder or one nonprofit. The consequences ripple outward into classrooms and futures that may never fully recover.

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