Surprising Things That Can be Covered by Homeowners Insurance Anyone who owns a property will know the importance of having homeowners insurance. inkl · Feb 29, 2024
Brickbat: Let's See Some ID New York Police Department Officer Andy Urrutia has been charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, official misconduct, unlawful possession of personal ID information, attempted petit larceny, and attempted identity theft. He was suspended without pay following his arrest. Officials said he took a photo of… Reason · Jan 15, 2024
For IRS, backlogs and identity theft are still problems despite funding boost, watchdog says The IRS is still too slow to process amended tax returns, answer taxpayer phone calls and resolve identity theft cases, according to an independent watchdog within the agency The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
USPS Address Change Policy: What You Need to Know The USPS address change policy requires you to verify your identity before a change request is granted. Learn about how it works. Kiplinger · Jan 3, 2024
Cyber fraud booked for creating fake FB account in the name of KAS officer Central cybercrime police investigate cyber fraudster posing as KAS officer, charged under IT Act for identity theft. The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023
14 million exposed in massive mortgage lender breach — names, dates of birth and SSNs Dallas-based mortgage lender Mr. Cooper has suffered a data breach following a recent cyberattack, and loads of its customers’ personal and financial information was exposed online. Tom’s Guide · Dec 18, 2023
What Is Storm-1152, Alleged Top Creator Of Fake Microsoft Accounts? Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world. International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023
10 States Where Fraud Is Rampant. Is Yours on the List? WalletHub report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics, including each state’s vulnerability to identity theft and fraud. Kiplinger · Dec 8, 2023
34 million Americans were scammed last Black Friday — how to shop safely this year Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals offer plenty of discounts but if you’re not shopping safely, scammers could ruin the holidays for you and your family. Tom’s Guide · Nov 22, 2023
Cyberattack on Rivers Casino leaves data vulnerable for gamblers, workers Leaders of the Des Plaines gaming emporium say there hasn’t yet been any sign of fraud or identity theft as a result of the breach, but the data could be dangerous in the wrong hands. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023
Identity Theft In A Decentralized World —’We’ve Aligned Our Model In A Federated Context’ The winning digital businesses will be not the ones that amass the most data and run AI. Zenger · Nov 15, 2023
Parents are stealing their children's identities to access debt—and destroying their kids' credit scores in the process "You trust your parents. This is not what they should be doing to their children." Fortune · Nov 4, 2023
Jury finds Hawaii couple guilty for stealing identities of dead babies A jury has convicted a Hawaii couple of conspiracy, passport fraud and identity theft for stealing identities and living for decades under the names of dead babies The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
I tried Aura Digital Security and here's what I found Aura offers a new standard for securing your digital identity. It's ideal for individuals and families looking for an all-in-one solution. TechRadar · Oct 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Kansas newspaper's lawyer says police didn't follow warrant in last month's newsroom search The lawyer for a small Kansas newspaper raided by police last month said he believes officers didn't follow the search warrant's requirements to only seize computers believed directly involved in suspected identity theft
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 17, 2023 A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft Sam Miele, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges he impersonated a high-ranking congressional official while soliciting campaign funds for the New York Republican.
Salon · Aug 16, 2023 Santos affiliate imitates McCarthy aide Samuel Miele was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft
Roll Call · Aug 16, 2023 Former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos campaign indicted in NY - Roll Call A former fundraiser for the campaign of New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges of wire fraud and identity theft.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023 Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams While there’s no way to guarantee you’ll completely avoid financial scams, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling for one
WEKU · Jul 26, 2023 Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care Consumers should know that medical identity theft can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual's data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 13, 2023 Medical assistant pleads guilty to identity theft and using patients' info to buy home goods and rent an apartment A medical assistant has pleaded guilty to 11 felony charges related to identify theft involving seven Montgomery County patients, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said Tuesday.
Bangkok Post · Jun 30, 2023 Around world, doctors battle impersonators A Thai doctor endorsing a dubious diabetes treatment, a Filipino physician touting crotch-enhancing underwear, a doctor in the United States sparking off anti-vaccine conspiracies -- they are all victims of identity theft plaguing health professionals.
TechRadar · Jun 26, 2023 Surfshark One review Low-cost identity theft protection app from a VPN provider.
TechRadar · Jun 26, 2023 How McAfee+ Identity Protection Changed My Digital Habits McAfee+ offers a suite of personal online security for individuals and families.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 IRS reduces tax return backlog by 80% and is doing better job answering the phone The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with years past, and getting through to customer service on the phone is slowly improving