Identity Theft Prevention - 10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach

Identity Theft Prevention - 10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach 

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach 
So far I am not impressed with the Department of Veterans Affairs' response to the recent theft of data that jeopardizes the identities of 26.5 million people who rely on the VA.

POLICE REPORTS - Campbell Combined 
Woman attempted to obtain drugs with forged prescription at Alexandria Drugs, 7857 U.S. 27, May 16. Woman cut with knife by male subject at 14 Breckenridge Drive, May 19.

By the Daily News 
A man was indicted this week by a Warren County grand jury on charges related to a 10-year-old sex-related crime. Christopher Dale Miller, 30, 405 Chestnut St. A1, faces two counts of first-degree criminal attempt to commit rape of a juvenile.

JOB OPENINGS 
TOMS RIVER Two men who thought they were chatting with teenagers online have both been indicted on charges that they tried to meet the teens for sex.

PayPal Fills Phishing Hole (Phishing)

PayPal Fills Phishing Hole  (Phishing)

PayPal Fills Phishing Hole 
Online payment company PayPal reported that it has fixed a Web site glitch through which the operators of a phishing scheme had been attempting to steal personal data of the company's customers.

1,000 Aussies caught in NAB phishing attack 
Reminder to keep patches up to date A phishing email claiming that The National Australia Bank (NAB) is bankrupt has caught more than 1,000 of the bank's customers in its net.

Doombot Worm Spreads Via Phishing Model Attack 
Security experts at MicroWorld Technologies inform that a Backdoor Worm named 'Doombot.k', is spreading fast via 'abuse warning' emails, spoofing domain names of security software companies and leading business houses.

IronPort Introduces NetCache Trade-In 
IronPort Systems Inc., the leader in gateway security, today announced a special trade-in program for customers of Network Appliance's NetCache product. The credit makes it even easier for enterprise customers to upgrade from web caching appliances to IronPort's new web security appliances. Web caching systems were widely deployed in the late 1990's and early part of 2000. These systems were

Tokens and SDK support OATH one-time password algorithm. 
ActivIdentity Mini Token OE and ActivIdentity Authentication SDK support HMAC One-Time-Password (HOTP) algorithm technology developed by Initiative for Open AuTHentication (OATH). To help combat Internet fraud, authentication tokens identify users and grant secure access to banking services. They are waterproof to 1 m and have lifespans of up to 10 years. SDK enables development of OATH HOTP

Identity Theft - June 2005

Identity Theft - June 2005

June 2005
Out-Law - patents in BlackBerry dispute IT should involve HR in systems' design and roll-out, says CIPD One third of music CDs are pirated, says industry Yahoo! shuts user chat rooms to protect children Indian call centre security breach: man admits guilt ID theft

ID theft arose at store
Modesto Bee - A Dollar Tree store on Standiford Avenue in Modesto is where hundreds of customers had their ATM information compromised, Modesto police said Friday. Investigators aren't sure how thieves got that information, but they used it to withdraw more than

Entenza takes aim at identity theft
Sentinel - He calls the theft the “Hurricane Katrina of ID theft.” Nationally, the names, Social Security numbers and birth dates belonging to 26.5 million veterans, their spouses and disabled people were stolen. Those numbers include about 429,000 Minnesota

Five appear in Las Vegas federal court in ID theft, fraud case
KRNV - LAS VEGAS Five people made initial court appearances today (Thursday) on federal charges that were part of a ring that bought items with fake I-D's and auctioned them online. In all, a court official says 15 people are now in federal or state custody

Act fast when ID is (ID Theft) compromised

Act fast when ID is (ID Theft) compromised

Act fast when ID is compromised
Charlotte Observer - Use certified mail, return receipt requested, and keep copies of all letters and documents. • Form letters and charts to help you track your correspondence are available at the Federal Trade Commission ID theft Web site, www.consumer.gov/idtheft . •

ID-theft-fighting agency loses personal data
Arizona Daily Star - WASHINGTON — The government agency charged with fighting identity theft said Thursday that it had lost two government laptops containing sensitive personal data, the latest in a series of breaches encompassing millions of people. The Federal Trade

Hutchison Introduces Amendment To Protect Veterans From ID Theft
KWTX - (June 23, 2006)—In the wake of the theft of a laptop computer loaded with personal data about 26.5 million U.S. veterans and as many as 2.2 million active duty personnel, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, has introduced measures intended to

Lawmaker: VA's offer of credit monitoring not enough
Computerworld - The VA continues to say it has no reason to believe the burglar targeted the data, and it is unlikely that the incident has led to ID theft thus far. Three computer security experts agreed with Buyer, saying credit fraud was only one potential problem

State News (Phishing) Briefs

State News (Phishing) Briefs 

State News Briefs 
Man shot during traffic stop IDd BOZEMAN (AP) Authorities have released the name of the man who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop here Friday night.

Crossett Man Charged with Buying Cycle, Car with Stolen Credit Card 
A Crossett man faces theft and identity theft charges in connection with using a credit card registered to the Ashley County Sheltered Workshop.

Beware identity theft 
WILLIAMSBURG A former Richmond Road motel clerk could get up to 120 years next month on six counts of credit card theft.

Grand Jury Indicts City Man for 10 Counts of Rape 
A Winchester man has been charged with 10 counts of raping a child younger than 13 years old. David Earl Tomlinson, 30, of the 2900 block of Sorrell Court, Winchester, was indicted Tuesday by a Winchester Circuit Court grand jury.

Monday, May 15 (Phishing)

Monday, May 15 (Phishing)

Monday, May 15
Lebanon-Express - Driving while suspended and failure to appear/theft of identity - 1. € Failure to carry proof of insurance - 2. € Lights-operation without required equipment - 1. € Illegal window tinting - 1. € Parking in disabled parking spot - 1. € Speeding

Collin County Sheriff's Reports
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Editor's NOTE: The following incidents were reported between midnight, May 26 and midnight, May 27. 10:40 a.m., 100 block of Aero County Rd. in McKinney - Caller reported fraud by theft of identity. 10:44 a.m., 300 block of Red Buoy Cove in Princeton

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register - Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. If convicted, Reed could face up to 25 years in prison. Karron Lay, Irvine, one count of fraudulent

OPI employee charged with embezzling
Independent Record - Last week, Lewis and Clark County prosecutors filed a misdemeanor count of theft of identity and a felony count of theft (common scheme) against Connie Holland Stine, 54. Joe Lamson, communications director for OPI, declined comment on the case

What VA should do now about identity theft
Courier News - The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. 6). Provide independent identity-theft insurance coverage as part of the veterans' package of

Two charged with theft of identity after ATM raids, purchases and
Springfield News-Leader - Two Springfield residents have been charged with identity theft for allegedly stealing the identity of an acquaintance and withdrawing more than $3,000 from the victim’s bank account. Jason N. Waln, 31, and Norma J. Black, 33, were arrested an

House OKs Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft (ID Theft)

House OKs Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft (ID Theft)

House OKs Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft
WXII 12 - RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina veterans at risk of identity theft may soon get help from the state. The House unanimously approved a bill Thurday that would allow veterans to put a hold on their credit. The proposal comes amid fears that millions of

Meth habit is a danger to all
Olympian - The Thurston County jail is full of meth addicts who have been charged with a variety of crimes - especially identity theft - and at least a half-dozen local homicides are rooted in the production and distribution of meth. Millions of tax dollars are

Prison meted in ID theft
Columbian - The 26-year-old Orlovskiy hired homeless people to open bank accounts in an identity theft ring that netted $300,000. He and his wife were living very comfortably with their two young children in a Hearthwood home, which has been sold. "You ruined

Veterans at Risk of Identity Theft to Get Free Credit Monitoring
WSFA - Free credit monitoring is being offered to the millions of veterans whose personal information could be at risk. A government official tells The Associated Press that letters from the Veterans Affairs department will go out to those eligible. The

4th sentence in ID theft case
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - OXFORD — A fourth person has been sentenced on federal charges of identity theft related to a scheme to obtain $30,000 in student loans from a Massachusetts loan company. U.S. District Judge Michael P. Mills recently sentenced Menionti Hall of

DealerTrack Names Bank of America and TransUnion Executives to (ID Theft)

DealerTrack Names Bank of America and TransUnion Executives to (ID Theft)

DealerTrack Names Bank of America and TransUnion Executives to
KATC 3 - With so much pressure to safeguard consumers from identity theft, fraud and privacy invasion, dealers are increasingly challenged to keep their F&I departments up to date with the latest state and federal regulations," said Mark O'Neil, chairman and
Source: www.katc.com

City employees, residents 'shocked' by crime at City Hall
Hattiesburg American - Mostly identity theft would be my concern," Eaton said. Computer records taken also included voter registration information, which includes Social Security numbers. Some registered voters were unaware of the theft until they were interviewed by the
Source: www.hattiesburgamerican.com

Modesto police investigate 600 ID theft cases
Modesto Bee - More than 600 customers of a Modesto-area business have had at least $500,000 stolen by an identity theft ring, police said Thursday. From June 12 through Wednesday, thieves used personal identification numbers and duplicated ATM cards to withdraw
Source: www.modbee.com

Identity thieves lurking in P2P networks
Computerworld - Ironically, a U.S. law enacted to help fight identity theft may be helping the bad guys. The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows U.S. consumers to request a free credit report once every 12 months, but some P2P users are inadvertently sharing this
Source: www.computerworld.com

Phishing - 24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges

Phishing - 24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges 

24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges 
LAS VEGAS A federal grand jury has indicted 24 southern Nevadans on charges of identity theft, conspiracy and fraud.
Source: www.kesq.com

State workers warned over identity theft 
ALBANY (AP) - More than 1,300 state workers have been warned about possible identity theft while officials search for a missing computer cartridge that held their names, salaries and Social Security numbers.
Source: www.buffalonews.com

The Credit Center 
Order Your Credit Report Now! If you're looking to buy a home or apply for a loan, or are simply worried about identity theft, this is the best time to order your credit report.
Source: www.katc.com

Bank reports theft of data 
Bank of the Orient, which has two branches on O'ahu, is contacting customers about potential identity theft after magnetic tapes containing personal information on 28,000 customers were stolen last month from one of its California locations.
Source: the.honoluluadvertiser.com

Data Compromised For 26,000 USDA Employees 
Around 26,000 USDA employees have been warned about potential identity theft...
Source: www.dailytech.com

Latest data breach involving agency that fights identity theft 
WASHINGTON You've heard about recent thefts of government computers containing sensitive personal information
Source: kvoa.com

3 accused (Identity Theft Prevention) of running South Bay ID theft ring

3 accused (Identity Theft Prevention) of running South Bay ID theft ring

3 accused of running South Bay ID theft ring
Daily Breeze - The three operated an identity theft ring that so far has 36 victims, mostly in the South Bay, police said. "She was a teller at a credit union and she would get copies of checks and membership applications," Glendale police Detective Lisa Muzquiz
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Eat, Drink and Be Miriam
Fayetteville Observer - Merit: For legislators in the House who unanimously approved a bill to help veterans at risk of identity theft because of the security breach this year affecting 26.5 million veterans. Putting a hold on credit gives consumers a weapon for fighting
Source: www.fayettevillenc.com

The data-theft scandal
journalnews.com - Free credit monitoring for a year is the least that the federal government can do for the millions of veterans who are at risk of identity theft because their personal information was stolen last month. It's an expensive, but necessary, precaution
Source: www.thejournalnews.com

Becoming a victim of identity theft isn't just for the other person
1960 Sun - Hitting the lottery, being struck by lightening, and becoming a victim of identity theft share a seemingly common trait - they rarely occur, and when they do it's always to someone else. That may be true for the lottery and lightening, but when it
Source: www.zwire.com

Man gets jail sentence in hospital fraud cases
Reading Eagle - Sullivan was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, identity theft, and forgery. He was arrested in August. The case was prosecuted in Montgomery County. Investigators with the state attorney general's insurance fraud section gave this
Source: www.readingeagle.com

Thefts prompt precautionary actions (Credit Card Protection)

Thefts prompt precautionary actions  (Credit Card Protection)

Thefts prompt precautionary actions 
Hattiesburg Police Detective David Clayton suggests that victims of identity theft take a few precautions -measures that Clayton, as a city employee, has taken himself.
Source: www.hattiesburgamerican.com

Business briefs: Bank's magnetic tapes stolen 
Bank of the Orient, which has two branches on O'ahu, is contacting customers about potential identity theft after magnetic tapes containing the personal information of 28,000 customers was stolen last month from one of the company's California locations.
Source: the.honoluluadvertiser.com

Navy investigates posting of personal data 
ARLINGTON, Va. Navy officials discovered the names, birthdates and Social Security numbers of 28,000 sailors and family members posted on a civilian Web site this week, potentially exposing thousands of people to identity theft crimes, service officials announced Friday.
Source: www.estripes.com

Man Sentenced For Identity Theft 
SEATTLE -- A 43-year-old Issaquah man was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison for identity theft and bank fraud. Scott Daniel Putnam was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 51 months and ordered to pay more than $28,000 in restitution.
Source: www.kirotv.com

VA must make good (Phishing) on breach

VA must make good (Phishing) on breach

VA must make good on breach
Poughkeepsie Journal - It must do all it can not only to protect veterans and military troops against identity theft but to track down the culprits and to safeguard information in the future. The breach is no small matter. Approximately 17.5 million people had their Social
Source: www.poughkeepsiejournal.com

Audit: Ohio U. Cyber Security Low Priority
Morning Call - About two dozen people with ties to the university have told the school they were victimized by identity theft in the last year. The director of the department, Tom Reid, and the Internet and systems manager, Todd Acheson, have been suspended pending
Source: www.mcall.com

Identity theft not as cute as commercials make it seem
Corsicana Daily Sun - Identity theft may seem cute as portrayed in the commercials where old ladies pretend sound like redneck bikers, and a big black man sounds like a young would-be starlet. True identity theft is no laughing matter. Many people believe that the only
Source: www.corsicanadailysun.com

Security Fears Stunt Online Bank Growth
KPLC TV - 2005 survey of 1,000 American adults conducted by the global market research firm Ipsos Insight, 72 percent said they were worried about banks selling their information to a third party, while 73 percent said they had concerns about identity theft
Source: www.kplctv.com

Ohio U. suspends two over hackers' theft
Silicon Valley - Students, alumni and employees have been told to run credit checks and place fraud watches on their credit card and bank accounts. About two dozen people have told the school they were victimized by identity theft in the past year. ON THE NET Ohio
Source: www.siliconvalley.com

Identity Theft - Affidavit stirs up frustration in court

Identity Theft - Affidavit stirs up frustration in court

Affidavit stirs up frustration in court
Culpeper Star Exponent, VA - Jun 10, 2006... He is also facing charges of rape, forcible sodomy, abduction, grand larceny, computer invasion of privacy and credit card theft. ...
Source: www.starexponent.com

Murder Defendant Brought Here
Centre View, VA - Jun 15, 2006... Court. Judge Brown asked Lee if he understood he faced a series of charges, including murder, grand larceny and credit card theft. ...
Source: www.connectionnewspapers.com

Ocean County Sheriff's Blotter
Asbury Park Press, NJ - Jun 10, 2006... on an Ocean County Superior Court Warrant Upon Indictment on an original charge of two counts of Burglary, four counts of Theft, Credit Card Theft, and two ...
Source: www.app.com

Crimestoppers: Credit Card Theft
WCPO, OH - Jun 15, 2006Sharonville Police are releasing new surveillance video to try to catch a suspect in an old case. Investigators say a woman seen ...
Source: www.wcpo.com

The following people were indicted by the Loudoun Grand Jury June ...
Loudoun Times-Mirror, VA - Jun 21, 2006... 59, five counts of obtaining drugs by fraud; David Phillip Edwards, 24, felony count of elude; Anthony Brandon Ellison, 20, credit card theft; Farrukh Faizi, 37 ...
Source: www.timescommunity.com

MD Crime Experts Say Gangs Exist Everywhere
WMDT, MD - Jun 1, 2006... into all types of violence, especially street robberies, auto theft but they've expanded into crime such as retail theft groups, credit card theft and identity ...
Source: www.wmdt.com

Coffee Co. Credit Card Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

Coffee Co. Credit Card Theft  (Identity Theft Prevention)

Coffee Co. Credit Card Theft 
A Coffee County couple was swindled of thousands of dollars by a young family who they were trying to help. Wayne and Joann Jackson operate an auction business outside their home in the rural basin community.
Source: www.wtvynews4.com

Fired worker faces gas-theft charges 
A former Cleveland Water Department worker is scheduled for arraignment Monday on charges that he stole almost $6,200 in gasoline from the city over nearly two years, according to the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office.
Source: www.cleveland.com

3.6 Million Households Victims of Identity Theft in Six-Month Period 
An estimated 3.6 million households, or about 3 percent of all households in the nation, learned that they had been the victim of at least one type of identity theft during a six-month period in 2004, according to the US Justice Departments Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Source: www.sierratimes.com

Beware identity theft 
WILLIAMSBURG A former Richmond Road motel clerk could get up to 120 years next month on six counts of credit card theft.
Source: www.vagazette.com

Identity theft: crime of the century 
Cold Lake Sun "Identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it fraudently," said Lloyd Kenney. Kenney presents seminars on identity theft throughout northeastern Alberta. He was at the seniors centre May 31 for an afternoon session.
Source: www.coldlakesun.com

Man accused of stealing gas from Cleveland 
CLEVELAND (AP) - The city is auditing its use of gasoline after a former worker was accused of stealing $6,200 worth of gas from the city water department.
Source: www.lancastereaglegazette.com

ID Theft - Scam Alert: Veterans, reservists, military are target of phishing

ID Theft - Scam Alert: Veterans, reservists, military are target of phishing

Scam Alert: Veterans, reservists, military are target of phishing
IdahoStatesman.com, ID - Jun 10, 2006Phishing season is open and veterans, reservists and active duty military personnel are the catch of the day. In the past week, scammers ...
Source: www.idahostatesman.com

SurfControl Tracks Email Phishing Scam Targeting FIFA World Cup ...
IT News Online, India - Jun 3, 2006SurfControl, a provider of Internet content protection, announced that it is currently tracking an email phishing scam targeting 2006 FIFA World Cup enthusiasts ...
Source: www.itnewsonline.com

PayPal fixes phishing hole
ZDNet - Jun 16, 2006... member their account had been compromised. It then redirects them to a "phishing" Web site. At the malicious, information-thieving ...
Source: news.zdnet.com

Dealing with a phishing attack
Out-Law.com, UK - May 24, 2006As phishing attacks have grown, the defences and mysterious counter-measures have evolved. Uri Rivner, Head of New Technologies ...
Source: www.out-law.com

Phishing remains root of flourishing e-crime
Macworld, CA - May 26, 2006Internet crime often starts with phishing, the practice of duping a user into revealing bank account or log-in credentials via a fraudulent Web site. ...
Source: www.macworld.com

UK internet users naive to phishing scams
VNUNet.com, UK - Jun 20, 2006... But despite this some 29 per cent, or 8 million, UK adults are unsure what protective measures to take to combat phishing emails and in many case are totally ...
Source: www.vnunet.com

2 more government laptops with people's personal data (ID Theft) are stolen

2 more government laptops with people's personal data (ID Theft) are stolen

2 more government laptops with people's personal data are stolen
Winston-Salem Journal - We believe the likelihood is very small that this will lead to ID theft." The FTC has reached settlements with such companies as jeans-maker Guess? Inc. and drug-maker Eli Lilly & Co., which were accused of exposing customers to identity theft
Source: www.journalnow.com

Hutchison Introduces Amendment To Protect Veterans From ID Theft
KWTX - (June 23, 2006)—In the wake of the theft of a laptop computer loaded with personal data about 26.5 million U.S. veterans and as many as 2.2 million active duty personnel, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, has introduced measures intended to
Source: www.kwtx.com

ID Theft Hits 3.6 Million U.S. Households
TechWeb - An estimated 3.6 million households reported being victimized by identity theft in 2004, about three percent of all U.S. homes, said a government study released Sunday. The Department of Justice survey said that households headed by people in the 18
Source: www.techweb.com

Warning of even bigger risk of ID theft
Houma Courier - CAPITOL HILL - Monitoring their credit might not be enough to help (m) millions of veterans whose Social Security numbers are at risk. That's the warning from an expert in data breaches. Mike Cook told a House panel that the "worst-case scenario
Source: www.houmatoday.com

ID-theft-fighting agency loses personal data
Arizona Daily Star - WASHINGTON — The government agency charged with fighting identity theft said Thursday that it had lost two government laptops containing sensitive personal data, the latest in a series of breaches encompassing millions of people. The Federal Trade
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Offenders knitting for newborns find calm, give comfort (Phishing)

Offenders knitting for newborns find calm, give comfort (Phishing)

Offenders knitting for newborns find calm, give comfort
Hampton Roads Daily Press - The eight knitters are among the 50 to 70 women held at the jail at any given time for crimes ranging from credit card theft to murder. Inmate Toyer Fitch said she plans to put her new knitting skills to use when she is released June 21. The 48-year
Source: www.dailypress.com

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Voices News - Robinson, 40, of 46 Christian Street on a warrant on May 26 and charged him with larceny in the first degree, credit card theft, illegal furnishings of money, goods, or services, illegal use of a credit card, receiving goods obtained by illegal use
Source: www.zwire.com

More police briefs More police briefs
Free Lance-Star - Patricia Jean Pennelli of Woburn, Mass., was charged with credit card theft, three counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card fraud and three counts of obtaining goods by false pretenses. She was also charged in Spotsylvania, Jett said
Source: www.fredericksburg.com

Woman gets 14 years for theft from ill man
Desert Sun - As reported on thedesertsun.com, Tammy Parham will serve time at the California Institution For Women in Frontera for her crimes, which include first-degree residential burglary, numerous counts of credit-card theft, insurance fraud and auto theft.
Source: www.thedesertsun.com

Man accused of stealing gasoline from city
WKYC - Ronald Kokely was indicted June second by a Cuyahoga County grand jury on charges of misuse of a credit card, theft in office and possessing criminal tools. An arraignment is scheduled for tomorrow. Employees use city-issued credit cards to buy gas
Source: www.wkyc.com

Computer Rx: No shortage of identity thieves online
Asbury Park Press - The average Internet credit-card theft netted scam artists $240, said David Cowings, the senior business intelligence manager for Symantec, a software company that specializes in computer and Internet security. But the average identity-theft netted
Source: www.app.com

ID Theft - By the Daily News

ID Theft - By the Daily News 

By the Daily News 
A man was indicted this week by a Warren County grand jury on charges related to a 10-year-old sex-related crime. Christopher Dale Miller, 30, 405 Chestnut St. A1, faces two counts of first-degree criminal attempt to commit rape of a juvenile.
Source: www.bgdailynews.com

Veterans administration should address ID theft 
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan." This is the stated mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Source: www.nwherald.com

POLICE REPORTS - Kenton Community Recorder 
Thomas A. Benton, 18, 1232 Fisk St., second degree assault, May 23. Joseph R. Burris, DOB not given, 1543 Scott Blvd., fourth degree assault, May 23. Patrick J. Price, 20, 1909 Denver St. Apt #1, third degree possession of a forged instrument, May 23.
Source: news.communitypress.com

Fighting identity theft 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have formed a partnership in an attempt to prevent identity theft. The initial program emerging from the partnership is Deter Detect Defend.
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach 
So far I am not impressed with the Department of Veterans Affairs' response to the recent theft of data that jeopardizes the identities of 26.5 million people who rely on the VA.
Source: www.dailystar.com

JOB OPENINGS 
BARNEGAT Road workers paving Barnegat Boulevard ruptured a main gas line yesterday afternoon, causing the evacuation of a nursery school and private homes located in the immediate area.
Source: www.timesbeacon.com

More security efforts needed with increase in data breaches (Phishing)

More security efforts needed with increase in data breaches (Phishing)

More security efforts needed with increase in data breaches
San Jose Mercury News - At the same time, we already see identity theft, data breaches, phishing, online fraud lurking and striking, exacting a hefty price. The Federal Trade Commission says identity theft alone costs consumers $5 billion and an additional $48 billion for
Source: www.mercurynews.com

Consumer Wrap
WPVI - An e-mail that looks like it is from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is really a scam. It is known as a phishing email, because it phishes for your personal information. The email reads "in cooperation with the Department of Homeland
Source: abclocal.go.com

Phishing Up By 226 Percent
TechWeb - Phishing is up dramatically over the last two months according to data released Thursday by computer maker IBM and message filtering firm Postini. IBM's monthly security report said that phishing jumped 226 percent in May over the previous month to
Source: www.techweb.com

Web Mail Services Compared
KRNV - The biggest problem with Hotmail is that it has become the #1 target for SPAM and phishing attacks over the years. If you get a Hotmail account, chances are (no matter how cautious you may be) SPAM will start flowing in your mailbox quicker than you
Source: www.krnv.com

Identity Theft - 2 Montville cops hurt in wild chases

Identity Theft - 2 Montville cops hurt in wild chases 

2 Montville cops hurt in wild chases 
MONTVILLE -- Two patrolmen were injured in two separate incidents that involved wild chases, police said Monday.
Source: www.dailyrecord.com

Public safety log - 6/2/06 
Rachelle Lee, 21, Philadelphia, 4:42 p.m., Wed, forgery, access device fraud, theft by deception, bad checks on 2700 block Street Rd., sent to county prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.
Source: www.phillyburbs.com

Four men questioned in Chelsea beating death 
There may be a major break in the search for a group of alleged killers. Police are questioning a group of young men in connection with the beating death of a man in Chelsea.
Source: abclocal.go.com

It's not easy being SS No. 546-23-2345 
It's 2006 -- do you know where your identity is Were you one of more than 61,000 former Sonoma State University students and applicants whose names and Social Security numbers were on a campus computer that was hacked last August
Source: www.arguscourier.com

Police attacked by Pontins Mob 
POLICE were attacked by a 100-strong mob at Camber during a music event at Pontins on Sunday afternoon.
Source: www.ryeandbattletoday.co.uk

Offenders knitting for newborns find calm, give comfort 
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- For two hours each week, Audrey Harris doesn't leave the confines of the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, but the focus the inmate puts into a knitting class transports her to another place and, corrections officials hope, on a straight path.
Source: www.dailypress.com

Identity Theft - SF State notifies nearly 3,000 students of identity theft

Identity Theft - SF State notifies nearly 3,000 students of identity theft 

SF State notifies nearly 3,000 students of identity theft 
SAN FRANCISCO The Social Security Numbers of more than 28-hundred current and former San Francisco State University students were stolen when a thief broke into a faculty member's car and swiped a laptop computer.
Source: www.kesq.com

Prevent Online Identity Theft With GuardID ID Vault 
GuardID Systems has announced that its ID Vault two-factor authentication system for secure online access to banks, credit unions and brokerages is available immediately at major consumer electronics retailers such as Best Buy, Circuit City and CompUSA.
Source: www.it-observer.com

24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges 
LAS VEGAS A federal grand jury has indicted 24 southern Nevadans on charges of identity theft, conspiracy and fraud.
Source: www.kesq.com

Fourth person sentenced in Miss. federal identity theft case 
OXFORD, Miss. A fourth person has been sentenced on federal charges of identity theft in a scheme to obtain 30-thousand dollars in student loans from a Massachusetts loan company.
Source: www.wreg.com

House OKs Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft 
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina veterans at risk of identity theft may soon get help from the state. The House unanimously approved a bill Thurday that would allow veterans to put a hold on their credit.
Source: www.wxii12.com

NC veterans could get relief from identity theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

NC veterans could get relief from identity theft  (Identity Theft Prevention)

NC veterans could get relief from identity theft 
(Raleigh, N.C.-AP) June 21, 2006 - North Carolina lawmakers are proposing a way to protect the state's military veterans from identity theft. The bill is proposed in the wake of a massive security breach at the federal Veterans Affairs office.
Source: www.wistv.com

StrikeForce Announces Availability of ProtectID(TM) Release 2.2.3 Multi-Factor Authentication for Enterprise,  
StrikeForce Technologies (OTCBB: SKFT), a leaderin solutions that prevent identity theft, announced today the availabilityof ProtectID Release 2.2.3, which includes several exciting featuresaddressing the critical needs of multiple markets.
Source: www.sys-con.com

Man Sentenced For Identity Theft 
SEATTLE -- A 43-year-old Issaquah man was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison for identity theft and bank fraud. Scott Daniel Putnam was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 51 months and ordered to pay more than $28,000 in restitution.
Source: www.kirotv.com

Congress gets lesson in identity theft tactics 
Lawmakers promised yesterday to end shady practices by private data brokers who gather Americans' telephone records without subpoenas or warrants on behalf of banks, bail bondsmen and, sometimes, federal and local police.
Source: www.philly.com

SF State notifies nearly 3,000 students of identity theft 
SAN FRANCISCO The Social Security Numbers of more than 28-hundred current and former San Francisco State University students were stolen when a thief broke into a faculty member's car and swiped a laptop computer.
Source: www.kesq.com

Public Records (Phishing)

Public Records (Phishing)

Public Records
San Pedro Valley News-Sun - 9:48 a.m. - Responded to a report of credit card theft in St. David. Fri., May 19 3:59 p.m. - A Pomerene woman requested a deputy regarding her son, 17, throwing rocks at her and damaging her truck. 6:43 p.m. - Assisted Benson Police with a 911 call
Source: bensonnews-sun.com

home  :  news  :  news  :  police/courts
Voices News - Robinson, 40, of 46 Christian Street on a warrant on May 26 and charged him with larceny in the first degree, credit card theft, illegal furnishings of money, goods, or services, illegal use of a credit card, receiving goods obtained by illegal use
Source: www.zwire.com

NEW RICHMOND NEW RICHMOND
St. Paul Pioneer Press - Credit card theft: A former employee of a lawn-care business in Hudson was arrested in New Richmond the afternoon of June 7 on suspicion of theft after it was found that he used a company credit card to make about $1,000 in purchases. The 20-year-old
Source: www.twincities.com

Coffee Co. Credit Card Theft
WTVY - A Coffee County couple was swindled of thousands of dollars by a young family who they were trying to help. Wayne and Joann Jackson operate an auction business outside their home in the rural basin community. Last February, they took in Billy Ray and
Source: www.wtvynews4.com

Stafford County grand jury indictments Stafford County grand jury
Free Lance-Star - Iyad S. Abuadar, 35, Arlington, credit card theft, three counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card fraud, three counts of obtaining money by false pretenses and using identifying information to defraud. Leo Acuna-Rocha, 26, Falls
Source: www.fredericksburg.com

Affidavit stirs up frustration in court
Culpeper Star Exponent - He is also facing charges of rape, forcible sodomy, abduction, grand larceny, computer invasion of privacy and credit card theft. For the charges of rape and assault, police were given consent to search Lucas’ home. However, he specifically asked
Source: www.starexponent.com

Sen. Jeanne (Identity Theft Prevention) Kohl-Welles,

Sen. Jeanne (Identity Theft Prevention) Kohl-Welles,

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles,
Olympian - ID theft bill scrapped A state Senate committee Wednesday night scrapped a consumer credit measure backed by Attorney General Rob McKenna, defeating a major prong of McKenna’s push to curtail identity theft. Northwest briefs Travel agents wouldn’t
Source: www.theolympian.com

Modesto police investigate 600 ID theft cases
Modesto Bee - More than 600 customers of a Modesto-area business have had at least $500,000 stolen by an identity theft ring, police said Thursday. From June 12 through Wednesday, thieves used personal identification numbers and duplicated ATM cards to withdraw
Source: www.modbee.com

N.C. Veterans Could Get Relief From ID Theft
WXII 12 - RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina lawmakers are proposing a way to protect the state's military veterans from identity theft. The bill is proposed in the wake of a massive security breach at the federal Veterans Affairs office. The bill, approved
Source: www.wxii12.com

Schumer unveils new plan for government agencies to keep personal data
Little Falls Times - In response to the data breach and others reported in the federal government, Schumer, who authored identity theft legislation last year, announced new measures to crack down on ID theft and protect sensitive personal information held in government
Source: www.littlefallstimes.com

June 2005
Out-Law - patents in BlackBerry dispute IT should involve HR in systems' design and roll-out, says CIPD One third of music CDs are pirated, says industry Yahoo! shuts user chat rooms to protect children Indian call centre security breach: man admits guilt ID theft
Source: www.out-law.com

Lawmaker declares VA's offer of credit monitoring not enough
Infoworld - The VA continues to say it has no reason to believe the burglar targeted the data, and it is unlikely that the incident has led to ID theft thus far. Three computer security experts
Source: www.infoworld.com

House Passes Free Freeze For (Identity Theft Prevention) Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft

House Passes Free Freeze For (Identity Theft Prevention) Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft 

House Passes Free Freeze For Veterans At Risk Of ID Theft 
Vulnerable North Carolina military veterans are one step closer to putting a freeze on identity theft.
Source: www.wral.com

Around the area 
Vancouver Public Schools' former head of secondary education will serve as principal of La Salle High School starting next school year.
Source: www.columbian.com

Homeless Man Attacks Woman 
Brighton Police are looking for a homeless man they said attacked a woman he knew. The attack took place on the Erie Canal path in Rochester. Brighton's Police Chief told R News that George Barney appeared to be living in the woods off the canal between South Clinton and East Henrietta Road.
Source: www.rnews.com

ID theft scandal reveals 'persistent and longstanding 
Investigators looking into the theft of US Department for Veterans Affairs data on 26.5 million former soldiers have slammed the department s persistent, longstanding information security weaknesses.
Source: www.computerweekly.com

Phishing - Securing e-Governance, digitally

Phishing - Securing e-Governance, digitally

Securing e-Governance, digitally
Express Computers, India - 8 hours ago... security. The �bad guys� on the Internet are always looking for new victims to send their malicious code and indulge in phishing. ...
Source: www.expresscomputeronline.com

UAE Internet users targeted by fake HSBC email phishing scam
AME Info, United Arab Emirates - Jun 1, 2006... Business Unit that provides Internet services and ICT solutions today announced that UAE Internet users were the target of a massive phishing scam targeted at ...
Source: www.ameinfo.com

Ohio Bank Phishing Scam Offers New Security Mechanism
Security Pronews, KY - Jun 9, 2006Security experts at MicroWorld Technologies inform that a new Ohio Bank Phishing mail in circulation tells users that the bank is introducing a new online ...
Source: www.securitypronews.com

An Online Boom: Phishing Numbers Hit New Highs in May
Digital Transactions, IL - Jun 19, 2006(June 19, 2006) The number of unique phishing attacks and the population of Web sites involved in the online fraud both hit all-time highs in May, following a ...
Source: www.digitaltransactions.net

Lawmakers, Groups Act to Curb ID Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

Lawmakers, Groups Act to Curb ID Theft  (Identity Theft Prevention)

Lawmakers, Groups Act to Curb ID Theft 
Suspected Illegal Immigrants Steal Woman's Identity; Problem Draws Fire From Activist Groups
Source: abcnews.go.com

ID Theft Bill Would Pre-empt Stronger State Laws 
BY JEFFREY KOSSEFF c. 2006 Newhouse News S ervice WASHINGTON -- Rep. Darlene Hooley began battling identity theft eight years ago, before it was a problem that plagued tens of millions of Americans.
Source: www.newhousenews.com

Hooley's ID theft bill draws criticism 
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley began battling identity theft eight years ago, before it was a problem that plagued tens of millions of Americans.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Hillsborough woman gets 10 years for running ID theft ring 
Talahassee, Florida - A Hillsborough County woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after she pled guilty to identity theft, the Florida Attorney General's Office said.
Source: www.tampabays10.com

Identity Theft Prevention - Phishing Up By 226 Percent

Identity Theft Prevention - Phishing Up By 226 Percent

Phishing Up By 226 Percent
TechWeb - Phishing is up dramatically over the last two months according to data released Thursday by computer maker IBM and message filtering firm Postini. IBM's monthly security report said that phishing jumped 226 percent in May over the previous month to
Source: www.techweb.com

October 2004
Out-Law - to buildings: law in force today Microsoft argues for suspension of EU sanctions Schwarzenegger vetoes on-line privacy bill Government suggests tougher anti-spam approach Tackling DRM interoperability WorldPay under siege again APACS launches anti-phishing
Source: www.out-law.com

Buying Guide: Security Suites
ABC News - A full-scale suite should keep phishing ­messages, which attempt to steal critical personal information, and spam in general out of your inbox. The best suites offer bonus features like parental control or protection of private data. Approaches to
Source: abcnews.go.com

Growing Menace of Fake Sites Dupe Users
TechWeb - According to Websense Security Labs, an arm of Websense, a provider of content blocking software for enterprises, fraud sites outnumber those associated with phishing, a much better-known scam that's gotten the attention of the media, Congress, and
Source: www.techweb.com

Credit Card Protection - Stafford County grand jury indictments Stafford County grand jury

Credit Card Protection - Stafford County grand jury indictments Stafford County grand jury

Stafford County grand jury indictments Stafford County grand jury
Free Lance-Star - Iyad S. Abuadar, 35, Arlington, credit card theft, three counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card fraud, three counts of obtaining money by false pretenses and using identifying information to defraud. Leo Acuna-Rocha, 26, Falls
Source: www.fredericksburg.com

Where to grab a byte
Boston Globe - Is there a risk of credit card theft by network snoopers? ``This has been addressed," says Berkowitz, deferring to his tech support staff, and owning up this own relatively low-tech capabilities. ``I do have a Blackberry -- yes I do -- but I don't do
Source: www.boston.com

Become Americans, support new country
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Let’s see, this government will prosecute for credit card theft. Could it be because banks are part of corporate America and they have the lobbyists to make sure they get what is coming to them? We need tamper-proof Social Security cards. We have
Source: www.dailybulletin.com

Yonkers Man Sentenced For Stealing Credit Card Numbers
1010Wins - Posted: Thursday, 22 June 2006 8:23PM Yonkers Man Sentenced For Stealing Credit Card Numbers WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers Man Sentenced In Credit Card Theft Experts Still Unsure Of Vitamins Effects On Cancer AUDIO: Rescued Staten Island Kitten Was
Source: www.1010wins.com

Benwood Police Identify Suspects in Credit Card Theft
WTRF - Bwnood Police are getting warrants for a Bellaire couple they believe stole a credit card and then used it to buy a cooking grill. Police received several tips that the two shown in surveillance video from Lowe's in Wheeling are Frank and Michelle
Source: www.wtrf.com

Identity Theft Prevention - Help is out there for identity-theft victims

Identity Theft Prevention - Help is out there for identity-theft victims 

Help is out there for identity-theft victims 
Q: My friend's company offers a service to help its employees recover from identity theft. Please tell me more about such services and whether they can protect me. -- W.G., Durham, N.C. A: With the number of identity-theft victims continuing to grow, various companies have emerged to offer products to help consumers deal with the problem..
Source: www.heraldextra.com

Congress gets lesson in identity theft tactics 
Lawmakers promised yesterday to end shady practices by private data brokers who gather Americans' telephone records without subpoenas or warrants on behalf of banks, bail bondsmen and, sometimes, federal and local police.
Source: www.philly.com

Five appear in Las Vegas court on identity theft, fraud charges 
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Five people made initial appearances in federal court Thursday on federal charges that they were part of an identity theft ring that sold ill-gotten merchandise in online auctions, a court official said.
Source: www.lasvegassun.com

Lawmaker declares VA's offer of credit monitoring not enough 
( InfoWorld ) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) offer of free credit monitoring to the 26.5 million military veterans affected by a recent data theft is not enough to fix the problem, the chairman of a U.S. congressional committee said Thursday. The VA announced Wednesday it would offer a year of free credit counseling to the potential victims of identity theft after a
Source: www.infoworld.com

Fighting identity (Identity Theft) theft

Fighting identity (Identity Theft) theft

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper - And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial standpoint, but often times ruins the credit of its victims, thereby denying them the
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

OPI employee charged with embezzling
Independent Record - Last week, Lewis and Clark County prosecutors filed a misdemeanor count of theft of identity and a felony count of theft (common scheme) against Connie Holland Stine, 54. Joe Lamson, communications director for OPI, declined comment on the case
Source: www.helenair.com

Collin County Sheriff's Reports
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Editor's NOTE: The following incidents were reported between midnight, May 26 and midnight, May 27. 10:40 a.m., 100 block of Aero County Rd. in McKinney - Caller reported fraud by theft of identity. 10:44 a.m., 300 block of Red Buoy Cove in Princeton
Source: www.courier-gazette.com

Monday, May 15
Lebanon-Express - Driving while suspended and failure to appear/theft of identity - 1. € Failure to carry proof of insurance - 2. € Lights-operation without required equipment - 1. € Illegal window tinting - 1. € Parking in disabled parking spot - 1. € Speeding
Source: www.lebanon-express.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register - Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. If convicted, Reed could face up to 25 years in prison. Karron Lay, Irvine, one count of fraudulent
Source: www.richmondregister.com

ID Theft Suspects (Identity Theft)

ID Theft Suspects (Identity Theft)

ID Theft Suspects
KVAL, OR - Jun 8, 2006Two women were arrested on identity charges last month then released, but now the feds are on their trail. Police say both women ...
Source: www2.kval.com

Rapid response key in fighting ID theft
Ithaca Journal, NY - Jun 21, 2006By Brian Krebs. It may have already happened to you: A letter arrives in the mailbox from your bank or alma mater, stating that a ...
Source: www.theithacajournal.com

FTC laptops stolen, 110 people at risk of ID theft
Reuters - 7 hours agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Trade Commission, responsible for protecting Americans from fraud and identity theft, reported on Thursday the theft of two ...
Source: today.reuters.com

Ohio U. Among Hardest-Hit Schools For ID Theft
Channel Cincinnati.com, OH - Jun 16, 2006ATHENS, Ohio -- Experts said the series of data thefts reported by Ohio University make it one the hardest-hit colleges in the United States. ...
Source: www.channelcincinnati.com

Law to require companies to disclose ID theft
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - Jun 7, 2006EVANSVILLE � Businesses must notify customers of computer-security breaches that could put them at risk for identity theft under a law that goes into effect ...
Source: www.fortwayne.com

VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring (ID Theft)

VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring  (ID Theft)

VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 
Veterans whose personal information was stolen from a Veterans Affairs employee's home last month will receive free credit monitoring from the government to protect against identity theft. Veterans groups have blasted the VA for the theft.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

MORE DATA THEFT 
WASHINGTON (AP) -- You've heard about recent thefts of government computers containing sensitive personal information Now, the agency charged with fighting identity theft says it's lost two laptops containing personal data.
Source: www.kpvi.com

Recent government security breaches 
Some recent security breaches involving electronic government data: --Federal Trade Commission: The government agency charged with fighting identity theft lost two government laptops containing the names, addresses, Social Security numbers -- and in some instances, financial account numbers -- for 110 people when the computers were taken from an FTC attorney's locked car. The theft was announced
Source: www.boston.com

Red Cross workers pleads guilty to identity theft 
St. Louis (AP) -- A former American Red Cross employee pleaded guilty Monday to stealing the identity information of blood donors so she could open credit accounts, U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway said.
Source: www.kmov.com

ID Theft Nightmares Frighten E-Shoppers, Survey Says (Credit Card Protection)

ID Theft Nightmares Frighten E-Shoppers, Survey Says (Credit Card Protection)

ID Theft Nightmares Frighten E-Shoppers, Survey Says
TechWeb - Nearly six in every ten consumers say they may cut back on clicking this holiday season because they're worried about identity theft while they e-shop, a survey released Wednesday said. "There's no doubt that consumers are far more wary of online
Source: www.techweb.com

For the Record
Hendersonville Times-News - ID theft. Stoney Mountain Road, 4:27 p.m. • Breaking and entering, Lodge Drive, 4:54 p.m. Breaking and entering with larceny, Mills River Drive, 7:26 p.m. Hendersonville Police Department • Drug activity, Highway 25, 1:43 a.m. • Larceny, Kanuga Road
Source: www.hendersonvillenews.com

Analysis: ID Theft On The Rise
Post Chronicle - WASHINGTON, June 21, 2006 (UPI) -- Tens of millions of Americans have been put at risk for identity theft since last year, and they may not even know about it. In the last 16 months, reports the Privacy Rights Organization, data breaches have
Source: www.postchronicle.com

FTC attorney's laptops stolen
Long Beach Press-Telegram - FTC attorney's laptops stolen Data on laptops part of ID-theft probe. WASHINGTON -- The government agency charged with fighting identity theft said Thursday it had lost two government laptops
Source: www.presstelegram.com

Lawmaker declares VA's offer of credit monitoring not enough
Infoworld - The VA continues to say it has no reason to believe the burglar targeted the data, and it is unlikely that the incident has led to ID theft thus far. Three computer security experts
Source: www.infoworld.com

Veterans' ID theft more than security problem
Courier News - The personal data of 26 million veterans was stolen from the federal government earlier this month, thanks to the theft of a laptop computer taken home by a staffer. Now if that doesn't raise some fresh concerns about how Washington handles our
Source: www.c-n.com

Fighting identity theft (Phishing)

Fighting identity theft (Phishing)

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Ten things the VA should do about identity theft
Scripps Howard News Service, DC - Jun 12, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.shns.com

In wake of identity theft, (ID Theft) veterans will get free credit monitoring

In wake of identity theft, (ID Theft) veterans will get free credit monitoring

In wake of identity theft, veterans will get free credit monitoring
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - The government said Wednesday it would provide free credit monitoring to millions of veterans whose personal information was stolen last month in what some electronic security experts have said may be one of the largest such breaches on record
Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

Identity thieves try local hotel
Montana Standard - A new identity theft scam has surfaced in Butte, prompting warnings to travelers to closely guard personal information. The new ruse appeared at the Hampton Inn hotel on Saturday, manager Mike Venner said. Two guests reported someone claiming to be a
Source: www.mtstandard.com

CLOVIS POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Clovis Independent - Edwin Turner, 28, of the 1000 block of North Peach Avenue, Fresno, identity theft. Mark Moser, 39, address unavailable, continuous sexual abuse of a child. David Rico, 40, of the 5100 block of North Market Avenue, Fresno. John Kennedy, 32, of the first
Source: www.clovisindependent.com

UK must protect sensitive information
Kentucky Kernel - In both cases, officials have responded the right way by taking blame and reaching out to those who could become victims of identity theft. But the better move is to prevent such instances. For the last few years, UK has been implementing IRIS, a new
Source: www.kykernel.com

FTC laptops stolen, 110 people at risk of ID theft
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Trade Commission, responsible for protecting Americans from fraud and identity theft, reported on Thursday the theft of two of its own computers with personal information about 110 people. The incident was the
Source: today.reuters.com

Identity theft, personal financial management training available
Tester - VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Personal Development (CPD) has posted a course through Navy Knowledge Online's (NKO) eLearning to reduce Sailors' risks of becoming victims of identity theft. The course, aptly titled Identity Theft, is
Source: www.dcmilitary.com

ID Theft - Slashback: Sidekick Justice, Free WebTV, Office Patent

ID Theft - Slashback: Sidekick Justice, Free WebTV, Office Patent 

Slashback: Sidekick Justice, Free WebTV, Office Patent 
Slashback tonight brings some clarifications, and updates to previous Slashdot stories including, justice for a stolen sidekick victim, free WebTV test a hit, SUSE 10.1 release postponed, Microsoft loses Office patent appeal, and PayPal fixes their phishing hole -- Read on for details.
Source: rss.slashdot.org

Makeover time for big browsers 
The major web browsers are getting facelifts as they increasingly become the focal point for handling business transactions and running programs over the internet rather than simply displaying websites.
Source: www.smh.com.au

Zombie Machine Numbers Jump; Spam Surges, CipherTrust Reports 
ATLANTA, GA. The number of zombies, or computers that are used for distribution of spam and phishing email, has surged by 21 percent recently, according to CipherTrust.
Source: www.localtechwire.com

PayPal sinks CSS phishing scam 
PayPal has fixed a vulnerability which allowed cyber-criminals to use the company's official website as a platform to steal user information. The cross-site scripting vulnerability on paypal.com came to light last week.
Source: www.infomaticsonline.co.uk

ID Theft - Phishing Scams Spread Through Valley

ID Theft - Phishing Scams Spread Through Valley 

Phishing Scams Spread Through Valley 
A new online scam is fooling hundreds of people into giving up their private information to be used to steal their identity. Learn how you can protect yourself from being a victim.
Source: www.team4news.com

More Than Half of Tech Companies Admit Breaches in Past Year, Not Sufficiently Funding Security, Says Deloitte Report 
Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies don't provide adequate resources and funding for security, despite the fact that more than half had breaches in the past 12 months, according to 'Protecting the Digital Assets,' a survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.
Source: www.sys-con.com

Panda Software Launches New Online Newsletter, CyberCrime Watch 
Panda Software launches CyberCrime Watch, a new online newsletter that aims to become a key reference on cybercrime.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Panda Software Launches New Online Newsletter, CyberCrime Watch 
Panda Software launches CyberCrime Watch, a new online newsletter that aims to become a key reference on cybercrime. The newsletter is available at http://www.cybercrimewatch.com/. The current malware dynamic, in which malware creators are motivated by financial gain, shows a significant increase in cybercrime. In the first quarter of 2006, 70% of malware detected by Panda Software Labs was
Source: www5.sys-con.com

Sign Up for FOX19 E-NEWS (Identity Theft)

Sign Up for FOX19 E-NEWS (Identity Theft)

Sign Up for FOX19 E-NEWS
Fox 19 - explosion, aided by an era of easy credit, has led to the expansion of a crime that feeds on the inability of consumers to control who has access to sensitive information and how it is safeguarded. That crime is identity theft. Identity theft is the
Source: www.fox19.com

Veterans at risk of identity theft to get free credit monitoring
WISH-TV - WASHINGTON Free credit monitoring is being offered to the (m) millions of veterans whose personal information could be at risk. A government official tells The Associated Press that letters from the Veterans Affairs department will go out to those
Source: www.wishtv.com

Online Privacy Regulations Forcing Better Handling of Data
CRM Buyer - In essence, computerized banking transactions and Internet commerce practices have put new twists on old identity theft methods used by criminals. Federal guidelines are just now starting to focus on electronic processes that did not exist when other
Source: www.crmbuyer.com

24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges
KVBC - A federal grand jury has indicted 24 southern Nevadans on charges of identity theft, conspiracy and fraud. The indictment alleges the group used fake checks and credit cards to buy merchandise around Las Vegas that was then sold in online auctions
Source: www.kvbc.com

Possibility of identity theft frustrates veterans
KYTV - The Department of Veteran Affairs announced today it will provide free credit monitoring to 17 million veterans who had personal information stolen from a government database. Come mid-August, affected veterans will have to chance to sign up for the
Source: www.ky3.com

N.C. Veterans Could Get Relief From ID Theft
WXII 12 - RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina lawmakers are proposing a way to protect the state's military veterans from identity theft. The bill is proposed in the wake of a massive security breach at the federal Veterans Affairs office. The bill, approved
Source: www.wxii12.com

IRS targets bogus phishing e-mails (Phishing)

IRS targets bogus phishing e-mails (Phishing)

IRS targets bogus phishing e-mails
Computerworld - " The blogosphere can add human dimension to data losses, so hopefully the Veterans Administration allows employees to read blogs " Read more " Well, when it comes to breaches of privacy, the "Hits Just Keep on Comin' " This past week the
Source: www.computerworld.com

The Future of E-mail
Computerworld - Your spam filter snags most of the garbage, and it gets better as it learns the latest spamming and phishing spoofs. You're encrypting sensitive e-mail now, and you recently completed a project that keeps your messages safely archived in case federal
Source: www.computerworld.com

Online threats outpacing law crackdowns
CNET News - The average phishing Web site was up for five days in April, and that's too long, Rusch said. In fighting bots, Whitmore sees benefits in Internet service providers delivering security software to their users. "The long-term benefit of ISPs becoming
Source: news.com.com

Spyware Menacing Workplace Computers
TechNewsWorld - Although employee awareness of Web-based threats such as phishing attacks and keyloggers is improving, the vast majority of employees still do not know that they could fall prey to these types of social engineering tactics in the workplace," said Dan
Source: www.technewsworld.com

PNC bank warns customers of fraudulent e-mails
Computerworld - June 16, 2006 (Computerworld) -- PNC Bank in Pittsburgh, part of The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., is warning customers not to fall for phishing e-mails purporting to come from the bank. "We are aware of fraudulent phishing e-mails purporting to
Source: www.computerworld.com

McAfee Unveils Beta Versions of Two New Consumer Security Suites
Consumer Electronics Net - McAfee(R) has improved and added technologies that fight both traditional and emerging threats, providing unparalleled protection against identity theft, phishing scams, and spyware. These technologies include SystemGuards(TM) that monitor computers
Source: www.consumerelectronicsnet.com

OPI employee charged with (Phishing) embezzling

OPI employee charged with (Phishing) embezzling

OPI employee charged with embezzling
Independent Record - Last week, Lewis and Clark County prosecutors filed a misdemeanor count of theft of identity and a felony count of theft (common scheme) against Connie Holland Stine, 54. Joe Lamson, communications director for OPI, declined comment on the case
Source: www.helenair.com

Collin County Sheriff's Reports
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Editor's NOTE: The following incidents were reported between midnight, May 26 and midnight, May 27. 10:40 a.m., 100 block of Aero County Rd. in McKinney - Caller reported fraud by theft of identity. 10:44 a.m., 300 block of Red Buoy Cove in Princeton
Source: www.courier-gazette.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star - 5. Create an identity-theft passport that identifies the person as a victim of identity theft and send it to all veterans. The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper - And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial standpoint, but often times ruins the credit of its victims, thereby denying them the
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack (Identity Theft)

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack (Identity Theft)

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack
Newsday, NY - Jun 18, 2006... in Freeport. Suffolk County police and its Crime Stoppers unit are looking for a woman suspected of credit-card theft. On March ...
Source: www.newsday.com

Coffee Co. Credit Card Theft
WTVY, AL - Jun 8, 2006A Coffee County couple was swindled of thousands of dollars by a young family who they were trying to help. Wayne and Joann Jackson ...
Source: www.wtvynews4.com

Murder Defendant Brought Here
Centre View, VA - Jun 15, 2006... Court. Judge Brown asked Lee if he understood he faced a series of charges, including murder, grand larceny and credit card theft. ...
Source: www.connectionnewspapers.com

Tossed gun leads to counts
Connecticut Post, CT - Jun 1, 2006... Vargas was held in lieu of $180,000 bond for arraignment in Derby Superior Court. -CREDIT CARD THEFT: A man accused of using a woman's credit card to withdraw ...
Source: www.connpost.com

The Winchester Star (Identity Theft Prevention)

The Winchester Star (Identity Theft Prevention)

The Winchester Star
Winchester Star, VA - Jun 18, 2006... 22, 2004. * Lindsay Gean Ginevan, 21, of Levels, W.Va., for credit card theft, credit card fraud, and two counts of credit card forgery, all on Nov. 29, 2005. ...
Source: www.winchesterstar.com

Sea Isle man indicted on 23 counts in car burglaries on Easter ...
Press of Atlantic City, NJ - Jun 14, 2006... to the indictment, Michael P. Gifford, 18, faces 13 counts of burglary, four counts of fourth-degree theft, three counts of credit-card theft, two counts of ...
Source: www.pressofatlanticcity.com

Police request help in credit card theft
Toledo Blade, OH - Jun 17, 2006Toledo police are seeking information through the Crime Stopper program about the identity of a man who used credit cards taken in a burglary. ...
Source: toledoblade.com

Getting your foreign currency before going abroad is wise, but do ...
Guardian Unlimited, UK - Jun 19, 2006... Spain is the worst country for credit card theft, according to credit card protection company, CPP. When it comes to exchange rates, timing is everything. ...
Source: travel.guardian.co.uk

Phishing - VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring

Phishing - VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 

VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 
Veterans whose personal information was stolen from a Veterans Affairs employee's home last month will receive free credit monitoring from the government to protect against identity theft. Veterans groups have blasted the VA for the theft.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

New law helps fight identity theft used by meth makers 
Criminals who steal a person's identity so that they can purchase the raw ingredients needed to manufacture methamphetamines will face stiffer jail times due to a bill supported by State Rep. Mike Smith and recently signed into law.
Source: www.cantondailyledger.com

8 arrested in identity theft ring targeting restaurant customers 
Los Angeles police are seeking one other person connected with the crime, which bilked victims out of $1 million.
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Police Look for More Possible Identity Theft Victims 
In Sumner County, police have made an arrest in an identity theft case, and now they're hoping to find more possible victims. The suspect is 61 years old.
Source: www.newschannel5.com

New Laws Protect Against Identity Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

New Laws Protect Against Identity Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

New Laws Protect Against Identity Theft
Western Queens Gazette, NY - Jun 14, 2006Governor George Pataki has signed into law three bills that will protect New Yorkers against identity theft and further protect their privacy. ...
Source: www.qgazette.com

Employers, Protect Your Employees Against Identity Theft
Security Pronews, KY - 17 hours agoAs more and more Americans are becoming victims of identity theft, many employers are increasing their level of security to protect their employees. ...
Source: www.securitypronews.com

Identity theft victim's poker account stolen
Bradenton Herald,  United States - Jun 15, 2006MANATEE - Someone accessed an identity theft victim's bank account information, got into the victim's online poker Web site data and wiped out the online ...
Source: www.bradenton.com

Man Sentenced For Identity Theft
KIROtv.com, WA - Jun 20, 2006SEATTLE -- A 43-year-old Issaquah man was sentenced Monday to more than four years in prison for identity theft and bank fraud. ...
Source: www.kirotv.com

PayPal Security Flaw allows Identity Theft
Netcraft, UK - Jun 16, 2006A security flaw in the PayPal web site is being actively exploited by fraudsters to steal credit card numbers and other personal information belonging to ...
Source: news.netcraft.com

DMA to Launch Identity Theft Campaign with FTC
DM News, NY - 39 minutes ago... The goal of the campaign, debuted by the FTC in May, is to provide information on how consumers can avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and what to do if ...
Source: www.dmnews.com

ID Theft - Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft

ID Theft - Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft

Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft
WTOP Radio - However, it is important that consumers understand that credit card theft is not identity theft. Identity theft involves a whole lot more, the crook actually takes over your identity, opens accounts in your name, makes purchases using your identity
Source: www.wtopnews.com

Two teens injured in one-car crash
Centre Daily - STATE COLLEGE -- Police said Walnut Street resident Daniel Haxall reported a credit card theft of $500, accomplished by a fraudulent call to Western Union for a cash transfer. The transfer appeared on his MBNA credit card, police said. From CDT staff
Source: www.centredaily.com

Man faces charges in burglaries of 23 homes
Hampton Roads Daily Press - Smith was charged Tuesday with 17 counts of burglary, 12 counts of grand larceny, two counts of petty larceny, one count of credit card fraud and one count of credit card theft. It was the credit card of one victim that linked Smith to the crimes
Source: www.dailypress.com

Stow police log
Beacon Villager - 1:16 p.m., a caller reported credit card theft totaling more than $8,000. The card was new and the caller had not received it.
Source: www2.townonline.com

Police launch inquiry into identity theft victim's death (Identity Theft)

Police launch inquiry into identity theft victim's death  (Identity Theft)

Police launch inquiry into identity theft victim's death 
A MURDER investigation is to be launched into the death of an author amid claims he was the victim of a 10,000 identity theft.
Source: edinburghnews.scotsman.com

24 in Las Vegas indicted on identity theft, fraud charges 
A federal grand jury has indicted 24 southern Nevadans on charges of identity theft, conspiracy and fraud. The indictment alleges the group used fake checks and credit cards to buy merchandise around Las Vegas that was then sold in online auctions.
Source: www.kvbc.com

Hooley's ID theft bill draws criticism 
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Darlene Hooley began battling identity theft eight years ago, before it was a problem that plagued tens of millions of Americans.
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Former Red Cross worker pleads guilty to identity theft 
A former American Red Cross employee in St. Louis admitted in court Monday that she stole the identities of blood donors to rack up credit card charges.
Source: www.stltoday.com

State releases identity theft repair handbook 
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - The state is offering an identity theft repair kit. That comes in the wake of the theft of national Veterans Affairs records on more than 26 million veterans and active duty military.
Source: www.kobtv.com

White Paper Predicts Americans Will Look to Insurance Companies for Identity Theft Solutions 
Veterans urged to check with their insurance agents for identity theft solutions
Source: www.rismedia.com

Identity Theft - Microsoft: No Broad IE 7 Beta For Now

Identity Theft - Microsoft: No Broad IE 7 Beta For Now

Microsoft: No Broad IE 7 Beta For Now
TechWeb - For instance, IE 7 sports a new anti-phishing defense that warns when a user lands on a potentially bogus site by flashing a red-colored alert and automatically steering the user from the site. The Phishing Filter will first check against a "white
Source: www.techweb.com

Beware of Phishing E-Mail Scams
KABC - October 26, 2006 - If "you've got mail", you've probably got spam. Scam artists are getting so smart, e-mail often looks like it came from a close friend, a family member, or even a business associate. But beware of a dangerous new e-mail Scam. Laura
Source: abclocal.go.com

Microsoft Adds Sender ID Anti-Spoofing Protocol To Exchange 2003 SP2
TechWeb - It's also been using Sender ID on its free Hotmail e-mail service, where it claimed the authentication has reduced spam and phishing scams, although it hasn't released hard numbers. Sender ID, like other authentication protocols, verifies the sending
Source: www.techweb.com

EarthLink's Toolbar Blocks Known Phishing Sites
TechWeb - Internet provider EarthLink on Wednesday released a free browser toolbar that includes real-time protection against phishing sites and scams. The toolbar, dubbed -- surprise -- EarthLink Toolbar, includes ScamBlocker, a feature that warns users when
Source: www.techweb.com

AOL Sues Groups Under Anti-Phishing Law
WTLV - America Online is taking advantage of a first-of-its-kind anti-"phishing" law in Virginia to sue three international groups that allegedly stole information from unsuspecting AOL users by sending e-mail that appeared to be legitimate messages from
Source: www.wtlv.com

California Enacts Tough Anti-phishing Law
TechWeb - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday signed anti-phishing legislation into law, making California the first state to spell out penalties for Internet fraudsters who steal identities. The Anti-Phishing Act of 2005, sponsored by state Sen
Source: www.techweb.com

Warrant issued in ID theft probe (Phishing)

Warrant issued in ID theft probe  (Phishing)

Warrant issued in ID theft probe 
LINCOLNSHIRE Police used a search warrant last week to gather more information in their continuing investigation of a Chicago man accused of identity theft involving at least six victims, a detective said Monday.
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 
Veterans whose personal information was stolen from a Veterans Affairs employee's home last month will receive free credit monitoring from the government to protect against identity theft. Veterans groups have blasted the VA for the theft.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

Police Look for More Possible Identity Theft Victims 
In Sumner County, police have made an arrest in an identity theft case, and now they're hoping to find more possible victims. The suspect is 61 years old.
Source: www.newschannel5.com

Identity Theft 
COLUMBIA | Maybe this is the team. Perhaps coach Tim Jamiesons baseball squad rides to the rescue, delivers Missouri from the doldrums and provides a rallying point for Tiger athletics. And that would be just like Mizzou to wait until the last possible moment to deliver its greatest sports moment of the Big 12 decade. Thats what a College World Series berth would be, you know, a defining
Source: www.kansascity.com

City cops seek man in identity theft case 
Tucson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they say stole thousands of dollars using the identity of a Florida man.
Source: www.tucsoncitizen.com

Veterans learn about identity theft

Veterans learn about identity theft

Veterans learn about identity theft
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Jun 17, 2006... Security numbers for all to see. That was before identity theft became a high-tech concern. Like legions of other veterans, Meissner ...
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

Beware of Jury Duty Identity Theft Scam
The Conservative Voice, NC - Jun 20, 2006There is a new identity theft scam out there. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take summons ...
Source: www.theconservativevoice.com

Nine charged in SoCal identity theft case
San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription), CA - 11 hours agoLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Eight people were arrested on charges of stealing more than $1 million by swiping information from the credit cards of diners at several ...
Source: www.sddt.com

Red Cross workers pleads guilty to identity theft
Belleville News-Democrat, IL - Jun 19, 2006... Medcalf pleaded guilty to one felony count of aggravated identity theft and one felony count of credit card fraud in US District Court. ...
Source: www.belleville.com

Nine charged in SoCal identity theft case
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 18 hours agoThe identity theft ring is accused of enlisting servers at a Cheesecake Factory in Thousand Oaks, a TGI Friday's and Cafe Verona in Los Angeles to use skimmer ...
Source: www.mercurynews.com

PayPal Security Flaw allows Identity Theft
Netcraft, UK - Jun 16, 2006A security flaw in the PayPal web site is being actively exploited by fraudsters to steal credit card numbers and other personal information belonging to ...
Source: news.netcraft.com

Credit Card Protection - It's not easy being SS No. 546-23-2345

Credit Card Protection - It's not easy being SS No. 546-23-2345

It's not easy being SS No. 546-23-2345
Petaluma Argus-Courier, CA - May 31, 2006... it in 2005. That figure doesn't include simple credit card theft, generally considered to be in the fraud category. "The bottom ...
Source: www.arguscourier.com

Crashing America by Katia Noyes
Bookslut, IL - Jun 4, 2006... sky. She embraces a sociopathic career expanding her rap sheet from credit card theft to grand theft auto and armed robbery. There ...
Source: www.bookslut.com

MAN SURRENDERS AFTER BUYING COMPUTER WITH STOLEN CREDIT CARD
CBS 5, CA - Jun 7, 2006A 25-year-old Oakland man turned himself into El Cerrito police detectives Tuesday after he was identified as the person responsible for using a stolen credit ...
Source: cbs5.com

3.6 Million Households Victims of Identity Theft in 6-Month Period
The Conservative Voice, NC - Jun 8, 2006... The misuse was more likely to have stopped for households experiencing credit card theft (78 percent) than those experiencing theft of other existing accounts ...
Source: www.theconservativevoice.com

Four men questioned in Chelsea beating death
7Online.com, NY - Jun 1, 2006... Word is that three will be charged for credit card theft but one, according to police, could very well be charged in connection with the death of Thomas ...
Source: abclocal.go.com

Man Wanted In Purse, Credit Card Theft
WDIV, MI - Jun 5, 2006Police released a surveillance photograph Monday of a man wanted in connection with a purse and credit card theft. The man was caught ...
Source: www.clickondetroit.com

Phishing - Covelight Systems and StrikeForce Partner to Offer Risk-Based Authentication for Web Applications

Phishing - Covelight Systems and StrikeForce Partner to Offer Risk-Based Authentication for Web Applications 

Covelight Systems and StrikeForce Partner to Offer Risk-Based Authentication for Web Applications 
StrikeForce Technologies, a leader in solutions that prevent identity theft, and Covelight Systems, an innovator of solutions for passive, real-time identity-based monitoring of Web applications to detect fraud and identity theft, today announced a strategic partnership that will deliver a comprehensive risk-based authentication solution to financial institutions by securing their Web
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Microworld Partners with OPSWAT 
Mumbai, India and San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 21, 2006 -- MicroWorld Technologies and OPSWAT (www.
Source: news.yahoo.com

UK internet users naive to phishing scams 
UK internet users are ill-prepared to spot and avoid malicious email scams, according to a national security survey released today.
Source: www.pcw.co.uk

PayPal tackles phishing trap 
PayPal has fixed a flaw in its website to block a sophisticated scam designed to obtain sensitive data from members, the payment service said on Friday.
Source: www.pheedo.com

Study: Visual Authenticity Icons Double E-Mail Opens 
New research supports the idea that consumers respond to icons meant to indicate an e-mail message can be trusted.
Source: feeds.feedburner.com

Web browsers getting beefier 
The major Web browsers are getting face lifts as they increasingly become the focal point for handling business transactions and running programs over the Internet rather than simply displaying websites.
Source: www.boston.com

Speakout: Identity theft weak link People

Speakout: Identity theft weak link People

Speakout: Identity theft weak link People
Rocky Mountain News, CO - Jun 17, 2006... millions of veterans home with him on a notebook computer and the computer had been stolen, thus leaving me and 26.5 million others vulnerable to identity theft ...
Source: www.rockymountainnews.com

UK Warns Students and Alumni of Possible Identity Theft
WKYT, KY - Jun 16, 2006The University of Kentucky says the personal information of 6,500 current and former students could be in the wrong hands. UK says ...
Source: www.wkyt.com

WCSO warns citizens: Beware of Internet identity theft scams
Hillsboro Argus, OR - Jun 16, 2006There are a number of variations on the Internet identity theft scam, including a newer version that targets sellers of goods on online classified services and ...
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Veterans At Risk Of Identity Theft To Get Free Credit Monitoring
WCSH-TV, ME - 3 hours agoFree credit monitoring is being offered to the millions of veterans whose personal information could be at risk. A government official ...
Source: www.wcsh6.com

Washington's problem of ID theft grows (Phishing)

Washington's problem of ID theft grows (Phishing)

Washington's problem of ID theft grows
Seattle Times, United States - Jun 13, 2006... She estimates she has spent 100 to 200 hours since 2002 trying to repair the damage. "With ID theft, you have to keep proving you are innocent," said Rose, 59. ...
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

Rapid response key in fighting ID theft
Ithaca Journal, NY - 4 hours agoBy Brian Krebs. It may have already happened to you: A letter arrives in the mailbox from your bank or alma mater, stating that a ...
Source: www.theithacajournal.com

Law to require companies to disclose ID theft
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - Jun 7, 2006EVANSVILLE � Businesses must notify customers of computer-security breaches that could put them at risk for identity theft under a law that goes into effect ...
Source: www.fortwayne.com

Be Prepared For ID Theft
Washington Post, United States - Jun 17, 2006... credit files. Hawaii, Kansas, South Dakota, Texas and Washington currently provide this option only to ID theft victims. A number ...
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Lawmakers, Groups Act to Curb ID Theft
Forbes - Jun 16, 2006By PETER PRENGAMAN , 06.16.2006, 02:58 PM. Audra Schmierer's Social Security number really gets around. It has been used by at least ...
Source: www.forbes.com

Veterans ID Theft Creating More Headaches
WBOY-TV, WV - Jun 7, 2006In the wake of the recent theft of personal information from a VA laptop in Virginia, veterans across West Virginia are now getting calls from private ...
Source: www.wboy.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity
St. Petersburg Times, FL - May 24, 2006Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 pm Thursday ...
Source: www.sptimes.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Stolen laptop leads to identity theft scare (Phishing)

Stolen laptop leads to identity theft scare  (Phishing)

Stolen laptop leads to identity theft scare 
ATLANTA, GA (AP) -- A possible identity theft scare is hitting close to home at one of the nation's big credit bureaus. A little more than half of the workers at Equifax could be affected by the theft of a company laptop containing employee names and Social Security numbers.
Source: www.kvii.com

UAB Computer Theft Puts Thousands At Risk Of Identity Theft 
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A computer possibly containing the names, Social Security numbers and medical information for almost 10,000 people has been stolen from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Source: www.nbc13.com

8 arrested in identity theft ring targeting restaurant customers 
Los Angeles police are seeking one other person connected with the crime, which bilked victims out of $1 million.
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Springfieldians charged with identity theft 
Two Springfield residents could face up to seven years in prison after being charged with identity theft.
Source: www.sbj.net

Visa Confirms ATM Security Breakdown Exposed Personal Inform 
Visa has said that a breakdown in ATM security exposed consumer personal information to possible problems.
Source: www.foxnews.com

Jefferson's Bill of (Credit Card Protection) Rights

Jefferson's Bill of (Credit Card Protection) Rights

Jefferson's Bill of Rights
Slate - Man must survive": CNNMoney.com reprints a Fortune article on rampant online credit-card theft out of Nigeria. A 14-year-old, gold-bedecked Lagos native Akin rationalizes his seven-figure fraud by saying, "I feed my family—my sister, my mother, my
Source: www.slate.com

Crossett Man Charged with Buying Cycle, Car with Stolen Credit Card
Ashley County Ledger - He is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, theft of property and criminal impersonation. Authorities in Bastrop and other agencies in Arkansas are participating in the investigation. Also on Saturday, police arrested Felecia Felts, 45, no
Source: www.ashleycountyledger.com

Credit Card Theft Hurts Outreach Program
WCPO - A local minister, whose outreach program provides food for hungry children overseas, had her credit card stolen and police have released surveillance pictures of the suspects hoping someone will recognize them. The minister was trying to make a
Source: www.wcpo.com

Crimestoppers: Credit Card Theft
WCPO - That card came from the victim's purse, which was in a vehicle parked at the Queen City Racquet Club. If you have any information about this crime, please call Crimestoppers at (513) 352-3040. You don't have to give your name and you may be eligible
Source: www.wcpo.com

Stafford County grand jury indictments
Free Lance-Star - Iyad S. Abuadar, 35, Arlington, credit card theft, three counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card fraud, three counts of obtaining money by false pretenses and using identifying information to defraud. Leo Acuna-Rocha, 26, Falls
Source: www.fredericksburg.com

Attorney general brings kids a lesson in intellectual property
Silicon Valley - It continued Wednesday with students testing a new educational computer game. ``AirDogs,'' distributed by Web Wise Kids of Santa Ana, teaches middle-schoolers to avoid cybercrime activities such as credit-card theft and re-selling stolen notebook
Source: www.siliconvalley.com

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers
Macworld, CA - Jun 16, 2006A cross-site scripting flaw in the PayPal Web site allows a new phishing attack to masquerade as a genuine PayPal login page with a valid security certificate ...
Source: www.macworld.com

PayPal phishing flaw endangers users finances
iTWire, Australia - Jun 19, 2006By Stan Beer. eBay owned online payments service PayPal has unearthed a phishing scam emanating from its very own site. The scam, which ...
Source: www.itwire.com.au

McAfee unveils beta versions of consumer security suites
CIOL, India - Jun 20, 2006... improved and added technologies that fight both traditional and emerging threats, providing unparalleled protection against identity theft, phishing scams, and ...
Source: www.ciol.com

Phishing Scam Targets PayPal Users
Consumer Affairs - Jun 19, 2006By Mark Huffman. With all the recent disclosures of stolen data, consumers are not exactly surprised when they are told that their identity has been stolen. ...
Source: www.consumeraffairs.com

Fighting identity theft (Credit Card Protection)

Fighting identity theft (Credit Card Protection)

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity
St. Petersburg Times, FL - May 24, 2006Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 pm Thursday ...
Source: www.sptimes.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft
WTHR, IN - Jun 6, 2006A new Indiana law takes effect July first that requires businesses to notify customers of computer-security breaches. The Indiana ...
Source: www.wthr.com

Military ID Theft
KELOLAND TV, SD - Jun 7, 2006Do you have a husband or wife actively serving in the military, guard or Army Reserves The American Forces Press Service now says ...
Source: www.keloland.com

Some ID theft could be resolved by immigration reform bills
MSN Money - Jun 16, 2006DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) - Audra Schmierer's (shmeerz) Social Security number has been making the rounds -- with at least 81 people in 17 states. ...
Source: moneycentral.msn.com

ID theft finds its way into military
Durango Herald, CO - Jun 8, 2006By Dale Rodebaugh | Herald Staff Writer. The gravity of the theft of personal information concerning millions of military veterans ...
Source: durangoherald.com

UAB Computer Theft Puts Thousands At Risk Of Identity Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

UAB Computer Theft Puts Thousands At Risk Of Identity Theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

UAB Computer Theft Puts Thousands At Risk Of Identity Theft
NBC 13 - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A computer possibly containing the names, Social Security numbers and medical information for almost 10,000 people has been stolen from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The computer had lists of donors, recipients and
Source: www.nbc13.com

Nine charged in SoCal identity theft case
Herald Tribune - LOS ANGELES -- Eight people were arrested on charges of stealing more than $1 million by swiping information from the credit cards of diners at several Southern California restaurants, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. The identity theft ring is
Source: www.heraldtribune.com

UK Warns Students and Alumni of Possible Identity Theft
WKYT 27 - Thousands of current and former UK students are on alert tonight after a computer drive was stolen from a professor. The drive contained the personal information of 6500 students including their social security numbers. News of this worries current
Source: www.wkyt.com

Army Flier Staff Writer
Army Flier - Anyone can become a victim of identity theft, and more than 10 million Americans fall victim to identity thieves each year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It was recently discovered that the Department of Veterans Affairs lost Social
Source: www.armyflier.com

Two identity-theft bills vie for attention in the House. Will
Free Lance-Star - L APTOP COMPUTERS are certainly convenient. They are also easy targets for thieves. And when they're loaded with personal information, they become a gold mine for crooks savvy enough to commit identity theft. On Monday, a laptop containing the Social
Source: www.fredericksburg.com

Data on 9,800 people missing after theft of UAB computer
Decatur Daily - The school offered one year of free credit monitoring to anyone whose personal data was compromised to protect them from possible identity theft. The computer was taken from a locked office in February, but the affected people weren't notified until
Source: www.decaturdaily.com

10 steps VA should take in (Credit Card Protection) wake of its data breach

10 steps VA should take in (Credit Card Protection) wake of its data breach 

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach 
So far I am not impressed with the Department of Veterans Affairs' response to the recent theft of data that jeopardizes the identities of 26.5 million people who rely on the VA.
Source: www.dailystar.com

Public Record 
7:10 a.m. Gas taken from vehicles in 2000 block of Cypress Ct. Loss value: $75. 9:57 a.m. Fishing pole and reel taken from 0-100 block of Market St. Loss value: $20.
Source: www.lebanon-express.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity 
Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Seminole Community Library.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Cities brace to fight charter changes 
Municipal leaders say many of the changes would increase county clout at the city's expense.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Phishing - D.C. security breach raises the stakes for privacy bills

Phishing - D.C. security breach raises the stakes for privacy bills 

D.C. security breach raises the stakes for privacy bills 
The weekend disclosure of a data breach affecting District of Columbia employees, days after Medicare beneficiaries and millions of veterans became potential victims of identity theft, has raised the stakes for privacy legislation that could reach the House floor as soon as next week.
Source: www.thehill.com

Mostly Linux: Linux Live CD, Pain Free Online Security 
[ Thanks to Kevin for this link. ] "So what is a person to do when they want to avoid identity theft, stolen credit card numbers, stolen passwords...
Source: www.linuxtoday.com

Brookings Veteran Claims Identity Theft 
As the FBI continues its investigation into the stolen computer that holds personal information about millions of veterans, one KELOLAND man is wondering if the theft of his identity is related to the incident.
Source: www.keloland.com

New law will help New Yorkers fight identity theft 
Gov. George E. Pataki signed into law three bills designed to help protect the financial records of vulnerable New Yorkers throughout the state.
Source: www.legislativegazette.com

Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability in PayPal Results in Identity Theft 
An unknown number of PayPal users have been trickedinto giving away social security numbers, credit card details and otherhighly sensitive personal information. Hackers deceived their victims byinjecting and running malicious code on the genuine PayPal website by usinga technique called Cross Site Scripting (XXS).
Source: www.sys-con.com

Nurse sentenced for identity theft 
Susan Pugh White stole identifying information from patients and created fake documents at home. (Credit: "By Eric Collins Staff Writer")
Source: news-record.com

Attorney general brings kids a lesson in intellectual property (Identity Theft Prevention)

Attorney general brings kids a lesson in intellectual property (Identity Theft Prevention)

Attorney general brings kids a lesson in intellectual property
Silicon Valley - It continued Wednesday with students testing a new educational computer game. ``AirDogs,'' distributed by Web Wise Kids of Santa Ana, teaches middle-schoolers to avoid cybercrime activities such as credit-card theft and re-selling stolen notebook
Source: www.siliconvalley.com

Affidavit stirs up frustration in court
Culpeper Star Exponent - He is also facing charges of rape, forcible sodomy, abduction, grand larceny, computer invasion of privacy and credit card theft. For the charges of rape and assault, police were given consent to search Lucas’ home. However, he specifically asked
Source: www.starexponent.com

Indictments handed up by Superior Court jury
Daily Journal - Kenneth Hie, 21, of Wood Street -- theft by deception, bad check, credit card theft and falsifying record, diverse dates. Daniel Kelley, 21, of West Chestnut Avenue -- drug possession, diverse dates. Roshanna Kent, 27, of South West Boulevard -- drug
Source: www.thedailyjournal.com

Keep thieves out of your bank account
MSN MoneyCentral - The research firm that conducted the study, Gartner, said checking-account theft was the fastest-growing financial fraud affecting consumers and is now second only to credit card theft (which affected nearly 6 million people in the last 12 months).
Source: moneycentral.msn.com

Pair charged with stealing fire victim's checkbook
Courier News - They were charged with conspiracy, writing bad checks, theft by deception, criminal attempt, forgery and credit card theft. Switalski is unemployed, and Chartier said he is unable to work because of a disability, police said. Both men were being held
Source: www.c-n.com

Suspect sought in theft of identity (Identity Theft)

Suspect sought in theft of identity (Identity Theft)

Suspect sought in theft of identity
The Republican, MA - Jun 12, 2006By GEORGE GRAHAM. WESTFIELD - Police are attempting to determine the identity of a man who stopped an elderly woman's mail last month ...
Source: www.masslive.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity
St. Petersburg Times, FL - May 24, 2006Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 pm Thursday ...
Source: www.sptimes.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Two charged with theft of identity after ATM raids, purchases and ...
News-Leader.com, MO - Jun 15, 2006Two Springfield residents have been charged with identity theft for allegedly stealing the identity of an acquaintance and withdrawing more than $3,000 from ...
Source: www.news-leader.com

Suspect sought in theft of identity
The Republican, MA - Jun 12, 2006By GEORGE GRAHAM. WESTFIELD - Police are attempting to determine the identity of a man who stopped an elderly woman's mail last month ...
Source: www.masslive.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Identity Theft - Jackson Workers Open to ID Theft: Jackson Health System Employees Could Be at Risk of Identity Theft After Two Laptops

Identity Theft - Jackson Workers Open to ID Theft: Jackson Health System Employees Could Be at Risk of Identity Theft After Two Laptops  

Jackson Workers Open to ID Theft: Jackson Health System Employees Could Be at Risk of Identity Theft After Two Laptops  
By Monica Hatcher, The Miami Herald Jun. 17--Jackson Health System informed 8,500 employees this week that their personal information may be at risk following the theft of two laptop computers seven months ago.
Source: www.redorbit.com

More News... 
Investigators looking into a case of identity theft at the Riverbank Unified School District now believe the theft went beyond school employees and affects nearly a dozen businesses in the Modesto and Fresno areas.
Source: www.kxtv.com

Deal No deal! 
Just like the mysterious "banker" on Deal or No Deal, sellers of all sorts dangle tempting offers before you. And like the contestants on the TV show, you're often left trying to make a decision with imperfect information and little time.
Source: money.cnn.com

McAfee Unveils Beta Versions of Two New Consumer Security Suites 
Beta Testers Will Preview Latest Technologies to Prevent Identity Theft, Spyware, and Scams as well as Test Drive McAfee's Newly Designed Security Console
Source: www.hardwarezone.com

Fired worker faces gas-theft charges (Phishing)

Fired worker faces gas-theft charges  (Phishing)

Fired worker faces gas-theft charges 
A former Cleveland Water Department worker is scheduled for arraignment Monday on charges that he stole almost $6,200 in gasoline from the city over nearly two years, according to the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office.
Source: www.cleveland.com

Man Wanted In Purse, Credit Card Theft 
Police believe a man in a Target store surveillance photo is responsible for a robbery.
Source: www.clickondetroit.com

State News Briefs 
Man shot during traffic stop IDd BOZEMAN (AP) Authorities have released the name of the man who was fatally shot by a police officer during a traffic stop here Friday night.
Source: www.helenair.com

2 Montville cops hurt in wild chases 
MONTVILLE -- Two patrolmen were injured in two separate incidents that involved wild chases, police said Monday.
Source: www.dailyrecord.com

Going Phishing: Scams Angle for Personal Information (ID Theft)

Going Phishing: Scams Angle for Personal Information (ID Theft)

Going Phishing: Scams Angle for Personal Information
AgNews, TX - Jun 9, 2006... They are �phishing' scams, said Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, Extension family economics specialist. ... "They are �phishing' for information," she said. ...
Source: agnews.tamu.edu

An Online Boom: Phishing Numbers Hit New Highs in May
Digital Transactions, IL - 20 hours ago(June 19, 2006) The number of unique phishing attacks and the population of Web sites involved in the online fraud both hit all-time highs in May, following a ...
Source: www.digitaltransactions.net

Phishing attacks against Europeans drop
VNUNet.com, UK - Jun 14, 2006The number of phishing emails sent to American online banking customers in order to steal passwords and account details increased significantly last month ...
Source: www.vnunet.com

Canned spam
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 19, 2006... When spam turns to what's known as phishing � trying to hoodwink you into providing personal information so you can be defrauded, as in the "PayPal" e-mail I ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

FTC Warns Vets About Phishing Scams
DM News, NY - Jun 5, 2006... numbers, passwords and other sensitive information. The FTC specifically warned against e-mail phishing scams. � Do not give out your ...
Source: www.dmnews.com

Dealing with a phishing attack
Out-Law.com, UK - May 24, 2006As phishing attacks have grown, the defences and mysterious counter-measures have evolved. Uri Rivner, Head of New Technologies ...
Source: www.out-law.com

Phishing - Jefferson's Bill of Rights

Phishing - Jefferson's Bill of Rights

Jefferson's Bill of Rights
Slate - Man must survive": CNNMoney.com reprints a Fortune article on rampant online credit-card theft out of Nigeria. A 14-year-old, gold-bedecked Lagos native Akin rationalizes his seven-figure fraud by saying, "I feed my family—my sister, my mother, my
Source: www.slate.com

Offenders knitting for newborns find calm, give comfort
Hampton Roads Daily Press - The eight knitters are among the 50 to 70 women held at the jail at any given time for crimes ranging from credit card theft to murder. Inmate Toyer Fitch said she plans to put her new knitting skills to use when she is released June 21. The 48-year
Source: dailypress.com

Vehicle burglary suspect pleads guilty in circuit court
Danville Register & Bee - Walden pleaded guilty to 27 counts of grand larceny, 45 counts of grand larceny/credit card theft, 10 counts of 14th offense larceny and one count of receiving stolen property. If sentenced consecutively on all the charges, Walden could receive a
Source: www.registerbee.com

Man Wanted In Purse, Credit Card Theft
ClickOnDetroit.com - Police released a surveillance photograph Monday of a man wanted in connection with a purse and credit card theft. The man was caught on surveillance at the Target store on Ford Road in Canton on May 16, police said. Police said the man in the
Source: www.clickondetroit.com

By the Daily News (ID Theft)

By the Daily News  (ID Theft)

By the Daily News 
A man was indicted this week by a Warren County grand jury on charges related to a 10-year-old sex-related crime. Christopher Dale Miller, 30, 405 Chestnut St. A1, faces two counts of first-degree criminal attempt to commit rape of a juvenile.
Source: www.bgdailynews.com

Madison man indicted for rape 
A Madison County Grand Jury indicted 12 people Thursday, including a man involved in a sex-related crime.
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Thousands who register to vote just say 'no party' 
New voter registration statistics bolster Tampa Bay's reputation as the home of the swing voter. In Pinellas, they may also spell trouble for Republicans.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Fundraising cookout will benefit Boy Scouts' camp 
ST. PETERSBURG - Help save the Boy Scouts' camp.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Religion Highlights 
A SPIRITUAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Unity Church, 469 45th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Led by Diane Kipp, professional life coach. $60 suggested love offering. Call 527-2222, ext. 501.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Identity Theft - Public safety log - 6/2/06

Identity Theft - Public safety log - 6/2/06 

Public safety log - 6/2/06 
Rachelle Lee, 21, Philadelphia, 4:42 p.m., Wed, forgery, access device fraud, theft by deception, bad checks on 2700 block Street Rd., sent to county prison in lieu of $20,000 bail.
Source: www.phillyburbs.com

Four men questioned in Chelsea beating death 
There may be a major break in the search for a group of alleged killers. Police are questioning a group of young men in connection with the beating death of a man in Chelsea.
Source: abclocal.go.com

Indictments handed up by Superior Court jury 
BRIDGETON -- The following people were recently indicted by a Cumberland County Superior Court grand jury. The information includes each defendant's age and address; the charges listed in the indictment; and the month when the alleged crimes occurred.
Source: www.thedailyjournal.com

Where to grab a byte 
If you're a committed technogeek, and you're hungry, chances are you'll want to have WiFi with your stirfry.
Source: www.boston.com

Affidavit stirs up frustration in court 
An embarrassing moment for the commonwealth Friday in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court could turn out to be only a minor inconvenience.
Source: www.starexponent.com

EDITORIAL: Give public powers to combat ID theft

EDITORIAL: Give public powers to combat ID theft

EDITORIAL: Give public powers to combat ID theft
TMCnet - Jun 11, 2006... For information on what you can do to com bat ID theft, consult www.datcp.state.wi.us/privacy/ safeguarding_info.jsp or www.usdoj.gov/criminal/ fraud/idtheft ...
Source: www.tmcnet.com

Bill seeks to limit ID theft law
CNNMoney.com - Jun 14, 2006... Financial Data Protection Act of 2006 pre-empts laws in 17 states that allow anyone to freeze their own credit and instead permits only ID theft victims to ...
Source: money.cnn.com

Veterans' ID Theft Fix Will Take Time
WCSH-TV, ME - Jun 9, 2006VA Secretary Jim Nicholson says it's his responsibility to "fix" the fallout from the theft of personal information on millions of military personnel and ...
Source: www.wcsh6.com

Lawmakers, Groups Act to Curb ID Theft
CBS News - Jun 16, 2006By PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press Writer. (AP) Audra Schmierer's Social Security number really gets around. It has been used by ...
Source: www.cbsnews.com

Entenza proposes protection for veterans against ID theft
Brainerd Daily Dispatch,  United States - Jun 13, 2006... Calling on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to form a public-private task force to protect state veterans who are ID theft victims. ...
Source: www.brainerddispatch.com

POLICE REPORTS - (Identity Theft Prevention) Community Recorder

POLICE REPORTS - (Identity Theft Prevention) Community Recorder 

POLICE REPORTS - Community Recorder 
Sonya Strunk, 33, of 5305 Delhill Dr., Cincinnati, first degree possession of controlled substance, May 4.
Source: news.communitypress.com

Weekend beach party ahead 
TREASURE ISLAND - The Sun, Sand and Symphony three-day beach party this weekend, co-sponsored by the city and the Treasure Island Chamber of Commerce, will feature music, arts and crafts, classic cars, food and fun at Gulf Boulevard and 104th Avenue.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Taking a shot at the game of life 
The Courtside Cavaliers have two coaches who want to teach something bigger than basketball.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Meeting sends memoriesadvancing toward home 
A childhood idol takes on the stride of a legend after a fan's encounter with the daughter of Jackie Robinson.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Thousands who register to vote just say 'no party' 
New voter registration statistics bolster Tampa Bay's reputation as the home of the swing voter. In Pinellas, they may also spell trouble for Republicans.
Source: www.sptimes.com

OPI employee charged with embezzling 
An employee of the Office of Public Instruction has been charged with stealing money from the state office.
Source: www.helenair.com

Public Record (Phishing)

Public Record  (Phishing)

Public Record 
7:10 a.m. Gas taken from vehicles in 2000 block of Cypress Ct. Loss value: $75. 9:57 a.m. Fishing pole and reel taken from 0-100 block of Market St. Loss value: $20.
Source: www.lebanon-express.com

Madison man indicted for rape 
A Madison County Grand Jury indicted 12 people Thursday, including a man involved in a sex-related crime.
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Project HOPE helping Katrina survivors 
A program that originally began in 2004 after Hurricane Charley devastated areas of Charlotte and De Soto counties is offering help to Hurricane Katrina survivors.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Bankrate's Debt Adviser: 10 things the VA should do today about ID theft 
The Department of Veterans Affairs' reaction to its massive data loss has been slow and minimal, says the Debt Adviser, who has a 10-point plan to fix the problem.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Religion Highlights 
A SPIRITUAL GUIDE TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Unity Church, 469 45th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Led by Diane Kipp, professional life coach. $60 suggested love offering. Call 527-2222, ext. 501.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Taking a shot at the game of life 
The Courtside Cavaliers have two coaches who want to teach something bigger than basketball.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack (Identity Theft Prevention)

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack (Identity Theft Prevention)

Thefts in Oceanside, Commack
Newsday, NY - Jun 18, 2006... in Freeport. Suffolk County police and its Crime Stoppers unit are looking for a woman suspected of credit-card theft. On March ...
Source: www.newsday.com

Vehicular homicide among indictments
The Mountain Press, TN - May 26, 2006... to $60,000. * Angela Renee Yoakum - fraudulent use of a credit card, theft under $500 and 17 counts of forgery. * Jeffery Wayne ...
Source: www.zwire.com

Woman gets 14 years for theft from ill man
The Desert Sun, CA - May 27, 2006... Institution For Women in Frontera for her crimes, which include first-degree residential burglary, numerous counts of credit-card theft, insurance fraud and ...
Source: www.thedesertsun.com

Crossett Man Charged with Buying Cycle, Car with Stolen Credit ...
Ashley COunty Ledger, AR - Jun 14, 2006... A first appearance hearing was pending Monday afternoon, June 5. He is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, theft of property and criminal ...
Source: www.ashleycountyledger.com

K-9 officer tracks down robbery suspects
Rocky Mount Telegram, NC - May 17, 2006... violations. Since then, she has been sent to prison for escape, larceny, assault with a deadly weapon and attempted credit card theft. ...
Source: www.rockymounttelegram.com

More police briefs
The Free Lance-Star, VA - Jun 12, 2006... Patricia Jean Pennelli of Woburn, Mass., was charged with credit card theft, three counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card fraud and three ...
Source: fredericksburg.com

Identity Theft - Shouldn't You Be Online Banking?

Identity Theft - Shouldn't You Be Online Banking?

Shouldn't You Be Online Banking?
WATE - A few months ago, I had some decisions to make. After a number of years of living in the U.S., I was moving back to Britain. However, I had a financial life in America, including credit card bills that would need to be paid monthly (I know; ideally
Source: www.wate.com

Report: Spam Accounts for Most E-Mail Traffic
E-Commerce Times - "The sheer volume of IM attacks is a dramatic demonstration that we're in an environment where hackers, knowing that most organizations are still unprotected against IM malware, are rapidly adopting IM for their attacks," said Andrew Lochart, senior
Source: www.ecommercetimes.com

Financial Organizations at Risk From Spyware and Malicious Web Threats
Forbes - Security Audit Performed by Finjan's Malicious Code Research Center Shows that Spyware Comprises Two-Thirds of Security Policy Violations SAN JOSE, California, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Finjan Inc., the global provider of best-of-breed proactive web
Source: www.forbes.com

Don't become a victim of phishing
South Africa Mercury - A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Last week I explained the basics of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer, or HTTPS, which is one of the fundamental technologies used to secure internet communications. It is very
Source: www.themercury.co.za

Banking online? Guard against fraud
Daily Interlake - Amber Hewitt began banking online in January. She’d always been reluctant to switch to Internet banking, being leery of scams and the possibility of having her identity stolen. But after she tried it, Hewitt became an online-banking convert. She
Source: www.dailyinterlake.com

Madison man indicted for rape (Identity Theft Prevention)

Madison man indicted for rape (Identity Theft Prevention)

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Suspect sought in theft of identity
The Republican, MA - Jun 12, 2006By GEORGE GRAHAM. WESTFIELD - Police are attempting to determine the identity of a man who stopped an elderly woman's mail last month ...
Source: www.masslive.com

Two charged with theft of identity after ATM raids, purchases and ...
News-Leader.com, MO - Jun 15, 2006Two Springfield residents have been charged with identity theft for allegedly stealing the identity of an acquaintance and withdrawing more than $3,000 from ...
Source: www.news-leader.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft (ID Theft)

Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft (ID Theft)

Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft
WTOP Radio - No, in fact this e-mail tells people to write "Ask for photo ID" in the signature line. That is not a good idea because the card is not valid until it is signed, and it should not be accepted by merchants. Rosetta Jones, a Visa spokesperson, says
Source: www.wtopnews.com

Mom, daughter admit ID theft
Columbian - A mother and daughter pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to using false identities to purchase homes and cars while living in the Vancouver area. Mildreada Ruiz Rapa, 47, and Melanie Andrews, 24, both formerly of Vancouver, used fraudulent
Source: www.columbian.com

Identity Theft "repair instruction guide" released
Santa Fe New Mexican - ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - The state is offering an "identity theft repair kit" in the wake of the theft of Veterans Affairs information on 26.5 million veterans and active duty military. The kit, announced Thursday by Attorney General Patricia Madrid and
Source: www.freenewmexican.com

Online Banking Gets Bad Rap
TechNewsWorld - The updated report from the Better Business Bureau study shows that fear has unrealistically worsened. "Our numbers show that fears about online identity fraud may be out of proportion to the relative risk, causing consumers to ignore the most
Source: www.technewsworld.com

Vets are Still Worried (ID Theft) About Identity Theft

Vets are Still Worried (ID Theft) About Identity Theft 

Vets are Still Worried About Identity Theft 
Authorities are still investigating the theft of personal information from millions of military personnel and veterans.
Source: www.ktre.com

Coeur d'Alene woman loses thousands in identity theft 
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho Identity theft has cost a northern Idaho woman thousands of dollars. Somebody used the Kootenai County woman's telephone and personal information to make illicit phone calls as well as deduct money from her checking account.
Source: www.kbcitv.com

Immigrant guilty of identity theft 06-16-2006 
In the first case of its kind in memory, a Hale County jury sentenced an illegal alien to a year in state jail after convicting him of identity theft in state court Tuesday.
Source: www.myplainview.com

Gloucester County offers free document shredding 
Got documents Gloucester County residents worried about identity theft can have their personal papers, bank records, and credit card statements destroyed for free tomorrow.
Source: www.philly.com

Credit 'freeze' under fire 
Orinda resident Sylvia Coates compiles book indexes for a variety of publishers and authors. So that she can be paid, her Social Security Number has ended up in a lot of different hands over the years. To protect herself from identity theft, Coates...
Source: feeds.sfgate.com

Nurse sentenced for identity theft 
Susan Pugh White stole identifying information from patients and created fake documents at home.
Source: bjnlb.us.publicus.com

Developers look to Gulfport (Phishing) for growth

Developers look to Gulfport (Phishing) for growth 

Developers look to Gulfport for growth 
With developers searching for land anywhere near the water, this coastal city is now seeing interest in new construction to go along with repairs residents have made to existing homes.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Fighting identity theft 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have formed a partnership in an attempt to prevent identity theft. The initial program emerging from the partnership is Deter Detect Defend.
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Public Record 
7:10 a.m. Gas taken from vehicles in 2000 block of Cypress Ct. Loss value: $75. 9:57 a.m. Fishing pole and reel taken from 0-100 block of Market St. Loss value: $20.
Source: www.lebanon-express.com

Cities brace to fight charter changes 
Municipal leaders say many of the changes would increase county clout at the city's expense.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Taking a shot at the game of life 
The Courtside Cavaliers have two coaches who want to teach something bigger than basketball.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Identity Theft - Latest News

Identity Theft - Latest News

Latest News
dBusinessNews.com - Atlanta: NCR Announces Addition to Hotel Self-Service Check-In Suite; NCR EasyPoint(TM) Xpress Check-In Kiosk with Manual Card Encoder Designed as Alternative for Small- and Medium-Sized Hoteliers ATLANTA -- NCR Corporation (NYSE:NCR) announced today
Source: atlanta.dbusinessnews.com

Googlepages downloads Trojan
Zone-H - Today security company Websense is reporting conformation that a site hosting Googlepages contains malicious code. According to the article the malware contains a banking information stealing component that captures user banking credentals and
Source: www.zone-h.org

GlobalWare Solutions Delivers New Security Token Program
Forbes - HAVERHILL, Mass., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- GlobalWare Solutions, a full- service provider of supply chain management solutions with operations in North America, Europe and Asia, has developed a new state-of-the-art end-to-end order processing and
Source: www.forbes.com

Doombot.k Worm Attack via “Abuse” E-mail Category: SOFTPEDIA NEWS
Softpedia - MicroWorld Technologies online security company has issued a warning in which announces that a new type of Backdoor Worm named Doombot.k is rapidly spreading via “abuse warnings” e-mails, spoofing domain names of security software companies in
Source: news.softpedia.com

Suspect sought in theft of identity

Suspect sought in theft of identity

Suspect sought in theft of identity
The Republican, MA - Jun 12, 2006By GEORGE GRAHAM. WESTFIELD - Police are attempting to determine the identity of a man who stopped an elderly woman's mail last month ...
Source: www.masslive.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Local veterans taking steps to avoid theft of identity
North Adams Transcript, MA - Jun 9, 2006By Erik Arvidson, Transcript Statehouse Bureau. BOSTON � North Adams Veterans Agent John Taft Jr. has been busy the last several ...
Source: www.thetranscript.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity
St. Petersburg Times, FL - May 24, 2006Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 pm Thursday ...
Source: www.sptimes.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach (Phishing)

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach (Phishing)

10 steps VA should take in wake of its data breach
Arizona Daily Star, AZ - Jun 18, 2006... The passport will be used to help establish innocence of any crime related to the theft of identity with law enforcement, creditors and credit bureaus. ...
Source: www.azstarnet.com

Fighting identity theft
Nashville City Paper, TN - Jun 8, 2006... And Stevens said that it was not only the theft of identity, but also dream-stealing, in that the theft of the identity not only is costly from a financial ...
Source: www.nashvillecitypaper.com

Madison man indicted for rape
Richmond Register, KY - Jun 12, 2006... Mary Ann Reed, 27, Berea, one count of theft of identity, one count of fraudulent use of a credit card and three counts of theft by unlawful taking. ...
Source: www.richmondregister.com

POLICE REPORTS - Boone-Combined
Community Press, KY - May 18, 2006... 11. Theft of identity, personal information being used when filing tax returns, 201 Lakeview Drive, Florence, 2001 to present. Account ...
Source: news.communitypress.com

Educate yourself on theft of identity
St. Petersburg Times, FL - May 24, 2006Deputy Victor Pavone of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit will discuss how to protect yourself against identify theft at 7 pm Thursday ...
Source: www.sptimes.com

Treat Dad to Phish (Phishing) & Tips for Fathers Day

Treat Dad to Phish (Phishing) & Tips for Fathers Day 

Treat Dad to Phish & Tips for Fathers Day 
Dad may always be ready to share his wisdom and advice with you, but this Fathers Day the Federal Trade Commission has information you can share with him.
Source: www.ftc.gov

Beta out for next-generation McAfee tools 
'Falcon'-based consumer security products promise integrated protection to rival lineups from Symantec and Microsoft.
Source: news.com.com

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers 
A cross-site scripting flaw in the PayPal Web site allows a new phishing attack to masquerade as a genuine PayPal login page with a valid security certificate, according to security researchers.
Source: news.yahoo.com

Beta out for next-generation McAfee tools 
McAfee will let consumers choose how comprehensive a package they want, in hopes of encouraging upgrades
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com

CyberDefender Spyware Alert : CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 Early defense Technology Reports TROJ_DLOADER.~ Latest 4.4  
(PRWEB) June 16, 2006 -- CyberDefender has identified the following moderately dangerous category 4.
Source: news.yahoo.com

PayPal fixes phishing hole 
A Web site flaw was being exploited in a scam to pilfer sensitive information from PayPal customers.
Source: news.com.com

The Internet is Evil II: Programs, common (Identity Theft) sense can protect

The Internet is Evil II: Programs, common (Identity Theft) sense can protect 

The Internet is Evil II: Programs, common sense can protect 
If you remember from last time around, phishing is when you get a misleading e-mail requesting personal and/or financial information. This fraudulent e-mail usually tries to masquerade as a legitimate business, such as your bank.
Source: www.onlinechester.com

CyberDefender Spyware Alert : CyberDefender AntiSpyware 2006 Early defense Technology Reports TROJ_DLOADER.~ Latest 4.4  
CyberDefender has identified the following moderately dangerous category 4.4, 3.6 and 3.4 category spyware for June 12, 2006:CyberDefender Threat Level: 4.4 MODERATESpyware Filename: TROJ_DLOADER.~ Date Discovered: 06/09/2006 14:52:00CyberDefender Threat Level: 3.6 MODERATESpyware Filename: c:windowsav~ Date Discovered: 6/09/2006 22:19:00CyberDefender Threat Level: 3.4 MODERATESpyware
Source: www.prweb.com

Porn-surfing Oregon Worker Exposes 2,200 Taxpayer IDs 
More than 2,200 Oregon taxpayers' identities were stolen by a keylogging Trojan horse that infected a state PC after an Oregon Department of Revenue worker browsed porn sites, officials admitted this week.
Source: www.governmententerprise.com

Treat Dad to Phish & Tips for Fathers Day 
Dad may always be ready to share his wisdom and advice with you, but this Fathers Day the Federal Trade Commission has information you can share with him.
Source: www.ftc.gov

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft (Phishing)

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft (Phishing)

New law requires businesses to notify about possible ID theft
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - Jun 6, 2006EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Businesses must notify customers of computer-security breaches that could put them at risk for identity theft ...
Source: www.fortwayne.com

Clean house at VA over veterans ID theft outrage
Muskegon Chronicle, MI - Jun 13, 2006The excuses put forth by Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Jim Nicholson over the loss of millions of bits of sensitive personal information about active ...
Source: www.mlive.com

ID theft leads to arrest
Seymour Daily Tribune, IN - Jun 15, 2006A 26-year-old Seymour woman found herself in trouble with the law Wednesday after she was accused of living under the name of a Texas woman. ...
Source: www.tribtown.com

Charges Dropped Against Mother In ID Theft Case
KUTV, UT - Jun 8, 2006SALT LAKE CITY The woman accused of giving birth under a false name will not face criminal charges. Prosecutors have dropped the ...
Source: kutv.com

"Enormous" security breach leaves veterans vulnerable to ID theft
Seattle Times, United States - May 23, 2006By Christopher Lee and Steve Vogel. WASHINGTON � As many as 26.5 million veterans were placed at risk of identity theft after intruders ...
Source: seattletimes.nwsource.com

PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 (ID Theft)

PC-cillin Internet Security 2006  (ID Theft)

PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 
Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 combines award-winning antivirus security and a personal firewall for comprehensive protection against viruses, worms, Trojans and hackers.
Source: www.pcw.co.uk

McAfee answers Microsoft's OneCare challenge 
Microsoft's recent release of the Windows Live OneCare security offering has reset the rules of the security software business: Traditional security software developers are forced to upgrade their products. McAfee is among the first to answer with a beta version of its next-gen security suite that addresses new and emerging threats such as identity theft and rootkits.
Source: www.pheedo.com

Internet Promise Group Has Applied for a Patent for a Technology That Eliminates Phishing and Spoofing 
TORRANCE, Calif.----June 12, 2006--Internet Promise Group LLC, a research and development enterprise, announced that it has filed a patent application for a new technology that eliminates phishing.
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Beta versions of McAfee security software offered 
McAfee Inc. on Friday unveiled beta versions of new consumer security suites.
Source: www.bizjournals.com

Domino Tips: 
Please let others know how useful this tip is via the rating scale at the end of it. Do you have a useful Lotus Notes, Domino, Workplace or WebSphere tip or code snippet to share
Source: searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com

Measures target military identity theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

Measures target military identity theft (Identity Theft Prevention)

Measures target military identity theft
Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - Jun 13, 2006Some West Virginia congressional leaders want to protect veterans and active duty soldiers off the battlefield -- from the potential dangers of identity theft. ...
Source: www.dailymail.com

3.6 Million Households Victims of Identity Theft in 6-Month Period
The Conservative Voice, NC - Jun 8, 2006... million households, or about 3 percent of all households in the nation, learned that they had been the victim of at least one type of identity theft during a ...
Source: www.theconservativevoice.com

Win the War Against Identity Theft
Motley Fool - Jun 7, 2006After a massive data breach that left some 26 million veterans vulnerable to identity theft, the Department of Veterans Affairs last week hired former attorney ...
Source: www.fool.com

Pataki Signs Identity Theft Legislation
NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY - Jun 9, 2006... businesses and governments to properly dispose of records containing private information, we will be enacting three of the toughest anti-identity theft laws in ...
Source: www.9wsyr.com

Federal proposal would kill NC anti-fraud law
Greensboro News Record, NC - 23 hours agoRALEIGH -- A new state law that helps North Carolinians defend themselves against identity theft could be wiped off the books by pending federal legislation ...
Source: www.news-record.com

Some tips to help preparate against identity theft
CBC News, Canada - Jun 10, 2006... didn't authorize Consumer Reports Money Adviser offers ways to avoid identity theft in its June 2006 issue. -Instead of putting ...
Source: www.cbc.ca

Limits to density under review (Identity Theft Prevention)

Limits to density under review  (Identity Theft Prevention)

Limits to density under review 
A proposal would ease rules on trading density for developers of Pinellas Park parcels.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Focus on volunteers 
Alpha Transitional Living, 701 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, a temporary housing program for homeless women and teens who are pregnant, or who have an infant up to 9 months old, is in need of baby sitters, clerical helpers, tutors and kitchen help. For information, call 822 8190.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Fundraising cookout will benefit Boy Scouts' camp 
ST. PETERSBURG - Help save the Boy Scouts' camp.
Source: www.sptimes.com

Public Record 
7:10 a.m. Gas taken from vehicles in 2000 block of Cypress Ct. Loss value: $75. 9:57 a.m. Fishing pole and reel taken from 0-100 block of Market St. Loss value: $20.
Source: www.lebanon-express.com

Phishing - 81 forgeries later, ID-theft victim assigned new SSN

Phishing - 81 forgeries later, ID-theft victim assigned new SSN

81 forgeries later, ID-theft victim assigned new SSN
Arizona Daily Star - DUBLIN, Calif. — Audra Schmierer's Social Security number really gets around. It has been used by at least 81 people in 17 states, including Arizona, most of them probably illegal immigrants trying to get work. The federal government took years to
Source: www.azstarnet.com

After our investigation, customers at less risk of ID theft
WSLS - A NewsChannel 10 investigation revealed that some local banks put their customers at risk for identity theft because they do not shred their private information before throwing it in the trash
Source: www.wsls.com

Waste or Worthwhile?
Charlotte Observer - You've heard the horror stories about identity theft victims spending many frustrating, costly hours trying to reclaim their financial lives. For insurers, those nightmares are a marketing opportunity. Increasingly, companies are offering insurance
Source: www.charlotte.com

Going overboard
Anchorage Daily News - You know the old saying, when your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail? That kind of tunnel-vision perspective definitely applies to traffic engineers. When they look at a street like West 35th Avenue in Anchorage, they see a
Source: www.adn.com

Woman victimized by nationwide ID theft
Tracy Press - DUBLIN — Audra Schmierer’s Social Security number really gets around. At least 81 people in 17 states — most likely illegal immigrants — have used it to get work without her knowledge. It took the government years to discover her information
Source: www.tracypress.com

Veterans receive letter warning about identity theft (ID Theft)

Veterans receive letter warning about identity theft (ID Theft)

Veterans receive letter warning about identity theft
KESQ, CA - Jun 9, 2006... of Veterans Affairs has sent out letters, warning veterans about the problem and telling them what they can do to protect themselves against identity theft. ...
Source: www.kesq.com

UK Warns Students and Alumni of Possible Identity Theft
WKYT, KY - Jun 17, 2006Thousands of current and former UK students are on alert tonight after a computer drive was stolen from a professor. The drive contained ...
Source: www.wkyt.com

2 workshops set on identity theft
San Diego Union Tribune, United States - Jun 15, 2006The state will offer two workshops tomorrow in San Diego on how current and former service members can avoid identity theft. The ...
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

Waste or Worthwhile
Charlotte Observer, NC - 20 hours agoYou've heard the horror stories about identity theft victims spending many frustrating, costly hours trying to reclaim their financial lives. ...
Source: www.charlotte.com

Endicott man charged with identity theft
Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY - Jun 14, 2006... with fourth-degree grand larceny, first-degree falsifying business records, first-degree scheme to defraud, and two counts of second-degree identity theft. ...
Source: www.pressconnects.com

Jackson workers open to ID theft
Miami Herald, FL - Jun 17, 2006Jackson Health System employees could be at risk of identity theft after two laptops containing personal information were stolen in December. BY MONICA HATCHER. ...
Source: www.miami.com

Information Security Tips: (Identity Theft)

Information Security Tips:  (Identity Theft)

Information Security Tips: 
Fueled by increasingly sophisticated identity theft techniques and regulatory requirements , dual-factor authentication has grown in usage to overcome password weaknesses.
Source: searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com

PayPal Security Flaw allows Identity Theft 
Web Application Security Testing
Source: news.netcraft.com

State workers warned over identity theft 
ALBANY (AP) - More than 1,300 state workers have been warned about possible identity theft while officials search for a missing computer cartridge that held their names, salaries and Social Security numbers.
Source: www.buffalonews.com

Identity Theft Prevention Workshop for Veterans 
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa St. LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will hold a workshop in Los Angeles today to provide identity theft-protection information following the theft of government data on millions of veterans.
Source: www.nbc4.tv

There's No Law And Order In Identity Theft 
Todd Huffman | The News Herald Rhonda Moore had her identity stolen when a cousin used her name when caught shoplifting. Morganton - Even though "Law & Order" is Rhonda Moore's favorite show, she says she never imagined she would end up in court, involved in a case that could make must-see TV.
Source: www.morganton.com

Hospital nurse gets nearly 3 years in prison for identity theft 
A former hospital nurse accused of running up $60,000 in credit card bills with the stolen identities of a dozen patients has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison.
Source: www.fayettevillenc.com

Company works to prevent identity theft

Company works to prevent identity theft

Company works to prevent identity theft
Arizona Republic, AZ - Jun 16, 2006... "We're the nation's first and only company that actually prevents the crime of identity theft before it occurs, and we back that up with a million-dollar ...
Source: www.azcentral.com

The nightmare of medical identity theft
Computerworld - Jun 9, 2006Financial identity theft is bad enough. But lesser-known medical identity theft could be even worse. This eye-opening report from ...
Source: computerworld.com

Vacation lost to identity theft
Aurora Beacon News, IL - 15 hours agoShe's worked awfully hard to enjoy this nice extended vacation. In addition to teaching bilingual classes at Gates Elementary School ...
Source: www.suburbanchicagonews.com

New Laws Counter Identity Theft
North Country Gazette, NY - Jun 10, 2006... They will also help prohibit the potential repercussions that many identity theft victims encounter, including the denial of loan applications, false arrest ...
Source: www.northcountrygazette.org

"Anti-Phishing" bill goes to Gov. George Pataki (ID Theft)

"Anti-Phishing" bill goes to Gov. George Pataki (ID Theft)

"Anti-Phishing" bill goes to Gov. George Pataki
Bizjournals.com, NC - May 17, 2006The New York State Senate Wednesday gave final legislative approval to a bill that would combat the Internet scams known as "phishing.". ...
Source: www.bizjournals.com

Bizarre Chase bank scam poses as phishing alert
Help Net Security, Croatia - May 19, 2006In one of the most bizarre phishing scams to date, this fake Chase email on the prowl warns users of ongoing phishing schemes, explains many modes of online ...
Source: www.net-security.org

Briefs: FDIC warns against phishing scam
Lincoln Journal Star, NE - Jun 14, 2006The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said call centers in Kansas City, Mo., and Washington, DC, have begun receiving a large number ...
Source: www.journalstar.com

Brandimensions Provides Anti-Phishing Solution with Comprehensive ...
Security Park, UK - May 19, 2006... to do this, financial organizations require solutions that protect their customers while still being aggressive on taking down fraudulent, phishing or pharming ...
Source: www.securitypark.co.uk

Phishing scam uses PayPal secure servers
PC Advisor, UK - Jun 16, 2006A cross-site scripting flaw in the PayPal website allows a phishing attack to masquerade as a genuine PayPal login page with a valid security certificate ...
Source: www.pcadvisor.co.uk

How to encrypt your email (Credit Card Protection)

How to encrypt your email  (Credit Card Protection)

How to encrypt your email 
by Jason Thomas Most email messages you send travel vast distances over many networks, secure and insecure, monitored and unmonitored, passing through and making copies of themselves on servers...
Source: lifehacker.com

Goooaaal! Google, Mozilla Kick In Soccer Fix 
Search giant teams with open source browser, Nike to feed World Cup appetite.
Source: redir.internet.com

HSBC customers hit by phishing attack 
Internet users in the UAE are being warned to be on their guard following a massive phishing scam targeting HSBC customers there. The phishing attack follows a reported hacking attack on Emirates Bank and a fraud incident in Dubai, where criminals captured card data and PIN numbers from an ATM using a pinhole camera and skimmer a device inserted into a card slot to read data.
Source: www.itp.net

Phishing scam 
Internet thieves known as "phishers" have targeted customers of a local bank. Officials with First National Bank Alaska say they were just notified of this recent scam, and want to warn their clients. The thieves send counterfeit e-mails designed to look like they are from the bank.
Source: www.ktva.com

OVPD teaches identity theft prevention tips

OVPD teaches identity theft prevention tips

OVPD teaches identity theft prevention tips
Northwest Explorer, AZ - Jun 14, 2006June 14, 2006 - It must be his lucky day. A man checks his inbox, and out of the blue, he's received an e-mail from no less than ...
Source: www.explorernews.com

WCSO warns citizens: Beware of Internet identity theft scams
Hillsboro Argus, OR - Jun 16, 2006There are a number of variations on the Internet identity theft scam, including a newer version that targets sellers of goods on online classified services and ...
Source: www.oregonlive.com

Time to speak on disclosure of identity theft
Lincoln Journal Star, NE - Jun 13, 2006... The question of when people should be notified about the potential of identity theft may not be as easy to answer as it would seem on a superficial level. ...
Source: www.journalstar.com

PayPal Security Flaw allows Identity Theft
Netcraft, UK - Jun 16, 2006A security flaw in the PayPal web site is being actively exploited by fraudsters to steal credit card numbers and other personal information belonging to ...
Source: news.netcraft.com

Identity theft for millions of veterans has prompted action from ...
KHON2, HI - Jun 6, 2006... Governor Lingle recently signed into law new identity theft measures that require you be notified if your personal information is stolen. ...
Source: khon.com

Identity Theft - LOCAL NEWS

Identity Theft - LOCAL NEWS 

LOCAL NEWS 
A public relations blurb advertising a new TV show claims Nancy Weber, a Morris County psychic, was contacted by stumped police officers to solve a famous murder case from the early 1980s.
Source: www.dailyrecord.com

More News 
The following police report was provided by the Chesterfield County Police Department. Twonneil J. Butler, 19, of the 6800 block of Jefferson Davis Hwy., was charged with unlawful purchase or possess alcoholic beverage on May 29.
Source: www.progress-index.com

The World's Top Cybercriminals 
bart_scriv writes "BusinessWeek profiles four individuals identified by law enforcement as the world's foremost online criminals. They're accused of crimes ranging from re-shipping rings to credit card theft and email fraud -- '...all are Russian. Strong technical universities, comparatively low incomes, and an unstable legal system make the former Soviet Union an ideal breeding ground for
Source: feeds.feedburner.com

Australia Embraces Cyberwarfare 
The Australian Defense Force is demonstrating that a small military can have global impact by leveraging cyber-skills and focusing operations where they have the greatest effect and, if need be, cause the greatest pain.
Source: www.aviationnow.com

Rants 'n' Raves: Lukewarm Credit (ID Theft)

Rants 'n' Raves: Lukewarm Credit (ID Theft)

Rants 'n' Raves: Lukewarm Credit
Wired News - Just a note on your story -- found it interesting, but wanted to point out a huge gap in the common understanding of identity theft: Credit freezes aren't a surefire way to prevent ID theft. There are three ways ID theft can affect a victim
Source: wired.com

UK ID Theft
WBKO - A University of Kentucky faculty member is missing a computer drive that contains information about more than 6,000 students and alumni. The unidentified faculty member reported the device used for storing computer files stolen on May 26. The files
Source: www.wbko.com

Experts offer advice to prevent ID theft
Associated Press - SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Consumer advocates have some advice for the 26.5 million veterans whose personal information was stolen from the home of a Veterans Affairs employee: Don't panic. Identity theft may be a growing problem that affected 9.3
Source: hosted.ap.org

81 forgeries later, ID-theft victim assigned new SSN
Arizona Daily Star - DUBLIN, Calif. — Audra Schmierer's Social Security number really gets around. It has been used by at least 81 people in 17 states, including Arizona, most of them probably illegal immigrants trying to get work. The federal government took years to
Source: www.azstarnet.com

State schools vets on identity theft
Albuquerque Tribune - Attorney General Patricia Madrid asked about 50 female veterans if they carry their Social Security card or more than one credit card in their purse. About 30 raised a hand. To get the Identity Theft Repair Kit, contact the Attorney General's Office
Source: www.abqtrib.com

Credit Card Protection - The nightmare of medical identity theft

Credit Card Protection - The nightmare of medical identity theft

The nightmare of medical identity theft
Computerworld - Jun 9, 2006Financial identity theft is bad enough. But lesser-known medical identity theft could be even worse. This eye-opening report from ...
Source: computerworld.com

Crook Combines Bank Robbery, Identity Theft
KOLD-TV, AZ - Jun 11, 2006It's been happening in Phoenix and all around California. But now it's happening here, nd it's taking identity theft to new limits. ...
Source: www.kold.com

Help is out there for identity-theft victims
Daily Herald, UT - 6 hours agoQ: My friend's company offers a service to help its employees recover from identity theft. Please tell me more about such services ...
Source: www.heraldextra.com

Local office takes care to protect veterans from identity theft ...
Dunn County News, WI - Jun 5, 2006... behind us. Those same veterans who sacrificed their lives to serve our country are now potential victims of identity theft. On May ...
Source: www.dunnconnect.com

OVPD teaches identity theft prevention tips
Northwest Explorer, AZ - Jun 14, 2006June 14, 2006 - It must be his lucky day. A man checks his inbox, and out of the blue, he's received an e-mail from no less than ...
Source: www.explorernews.com

Crook Combines Bank Robbery, Identity Theft

Crook Combines Bank Robbery, Identity Theft

Crook Combines Bank Robbery, Identity Theft
KOLD-TV, AZ - Jun 11, 2006It's been happening in Phoenix and all around California. But now it's happening here, nd it's taking identity theft to new limits. ...
Source: www.kold.com

Officials Warn Veterans Could Be Target Of Identity Theft
WLUC-TV, MI - Jun 12, 2006Last month, a laptop containing private military information was stolen from a VA analyst's home. Now, millions of veterans and ...
Source: www.wluctv6.com

PayPal Security Flaw Allows Identity Theft
Slashdot - Jun 16, 2006miller60 writes "Phishing scammers are actively exploiting a security flaw in the PayPal web site to steal credit card numbers belonging to PayPal users. ...
Source: it.slashdot.org

Debt adviser: Undoing identity theft damage
MetroWest Daily News, MA - Jun 4, 2006By Steve Bucci/ Daily News Correspondent. Dear Debt Adviser: hello, I'ma victim of identity theft and thus my credit score is ruined. ...
Source: www.metrowestdailynews.com

CBD tightens up website security (Identity Theft)

CBD tightens up website security (Identity Theft)

CBD tightens up website security
ITP.net - Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) is tightening up its online security, with the bank moving the hosting of its website in-house and planning to roll out an authentication system for online banking customers. CBD has taken the decision to move the
Source: www.itp.net

Microsoft developing new online 'Live' tools
San Bernardino County Sun - Always answering to the competition, Microsoft is developing a series of new online tools that will be made available for free to PC users. The company's upcoming "Windows Live" promises new programs to handle instant messages, e-mail, schedules and
Source: www.sbsun.com

Qurb 3.0
PC Magazine - Qurb, Inc. Qurb has always championed whitelist-based spam-blocking: Senders known to you get through; others are quarantined. You'll never miss an important message because it "looked like spam," or receive spam in your inbox because it looked valid
Source: www.pcmag.com

Get connected with your perfect package
Times Online - If you think a megabit is something that you take out of a sandwich when you’re hungry, or you associate the word “wireless” with radio, you probably fall into this category. Ceri Stanaway, senior researcher at Which?, the consumer organisation
Source: business.timesonline.co.uk

Fraudsters now phish on phone
Economic Times - HYDERABAD: While banks and other financial institutions have discovered new methods to beat online frauds, phishers have come up with a way to beat the system. One such method is phone phishing, which is a growing threat with little or no real
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

ID Theft - Thieves Steal Personal Data of 26.5M Vets

ID Theft - Thieves Steal Personal Data of 26.5M Vets

Thieves Steal Personal Data of 26.5M Vets
Associated Press - WASHINGTON (AP) -- Thieves took sensitive personal information on 26.5 million U.S. veterans, including Social Security numbers and birth dates, after a Veterans Affairs employee improperly brought the material home, the government said Monday. The
Source: hosted.ap.org

Being ID theft victim can depend on who finds your ID
Daily News - For someone who believes this country is suffering from moral decline, I am still hopeful that TV is indeed not an accurate reflection of society. If you stray from the news outlets and cable TV, you may find that there is more to this generation
Source: www.jdnews.com

5 Steps to a Spotless Pocketbook
Eyewitness News - With higher consumer prices, rising interest rates, a cooling real-estate market and ID thieves lurking around every corner, a strong financial game plan is more important than ever. Financial literacy, like any skill, starts with a clean slate-so
Source: www.wfsb.com

Laptop Stolen From D.C. Home
Washington Post - A laptop containing personal data -- including Social Security numbers -- of 13,000 District workers and retirees was stolen Monday from the Southeast Washington home of an employee of ING U.S. Financial Services, the company said yesterday. ING
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Waste or Worthwhile?
Charlotte Observer - You've heard the horror stories about identity theft victims spending many frustrating, costly hours trying to reclaim their financial lives. For insurers, those nightmares are a marketing opportunity. Increasingly, companies are offering insurance
Source: www.charlotte.com

Colo. voter records disappear during move
Island Packet Online - DENVER (AP) - A file cabinet containing the personal information of thousands of voters disappeared since the Denver Election Commission moved to a new building, officials said, dashing hopes the records were misplaced. "We still don't have any
Source: www.islandpacket.com

Phishing - Credit unions, small banks see more phishing attacks

Phishing - Credit unions, small banks see more phishing attacks

Credit unions, small banks see more phishing attacks
SC Magazine, UK - Jun 9, 2006Attacks on regional banks in the United States accounted for 33 percent of all phishing attacks on banks last month, with credit unions taking up 29 percent of ...
Source: www.scmagazine.com

Briefs: FDIC warns against phishing scam
Lincoln Journal Star, NE - Jun 14, 2006The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said call centers in Kansas City, Mo., and Washington, DC, have begun receiving a large number ...
Source: www.journalstar.com

�Https� phishing email targets AIB customers
Siliconrepublic.com, Ireland - Jun 7, 200608.06.2006 - A new round of phishing emails targeting AIB have appeared over the past number of days, siliconrepublic.com has learned. ...
Source: www.siliconrepublic.com

Oklahoma Attorney General Edmondson, Leftwich Issue Phishing ...
All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - Jun 15, 2006... The link in the e-mail has now been shut down, but Edmondson said this type of scam, known as �phishing� is becoming more common. ...
Source: www.allamericanpatriots.com

Panda launches phishing education campaign
VNUNet.com, UK - May 23, 2006Security firm Panda Software launched a campaign this week designed to help surfers recognise and defend against phishing scams. ...
Source: www.vnunet.com

McAfee Launches Beta Versions of Two New Consumer Security Suites
Playfuls.com, Romania - 16 hours ago... improved and added technologies that fight both traditional and emerging threats, providing unparalleled protection against identity theft, phishing scams, and ...
Source: www.playfuls.com

Credit Card: Protect your number (Identity Theft Prevention)

Credit Card: Protect your number (Identity Theft Prevention)

Credit Card: Protect your number
WNCT, NC - May 26, 200625 year old Jamillia Staton appeared in court on several counts of financial credit card theft and financial credit card fraud. ...
Source: www.wnct.com

MAN SURRENDERS AFTER BUYING COMPUTER WITH STOLEN CREDIT CARD
CBS 5, CA - Jun 7, 2006A 25-year-old Oakland man turned himself into El Cerrito police detectives Tuesday after he was identified as the person responsible for using a stolen credit ...
Source: cbs5.com

MD Crime Experts Say Gangs Exist Everywhere
WMDT, MD - Jun 1, 2006... into all types of violence, especially street robberies, auto theft but they've expanded into crime such as retail theft groups, credit card theft and identity ...
Source: www.wmdt.com

Stolen credit card nets arrest
Maui News, HI - May 31, 2006Thomas T. Okudara was being held at the Wailuku Police Station on the charges of credit card theft, fraudulent use of a check and fraudulent use of a credit ...
Source: www.mauinews.com

Police Blotter: Posted 5/25
Lake Country Reporter, WI - May 24, 2006... quit attempting to register. On April 23, Sears left a message for him about the possibility of credit-card theft. According to the ...
Source: www.zwire.com