Senate tax writers seek (Phishing) privacy protection

Senate tax writers seek (Phishing) privacy protection 

Senate tax writers seek privacy protection 
Consumer advocates worry that people who visit a tax preparer may be getting more than help with their tax returns. Taxpayers also could unknowingly or unthinkingly give away private information to companies marketing other products.

Robbery, ID Theft Spree Continues 
Police are asking for help from the public, as a spree of robberies and identity theft continues across Cumberland and Dauphin Counties.

Attorney general warns of scams 
BATON ROUGE -- Many unscrupulous scam artists are preying on the elderly and uninformed people of Louisiana, says Attorney General Charles Foti, so he and several organizations are teaming up for an informational tour.

Navy pilot data posted on website 
PERSONAL information on 100,000 US Navy and Marine Corps aviators was discovered on a publicly available website, the US Navy overnight, putting them at risk of identity theft.

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Credit Monitoring and ID Fraud Insurance Detect, protect and insure your financial, personal, and professional identity against potential identity theft fraud crimes. Includes credit report and public records monitoring.

Ten things the VA should do about identity theft

Ten things the VA should do about identity theft

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Beware of Cricket World Cup 2007 fraud
Barbados Advocate, Barbados - Jun 29, 2006... But, with the high use of credit cards, and the high use of exchange of information, the opportunities for the theft of identity are there. He also noted ...

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 ...

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 ...

POLICE REPORTS (Credit Card Protection) - Community Recorder

POLICE REPORTS (Credit Card Protection) - Community Recorder 

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

Ohio bill would ease freezing credit reports 
Ohio consumers could freeze access to their credit information more easily under a new bill in the General Assembly prompted by the recent rash of identity theft cases, including one at Ohio University.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sophos Security Threat Management Report Reveals Trojan Domination and Marked Decrease in Mass Emails (Identity Theft Prevention)

Sophos Security Threat Management Report Reveals Trojan Domination and Marked Decrease in Mass Emails  (Identity Theft Prevention)

Sophos Security Threat Management Report Reveals Trojan Domination and Marked Decrease in Mass Emails 
Sophos, a world leader in integrated threat management solutions, has announced the availability of its mid-year security report, The Sophos Security Threat Management Report Update. The report reveals a significant decline in the number of new viruses and worms as cyber criminals focused on stealing information and financial gain by relying on spyware, phishing and malware threats such as

antiqueweek.com 
LAS VEGAS eBay executives say they want to get back to the online auction giant''s collectible''s roots and put more "fun" back into buying and selling antiques and collectibles online.

Privacy and Security: Fraud, Identity Theft, Phishing, Viruses and Other Threat 
At the annual RSA Security Conference early in 2005, Bill Gates made a splash by announcing that Microsoft planned to give free anti-virus and spyware software to consumers by the end of the year, with a paid version destined for enterprise users.

Nearly 200 Laws To Take Effect 
TALLAHASSEE -- Militarystyle juvenile boot camps will be abolished. Public colleges and universities will be barred from sponsoring trips to countries labeled as terrorist states. Public schools will get a lot more money. Dogs may get to dine at some outdoor restaurants.

CipherTrust to Integrate Email and IM Management 
Messgage-filtering vendor CipherTrust Inc will integrate management of its email and instant-messaging security appliances into a single management console later this year, as well as beefing up its ability to scrutinize outbound traffic.

CyberDefender Phishing Alert; Four Active Phishing Attacks Plaguing eBay and PayPal Users 
(PRWEB) July 2, 2006 -- CyberDefender(tm) Corporation, the security developer with the industry's most advanced early defense technology, has released its latest CyberDefender Phishing Alert.

POLICE REPORTS - Community Recorder (Identity Theft Prevention)

POLICE REPORTS - Community Recorder  (Identity Theft Prevention)

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

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.

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.

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.

10 things the VA should do about identity 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.

ID Theft - Banks target needs of Gen Y customers

ID Theft - Banks target needs of Gen Y customers

Banks target needs of Gen Y customers
Vindicator - Their Internet experience has exposed them to such dangers as identity theft, fraud and phishing scams, Phillips said. As a result, banks go out of their way to assure these customers that their sites are safe and secure. "Bank Web sites will have to

Taxpayer "Phishing" Scams Still Prevalent, IRS Warns
Axcess News - (AXcess News) Washington - The Internal Revenue Service today advised taxpayers to stay vigilant when it comes to a pervasive email scam asking for intrusive personal information. The email, which claims to be from the IRS, offers a bogus refund and

Contact us with comments and questions
Hampton Roads Daily Press - of threatening e-mails ("your account has been suspended" or "you have violated our policy") and be careful with attachments (don't open them if you don't know who they're from!). There have been instances of "phishing"

CipherTrust Warns Corporations Of Brand Damage
TechWeb - The new Radar 360 service sniffs out scams, typically phishing attacks , that pose as messages from the company. If it finds suspicious activity or a verified attack-in-progress, the service automatically sends out customized warnings. Radar Inside

Identity Theft - First-of-Its-Kind Center to Address Identity Theft and Fraud

Identity Theft - First-of-Its-Kind Center to Address Identity Theft and Fraud 

First-of-Its-Kind Center to Address Identity Theft and Fraud 
------Utica College: What: Please be advised that there will be a news conference regarding the creation of a new center to address the increased threat to personal and national security posed by identity theft and fraud.

NIH Credit Union Hit by Identity Theft Scheme 
The National Institutes of Health's federal credit union has notified some customers that their personal information has been compromised by an identity theft scheme, officials said.

Moms Stage Nurse-In At Local Victoria's Secret 
Protesting mothers breast feed their babies outside Victoria's Secret stores. Find out about their complaint.

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.

Ohio bill would ease freezing credit reports 
Ohio consumers could freeze access to their credit information more easily under a new bill in the General Assembly prompted by the recent rash of identity theft cases, including one at Ohio University.

Businesses must notify an individual if personal data is illegally accessed 
A new law to better protect Idaho consumers from identity theft takes effect today.

Where to grab a byte (ID Theft)

Where to grab a byte (ID Theft)

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

Arizona Phishers Lived High On The Hog
TechWeb - Breshears, 19, were charged with several counts of credit card theft, fraudulent schemes, and money laundering. Brown is being held without bond, while Breshears' was set at $2 million. Tucson investigators believe that Brown and Breshears were

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

Video: Accused Credit Card Thief Turns Herself In Accused Credit Card
WTOV 9 - In light of the rash of recent credit card thefts, authorities said they will continue hunting down credit card thieves. Lt. Dave Robinson of the Moundsville police said, "We are going to pursue any case of credit card theft and the usage of credit

Va. fugitive caught after carjacking
Altoona Mirror - Turner is wanted in Virginia on felony warrants for child abuse, credit card theft and theft of a motor vehicle. A warrant also was issued for his arrest in November 2004 for failing to report to jail. He has an extensive criminal and traffic record

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.