All About Identity Theft

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Saturday, October 28, 2006

ID theft suspect arrested after high speed chase  (Identity Theft Prevention)


ID theft suspect arrested after high speed chase 
One man is in jail this morning after leading sheriff's deputies on a high speed chase, then on a foot chase throughout the East Valley. It led to a dramatic arrest that you'll only see on NewsChannel 3. We first brought it to you live Monday night at 11.

'ID theft risk' on bank websites 
Three UK banks are failing to prevent the possible theft of online customers' identity, a security company has warned.

Edentify Lands Significant Commercial Deal for Its Identity Management Solutions 
Edentify, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: EDFY) , a leading provider of identity management and fraud detection solutions, today announced that Affinion Group, a leading global affinity marketer, has launched a sophisticated new tool, branded ID Secure, that integrates Edentify's cutting-edge Social Security number and synthetic ID monitoring technology. Now, by including this patented identity fraud

N.Y. Shredmobile to Fight ID Theft 
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Friday, October 27, 2006

When that identity theft case isn't what it seems


When that identity theft case isn't what it seems
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL - Oct 20, 2006... At least that's what I feared. I stood up and breathlessly announced to my co-workers that I was a victim of identity theft. The ...

Forgery suspect targeted in probe
Honolulu Advertiser, HI - 5 hours agoA man in custody here on suspicion of forgery and identity theft is the focus of state and federal investigations after law enforcement officials learned at ...

SEC Conducts Identity Theft Sweep
CCH Wall Street, NY - Oct 23, 2006By Edward Hayes. The SEC has begun a sweep of investment advisers and broker-dealers to track down perpetrators of identity theft. ...

Police warning over identity theft
Suffolk Evening Star, UK - Oct 17, 2006The call comes after research revealed virtually every household is throwing away personal information in their rubbish. The force ...

Troy School District Offers LifeLock Identity Theft Prevention ...
Business Wire (press release), CA - Oct 25, 2006CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeLock CEO Todd Davis announced this afternoon that the nation�s leader in identity theft prevention has been selected by ...

FBI Warns Online Jobseekers Of Identity Theft
Consumer Affairs - Oct 18, 2006The Internet makes it easier to look for a new job. By posting your resume on a number of popular jobs sites, it's easier for employers to find you. ...

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Phishing - CrimeStoppers offers $2,000 reward in credit card theft


CrimeStoppers offers $2,000 reward in credit card theft
Chillico Gazette - JACKSON -Southern Ohio CrimeStoppers is offering $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of a man wanted in connection with an April credit card theft. Three credit cards were reportedly stolen from an elderly woman while she was

Escaped Inmate Back In Custody
WTVM - He was in the Muscogee County prison on credit card theft, forgery, and marijuana charges. Sapree was the second inmate to walk away from a work detail in the past three months. Muscogee County Deputy Warden Geeter Boone tells us Sapree is already

FBI: Internet scam probe probably will be fruitless
Crossville Chronicle - More information about the probe in Crossville, which started with a phone call from a credit card theft victim in Virginia, is coming to light as two sheriff's investigators continue their probe into the local connection in the World Wide Web scam.

King George County grand jury indictments
Free Lance-Star - Christina Marie Green, 28, Port Royal, 10 counts identity theft, five counts grand larceny, three counts attempt to steal currency, three counts credit card fraud, two counts credit card theft, two counts steal currency. Leah Ann Gustafson, 39

Frederick County Indictments
Winchester Star - Robert Eric Harris, 17, of the 100 block of Julee Drive, Winchester, for two counts of petty larceny, two counts of credit card theft, and grand larceny, all on June 5. Jason Allen Lowery, 24, of the 200 block of Ritter Road, Winchester, for eluding

Ashley to face juvenile charges in Smoothie King robbery
Sentinel - Lazear and Schweiger were convicted in 2004 in juvenile court on charges of credit card theft. Ashley's attorney, Barry Helfand, repeatedly argued during the hearing that his client had a lesser role in the robbery and asked the judge to consider

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Organized Crime Steals Millions From Online Brokers  (Phishing)


Organized Crime Steals Millions From Online Brokers 
Criminals have broken into customer accounts at several American online brokers, including E*Trade, and made off with millions, brokers have acknowledged.

AG issues new identity theft warning 
LANSING -- The state is warning people about a new identity theft scam. This one involves the use of a fake caller ID.

Digital Defense develops tool to help online shoppers fight identity theft 
A San Antonio network-security compliance and risk-management firm is working to teach Americans how to shop safely on the Internet.

M&I honored for ID theft prevention efforts 
M&I Bank has received top honors for identity theft prevention in a study by Javelin Strategy & Research.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Crime watch (Phishing)


Crime watch
Cambridge Chronicle - In addition to this week's log entries, Cambridge, Harvard and MIT police received 10 reports of stolen wallets, purses or backpacks, six incidents of identity and credit card theft or fraud, 11 reported cell-phone, iPods or laptop thefts, eight

Teacher's purse robbed
Free Lance-Star - According to the news release, there are 21 warrants outstanding against Kelly on charges including credit card theft and fraud, driving on a suspended license, failure to appear in court and obtaining money by false pretenses. Kelly had not been

ID Thieves Turn Sights on Smaller E-Businesses
Washington Post - Schuyler Cole needed an accessory for his Palm Treo 600 smartphone, so the Haleiwa, Hawaii, resident fired up his Web browser last month and ran a Google search. After scanning the search results, he purchased the inexpensive item -- a USB cable used

Internet attacks are more hidden, creative
TMCnet - The victim is tricked into giving personal information that can be used for identity theft or credit-card theft. "When phishing first started, there were a limited number of brands that were being targeted - the top five banks in the United States

Phishing - Students fear identity theft when using their ID cards


Students fear identity theft when using their ID cards
Bowling Green News, OH - Oct 10, 2006... Todd Rosenbaum called on his fellow students to protest a University of Virginia policy that left students vulnerable to identity theft by participating in ...

Destroy sensitive data to safeguard against identity theft
Earthtimes.org - Oct 16, 2006... 16, 2006 and shall end on October 22, 2006 and intends to once again inform people to shred or dispose of documents which could lead to identity theft crimes. ...

Three Charged in Michigan Identity Theft Scheme
Consumer Affairs - Oct 13, 2006The office of Attorney General Mike Cox has filed charges of identity theft and conspiracy to commit identity theft against a trio accused of pilfering ...

Police offer advice on fighting identity theft
North Brunswick Sentinel,  USA - Oct 19, 2006NORTH BRUNSWICK - In recognition of Crime Prevention and Safety Awareness Day, the North Brunswick Police Department presented an identity theft seminar at ...

Latest identity theft is medical
Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Sep 25, 2006LOS ANGELES, CA, United States (UPI) -- A retired California schoolteacher has found out the hard way about the newest form of identity theft -- using someone ...

Lawmaker may seek to let all consumers freeze credit reports
Dallas Morning News (subscription), TX - 2 hours ago... However, Texas is one of only five states that allow you to freeze your credit report only after you've been a victim of identity theft. ...

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Phishing - Indictments - Rockfield man indicted on robbery charges


Indictments - Rockfield man indicted on robbery charges
Bowling Green Daily News - A, three counts theft over $300, three counts theft of mail, theft of identity, second-degree persistent felony offender, transfer district court bond. Jessica Virginia Payne, 24, Smiths Grove, first-degree possession of a controlled substance

Urine incident prompts security overhauls
Daily Independent - Nick Kintigos was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct, two counts of second-degree criminal trespassing, and theft of identity, according to a Greenup deputy jailer. He also faces an escape charge in an unrelated incident. He was in the

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS
Leaf Chronicle - Meadow Drive address, was charged with theft of identity, eight counts of forgery, eight counts of passing, possession of forged writing and driving on a revoked license. Elvis Anderson, 25, who gave a 538 Donna Drive address, was charged with driving

Police and Fire reports
Winchester Sun - Baylous, 39, of Lexington Saturday with alcohol intoxication, indecent exposure and theft of identity. John Tipton, 28, of 190 Tuggle Branch Road, Ravenna, was charged Friday by Winchester Police with careless driving, failure to maintain insurance

Barren County circuit court report
Glasgow Daily Times - Stephanie Martin Perry, 27, of Cave City, was granted probation for her earlier guilty pleas in three separate cases of charges of fraudulent use of a credit/debit card over $100, and two counts of theft of identity, on the condition that she make