Identity Theft News Articles...

Stolen laptop contained info on SUNY Fredonia students, along with 16,000 Buffalo State College students and 1500 high school students WKBW.com

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:48:56 PDT

That laptop was taken over a month ago from a college consultant.

FBI Warns of Jury duty identity theft scam...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:48:31 PDT

FBI issues identity theft warningPahrump Valley Times Sat, 20 Oct 2007 6:32 PM PDTThe Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning regarding a jury duty scam leading to identity theft. The recent surge is being perpetrated by telephone when someone calls the intended victim and claims to be a jury coordinator. The intended victim is told they have missed jury duty.

Mortgage Office Manager Charged With Identity Theft and Grand Larceny

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:27:50 PDT

Mortgage Office Manager Charged With Identity Theft and Grand LarcenyNew York Times Mon, 15 Oct 2007 8:51 PM PDTAfter investigators found that six identity theft victims had applied for loans at the same local mortgage office police arrested the branch manager and his sister.

Identity-theft suspect seized after chase... Buffalo NY

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:51:57 PDT

Identity-theft suspect seized after chase The Buffalo News Thu, 12 Jul 2007 4:08 AM PDTAmherst police chased a forgery and identity-theft suspect from the Central Park area in Buffalo onto two highways and over the Skyway before arresting him in South Buffalo late Wednesday morning.

OC car dealership raided in identity theft probe

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:58:30 PDT

The Fresno Bee Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:13 AM PDTDozens of police and district attorney's office investigators raided an Orange County car dealership as part of an identity theft probe.

A check-authorizing company said Tuesday that credit, bank account and other personal information on 2.3 million consumers had been stolen,

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:50:50 PDT

Tacoma News Tribune Wed, 04 Jul 2007 1:33 AM PDT The report from Fidelity National Information Services unit Certegy Check Services Inc. was the latest case of data theft that has troubled corporations, the federal government and universities.

They make millions gathering and selling consumer data. Freezes cut into that business.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 02:36:15 PDT

USA TODAY 06/04/2007. Barely a month passes anymore without news of another breach of personal data, stoking fears that a thief might open credit cards in your name, run up bills and ruin your credit rating. That's a lot bigger problem than the garden-variety theft of a single credit card. The year started with a disclosure by TJX, parent company of retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, of the theft of credit card data on 45.7 million customers. Since then, everybody from the Veterans Affairs Department to the University of California, Davis, have reported breaches of personal data.

Boeing laptop stolen, putting 382,000 at risk for identity theft...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:41:29 PST

WQAD Moline Sun, 17 Dec 2006 2:08 PM PST CHICAGO The theft of a laptop belonging to Chicago-based Boeing has put 382-thousand workers and retirees at risk for identity theft and credit-card fraud.

Identity Theft Concerns Rise: Chicago Workers' Data Mailed to Wrong People

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:40:03 PST

Insurance Journal Tue, 28 Nov 2006 7:19 AM PST Names, Social Security numbers and home addresses of nearly 1,740 former Chicago school employees were mistakenly mailed to other members of the group, prompting concerns the information could be used

Former Tax Preparer Sentenced For ID Theft, Tax Fraud

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:37:34 PST

Former Tax Preparer Sentenced For ID Theft, Tax Fraud WJXT News4 News Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:25 PM PST Lake City resident Morris Hines, 40, was sentenced last week to 63 months in prison and three years of probation for tax fraud and identity theft, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday.

Illegal immigration and a growing methamphetamine problem are the two main reasons why identity theft criminals are prevalent in the state...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:38:54 PDT

Former FBI agent: ID theft will get worse. By Amanda Baillie/Herald/Review SIERRA VISTA - Arizona is the No. 1 state for identity theft, and it is only going to get worse, according to a national personal security expert.

Illegal immigration and a growing methamphetamine problem are the two main reasons why identity theft criminals are prevalent in the state...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:35:55 PDT

Rapid Response Is Best Defense Against ID Theft

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 18:56:36 PDT

Rapid Response Is Best Defense Against ID TheftWashington Post Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:15 PM PDTWhile consumer data leaks don't automatically result in financial losses or cases of identity theft, experts say your chances of becoming a victim depend on how well you know your rights and how rapidly you spring into action.

Meth Users Specialize in Identity Theft...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:57:16 PDT

Meth Users Specialize in Identity Theft Join Together Online Wed, 12 Jul 2006 1:28 PM PDTMethamphetamine users often apply the energy and focus caused by the drug to the detail-oriented crime of identity theft, sometimes putting in long hours akin to a full-time job, the New York Times reported July 11.

...methamphetamin... Identity theft...

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 22:54:21 PDT

Identity Theft Reaching New HeightsKOLD News 13 Tuscon Thu, 13 Jul 2006 7:22 AM PDTDue largely to the criminal explosion surrounding methamphetamin... Identity theft has become an enormous problem--especially in Arizona--which continues to lead the nation in identity-related crimes.

Hotels.com customers warned about data theft

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:16:48 PDT

Hotels.com customers warned about data theft Seattle Times Sun, 04 Jun 2006 0:23 AM PDTAbout 243,000 Hotels.com customers may be at risk for identity theft after a password-protected laptop computer containing their credit-card...

Personal Data of 26.5 Million Veterans Stolen

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Tue, 23 May 2006 04:36:05 PDT

Personal Data of 26.5 Million Veterans Stolen Washington Post Mon, 22 May 2006 11:29 AM PDT Every living veteran is at risk of identity theft after thieves stole an electronic data file this month containing the names, birthdates and social security from the home of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson said today.

Why ID theft insurance might not be worth it. MSNBC

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Wed, 10 May 2006 19:25:13 PDT

Statement of Treasury Secretary John W. Snow On Protecting Americans from Identity TheftUnited States Department of the Treasury Wed, 10 May 2006 11:32 AM PDT"Perhaps the most serious threat to financial consumers today is identity theft. Identity thieves are clever, adaptable, and heartless. Woman pleads guilty to identity theft and wire fraudRichmond Times-Dispatch Wed, 10 May 2006 3:16 AM PDTKym Salisha Saloman pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for setting up a fake mortgage loan on her own West End residence. Bill would protect against identity theftThe News Journal Wed, 10 May 2006 2:24 AM PDTDOVER -- Delaware residents concerned about identity theft would get some protection under a proposed law allowing them to freeze access to their credit reports. Identifying, preventing, and protecting yourself from identity theftKTBS Tue, 09 May 2006 4:22 PM PDTYou may already be a victim and not know it. That's one of the problems of identity theft. Here's some ideas on preventing I-D theft, how to discover if you've been victimized, and how insurance may protect you. ID theft hearing waivedThe Grand Rapids Press Wed, 10 May 2006 8:10 AM PDTAn Indiana man accused of stalking West Michigan television reporters waived his preliminary examination Tuesday in Grand Rapids District Court. Marco Munoz, 39, of Evansville, Ind., earlier pleaded no contest in Wexford County to attempted identity theft of a Cadillac reporter. FTC Launches Nationwide ID Theft Education CampaignFederal Trade Commission Wed, 10 May 2006 11:04 AM PDTYou can take steps to minimize your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. That is the message of a nationwide education program launched today by the Federal Trade Commission:â€œAvoID Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend. House ID-theft bill broadenedPioneer Press Wed, 10 May 2006 1:06 AM PDTAll Minnesotans and not just victims of identity theft would be able to freeze their credit reports to keep out identity thieves under a compromise bill that is trying to make it to the floor of the Minnesota House for approval before the session ends May 22. ID Theft Victims Learn to RecoverKGBT 4 Rio Grande Valley Tue, 09 May 2006 7:43 PM PDTThe number of identity theft cases continues to grow in the U.S., but many victims of these crimes don't know how to recover and get their identity back. Why ID theft insurance might not be worth itMSNBC Tue, 09 May 2006 12:06 PM PDTThis week, Herb tackles the question of identity theft insurance, which aims to protect consumers against the after-effects of one of the nation's fastest-growing crimes.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 23:00:00 PDT

Case for Oregon law gets boost from theft of Providence recordsThe Olympian Sat, 15 Apr 2006 3:18 PM PDTPORTLAND -- The theft of 365,000 patients' records from Providence Health System has prompted lawmakers to push new data protection laws in Oregon. Oregon has no law requiring companies to report security breaches, unlike California, Washington and at least 23 other states. Madison Weekly: A look at what is happening at the State CapitolGreen Bay Press-Gazette Sun, 16 Apr 2006 2:17 AM PDTIdentity theft Gov. Jim Doyle on Thursday announced that he was launching "a broad crackdown" on identity theft. Doyle said his plan will strengthen enforcement and toughen penalties to combat the problem, which reportedly costs consumers $570 million annually. Vista spotlightSan Diego Union-Tribune Sun, 16 Apr 2006 0:18 AM PDTThe Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center will offer a seminar on identity theft and reverse mortgage scams at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Ethical hackers battle the bad guys in cyberspaceAsheville Citizen-Times Sat, 15 Apr 2006 9:07 PM PDTENKA - You've done everything you can to protect yourself from identity theft - shredded the incoming credit card offers, safeguarded your social security number, put up the firewall on your home computer. Procedures for getting a new or replacement Social Security cardKingsport Times-News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 7:34 PM PDTTerrorists among us, credit card scams, and identity theft all seem to have one thing in common - someone using our identity to obtain a fake Social Security number. The Social Security card and number are almost essentials for life in 21st century America.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 04:02:14 PDT

Florida Pair Charged in Alleged Multi-state Identity Theft Ring Kansas City InfoZine Sat, 15 Apr 2006 3:10 AM PDTA Miami, Fla., man and his niece who allegedly were part of a multi-state identity theft ring are the latest defendants to face criminal charges filed by Attorney General Jay Nixon and local Missouri prosecutors. Opelousas identity theft suspectsKATC3 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 8:57 AM PDTIn St. Landry parish Opelousas police need your help tracking down a pair of identity theft suspects. Take a look at these surveillance photos from an Opelousas convenience store. Woodland police close mobile identity-theft labThe Daily News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 0:21 AM PDTWoodland police seized a massive mobile identity theft lab Friday that police say may have affected hundreds of victims. 20 charged in identity theft ringThe Monterey County Herald Fri, 14 Apr 2006 7:04 PM PDTTwenty people have been charged in a Southern California identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud, officials said Thursday. Man held for Salisbury identity theft, larcenyTorrington Register Citizen Fri, 14 Apr 2006 2:36 PM PDTBANTAM -- A Waterbury man was arraigned on identity theft charges for allegedly using the name of his former girlfriendâ€™s father in Salisbury to obtain credit cards and purchase $7,676.72 in goods and cash advances. 22 arrested in ID theft ringNorth County Times Fri, 14 Apr 2006 4:40 PM PDTLOS ANGELES ---- Felony charges were announced Thursday against 20 suspects in a Southern California identity-theft ring responsible for millions of dollars in fraud. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Fri, 14 Apr 2006 6:00 PM PDTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Fri, 14 Apr 2006 6:11 PM PDTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Lawmakers move on data theft-security billCoos Bay World Link Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:58 AM PDTPORTLAND (AP) - The theft of 365,000 patients' records from Providence Health System has prompted lawmakers to push new data protection laws in Oregon.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:41:36 PDT

Thousands Of Hawaii Workers Exposed To Possible Identity TheftKITV TheHawaiiChannel.com via Yahoo! News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:49 AM PDTThe Hawaii Attorney General's office alerted more than 40,000 Hawaii residents Thursday that they are at risk for identity theft. KBI to present identity theft seminarThe Pratt Tribune Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:50 AM PDTScott Ferris, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Specialist, will present a seminar on Identity Theft at Pratt Community College beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 20 in room 312. This informative session will describe what identity theft is, how thieves use and get information, what to do if it happens, preventative steps to take and information on fraud. Governor creates office for identity theftDuluth News Tribune Fri, 14 Apr 2006 4:47 AM PDTMADISON -- Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to battle identity theft and wants legislation to punish identity thieves with stiffer penalties. Governor creates new office to fight identity theftWinona Daily News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:26 AM PDTMADISON, Wis. (AP) â€” Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to deal with identity theft and wants legislation to slap identity thieves with stiffer penalties. 20 charged in identity theft ringThe Monterey County Herald Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:04 AM PDTTwenty people have been charged in a Southern California identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud, officials said Thursday. 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringWKYT 27 NEWSFIRST & WYMT Mountain News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:08 AM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed (m) millions of dollars in fraud. Identity Theft Ring BustedKABC-TV Los Angeles Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:59 PM PDTCharges are expected to be announced today against some two dozen suspects involved in an identity-theft ring that committed millions of dollars in fraud, including establishing fake businesses. 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringWSMV Nashville Thu, 13 Apr 2006 8:15 PM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed (m) millions of dollars in fraud. Police say the suspects... 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringKBCI Boise Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:57 PM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud. Police say the suspects face charges of conspiracy, identity theft, making false financial statements and receiving stolen property.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 04:03:08 PDT

Action Line: Plan ahead to respond quickly to identity theft San Jose Mercury News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:43 AM PDTHere is some free advice from an attorney who became the victim of identity theft. ``My wallet was stolen last month,'' the attorney told friends by e-mail. ``Within a week the thief had ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a Visa credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information Governor creates new office to fight identity theft Winona Daily News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:40 AM PDTMADISON, Wis. (AP) â€” Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to deal with identity theft and wants legislation to slap identity thieves with stiffer penalties. Charges To Be Announced In Identity-Theft Ring Case NBC 4 Los Angeles Thu, 13 Apr 2006 9:00 AM PDTLOS ANGELES -- Charges are expected to be announced Thursday against some two dozen suspects involved in an identity-theft ring that committed millions of dollars in fraud, including establishing fake businesses, authorities said. Identity theft could soon be a class 4 felony 9 News Denver Wed, 12 Apr 2006 8:34 PM PDTDENVER - The State of Colorado could soon have a strong law against identity theft. Identity theft can take many forms Grand Rapids Herald-Review Wed, 12 Apr 2006 1:27 PM PDTEditor: A recent article about "identity theft" focused on the Internet. We had an experience with an acquaintance that involved the U.S. Post Office. This acquaintance went online and filled out a "change of address" to change our mail address to the acquaintance's address without our knowledge. Identity theft case spans Midwest Cadillac News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 5:49 AM PDTCADILLAC - A local television anchor and others throughout the Midwest were targets of a bank employee who used their personal information to make obscene phone calls.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 04:12:16 PDT

Common mistakes can lead to identity theftNorthwest Herald Wed, 12 Apr 2006 1:19 AM PDTTo protect yourself from identity theft, you can shred important personal documents and guard your Social Security number like the crown jewels. Woman Wanted for Identity TheftKIFI-TV Idaho Falls Tue, 11 Apr 2006 5:45 PM PDTPolice need your help finding suspects in a case involving identity theft. The victims had personal information stolen out of their mailbox from their home near Highland High School in Pocatello. Second woman is charged in ID theftFort Wayne Journal Gazette Wed, 12 Apr 2006 2:49 AM PDTA second woman faces charges in connection with the theft of a local womanâ€™s identity to obtain an unauthorized credit card and cell phones.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:38:21 PDT

Web site offers help for identity theft victimsThe Salt Lake Tribune Tue, 11 Apr 2006 0:17 AM PDTOne click can put identity theft victims in Utah on the way to recovering their good names. On Monday, the Utah Attorney General's Office launched a new Web site called IRIS - Identity Theft Reporting Information System - where victims can go to file a complaint that will be sent directly to the proper law enforcement agency. The site gives victims step-by-step directions on how to repair their McKenna: Meth and identity theft top priorities for law enforcementKing County Journal Tue, 11 Apr 2006 3:31 AM PDTWENATCHEE -- Methamphetamine and identity theft, closely linked, are Washington state's most pressing law enforcement and consumer protection priorities in the state, Attorney General Rob McKenna says.

noreply@blogger.com (itaif) — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 02:33:52 PDT

Members of Liberty Alliance, the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice Gather to Address Online Identity TheftSYS-CON Media Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:39 AM PDTThe Liberty Alliance Project, the global consortium developing open standards for federated identity, interoperable strong authentication and identity-enabled Web services, today announced its second identity theft prevention workshop to take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on April 26th at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Washington, DC. This free event is open to all individuals and Senate passes safeguards to identity theftMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Tue, 11 Apr 2006 8:54 AM PDTThe Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously approved protective measures against identity theft, giving victims and law enforcement some defense against hijacked accounts. Identity theft bill's passage unanimousPioneer Press Tue, 11 Apr 2006 7:42 AM PDTBRIEFING: MINNESOTA SENATE The Minnesota Senate united Monday to approve safeguards against identity theft for consumers and provide help for victims who are trying to clean up their records.