Saturday, October 13, 2012

Credit Monitoring Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Wells Fargo offering customers free credit score reports
Bizjournals.com
Customers can take part by visiting a branch and obtaining an access code.
Typically, if consumers wish to check their credit score, they either pay a
flat fee or they sign up for a service such as credit monitoring or
identity theft protection and pay ...
<http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2012/10/11/wells-fargo-offering-customers-free.html>

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Internet Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Common Scams Targeted At Teens
San Francisco Chronicle
The naivety of youth often makes it easier for would-be identity thieves to
phish for information, as adolescents don't even realize that they're
handing over personal information that can be used for identity theft. Many
of these scams operate online ...
<http://www.sfgate.com/business/investopedia/article/Common-Scams-Targeted-At-Teens-3940505.php>

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Identity Theft Protection - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Shredding event Saturday
phillyBurbs.com
"I encourage residents to join us for this opportunity to learn more about
identity theft and consumer protection issues while making those first
steps in protection through document shredding," Davis said. Residents may
bring up to five bags or boxes ...
<http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/bristol/shredding-event-saturday/article_8542d817-5cc7-57e4-94ae-17cdf36424d0.html>





Brush up your identity-protection skills
MarketWatch
When is the last time you really thought about protecting your personal
information online? MarketWatch Radio's Adrienne Mitchell gets a review
course from Anne Wallace, president of ITAC, the Identity Theft Assistance
Center. Pop up Player. This Story ...
<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/brush-up-on-your-identity-protection-skills-2012-10-12-12107175>

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Identity Theft Prevention - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Total of 40 Defendants Charged in Separate Identity Theft and Tax Schemes
LoanSafe
“Identity theft tax fraud has reached an epidemic level and these cases
demonstrate that the FBI and its law enforcement partners will devote
considerable resources to address the issue,” said FBI Acting Special
Agent in Charge Steinbach. “Prevention ...
<http://www.loansafe.org/total-of-40-defendants-charged-in-separate-identity-theft-and-tax-schemes>

Identity Theft Trailer Official (HD)
HollyscoopTV
... Oct 12, 2012 by HollyscoopTV. Like us on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/hollyscoop. Follow us on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/hollyscoop. A comedy centered on a man and the woman who
steals his identity. Identity Theft hits theatres on Feb 8th 2013.
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcvIpsf-ENY>



 Identity theft in land transactions for Bar Assn Conference
Jamaica Gleaner
Organisers of the conference set for The Ritz-Carlton, Montego Bay,
November 9-11, responded to an urgent need to sensitise its membership and
the public to the risks associated with identity theft because of the ease
of duplicating and replicating ...
<http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20121012/social/social4.html>

People in the UK Most at Risk of Being Victims of Identity Theft in Europe
PR Web (press release)
Research carried out to mark the start of National Identity Theft
Prevention Month has given an insight into the level of the crime in the
UK. http://www.sydekick.com offers the latest advice for UK consumers.
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<http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/10/prweb10000289.htm>

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Social Security Fraud - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Would you want the IRS to prepare your tax return, instead of you doing it?
Plain Dealer
Both Claytor and Klein said that fraud and identity theft are ridiculously
easy. Klein said that anyone can create a fabricated W-2 from a company
that doesn't exist and file a return under someone's name and Social
Security number. There's nothing in ...
<http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2012/10/would_you_want_the_irs_to_prep.html>

Able-Bodied People Defrauding Social Security Disability Program
Heritage.org (blog)
This guy asked a U.S. Senator to help him defraud the Social Security
Disability program. In fact, Coburn is one of the last legislators you want
to let in on such a scheme, having built a reputation of going after waste,
fraud, and abuse. After ...
<http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/12/able-bodied-people-defrauding-social-security-disability-program/>

Move to root out fraud in grants
Sowetan
MPUMALANGA MEC for health and social development Clifford Mkasi and the
South African Social Security Agency will today launch the province's
social grants re-registration campaign in a bid to root out fraud and
corruption in the system. Tweet ...
<http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/2012/10/12/move-to-root-out-fraud-in-grants>

BankPacific Offering Tips on Combating Fraud During Cyber Security Month
Pacific News Center
Guam - Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small businesses to
transfer funds from accounts and steal private information, a fraud
referred to as “corporate account takeover.” Criminals use spoofed
emails, malicious software and online social ...
<http://www.pacificnewscenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28066:bankpacific-offering-tips-on-combating-fraud-during-cyber-security-month&catid=45:guam-news&Itemid=156>

AG's Office warns of TD Bank data breach
Wicked Local
TD Bank has informed the Attorney General's Office that it lost unencrypted
backup tapes containing personal information, including account information
and Social Security numbers, for more than 73,000 Massachusetts customers.
According to TD Bank ...
<http://www.wickedlocal.com/upton/news/regionalnews/x1890058419/AGs-Office-warns-of-TD-Bank-data-breach>

Renaissance of Fraud Spurs New Approaches to Anti-Money Laundering
Banktech
Among the growing and most troubling trends is the double income tax return
refund fraud. The IRS has seen a disturbing number of cases of identity
theft where social security numbers and other personal information are
stolen -- usually by well ...
<http://www.banktech.com/regulation-compliance/renaissance-of-fraud-spurs-new-approache/240008960>
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Computer Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Officers train to address identity theft crimes
Statesville Record & Landmark
One of them told of a crime he solved that involved an Iredell County
victim of identity theft whose credit information was used to purchase a
bicycle from a shop in Ireland that was to be shipped to Japan. “We were
able to contact the shop owner ...
<http://www2.statesville.com/news/2012/oct/11/officers-train-address-identity-theft-crimes-ar-2686283/>

Fla. College Breach Affects 280000
GovInfoSecurity.com
The incident has led to 50 cases of identity theft, the college reports.
The college announced on Oct. 10 that an investigation into a breach of the
college's computer systems revealed that student and employee data had been
compromised by an ...
<http://www.govinfosecurity.com/fla-college-breach-affects-280000-a-5195>

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Medical Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Medicare Lags on Breach Notification
GovInfoSecurity.com
CMS in February 2010 launched a database of Medicare ID and claims numbers
that have either been used in medical identity theft or are suspected of
having been used in or susceptible to ID theft. As of February 2012, the
database contained the Medicare ...
<http://www.govinfosecurity.com/medicare-lags-on-breach-notification-a-5194>

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FTC Identity Theft - Sat Oct 17, 2012

NWFSC broadens breach investigation
WALA-TV FOX10
While the incident is being investigated, individuals who notice improper
use of their Social Security number and believe they may be the victim of
identity theft should contact the Federal Trade Commission at
www.ftc.gov/idtheft or at 1-877-ID-THEFT ...
<http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/florida/nwfsc-broadens-breach-investigation>

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Social Security Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Police Probing Identity Theft Incident
Gant Daily
... Township Police Department has initiated an investigation into an
incident of identity theft. Police said a Texas man allegedly opened a
checking account through J.P. Morgan Bank and used a township resident's
name, social security number and ...
<http://gantdaily.com/2012/10/12/police-probing-identity-theft-incident/>

Identity thieves targeting children
KPAX-TV
0.0 (0 votes). Identity theft doesn't just affect adults - thieves are now
targeting children, with some reports indicate that children are victimized
35 to 51 times more than adults. ... BBB Montana spokeswoman Colleen Smith
explained, "Check your ...
<http://www.kpax.com/news/identity-thieves-targeting-children/>

Nearly 35000 Mainers affected by TD Bank security breach
Bangor Daily News
The letter said the tapes may have included not only names, addresses,
Social Security numbers and bank account numbers, but also dates of birth
and driver's license numbers for 34,907 Mainers. TD Bank's notice to
customers did not mention that dates ...
<http://bangordailynews.com/2012/10/12/business/nearly-35000-mainers-affected-by-td-bank-security-breach/?ref=latest>

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union's 'Shred Day' Saturday in Ogdensburg
North Country Now
According to the Federal Trade Commission, an estimated 9 million Americans
have their identities stolen each year. Identity theft occurs when someone
uses personally identifying information, like name, Social Security number,
or credit card number ...
<http://northcountrynow.com/featured_events/st-lawrence-federal-credit-unions-shred-day-saturday-ogdensburg-068666>

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Identity Theft Cases - Sat Oct 13, 2012

Identity Theives in Atlanta Using Walmart to Con Victims
atlantadailyworld
Three victims in metro Atlanta have been identified so far, but detectives
believe there are dozens more in the city who have fallen victim to an
identity theft ring centered around Walmart. The cops say they're close to
cracking the case, but have yet ...
<http://www.atlantadailyworld.com/index.php/adw-news/473-identity-theives-using-walmart-to-con-victims>

Deputies: Salina woman used identities of family to file for unemployment
Syracuse.com
Patricia Harrington, 49, of 4875 Driftwood Drive, Salina, was charged this
afternoon with grand larceny, forgery, identity theft, falsifying business
records and criminal investigation of a forged instrument, all felonies.
The investigation into ...
<http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/10/deputies_salina_woman_used_ide.html>

MTN Tackles ID Theft With New Solution
P.M. News
MTN, he said, has had several cases of identity theft, where people pretend
to be the owners of other customers' lines, do SIM swap on them and use the
SIM to commit crimes unknown to the actual SIM owner. Some, he said, steal
customer details under ...
<http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/10/12/mtn-tackles-id-theft-with-new-solution/>

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Mortgage Scams Identity Theft - Sat Oct 13, 2012

West Virginia AG McGraw Puts Out Warning Related to Mortgage Settlement ...
LoanSafe
(Source: Attorney General Darrell McGraw) - Attorney General Darrell McGraw
warns West Virginia borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure to avoid
scammers offering help with the National Mortgage Settlement. McGraw
reminds all consumers never to ...
<http://www.loansafe.org/west-virginia-ag-mcgraw-puts-out-warning-related-to-mortgage-settlement-scams>

FinCEN: Mortgage Fraud Down 41%, but Foreclosure Scams Surge
Reverse Mortgage Daily
Reports of mortgage loan fraud declined in the second quarter of 2012,
despite foreclosure rescue schemes rising during the same period of time.
During the quarter, there were 17,475 mortgage loan suspicious activity
reports filed, a 41% decrease over ...
<http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2012/10/12/fincen-mortgage-fraud-down-41-but-foreclosure-scams-surge/>

Feds: Loan Modification Fraud on the Rise
LoanSafe
Source: Maura Mcdermott Newsday (MCT) — With complaints about mortgage
“rescue” scams on the rise, Long Island homeowners need to watch out
for fraudsters, federal and state officials warned Thursday. “Scammers
are alive and well and want your ...
<http://www.loansafe.org/feds-loan-modification-fraud-on-the-rise>

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Identity Theft Laws - Sat Oct 13, 2012

dentity theft on the rise
abc11.com
One simple step can protect you from becoming a victim of identity theft.
More than a dozen free shred events will take place now through
Thanksgiving in the area. You can bring your unused credit card
applications, out of date financial documents, and ...
<http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/troubleshooter&id=8845326>

Friday memo: Man with gun: 'This ends here' … Identity theft … Is Seattle  
kind?
The Seattle Times (blog)
That's what a man with a gun said shortly before he was shot dead by a
Pierce County Sheriff's deputy early this morning. You stole my name…
Authorities raided five homes in Spokane yesterday as part of an
investigation into an identity theft ring ...
<http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2012/10/friday-memo-man-with-gun-this-ends-here-is-seattle-kind/>

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