Sunday, October 7, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sun 10/7/12

Apple's new iPhone is popular – with crooks – Protect your info from  
identity ...
Kuwait Times
“We're seeing robberies daily of all smartphones,” said San Francisco
police spokesman Albie Esparza, adding that victims are losing iPhones,
iPads and MP3 players as well as Android devices. “And whether it's
simple thefts, or robberies with force ...
<http://news.kuwaittimes.net/2012/10/07/apples-new-iphone-is-popular-with-crooks-protect-your-info-from-identity-theft/>

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Mortgage Scams - Sun 10/7/12

Totten/Lunn: Fighting back against real estate and equity scams
Ventura County Star
Thousands of county residents suddenly needed a loan modification, and real
estate fraud scammers stood ready to "guarantee" mortgage relief "for a
fee." Unscrupulous criminals targeted predominantly the elderly and
Spanish-speakers promising to save ...
<http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/oct/06/tottenlunn-fighting-back-against-real-estate-and/>

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Identity Theft News - Sun 10/7/12

Aberdeen PD: Harassment, Identity Theft
Patch.com
P.O. Michael Lasko responded to a report of identity theft reported on
October 2 by a Darwin Way resident. On October 2 damage to a trailer parked
at a Cliffwood Ave. business was reported to P.O. Jeffrey Griffith. Related
Topics: Aberdeen Police ...
<http://matawan-aberdeen.patch.com/articles/aberdeen-pd-harassment-identity-theft>

DeKalb jury finds 'Georgia Powers' phone scammer guilty
Atlanta Journal Constitution
A DeKalb County jury found Santee Sherise Roberts guilty of racketeering,
identity theft, financial transaction fraud and elder exploitation for her
part in the so-called “Georgia Powers” scam. Prosecutors said that over
a five-month period in 2009 ...
<http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/dekalb-jury-finds-georgia-powers-phone-scammer-gui/nSXBL/>

S. Ozone man charged in doctor fraud scheme
TimesLedger
“This is a disturbing case in which it is charged that doctors who
thought they were applying for jobs at a new medical facility were, in
fact, targeted for identity theft, sadly underscoring that even the
most-sophisticated and well-educated ...
<http://www.timesledger.com/stories/2012/40/medicalscam_jt_2012_10_04_q.html>


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Reporting Identity Theft - Sun 10/7/12

Report Fraud to the IRS? Watchdog Says IRS Flubs Over 100000 Tips Annually
Forbes
People often report something besides tax fraud or violations. You aren't
supposed to use Form 3949-A for reporting identity theft but many people
do. Even if you use Form 3949-A as intended, it just isn't specific
enough. In many cases a completed ...
<http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2012/10/07/report-fraud-to-the-irs-watchdog-says-irs-flubs-over-100000-tips-annually/>

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Identity Theft Laws - Sun 10/7/12

Speak no evil, speak no evil
BusinessWorld Online Edition
Section 7 says that apart from prosecution under the cybercrime law, a
person charged with the same offense under the Revised Penal Code and
special laws will be punished on the two charges. ... of, for example,
“cyber bullying” (Internet ...
<http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&title=Speak-no-evil,-speak-no-evil&id=59635>

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Identity Theft Cases - Sun 9/30/12

In brief: Two facing identity theft charges
The Tribune-Democrat
GREENSBURG — Two people were charged in connection with multiple
incidents of identity theft that netted them more than $28,000 in cash and
merchandise in four counties. State police in Greensburg charged Randy
Petro, 44, of Blairsville, and Paula ...
<http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x403301320/In-brief-Two-facing-identity-theft-charges>

ID scans raise privacy fears
The Age
PEOPLE who have their licences or fingerprints scanned when entering
nightclubs and pubs could be increasing their risk of identity theft or
fraud, Australia's privacy commissioner says. A number of Melbourne clubs
and bars, including Chasers and Crown ...
<http://www.theage.com.au/national/id-scans-raise-privacy-fears-20120930-26tv3.html>

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Identity Theft News - Sun 9/30/12

ID scans raise privacy fears
Stock and Land
PEOPLE who have their licences or fingerprints scanned when entering
nightclubs and pubs could be increasing their risk of identity theft or
fraud, Australia's privacy commissioner says. A number of Melbourne clubs
and bars, including Chasers and Crown ...
<http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/metro/national/general/id-scans-raise-privacy-fears/2626628.aspx>

Haverford Police Blotter: Unsolved Crimes
Patch.com
Identity Theft at the 1400 block of Kingsley Road on September 19 at 1 p.m.
The victim reported that an unknown person made multiple purchases with her
debit card without her permission or knowledge. Theft at LA Fitness (400
block of West Chester Pike) ...
<http://haverford.patch.com/articles/haverford-police-blotter-unsolved-crimes>

Identity Theft Of $4900 On Man's Credit Card
Patch.com
Latest News. Create a Panera Sandwich, Win $10,000 · Business · Identity
Theft Of $4,900 On Man's Credit Card · Police & Fire. by Pam DeFiglio.
Browse News by Category. Arts · Business · Elections · Government ·
Obituaries · Opinion · Police & Fire ...
<http://niles.patch.com/articles/identity-theft-of-4-900-on-man-s-credit-card>

Crime Report for Sunday, Sept. 30
Fayetteville Observer
Vickie Gaddy Johnson, 45, of the 1400 block of Edgecombe Avenue, was
charged Saturday with identity theft. Bail was set at $10,000. Break-ins.
WILDWOOD DRIVE: 1200 block, reported at 8:34 a.m. Friday, televisions and
remotes taken. SHAMROCK ...
<http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/09/30/1207658?sac=fo.local>

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