Archive for the ‘Data Breaches’ Category
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Illegal Alien used Birth Certificate of Deceased Infant and Received U.S. Passport
IOWA - (August 21, 2008) United States Attorney Matt M. Dummermuth announced today that an illegal alien who used the Social Security number of a deceased infant was sentenced today to 26 months in federal prison. The 31 year old man from Mexico was living in Waterloo, Iowa, and received the prison term after […]
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ALLEGED FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT RING BUSTED IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO (Friday September 19, 2008) – Four days after federal agents dismantled an alleged multi-million-dollar organization that manufactured and sold counterfeit identification documents in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood in April 2007, one of the leaders of a competing crew gave the signal that the “miqueros” – street vendors – under his supervision could start working […]
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“GODFATHER” PLEADS GUILTY - FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
ATLANTA, GA (Sept. 12 2008)- A 36 year-old man from Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty today in federal district court to conspiracy to manufacture and sell fraudulent Government identification documents, including Social Security cards, Permanent Resident cards, and driver’s licenses, and to identification document fraud and aggravated identity theft. Seven other defendants previously pleaded guilty […]
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Identity Theft Statistics Alarming, Prevention Methods Abound
Call it ID theft, identity theft, or whatever title you prefer, but the fact remains that it’s with us and it seems to be here to stay. Identity theft is happening in record numbers around the world. Most of the time, it strikes the victim when they least expect it. With so many identity-theft prevention […]
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Romanian national extradited to U.S.
On Thursday June 12, 2008 a 22 year old fugitive from Romania who was charged last year for aggravated identity theft and other charges made his first appearance in a federal court after being extradited to the United States from Spain. The Spanish government granted the extradition of the Romanian to the U.S. on […]
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Teenagers/Social Networking Sites and Identity Theft
We have written this article for all the Teenagers, and your moms and dads.
Millions upon millions of teenagers are using the Social Networking Sites to chat with friends and meet new friends. The majority of people online are probably ok, but the law of averages demands that some are not. Some people are, quite frankly, […] -
Data Breaches
Through no fault of your own and without you even knowing it, you could become the victim of identity theft because of a data breach. In January of 2008 information was released about a back up data tape containing credit card information from hundreds of U.S. retailers and how it went missing from a secure […]
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Military Personnel and Families and Identity Theft
As a member of the U.S. Military and away from your usual posting, you should consider placing an “Active Duty Alert” on your credit report. This alert will help to minimize your risk of identity theft while your deployed. A persons credit report contains the most vital personal information, including your home address, how you […]
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Prepare now in case your Wallet does get Stolen
Before anything happens to your wallet and identity, protect it by placing the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Copy both sides of each license, credit card etc. (do not carry your Social Security Number in your wallet!!). If something does happen you will know what was in your wallet and know all […]
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Stealing of Your Mail
The identity thief or one of his/her crew will simply walk up to your home and steel your mail and they are hoping for bank statements, credit card statements, tax forms, pre-approved credit card offers, new checks and anything else that will allow them to steal your identity. And don’t expect them to be dressed […]
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Pickpockets
Pickpockets earn good money selling your identity to an identity thief. There is no firearm or other weapon involved, so even if they do get caught, the jail time is minimal. Forget about getting your Social Security card, credit cards and identity back, they sell it. Your identity is worth a fair bit of change. […]
