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The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

Cyber fraud booked for creating fake FB account in the name of KAS officer

Central cybercrime police investigate cyber fraudster posing as KAS officer, charged under IT Act for identity theft.

The Hindu

14 million exposed in massive mortgage lender breach — names, dates of birth and SSNs

Dallas-based mortgage lender Mr. Cooper has suffered a data breach following a recent cyberattack, and loads of its customers’ personal and financial information was exposed online.

Tom’s Guide

What Is Storm-1152, Alleged Top Creator Of Fake Microsoft Accounts?

Microsoft has seized the websites of a Vietnam-based group it alleges sold millions of fake accounts to cybercriminals who used them for ransomware attacks, identity theft and other scams around the world.

International Business Times

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10 States Where Fraud Is Rampant. Is Yours on the List?

WalletHub report compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 14 key metrics, including each state’s vulnerability to identity theft and fraud.

Kiplinger

34 million Americans were scammed last Black Friday — how to shop safely this year

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals offer plenty of discounts but if you’re not shopping safely, scammers could ruin the holidays for you and your family.

Tom’s Guide

Cyberattack on Rivers Casino leaves data vulnerable for gamblers, workers

Leaders of the Des Plaines gaming emporium say there hasn’t yet been any sign of fraud or identity theft as a result of the breach, but the data could be dangerous in the wrong hands.

Chicago Sun-Times

Identity Theft In A Decentralized World —’We’ve Aligned Our Model In A Federated Context’

The winning digital businesses will be not the ones that amass the most data and run AI.

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Parents are stealing their children's identities to access debt—and destroying their kids' credit scores in the process

"You trust your parents. This is not what they should be doing to their children."

Fortune

Jury finds Hawaii couple guilty for stealing identities of dead babies

A jury has convicted a Hawaii couple of conspiracy, passport fraud and identity theft for stealing identities and living for decades under the names of dead babies

The Independent UK

I tried Aura Digital Security and here's what I found

Aura offers a new standard for securing your digital identity. It's ideal for individuals and families looking for an all-in-one solution.

TechRadar

Kansas newspaper's lawyer says police didn't follow warrant in last month's newsroom search

The lawyer for a small Kansas newspaper raided by police last month said he believes officers didn't follow the search warrant's requirements to only seize computers believed directly involved in suspected identity theft

The Independent UK

A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theft

Sam Miele, 27, pleaded not guilty to charges he impersonated a high-ranking congressional official while soliciting campaign funds for the New York Republican.

Chicago Sun-Times

Santos affiliate imitates McCarthy aide

Samuel Miele was charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

Salon

Former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos campaign indicted in NY - Roll Call

A former fundraiser for the campaign of New York Republican Rep. George Santos faces federal charges of wire fraud and identity theft.

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The Independent UK

Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams

While there’s no way to guarantee you’ll completely avoid financial scams, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of falling for one

WEKU

Someone could steal your medical records and bill you for their care

Consumers should know that medical identity theft can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual's data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Medical assistant pleads guilty to identity theft and using patients' info to buy home goods and rent an apartment

A medical assistant has pleaded guilty to 11 felony charges related to identify theft involving seven Montgomery County patients, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Around world, doctors battle impersonators

A Thai doctor endorsing a dubious diabetes treatment, a Filipino physician touting crotch-enhancing underwear, a doctor in the United States sparking off anti-vaccine conspiracies -- they are all victims of identity theft plaguing health professionals.

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TechRadar

Surfshark One review

Low-cost identity theft protection app from a VPN provider.

TechRadar

How McAfee+ Identity Protection Changed My Digital Habits

McAfee+ offers a suite of personal online security for individuals and families.

The Independent UK

IRS reduces tax return backlog by 80% and is doing better job answering the phone

The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with years past, and getting through to customer service on the phone is slowly improving

Tom’s Guide

PrivacyGuard review

PrivacyGuard provides the tools and insurance you need to recover from identity theft but its merged credit reports fall short of the competition.

Irish Mirror

Ransomware gang attack on Aer Lingus may have acquired enough information for identity theft

The attack is reportedly orchestrated by a prolific Russian cyber-crime gang known as Clop - known for extorting industrial organisations with ransomware attacks.

Tom’s Guide

McAfee+ Ultimate review

McAfee+ Ultimate may be a new identity theft protection service but it comes bundled with McAfee’s antivirus and a VPN but only if you sign up for auto renewal.

Al Jazeera

Philippines’ crackdown on anonymous SIM cards prompts backlash

Some cybersecurity experts fear the SIM Card Registration Act will encourage identity theft and fraud.

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