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5 tax scams you need to watch out for this year

Tax season is almost as bad as the holidays when it comes to scams. And that's why you need to know what to look out for to avoid getting scammed by thieves and hackers.

Tom’s Guide

Brickbat: She's In Good Hands

Chantel Chenault, a caseworker with Westchester County, New York, Adult Protective Services, has been indicted on charges of grand larceny and identity theft. She is accused of stealing more than $300,000 from a 95-year-old woman with dementia who was under her care. Prosecutors said Chenault transferred money from the victim's…

Reason

Australia may inadvertently fuel cyber crime, says data theft victim service

An Australian government-backed service for victims of identity theft blasted a plan to toughen privacy laws amid an explosion of online data theft, saying it would spur compromised companies to pay ransom and invite more hacking.

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Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Repeatedly Forging Court Orders and Judgments

From a Justice Department press release last month (UPDATE: see the plea agreement for more details): Andrew Gavin Wynne, 35, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk to five felony counts of identity theft. Wynne admitted that while representing at least 30 clients, he created fictitious…

Reason

SCOTUS Questions the Government's Absurdly Broad Definition of 'Aggravated Identity Theft'

According to the Justice Department's reading of the law, the crime need not involve impersonation or even fraud.

Reason

Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson arrested; charged with fraud, identity theft

Founder has been called both charismatic and “insane” by those who have dealt with him.

Fortune

Thoughts on Dubin v. United States and the Aggravated Identity Theft Statute

18 U.S.C. § 1028A, this is your day in court.

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DVLA sends urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

Experts have urged people to be aware when selling their cars, as it can result in identity theft

Bristol Post

DVLA issues V5C identity theft warning that could cost drivers thousands

The motoring experts at DVLA have issued an important warning to those looking to sell their cars as scammers can get hold of sensitive information and commit identity fraud.

Edinburgh Live

DVLA issues urgent V5C warning that could cost drivers thousands

Experts have urged people to be aware when selling their cars, as it can result in identity theft.

Daily Record

Is identity theft protection worth it? Here's what you should know

If you'd asked me in 2018 whether I was likely to be a victim of identity theft, I would have said no.

Los Angeles Times

Is it worth taking out personal cyber insurance in case you are caught up in a data hack?

Experts say investing in identity theft protection may provide peace of mind, but won’t help recover lost information

The Guardian - AU

How to keep safe from scams this Christmas as experts issue advice

The festive season is prime time for scammers to take part in identity theft and steal from their victims.

Daily Record

Worried about identity theft? What to do to minimize your risk

I'm a victim of identity theft. Thieves stole my wallet out of my purse and were able to find out everything else they needed to steal my identity online. They exploited a system that the government, law enforcement and financial institutions aren't doing much to improve.

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Are you the victim of identity theft? Here's what to do

My identity was stolen. It was a nightmare. And it could happen to you.

Los Angeles Times

There are no perfect solutions for identity theft. But experts and a victim have ideas

Identity theft happened to me. It could happen to you. Our systems enable bad actors to commit identity fraud and generally get away with it. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Los Angeles Times

My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began

2019 was a pretty exciting year for me.

ABC News

Medibank and Optus hacks spark warning over identity theft risks from former victims

The first thing Sarah* knew about her identity being hacked was when a man turned up on her parents' doorstep asking for the sexual services he'd paid for online. And then things got even crazier.

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What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

Newcastle Herald

Disability group says sorry after cyber hack

The affected individual said they had also been caught in the Optus hack and had done everything possible to protect their information by various methods including changing passwords. They had gone to Service NSW at Wallsend for new driver's licence number after the Lifestyle Solutions hack but were told it…

ABC News

Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's how to change your licence number, passport and Medicare card.

The Canberra Times

Anxious Optus customers inundate not-for-profit service, desperate for advice

A little-known charity specialising in helping people with identity theft now finds itself on the frontline.

AAP

Money mule jailed over identity theft scam

A man has been jailed over his involvement in a syndicate laundering millions of dollars through businesses after using stolen identities to set up accounts.

ABC News

Optus data breach customers navigate varied rules on changing drivers licence number

Optus customers whose personal details were exposed in the data breach are trying to take steps to prevent identity theft, but in some jurisdictions it's impossible to change a licence number unless fraudulent activity has already occurred.

The Guardian - AU

Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself?

Experts say while ‘there’s no need to panic’, there are steps you can take to ensure you’re not exposed to scams or identity theft

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