The Latest Breaking News from Identity Theft

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 · Apr 4, 2023

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 · Mar 2, 2023

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 · Feb 23, 2023

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 · Dec 9, 2022

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 · Nov 28, 2022

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 · Nov 24, 2022

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.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022

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 · Nov 2, 2022

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

2019 was a pretty exciting year for me.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 2, 2022

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 · Nov 2, 2022