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Nearly 3 Billion People Hacked in National Public Data Breach. What You Need to Know

A database of almost 3 billion people's personal information stolen from National Public Data, a background checking company, was for sale on the dark web for $3.5 million.

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Miss South Africa contestant withdraws after mother is accused of identity theft

National government is investigating Chidimma Adetshina, who had faced a public furore over her citizenship

The Guardian - UK

Credit Card Fraud Cost Americans $1 Billion In 2023 As Identity Theft Cases Flare Up

There are several ways credit card holders can minimise risks and damage from threat actors who steal consumer data and use it to secure fraudulent credit cards and government benefits.

International Business Times UK

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Former Rep. George Santos Loses Bid To Dismiss Charges

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos faces trial on 23 charges, including identity theft and misuse of funds. Trial set to begin in September in Central Islip, L...

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One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping

SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account

The Independent UK

Job scams more than doubled in 2023

Identity Theft Resource Center looks at last year’s trends.

Fortune

IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are 'unconscionable,' an independent watchdog says

An independent watchdog within the IRS reports that while taxpayer services have vastly improved, the agency is still too slow to resolve identity theft cases

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Chinese man arrested for allegedly running ‘largest ever’ malware network

US officials say army of 19 million infected computers enabled fraud, identity theft and child exploitation.

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How to Fix Errors in Your Credit Report

Complaints about errors in credit reports have shot up. Here’s why — and how to fix them.

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Why you should think twice before posting that cute photo of your kid online

Oversharing can make children vulnerable to identity theft, harassment and predators. To protect their privacy, share a 'holiday card-or-less' amount of data online, says expert Leah Plunkett.

WEKU

NYC Homeless Services Investigator Charged With Unemployment Fraud

NYC fraud investigator charged with fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits during COVID-19 pandemic, involving identity theft of homeless individuals.

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Hunter clubs named among those hit by potential data breach

Hunter patrons may be at risk of identity theft.

Newcastle Herald

6 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even If You Pay On Time

Factors like cosigning loans, closing old credit card accounts, high credit utilization, and errors in your credit profile can reduce your credit score.

International Business Times UK

DuckDuckGo offers an all-in-one privacy package combining a VPN, identity theft protection and information removal

The privacy-oriented browser introduces new features to help people protect their identities on the internet.

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Bitdefender now has identity protection for Gmail and Outlook

Bitdefender's Digital Identity Protection service now integrates with Gmail and Outlook, expanding its monitoring capabilities.

The Guardian - US

Kentucky man admits to faking own death to avoid paying child support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and identity theft after he created a fake death certificate for himself

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Man Faces Decades In Prison For 36-Year Identity Theft Scheme

Wisconsin man faces prison for a 36-year identity theft scheme that wrongly accused victim William Woods.

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Identity Theft Victim Wrongly Accused, Real Culprit Pleads Guilty

A case of mistaken identity involving William Woods and Matthew David Keirans leads to legal turmoil and revelations.

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AT&T Data Breach Exposes Millions To Identity Theft

AT&T data breach exposes millions of customers' sensitive information, prompting investigations and protective measures.

The Guardian - UK

Comedy hypnotist jailed for identity theft and stealing explicit images of women

Robert Temple hacked into victims’ social media accounts and downloaded naked photos to sell online

Kiplinger

Is Identity Theft Protection Worth It?

Should you consider identity theft protection? Monitoring services can help you spot red flags quickly, but they won’t stop criminals from targeting you.

Kiplinger

Ease of Technology Can Actually Complicate Your Financial Life

From the rising threat of identity theft to making it easy to forget about automated subscriptions, technology doesn’t always make our lives easier. Here’s what to be aware of.

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Surprising Things That Can be Covered by Homeowners Insurance

Anyone who owns a property will know the importance of having homeowners insurance.

Reason

Brickbat: Let's See Some ID

New York Police Department Officer Andy Urrutia has been charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, petit larceny, official misconduct, unlawful possession of personal ID information, attempted petit larceny, and attempted identity theft. He was suspended without pay following his arrest. Officials said he took a photo of…

The Independent UK

For IRS, backlogs and identity theft are still problems despite funding boost, watchdog says

The IRS is still too slow to process amended tax returns, answer taxpayer phone calls and resolve identity theft cases, according to an independent watchdog within the agency

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