Tag: Identity Theft

Dumpster Diving for Documents: The Low-Tech Threat Fueling High-Stakes Identity Theft

Unearthing a Persistent Threat In an era dominated by sophisticated cyberattacks and complex digital fraud schemes, it might seem counterintuitive that one of the most enduring methods for stealing personal…

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Decade of Deceit: Bookkeeper’s $1.4M Embezzlement Scheme Leads to Federal Prison – A Case Study in Fraud, Identity Theft, and Business Protection

Introduction In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities businesses face from within, Valerie Joseph, 61, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, was recently sentenced to 53 months in federal prison, followed…

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More Than Just Missing Cash: How a Stolen Wallet Ignites the Wildfire of Identity Theft

The sudden, sinking feeling of a hand patting an empty pocket or rummaging through a purse only to find a void where a wallet should be is universally dreaded. The…

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The Hacker’s Playbook: Understanding Modern Cyber Intrusion Techniques and Defenses

The digital age has brought unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also opened the door to a new breed of criminal: the cyber hacker. While the term "hacker" originally…

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COVID-19 Relief Fraud: The Case of Casie Hynes and the $2 Million+ Scheme – A Deep Dive into Pandemic Loan Abuse

The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented economic challenges, prompting the US government to launch massive relief programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.…

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The Escalating Crisis of Identity Theft and Data Breaches: A 2025 Survival Guide

The Digital Age Dilemma: Convenience vs. Catastrophic Risk The digital revolution has woven itself into the fabric of our lives, offering unprecedented convenience and connectivity. We bank online, shop online,…

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“Zero-Click” Attacks Exploit Text Messages: FBI Urges iPhone and Android Users to Delete Suspicious Texts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of iPhone and Android users across the globe: delete any suspicious or unsolicited text messages immediately, without…

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Cracking Down on Cybercrime: Major Marketplaces “Cracked” and “Nulled” Dismantled in Global Operation

Cracked and Nulled Takedown: A Win for Cybersecurity and International Cooperation

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Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Sgt. Aaron Ramos Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand thаt уоu аrе NOT lооkіng аt thе pictures оf people whо аrе асtuаllу scamming you! Thе people portrayed оn…

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Military Scammer: Gen. Stuart James

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Gen. Stuart James   Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand…

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Military Scammer: Sgt. Aaron Ramos

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Sgt. Aaron Ramos Disclaimer: рlеаѕе understand thаt…

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Romance Scammer: Natalie Sparks

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Natalie Sparks Attention! Scams target people оf аll…

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Romance Scammers – Abigail Abbey

Romance Scammers - Abigail Abbey Abigail AbbeyIcq : E-mail : abiabbey130@gmail.com Details…

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Romance Scammer: Janessa Brazil

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM Janessa Brazil Attention! Scams target people оf…

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Scammers Military

SCAMMERS MILITARY there -not military mission profile on social networks military do…

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Military Scammer – MASTER SGT. JASON B. JORDAN PART II

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM MASTER SERGEANT JASON B. JORDAN   Attention!…

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Military Scammer – LT. JEFFREY MILLER PART III

FAKE-ACCOUNTS WITH STOLEN IMAGES FROM LT. JEFFREY MILLER PART III Attention! Scams…

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Health and Wellness Scams: Emerging Trends in 2024

In today's fast-paced world, where people are constantly seeking ways…

Medical Identity Theft: What We Need To Know in 2023 To Prevent

Medical identity theft is the unauthorized use of an individual's…

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Credit and Debit Card Fraud in 2025: The Evolving Threat Landscape and How to Protect Yourself

The year is 2025. While digital payment technology has made leaps and bounds in convenience and security, credit and debit…

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Income/Asset Fraud: The Latest Schemes and How to Protect Yourself

Income and asset fraud are pervasive problems, costing individuals and businesses billions each year. Fraudsters are constantly devising new and…

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Identity Theft Prevention: 20 Essential Tips for 2024 and Beyond

In the digital age, where our personal information is constantly shared and stored online, identity theft has become an ever-present…

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How To Identify And Prevent Vendor Impersonation Scams

Vendor impersonation scams (fraud), also known as business email compromise (BEC) scam, is a type of cyberattack in which fraudsters…

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Business Identity Theft: A Growing Threat to Businesses of All Sizes

One of the most serious threats to businesses is business identity theft (BIT), which occurs when criminals steal the identifying…

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What Is “CORPORATE IDENTITY THEFT”, 10 Q&A, 10 Types, Protection And Prevention On 2023

What is Corporate Identity Theft? Corporate identity theft is when someone, typically a cybercriminal, illegally acquires and uses a business's…

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Synthetic Identity Theft: What You Need to Know

Synthetic identity theft is a type of identity theft in which the perpetrator creates a new identity by combining real…

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Child Identity Theft: 10 Types Of Scam, Q&A And Prevention

Child identity theft is when someone uses a child's personal information, such as their Social Security number, to commit fraud…

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Tax Identity Theft 2025 & Beyond: Ultimate Guide to Prevention, AI Scams & Recovery

Tax identity theft remains a pervasive and evolving threat, causing significant financial and emotional distress to individuals and businesses. As…

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Identity Theft: Iosif Florea Sentenced For His Part In a Phishing Scam That Impacted Alabama Residents

Phoenix, Arizona Man Sentenced to 32 Months for His Role in an Alabama Phishing Scam Montgomery, Alabama- On Wednesday, February…

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Financial Fraud: Robin Ann Bertelli Sentenced For One Count of Bank Fraud And One Count Of Aggravated Identity Theft

Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison After Stealing from an…

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Financial Fraud: JOEL KURZYNSKI Sentenced For Conducting Cyberstalking And Threat Campaigns Against Multiple Victims

Seattle Man Sentenced to Prison for Cyberstalking Campaign Against a Former Friend…

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Financial Fraud: Jason McDonald Sentenced For Bank Loans And Retail Store Credit Cards Or Lines Of Credit Fraud

New York Man Sentenced in ID Theft, Fraud Investigations PROVIDENCE, RI –…

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Financial Fraud: ANNE AROSTE Indicted on Federal Fraud And Identity Theft

Claims Specialist at Social Security Administration Arrested on Fraud and Identity Theft…

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Identity Theft: Imputed Unknown Charged of Passport Fraud, Social Security Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft

“John Doe” Sentenced To 42 Months In Prison For Passport Fraud, Social…

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Identity Theft: Wilson Lasset Pled Guilty to Wire Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

Former Boca Raton Resident Pleads Guilty to Multi-Million Dollar Stolen Identity Refund…

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Identity Theft: Abdulrasheed Yusuf Pleaded Guilty In One Count Of Aggravated Identity Theft

Man Admits Role In Identity Theft And Wire Fraud Conspiracy NEWARK N.J.…

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Identity Theft: Corry E. Pearson Guilty Of One Count of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud

Owner of Tax Preparation Business Convicted of Wire Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft…

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Identity Theft: Viju Mathew And Mariamma Viju Pleaded Guilty For Theft/Unlawfully Obtaining Patient Identification Information

Garland Couple Who Stole/Unlawfully Obtained Patient Identification Information Sentenced to Federal Prison…

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