ID Theft

Telegram’s Criminal Use Spotlighted After CEO’s Arrest
Telegram’s Criminal Use Spotlighted After CEO’s Arrest
September 08, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The recent arrest of Telegram’s CEO has put the platform’s criminal connections in the spotlight. The messaging app has become the “premiere” platform for people...

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Social Security Number Hack May Produce New Fraud Vector
Social Security Number Hack May Produce New Fraud Vector
August 18, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Earlier this year, hackers stole the data of 2.9 billion people from a broker. Now, that breach threatens to usher in a wave of identity...

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FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud
FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch for Passport Card Fraud
April 15, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Federal authorities are warning banks against the rising threat of passport card fraud. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Department...

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Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
August 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals...

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Fraudsters’ Latest Target: Dead People
Fraudsters’ Latest Target: Dead People
April 25, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Back in the golden olden days of print newspapers, bad guys would regularly read the obituaries, then craft a plan to break into houses and...

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Fake ID Docs Sold On Websites Targeted By Feds
Fake ID Docs Sold On Websites Targeted By Feds
September 19, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

Discussions about ID theft often involve hackers and cyberattacks gaining access to consumer and payment data. But action from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

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ID Theft Ring Uses Ill-Gotten Gains To Buy Apple Gift Cards
ID Theft Ring Uses Ill-Gotten Gains To Buy Apple Gift Cards
February 06, 2015  |  News

Five people accused of running an identity theft ring in New York City will face charges relating to a 394-count indictment for stealing personal information...

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