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Category: ID Theft

WI: John Doe target says they are the victim of identity theft

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dissent

M.D. Kittle reports: Could it be a case of John Doe collateral damage? At least one target of Wisconsin’s politically charged John Doe investigation — whose home was raided and whose personal information was seized — tells Wisconsin Reporter they’re a victim of identity theft. The individual spoke on condition of anonymity because the probe comes with a strict gag order. Targets who speak…

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NV: Nye County investigators uncover massive identity theft operation

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Dissent

Tiffany Murphy reports: Nye County Sheriff’s detectives say at least 200 people were victims of a massive identity theft scam. Detectives on Monday said it is the largest such investigation in department history. Investigators put in overtime working on Operation Super Lake, uncovering information about a burglary ring and ID theft operation. So far, deputies…

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Romano’s Jewelers Owner, Employees Charged With Identity Theft

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dissent

By Candice Nguyen and Lynn Walsh report: The owner of a San Diego jewelry store and two employees have been charged with 14 counts of identity theft in connection with obtaining personal financial information from customers who were active duty military members, according to a complaint filed by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office…

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WI: Ex-VA worker charged with stealing identities from hospital, mail from neighbors

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dissent

Ed Treleven reports: A former Veterans Hospital lab worker used information stolen from VA records, from mail stolen from her neighbors and information purchased on the Internet to obtain credit cards and access other people’s checking accounts, according to criminal charges filed this week. Elizabeth Feng, 23, of Madison, was charged Thursday with 17 counts…

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RI: Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Stealing and Selling the Identities of Minors to Clients for Use as Tax Deductions

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dissent

Evelyn Nunez, 40, of Providence, was sentenced today to 30 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $1.4 million dollars in restitution to the IRS and the State of Rhode Island for her role in a scheme to steal personal identifying information of minors named as dependents on legitimate tax returns prepared…

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SC: Did you work at Westpoint Stevens in Seneca? Check your credit report.

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Dissent

Greenville Online reports that The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an identity theft case and the possibility that personnel files from former Westpoint Stevens employees may have been stolen. FoxCarolina adds that law enforcement is asking former employees at the Westpoint Stevens Seneca plant to check their credit reports. A statement posted today on the…

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