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Category: ID Theft

FDLE: State prisoner scammed Orlando hotel guests

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Dissent

Susan Jacobson and Anika Myers Palm report on a case of inmate-orchestrated ID theft: A state prison inmate orchestrated an identity-theft scheme that tricked hotel employees and guests into helping him obtain credit-card numbers and personal information, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said today. Damion Andrico Goldsmith, 40, who has previous convictions for fraudulent…

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Tyler, Cher And Aniston Caught Up In Credit Card Scandal

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Dissent

Liv Tyler, Cher and Jennifer Aniston have been caught up in a beauty salon boss’ get-rich-quick credit card scheme, according to new reports. The trio, as well as stars like Anne Hathaway and Melanie Griffith, have been named in an affidavit obtained by TMZ.com following an investigation by U.S. Secret Service officials. The lawmakers accuse…

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Baton Rouge man pleads guilty to ID theft

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dissent

Another reminder of what can happen if you don’t know who’s printing out computerized data: A man alleged to have stolen $150,000 while using the credit information of at least 30 current or retired Baton Rouge police officers has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft. In a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, 48-year-old Alton K….

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3 charged with stealing cards from Fla. mailboxes

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dissent

This story from the Associated Press reminds us that low-tech still pays: Three people are charged with stealing credit and debit cards from Palm Beach County mailboxes and using them for identity and cash thefts. Federal prosecutors said Monday four victims lost more than $200,000 combined. The ring operated in Wellington and other cities, stealing…

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TX: Former loan employee charged with theft from customers

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dissent

Tricia Rosetty reports: A former Taylor Check ‘N Go employee is facing two charges of identity theft from using former client information to obtain loans. Randall Parker, 46, allegedly obtained about $1,000 in loans using information from former Check ‘N Go clients. Read more in the Taylor Daily Press. From the report, it seems that…

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KY: Police bust I.D. theft ring

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dissent

Larry Shields reports: Police say they’ve broken up a large identity theft operation based out of an airport hotel. Airport police along with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Secret Service arrested six people Friday. All six are charged with organzied crime and trafficking in stolen identities. According to an airport spokesperson, the investigation…

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