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
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…
KY: Police bust I.D. theft ring
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…
Centric Software laptop stolen from Controller’s car
A laptop stolen from the car of Centric Software’s controller on July 23 contained personal information on its employees. The car was parked at the Controller’s home in San Jose at the time of the theft, according to a notification (pdf) sent to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office on August 9. A notification sent…
WA: Burglary at dental office nabs patient data
It’s easy to see how the new HITECH requirements are having an impact. Covered entities are not only notifying HHS of breaches affecting over 500 patients, but are posting notices on their web sites and often issuing press releases to help meet the notification requirements. Here’s a press release issued today by Dr. Ward Morris:…
Anthem responds to The Plain Dealer story
Sheryl Harris of The Plain Dealer recently took Anthem to task over a recently disclosed breach and suggests that it may be linked to at least two cases of fraud reported by Ohioans: […] How do two men who have never taken out payday loans wind up on a list of cash-advance frequent fliers? The…