#identity-theft

#identity-theft

"It took a true sociopath to do what happened here," Clay Bryant, an investigator with the Troup County Sheriff's Department, said.

A Nigerian man, Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges of computer hacking, fraud, and identity theft.

Whether sharing your name and address for food deliveries, or phone numbers when making a booking at a barber shop, there is no guarantee that businesses are keeping crucial information safe and secure, said Sarunas Sereika, product manager at Surfshark, which carried out the research.

A Chuck E. Cheese employee in Tallahassee, Florida, dressed as Chuck E. Cheese was arrested on multiple credit card felonies, including identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.

This case showed how quickly a single crime can tie into broader networks of theft and fraud, and working together across divisions helped us uncover and stop further harm.

Prosecutors detailed how Truong Nguyen, 50, evaded deportation and accountability for other alleged crimes for the better part of two decades, in part by using the stolen identity.

Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push report that thousands of fake storefronts mimic major retailers, aimed at stealing payment information while delivering no products.

Scammers stole £47 million from HMRC by fraudulently accessing taxpayer accounts using phishing tactics. This sophisticated identity theft scheme targeted over 100,000 accounts.

RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and it's everywhere. Your credit cards, ID badges, keycards, even some driver's licenses and passports. It works by embedding a tiny chip that communicates via electromagnetic waves.