Identity Theft

SafetyFirst Systems Data Breach Investigation Launched After Cybersecurity Incident

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — SafetyFirst Systems, a New Jersey company that provides driver and fleet safety services, is notifying affected individuals after a cybersecurity incident earlier this year, while Edelson Lechtzin LLP announced it is investigating potential class action claims related…

Illegal Immigrant Who Voted in 2024 Election Sentenced After Stealing More Than $400,000 in Benefits

Boston, MA — A Colombian national who lived in the United States under a stolen identity for more than two decades has been sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election and…

Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Buy Camaro Arrested at Smithfield Dealership

Smithfield, NC — A suspected identity thief was arrested after allegedly trying to finance a Chevrolet Camaro using a stolen identity at a Johnston County dealership, with employees stopping the deal before…

Portland Area Mail Thief Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Fraud, Identity Theft, and Possession of Methamphetamine

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Washington County, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for using stolen bank checks and debit cards to defraud local residents and illegally possessing distribution quantities of methamphetamine. William…

Georgia Woman Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud, Identity Theft, and CARES Act Fraud

Jackson, Miss. – An Austell, Georgia woman was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and committing COVID-relief fraud while on pretrial release, announced U.S. Attorney…

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CDC warns, don’t share your vaccination card online

You may want to brag to your friends on social media after you get issued the elusive COVID-19 vaccination card, but the FBI and CDC today both warned against doing so. While…

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