identity theft
Oregon Dem declared international fugitive after fleeing US with young son, could be headed to Austria: authorities
“Our top concern right now is the safety and well-being of this child,” the state attorney general said.
NYC woman caught in back tax nightmare sues former employers for identity theft
Over the summer, Aleksander Putnam began receiving notices, claiming she owed $2.5 million in taxes on Blue Dog's behalf.
Maniac who allegedly killed, burned elderly NYC couple snatched Yankees ball from inside their home
Jamel McGriff also pawned off the couple's two cellphones at a Bronx check cashing store using his own personal identification for the transactions.
22-year-old man posed as teen to enroll in high school and play for football team: ‘Not keeping our kids safe’
"I'm scared that they're not keeping our kids safe. I don't understand how this man got into my kid's school."
'Sociopath' who allegedly murdered NYC girlfriend, cut her body into 13 pieces and took on her identity is arrested 18 years later
"It took a true sociopath to do what happened here," Clay Bryant, an investigator with the Troup County Sheriff's Department, said.
Trial begins for man accused of faking his death and living under alias in UK to avoid rape charges
The relationship quickly soured after their engagement, with Rossi “becoming controlling and saying mean things to me,” the victim testified.
Imposter nurse arrested after seeing 4,000 patients without a license: 'Most disturbing case of medical fraud'
The scam nurse allegedly tricked her hospital employer for two years by providing a former classmate's license number and her ruse was only discovered when she was up for a...
George Santos bids dramatic farewell to supporters, critics before he begins 87-month prison sentence
The former New York congressman is expected to report to federal custody Friday to begin serving an 87-month sentence, just over seven years, after pleading guilty in 2024 to wire fraud and...
Pennsylvania fraudster used 10 different aliases to pose as nurse across multiple facilities
Investigators say she secured the jobs through staffing agencies by submitting fraudulently signed documents.
NYPD cop swiped $87K from elderly Wells Fargo clients to pay for 'Booty' exercises, BMW and tropical getaway: DA
The alleged thief carried out his scheme while working at the bank from March and September 2024 – and kept pocketing cash even after graduating from the police academy in...
Fraudster with 'bedazzled' gun learns fate for role in identity theft ring after racking up nearly $500K in debt
Jessica Bailey Sowell, 32, of Charlotte, was part of an identity theft ring that used stolen credit cards and fake driver’s licenses to wrack up nearly a half-million dollars in...
16 billion Google, Apple and other passwords leaked in record data breach: What you need to know
Researchers claim that the ill-gotten intel could potentially grant cybercriminals access to “pretty much any online service imaginable."
TSA warns of new airport security risk — passengers could wind up in trouble without even knowing
This seemingly harmless activity while waiting for your flight isn't safe at all, officials say.
George Santos goes on social media rant, attacks 'so called friends' in GOP before shutting down X account
Over the span of seven days, George Santos released a series of unhinged posts on X that ended with the lying ex-congressman going dark.
Crime rings attacking US supply chain at record rates are using this sneaky tactic: report
There’s been a record surge of cargo theft, with 3,798 incidents in 2024 – a 26% increase from the year before, according to a report.
Not-so-talented 'Mr. Ripley' allegedly had trouble killing roommate in $700K ID scheme to pay off his gambling debts: 'Why won't you die?'
A man in Australia tried to pull a not-so-talented “Mr. Ripley” by killing his wealthy female roommate, cramming her corpse into a “body box” and then stealing her identity to...
Swindlers forged docs to steal homes for $10 before selling for massive profit
Tennessee swindlers forged the signatures of unsuspecting homeowners on deeds to transfer the property ownership for a measly $10 in a quit-claim scheme.
Radio host turned city council candidate admits he was duped into helping romance scam artist get out of prison
Frank Morano, the host of 770 WABC "The Other Side of Midnight" radio host who is running in the April 29 special election for a vacant Council seat on the...
Why you should never share pics of your boarding pass online
It’s a photo no-go.
Squatters took over a Phoenix home and sold it for $200K — without the owners knowing: 'Feels so surreal'
“I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. Really, I didn’t even think something like this could happen.”