How Aadhar cards were being made in Sambhal, hackers easily changed everything from name to address
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested a gang that was misusing technology to create and modify fraudulent Aadhar cards by hacking into other verification centers' IDs.
Debts Over 140,000 Euros: Con Artist Tarmo Tsauram Has Nearly One Hundred Frauds on His Conscience
Tarmo Tsauram, a notorious con artist in Estonia, is facing legal proceedings for multiple frauds committed between 2020 and 2022, involving the misuse of identities to secure loans and installment contracts.
Ash was hacked. She wants you to know 'you could be next'
A young Australian woman, Ash Raso, warns others about the increasing vulnerability of 18 to 24-year-olds to cybercrime after her own experience with hacking and ransom demands.
When stealing your digital identity threatens your business: 'I don't want to give more content to the platforms'
The article discusses the threats of digital identity theft for individuals who rely on their online persona for their livelihood, as illustrated by the experience of an Instagram yoga and meditation influencer.
Operation arrests suspects of fraudulently obtaining loans using fake IDs, causing a loss of R$ 710,000 in MA
The police in Maranhão arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraud scheme using fake IDs, resulting in significant financial losses.
The chilling account of Luciana Martínez after the incident with the tourist who accused her of theft: "When he found out I was a trans girl, he became violent"
Luciana Martínez shares her experience of being accused of theft by a tourist, highlighting the violence she faced upon revealing her identity.
They stole her identity, luring men to date. 'I am afraid to go outside,' says the scam victim.
A woman in Czechia expresses her fear after being a victim of identity theft, where criminals are using her identity to lure men for dating scams.
$91m tax fraud: US moves to strip Nigerian convict of citizenship
The US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a significant identity theft and tax fraud scheme.
Nigeria: U.S. Moves to Strip Nigerian of Citizenship Over $91m Tax Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a $91 million tax fraud scheme.
French senior receives dozens of payment demands daily. Hackers stole his e-identity.
A French senior citizen is inundated with daily payment demands after hackers stole his e-identity, highlighting the vulnerabilities in digital identity systems.
The case of the Santiago singer who used data from 6 governors to import clothing becomes complicated
A singer from Santiago del Estero, Valentina Olguín, faces escalating legal issues for allegedly using the tax identification numbers of six Argentine governors to import clothing.
Georgia cybercriminal allegedly duped NBA, NFL players in twisted phishing scam turned sex trafficking plot
A Georgia man is accused of running a phishing scam that defrauded professional athletes, which escalated into identity theft and a sex trafficking scheme.
Do you know the true cost of identity theft?
Identity theft related to data broker breaches has cost Americans over $20 billion in the past decade, impacting millions.
'My identity was stolen and used to deceive men on the internet'
A young woman, Sasha-Jay Davies, reveals her struggle after her identity was stolen and misused for online deception, resulting in her living in fear and anxiety.
'My identity was stolen and used to deceive men on the internet'
Sasha-Jay Davies, a 19-year-old woman, has been living in fear due to someone stealing her photos and creating fake online profiles to deceive men into romantic encounters and harass her.
Lawsuit against 'Grammarly': Writers sue AI company for identity theft
Writers are suing the company 'Superhuman' over the unauthorized use of their identities in the writing software 'Grammarly'.
Bad news for California: hundreds of registered companies with the Secretary of State could be fake
Over 800 businesses registered in California might be fraudulent, highlighting a growing identity theft issue targeting legal immigrants.
If you lived in the U.S., this interests you: it was discovered that criminals use the identities of former immigrants in California to register fake companies
A report reveals that criminals in California have been exploiting the identities of former legal immigrants to register fraudulent businesses and obtain financial loans.
Bows and arrows, video game controller and TV: CPF of missing woman from Rio Grande do Sul was used for online purchases
The CPF of missing real estate broker Luciani Aparecida Estivalet Freitas was used for online purchases, including various items, while investigations continue into her disappearance.
Woman invents job vacancies and interviews to steal data from 'candidates' and incur debts in their names in PR; understand the scam
A 32-year-old woman has been indicted by the Civil Police for creating fake job vacancies and conducting false interviews to steal personal data from candidates in Paraná, Brazil.
Jelena Tulčina strikes back at her identity thieves: 'Frauds!'
Jelena Tulčina publicly addressed identity theft issues during a YouTube lifestyle show, condemning fraudsters who misuse her image and credentials.
Tax scams through the years and what to know this year
Tax scams are evolving each year, with new tactics emerging to deceive taxpayers and exploit confusion around tax rules.
1 billion identity records exposed in ID verification data leak
A significant data leak linked to IDMerit has exposed about 1 billion identity records worldwide, including over 203 million in the U.S., potentially allowing criminals access to sensitive personal information.
Scammer poses as delivery man, says he needs to confirm delivery by taking a photo of the victim and uses the image to access her bank account, in PR
A woman in Irati, Paraná, was scammed by a man posing as a delivery person who took her photo under the pretext of confirming a delivery and then used it to access her bank account.
Warning to anyone who's ever misplaced their passport
UK passport holders are advised to check their passports and ensure they are stored securely to prevent loss or theft.
Three new features in mCitizen. It's about ID cards and passports
The mCitizen app now allows users to report and request the invalidation of ID cards in cases of data theft.
Artificial intelligence allows hackers to identify anonymous accounts on social media
A new study warns that artificial intelligence has made it significantly easier for malicious hackers to uncover the real identities of anonymous social media accounts.
Elderly mother's phone was turned off for months – then her son's phone received a concerning message
An elderly woman in a care home had her phone number used to create an unauthorized Telegram account while her phone was inactive, raising concerns about identity theft among vulnerable seniors.
Identity theft, embezzlement of public funds... Seven men tried for fraud related to MaPrimeRénov'
Seven men are being tried in Paris for defrauding the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation subsidy program, allegedly embezzling over 1.13 million euros.
You could be sharing your Social Security number when you don't need to
The article discusses the circumstances under which sharing your Social Security number is necessary and when it can be avoided.
They took all his savings through a fake Babiš. And even put him in debt
A man was deceived by a scammer impersonating a prominent Czech politician, resulting in the loss of his savings and incurring debt.
MATT MADING: A Cautionary Tale: Is My Voice Now in the Hands of Fraudsters?
The article discusses a series of suspicious phone calls received by the author regarding a package and potential fraud, raising concerns about identity theft.
A harm that "exceeds 60,000 euros": a Bordeaux student victim of identity theft recounts her ordeal
Amina Garcia, a Bordeaux student, faces significant financial and emotional distress due to extensive identity theft that has resulted in over 60,000 euros in damages.
Warnings about tax fraudsters – fake website
A new wave of tax-related scams has emerged in Sweden, involving fraudsters using fake websites to lure individuals into providing sensitive personal information.
Scams that aren't illegal (but should be)
The article discusses legal scams involving companies that sell personal data without individuals' consent, highlighting the risks associated with this practice.
Passport Office warns 'don't' to everyone with a passport
The HM Passport Office has issued a warning to all passport holders in the UK, urging them to be cautious about sharing personal information online to prevent identity theft and fraud.
HMRC alert to anyone with a National Insurance number
HMRC has issued a warning to people with National Insurance numbers about sharing them to prevent identity theft and fraud.
They held him on the phone for six hours and deprived him of 25,000 euros. The fraud victim is afraid that the case will never be investigated
A Slovak man named Martin lost 25,000 euros to fraudsters posing as police after a six-hour phone call.
Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?
Google has officially ceased its Dark Web Report feature, eliminating a tool that notified users of their personal information found on the dark web.
Trio Arrested After Using Fake Documents for Banking Transaction in PI; Pen Drive with 50,000 Names Seized
Three individuals were arrested in Brazil for attempting to conduct banking transactions using fake documents, with a pen drive containing personal data of 50,000 people discovered during the operation.
"Lost Credit Card" Suspected of Fraudulently Reissuing by Impersonating the Owner
Four men have been arrested for fraudulently reissuing a credit card by impersonating the actual owner, leading to unauthorized purchases worth nearly 4 million yen.
Billions of reasons to worry: personal identity documents leaked from one platform
A massive data leak involving personal identity documents from a platform has affected individuals from 26 countries, prompting serious concerns about data security and misuse.
SCANDAL: Fraudster who stole beloved singer's identity tried to chat with another Estonian musician on Facebook
A fraudster posing as beloved Estonian singer Ivo Linna attempted unsuccessfully to engage with another musician on Facebook.
Five people charged for 100,000 fraud attempts
Five Norwegian citizens in their twenties have been charged with 180 serious fraud cases and attempted fraud exceeding 100,000 acts, alongside severe money laundering and identity violations.
Serious Warning About Mobile Authentication Misuse: "The Trick Is That..."
A warning has been issued about the potential misuse of mobile authentication in Finland, highlighting the risks of identity theft and fraud.
Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard withdraws from her own podcast after criticism
Journalist Sisse Sejr-Nørgaard has stepped down as the host of her podcast 'Nedsmeltning' following criticism related to her criminal past.
Doctor whose CRM was used by false professional in Alumínio works more than 100 km from where suspect acted: 'I feel outrage'
A doctor’s credentials were misused by a fake professional in Alumínio, causing the doctor to express outrage and take legal action.
Italian and surgeon: learn who was the owner of the CRM used by the false doctor arrested on the coast of SP
Enrico Di Vaio, the legitimate owner of a medical CRM misused by a fake doctor, died at 54, raising concerns about identity theft cases in the medical field.
Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft
A credit freeze can help prevent new credit accounts but does not fully protect against identity theft.
Notice of 2 Crores for Someone Earning 6 Thousand in Siddharthnagar
A young man from Siddharthnagar received a tax notice of 2 crores despite earning only 6-7 thousand rupees a month due to misuse of his PAN card for fraudulent transactions.