A Colorado waitress says her stolen driver’s license turned up when a customer handed it to her while ordering drinks.
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Identity Theft / News
More than 90,000 Iowans affected by computer hack
Hackers accessed personal information of more than 91,000 Iowans when they breached the computers of Nationwide and Allied insurance companies.
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Identity Theft
Identity Theft: How to tell and what to do
Identity thieves are a resourceful bunch, and they use a variety of methods to get and use your personal information.
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Crime / Identity Theft
Sterling woman accused of identity theft to pay utilities
A 39-year-old woman is accused of stealing the identity of a senior citizen to get utility services in Sterling, Illinois.
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Crime / Identity Theft
Automated message used in reported cell phone scam
Local residents have reported an identity theft scam that uses an automated message to get victims to enter personal information on their cell phone keypad.
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Identity Theft / News
Utility says scammers targeting Hispanic customers
A scam that first targeted utility customers in May has reportedly resurfaced, this time targeting Hispanic customers of MidAmerican Energy Company.
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Crime / Identity Theft
Con-Artists Targeting Americans on Dating Websites
There’s a new internet scam sweeping the country that preys on those looking for love.
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Identity Theft / News
Social Security selling dead people’s identities for ten bucks
For $10, identity thieves can access the full name, Social Security number and other personal information of a dead person.
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Crime / Identity Theft
Scammers target utility customers
Several utility companies say scammers are telling customers they qualify for credits to their bill in an effort to steal customer money and identities.
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Crime / Identity Theft
Utility companies warn of identity theft scams
Customers of MidAmerican Energy and Ameren beware – identity thieves might be after your personal information.
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Identity Theft / News
Hackers steal 1.5 million credit card numbers
Hackers manage to access and steal 1.5 million Visa and MasterCard numbers.
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