Posts Tagged ‘identity theft’
Selbyville PD Arrest Woman for Identity Theft
Selbyville Police have arrested 43 year old Margarita Lopez-Juarez for identity theft and other offenses. Police say that on September 22nd a victim left her wallet in a shopping cart at the south entrance of the Food Lion in the Mason Dixon Plaza. Around 7pm that day – Lopez-Juarez saw the wallet and took possession…
Read MoreFraud Complaints, Identity Theft on the Rise; Travelers and College Students Heading Back to Campus Urged to Protect Themselves
As many people try to get vacation time in before the summer season draws to a close and college students get ready to head back to campus, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds travelers to protect against identity theft. Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell tells the Talk of Delmarva about an increase in fraud complaints… Those statistics are from the…
Read MoreSalisbury Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $1.8-million from Salisbury Business
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy and to aggravated identity theft in connection with the theft of over $1.8-million from Shore Appliance Connection. According to the plea agreement, 54 year old Stephen Franklin was the COO at Accurate Optical and with the owners of Accurate Optical he purchased East Coast…
Read MoreSussex County Launches New Alert System for Deed Activity
If you own property in Sussex County, you now have an added defense when it comes to protecting your home. The County recorder of Deeds Office has launched a free service called the Recording Activity Notification Service. The feature provides email alerts to property owners who have subscribed to the service whenever a land record…
Read MoreAG’s Office Settlement with Experian-owned Company Over Theft of Personal Information
A multi-state settlement has been decided with Experian Data Corp (EDC) for failing to warn affected consumers after it learned that an identity thief was posing as a private investigator and reviewing sensitive personal information from Court Ventures Inc, a database that Experian had purchased. The Delaware Attorney General says Experian was notified of the…
Read MoreDel. State Police Warn of Phone Spoof Scam
Delaware State Police are warning the public about a recurring phone number spoof scam. People are receiving calls from a number which Caller ID indicates is a valid Delaware State Police number. State Police said they do not request payment for fines, traffic tickets or bail. Courts handle such procedures, and they don’t do it…
Read MoreUpdate: Scam Calls Continue From Spoofed Phone Numbers
Delawareans continue to get calls from people who falsely portrayed themselves as state troopers, demanding money for bail or telling them that they are wanted.State Police are investigating multiple incidents in which the callers use spoofing technology to make it appear that the call comes from Delaware State Police – issued phone numbers. Some of…
Read MoreDelawareans Warned To Contribute Carefully To Ukraine-Related Causes
Delawareans are being advised to be alert for possible scams surrounding efforts to help the people of Ukraine. “It speaks volumes of our neighbors that so many Delawareans have taken action to help the Ukrainian people,” Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, scammers are shameless and see a crisis as an opportunity. To…
Read MoreScam Alert: Del. State Police Phone Numbers “Spoofed”
Delaware State Police are investigating apparent phone scams in which callers are spoofing Delaware State Police phone numbers.People receiving such calls have been told they are wanted and owe bail money. But, State Police Thursday said that they never request payment of fines, traffic tickets or bail — such transactions are handled through the courts.Spoofing…
Read MoreDel. State Police Phone Number “Spoofed” In Apparent Scam
A Delaware State Police phone number for Troop 5 in Bridgeville has been spoofed on at least two recent occasions. State police said Monday night that one person was told he or she had to pay a fine on a sex offender charge.Another was threatened for arrest for alleged “jury duty fines.” According to Delaware…
Read MoreScam Alert: Md. Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Maryland authorities are warning the public about unemployment insurance scams. According to the Department of Labor Unemployment Division and Maryland State Police, people are receiving emails, calls and text messages from would-be scammers posing as a labor official. A common scheme by text asks the recipient to enter a user ID and password, which can…
Read MoreShop Smart: Tips To Reduce Risk Of Scams, ID Fraud
After Black Friday and Small Business Saturday comes Cyber Monday. It’s important to shop smart and avoid being scammed or having your personal information stolen, according to Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh. Frosh suggested that you make sure any website on which you are entering payment information is secure, and be very wary of clicking…
Read MoreSkimmer Scam Discovered In Pocomoke City
Three card skimmers have been discovered on commercial gas pumps in Pocomoke City. According to police, the devices were found attached to pumps at the 1,600-block of Market Street, an Exxon station in Pocomoke. Anyone who may have used a credit card to buy gas there recently is urged to contact their local bank or…
Read MoreMd. State Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Maryland State Police are warning of a phone scam on the Eastern Shore. More than 30 people have reported receiving a call which appeared to come from State Police. One of two 410-numbers numbers was displayed, which actually are numbers for the Easton Barrack (410-822-3101 or 410-479-3101). The person who receives the call is told…
Read MoreTwo Salisbury Men Indicted for Federal Conspiracy & other Offenses
Two Salisbury men have been indicted for federal conspiracy, wire fraud and identity theft in connection with the theft of at least $900,000 from Shore Appliance where one of the men worked. The 10-count indictment says from mid-September 2016 through March of 2020, 53 year old Stephen Franklin and 46 year old Duane Larmore, who…
Read MoreMD Drivers Impacted by Uber’s 2018 Data Breach Eligible to Receive Payments
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Maryland drivers impacted by Uber’s 2018 data breach are eligible to receive payments as a result of a settlement reached with the Office of Attorney General and Uber. In September 2018, as part of a multi-state action, Attorney General Frosh settled a data breach case with Uber…
Read MoreUnemployment Fraud Attempts Escalate In Md.
The Maryland Department of Labor said Monday it has found more than half-a-million fraudulent unemployment claims in the last six weeks. A total of 1.3-million fraudulent claims have been flagged in Maryland since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Larry Hogan said the state has been adding new security measures to prevent, detect and…
Read More“Massive” Unemployment Insurance Fraud Uncovered In Md.
Massive and sophisticated fraud has been uncovered in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan announces that more than 47,500 fraudulent unemployment insurance claims have been uncovered, and that the criminal enterprise totaled more than $501,000,000. Hogan says the Labor Department investigation also helped federal authorities uncover related illegal activity in other states. The investigation continues to identify…
Read MoreNJ Man Charged in Theft & Credit Card Fraud in Ocean City
Police in Ocean City have been investigating theft and credit card fraud after employees at a local hardware store reported fraudulent charges made in mid-November. Police learned that the subject purchased power tools and gift cards with a fraudulent credit card – totaling over $1500. Police determined the suspect is 29 year old Tristin Haynes…
Read MoreOCPD Arrest 7 in Credit Card Fraud
Ocean City Police have arrested seven suspects in a credit card fraud case. Police say that during the summer of 2017, six victims reported their credit card numbers had been used to make fraudulent purchases at a variety of locations throughout Ocean City. Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation driven by 19 year…
Read MoreGeorgetown PD Arrest 2 for Identity Theft
A traffic stop on Route 113 in Georgetown led to the arrest of two men on a variety of charges – including identity theft. Georgetown Police smelled marijuana as they contacted the driver – a search of the vehicle turned up a laptop computer and 122 SIM cards with the personal information of numerous victims. …
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