Separating Myth from the Reality of ID theft
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsCNet has this article that should be read. It puts into perspective some of the realities of Identity Theft. …”Widespread media reports have given rise to much misinformation and confusion around the issue. Many people believe that banking or buying online increases the risk, for example, though the chances of fraud are far greater in Read More
Identity thieves target college financial aid money
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsIdentity thieves target college aid money. Financial-aid identity theft is “a growing area of concern,” said Natalie Forbort, special agent in charge at the U.S. Education Department’s Office of Inspector General, which investigates all types of financial-aid fraud. The crime is particularly vexing for victims, whose first indication they’ve been targeted may be when their Read More
ALERT: They want your whole life
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsLondon,England,UKWhat did you say your name was? Really? It’s just that there is someone about to board a flight at Heathrow with exactly the same name on their passport. They also have a driving licence with your details on it. And a couple of credit cards, a phone contract, a sports car bought on the Read More
10 Year old Instructor…Local Karate Kid!
For Kids . News . ProfilesDana Hienbucher is not the average 10 year old girl, however she is the first to receive certification as a Junior Martial Arts Instructor at the Karate Institute in DeKalb, IL, USA. The program began a year and a half ago with ten eligible students, Dana is the first certified. While not the same as Read More
Trinidad and Tobago national jailed in NY for identity theft
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsTrinidad and Tobago national Shiva Brent Sharma (pictured left) has been jailed for two to four years by a New York State judge after pleading guilty to a series of identity theft offenses. Sharma, 20, used the Internet to steal personal identification information, which he used to make fraudulent purchases and cash withdrawals. He stole Read More
Georgia Agency Warns of Identity Theft
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsThe state of Georgia is sending letters to 465,000 drivers and state employees, warning that they may be at risk for identity theft. While there is no evidence that anyone’s been defrauded, a computer programmer and former state employee Asif Siddiqui is accused of downloading drivers’ license records and state employee health benefit records onto Read More
School district fears identity theft.
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsThe Mountain Home School District in Idaho has notified its employees that its employee database may have been compromised and that they should be aware of potential identity theft problems. Superintendent Tim McMurtrey was notified by the Idaho State Police of the potential problem last week after Jerome County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people in Read More
Identity Theft Summit
Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsOctober 19, Albuquerque Tribune (NM) – Summit attendees discuss identity theft. Several law enforcement representatives in New Mexico, as well as national officials, attended a statewide summit to discuss identity theft Monday, October 17. The summit was put on by the New Mexico Securities Division Regulation and Licensing Department to discuss solutions to the growing Read More
Martial Arts In Action!
Law Enforcement . News . Self-DefenseIn Edmonton, Canada, a 25-year-old man walking to a north-end store Tuesday night fought off an attacker using martial arts mastery, police say. Around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, two men sporting white bandannas approached the man near 121 Street and 150 Avenue, police say. One man demanded the 25-year-old hand over his wallet. After he refused, Read More
Follow-Up: NY Martial Arts Regulation
NewsAs a follow up to yesterday’s post which mentions the recent (yet unconfirmed) Law in NY restricting the practice of Martial Arts to approved organizations. Back on May 17, 2005 This story [PDF] outlined one of the reasons for this move by the State of New York. In short, due to the recent rash of Read More
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