identity theft

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Bergen County Prosecutor Announces Arrests For Identity Theft

Once the victims reported credit cards they didn’t sign up for were coming in the mail, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said investigators started backtracking.

2013/05/03

Noreen Hanney mugshot. She is accused of stealing the identity of a mentally disabled patient in her care. (credit: Suffolk County Police)

LI Woman Charged With ID Theft, Accused Of Stealing From Mentally Disabled Patient

The Suffolk County Police Identity Theft Unit announced the arrest of Noreen Hanney on Thursday, after finding that she used her job as a home health aide to steal a patient’s identity.

2013/04/04

Police: Men Stole Over $340,000 Using Fake Credit, ATM Cards

Two men from Las Vegas and two men from California apparently wanted to make some big money in the Big Apple.

2013/03/23

A sample image of the current New York State ID card. New York State drivers' licenses are similar in appearance but will undergo a significant change this summer. (Credit: NYC.gov)

Report: New Black And White Drivers’ Licenses Aimed At Fighting Counterfeiters Will Debut In July

The security upgrades will include engraved personal information, black and white photographs, and a ghost image that will appear in a transparent window on the card.

2013/03/17

Rep. Steve Israel (file/photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

L.I. Congressman Works To Fight Credit Report Errors

A Long Island congressman is calling on the federal government to make sure people’s credit reports are not marred by the activity of identity thieves.

2013/02/23

IRS Tax Form 1040 (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Rep. Israel Warns Of People Stealing Identities To Get Tax Refunds

You have probably heard about people stealing identities to open credit cards and purchase cars. But there a growing problem – people getting tax refunds after stealing someone’s identity.

2013/02/22

North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY - File / Photo: North Shore-LIJ Health System

Former North Shore University Hospital Patients Recount Identity Theft ‘Nightmare’

Attorney Bonita E. Zelman, who is representing all 12 plaintiffs in the case, said the hospital caused the victims undue stress.

2013/02/06

12 Sue North Shore University Hospital In L.I. After Identity Thefts

Twelve people filed a lawsuit Tuesday against North Shore University Hospital, after medical records with their personal information were stolen – leaving them vulnerable to identity theft.

2013/02/05

Queens District Attorney Richard Brown announces the take down of a gambling ring - Oct. 25, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

DA: Queens Man Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft Scam

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A South Ozone Park man who portrayed himself as a Harvard graduate with plans to open a medical facility has pleaded guilty to identity theft, the Queens District Attorney’s office announced […]

2012/12/19

Experts say be on the lookout for text massage scams during the holiday season. (Photo: CBS 2)

Don’t Get Caught By The Biggest Scams Of The Holiday Season

The holidays can bring out the best in people, but consumer advocates warn they are also bringing out the worst — from charity scams to bogus holiday e-mails phishing for your personal information.

2012/12/07

Report: Identity Theft Ring Leader Pleads Guilty

The alleged leader of an identity theft ring pleaded guilty to his role in the operation late last week in Manhattan U.S. District Court, according to a published report.

2012/11/18

NYC Officials Offer Tips For National ‘Protect Your Identity’ Week

“In this day and age, cybercriminals can easily attack an individual from thousands of miles away if necessary precautions aren’t taken,” Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said.

2012/10/23

UJA-Federation Of New York Employee Sentenced In ID Theft Ring

One of the insiders involved in a major identity theft ring that stole the identities of over a thousand victims and stole over $2 million from various banks has been sentenced.

2012/10/19

How To Protect Your Kids From Identity Theft

We’ve warned you about identity theft before. Everyone’s a target for this type of crime – from the elderly to the deceased. Now, your kids are also at risk. Children are 51 percent more likely to have their identities stolen than adults.

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CBS 2 Weekend Program Links: July 14-15

Are you looking for more information from the stories shown on the various CBS 2 News broadcasts? Well, this is the place to be for we have all the stuff you’ll need.

2012/07/14

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