Krebs on Security

MAY 16, 2020

” “It is assumed the fraud ring behind this possesses a substantial PII database to submit the volume of applications observed thus far,” the Secret Service warned. ” The surge in fraud comes as many states are struggling to process an avalanche of jobless claims filed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Insurance 363

Insurance Banking Identity Theft Accountability 363

Krebs on Security

APRIL 12, 2022

The DOJ also charged the alleged administrator of RaidForums — 21-year-old Diogo Santos Coelho , of Portugal — with six criminal counts, including conspiracy, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. to email the agent,” the government’s affidavit states. .

Government 262

Government Identity Theft Mobile Data breaches 262

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

authorities arrested a 19-year-old Florida man charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiring with others to use SIM-swapping to steal cryptocurrency. The government says Urban went by the aliases “ Sosa ” and “ King Bob ,” among others. 9, 2024, U.S.

Social Engineering 358

Social Engineering Mobile Passwords Cybercrime 358

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

According to the government, in each case the men impersonating the foreign police departments told those platforms the request was urgent because the account holders had been trading in child pornography or engaging in child extortion. DOMESTIC TERRORISM?

Cybercrime 328

Cybercrime Accountability Mobile Hacking 328

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

MSF had Jim fill out an affidavit claiming the loan was the result of identity theft, which necessitated filing a report with the local police and a number of other steps. Jim said numerous calls to Bank of America’s fraud team went nowhere because they refused to discuss an account that was not in his name. .

Financial Services 247

Financial Services Banking Accountability Identity Theft 247