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Changing face of Indian media – Meri News
the Editor of ‘Blitz’ in the early 60’s, Rusi Karanjia named Dharam Yash Dev as India’s most investigative journalist for his exposure of the Jayanti Teja financial scam, the Shastri murder investigation and a car theft case in which Sanjay …
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Take steps to protect yourself from identity theft – Norrn News
-The Kirkland Lake OPP are reminding people to protect themselves from identity theft. The OPP advise that identity theft has been called the fastest growing crime in North America and involves the acquisition of information or documents of a living …
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Phishing Scam Uses H1N1 Vaccine As Bait – News4Jax.com
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A fraudulent e-mail that references a H1N1 vaccination program is circulating on the Internet, and computer users who respond to the item could become victims of fraud or identity theft. The e-mail states that the Centers for …
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Miller case waived to grand jury – Lexington Herald-Leader
A ticket scam allegation against former University of Kentucky basketball player Derrick Miller was waived Monday morning to a Fayette County grand jury. Miller was charged with one count of theft by deception, a felony, in Lexington. Police have …
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Dealership’s identity stolen – Oakland Press
The words “identity theft” most likely conjure thoughts of stolen wallets and purses, social security numbers and personal information being used by someone other than to whom it belongs. Identity theft isn’t specific to individuals, though, as …
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Identity theft on the holidays – Daily News
Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. And the number of identity theft crimes is expected to continue to escalate in 2009, reports the Better …
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Letter to the editor: Vote Coakley for leadership, commitment – Gloucester Daily Times
As our attorney general, Coakley, has worked to protect homeowners from predatory lenders, and senior citizens from scam artists trying to bilk them out of their savings. She started the Cyber Crime Initiative to curtail identity theft and protect …
You Are Here: From the FTC for Your Kids – Wired News
We’re from the government. We’re here to help. The Federal Trade Commission has launched a new site designed to help kids learn to protect their privacy, spot frauds and scams, and avoid identity theft. You Are Here is set up as a virtual mall. I …
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Cyber Monday attracts customers and thieves – KTVB
We see scam traffic escalate. We see the issue of identity theft escalate.” Dixon said if you find a great deal on an unfamiliar site, be cautious. Research the company and verify a customer service phone number before you make your purchase.
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Police charge former bookkeeper of IP/Koke with dozens of theft counts – Register-Guard
The former bookkeeper of IP/Koke Printing faces 58 felony counts of aggravated first-degree theft, 18 counts of aggravated identity theft and a dozen first-degree theft charges connected to an alleged $1.5 million accounting scam. The century-old …
With “Cyber Monday” approaching, online scams proliferate – Kansas City Star
On Friday, shoppers hit the malls. On Monday, they’ll hit their keyboards. If past patterns follow, “Cyber Monday” will be one of the biggest online shopping days of the year — and a prime time for identity theft and other scams. A host of …
1 of 3 men in Newbern burglary avoids prosecution – State Gazette
Aggravated burglary and theft charges were not prosecuted against a 19-year-old man in Newbern city court on Monday. Robert Jackson Nanny, 110 W. Johnson in Newbern, was arrested Aug. 25 for burglarizing a woman’s home and attempting to sell her …
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Derrick Miller pleads guilty in ticket scam – Lexington Herald-Leader
Former University of Kentucky basketball player Derrick Miller pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in a ticket scam in Clark County. Miller, 42, was originally charged in September with two felony counts of theft by deception. Police said two …
Alleged ladyboy killer nabbed in Phuket Town – Phuket Gazette
Police present the suspect to the media at yesterday’s press conference. The man on the left was arrested on an unrelated theft charge. PHUKET CITY: The suspected killer of a ladyboy found dead in Wichit on Saturday morning was caught early Wednesday …
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Ex-UK player pleads in ticket scam – Cincinnati.com
Clark County Circuit Clerk Paula Joslin says Derrick Miller was sentenced to 360 days in prison on Wednesday just after entering the plea to criminal attempt to theft by deception. Police say Miller took about $5,000 from two Clark County businessmen …
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Crime Beat (Nov. 25) – Wichita Falls Times Record News
A man who had been working at a pawnshop for several months was charged with a felony theft count … According to the affidavit: The man was working at the Cash-N-More Pawn Shop in the 3900 block of Jacksboro Highway. While he was employed, he took …
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Buyer beware: Holiday shopping safety – WLS
November 24, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — The day after Thanksgiving signals the start of the shopping season for many retailers- and the start of seasonal theft. Retail theft cost retailers billions of dollars each year. During the holidays, stores get …
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Woman says crime victims suffer twice – Edwardsville Intelligencer
On July 7, Destiny McCain pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft. The 25-year-old Caseyville woman had been working as a housekeeper for Elite Cleaning Professionals in September of 2008 when prosecutors say she stole rings and other jewelry …
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Let’s vote pokies out of existence – Stuff
I’m sick and tired of reading about the abuse of funds from pokie machines. Why is it that those responsible for distributing the money are so often exposed for bending the rules, abusing their trust or outright theft? Just a couple of weeks ago the …
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Don’t fall prey to identity thieves over the holidays – Abington Mariner
Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007, according to a report from Javelin Strategy and Research. Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to …
Bogus checks winding up in Bay City mailboxes – MLive.com
Berthiaume suggested people targeted by a scam should visit www.michigan.gov/identity-theft, the Michigan State Police’s Web site which provides information on reporting fraudulent checks and how to opt out of credit card offers.
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Police blotter – Brainerd Dispatch
Sherri Oaks, 800 block of South 10th Street, Wednesday reported the theft of a debit card. INVESTIGATION – Received a report at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday of an assault and a vehicle theft on the 700 block of Laurel Street. Police were unable to locate the …
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Former UK player named in ticket scam – Cincinnati.com
LEXINGTON – A former Kentucky basketball player has been indicted on 23 counts of theft by deception in connection with an alleged ticket scam totaling more than $70,000. A Fayette County grand jury returned the indictment against 43-year-old Ed E …
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Accused Scam Ringleader Speaks Out – WCJB
A man accused of organizing an elaborate identity theft scam has finally come forward. In an exclusive interview with Tv20’s Erica Rodriguez, 20-year-old Ali Barbour says his co-defendants are pointing fingers at him so they can get plea deals
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Ex-Cat now charged with cheating 19 people in alleged UK ticket scam – Lexington Herald-Leader
A former University of Kentucky men’s basketball player accused of running a ticket scam totaling more than $70,000 has been indicted on 23 counts of theft by deception. Lexington police had originally charged Ed E. Davender, 43, of Georgetown, of …
Port Neches Police responded to the following calls from Nov. 3-Nov. 9 … – Port Arthur News
• Identity theft was reported in the 2600 block of Nall. • A home was burglarized in the 1100 block of Dallas. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 2100 block of Merriman. • Fraud was reported in the 3100 block of Forest Oak. • A 25-year …
Paul Muschick The Watchdog – Allentown Morning Call
A judge didn’t hold back when Shirley Matthews appeared before him Tuesday to be sentenced for stealing from a Monroe County man instead of helping him save his home from foreclosure, as she was hired to do. ”It’s outright theft and thievery …
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NJ man indicted in Web name theft, sale on eBay – Fresno Bee
Alfred Darnell Ford seemed primed to take on the United States, which had alleged that he cooked up a sophisticated identity-theft scam to buy materials for a sprawling home he was building east of Fresno. Ford, 52, refused to waive his right to a …
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Raleigh woman sentenced in scam – Triangle Business Journal
A Raleigh woman has been sentenced to one year and one day imprisonment in an identity theft case in federal court, according to a statement issued by United States Attorney George E.B. Holding. Maria Lorena Croll, 24, on Nov. 13 also was ordered to …
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Identity Thieves Victimize Hancock Customers In Several States – Consumerist.com
News reports are coming in from several states detailing a debit card identity theft scheme in which thieves steal debit card info and pin numbers, then withdraw money from customers’ accounts. Reports are popping up in Wisconsin, California …
Around Town – Indian Express
… Collector’s son has been arrested in a credit card theft case, police said on Saturday. Pradipta Mahapatra (34) was apprehended from his father-in-law’s house for allegedly stealing a purse containing a bank’s debit and credit cards from …
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Man held after using stolen cards on iPods – Maui News
WAILUKU- A 37-year-old man was arrested for identity theft and using stolen credit cards after he tried to return two iPods at Kmart that he bought a day before with a stolen credit card. Jamie Rich, who has no local address, was being held on $13 …
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Jeffersonville official accused of theft in Kentucky – NEWS ANDTRIBUNE.COM
Kentucky officials have issued a warrant for Jeffersonville Clerk-Treasurer Peggy Wilder for felony theft by deception. The warrant stems from a complaint by a Louisville car salesman, who says Wilder traded in a vehicle for which she didn’t have a …
Drug Bust with Child in Vehicle – The Dispatch
Stolen Jewels Recovered From Local Pawn Shop OCEAN PINES – An Ocean Pines man with an already extensive record for various other encounters with local law enforcement was arrested on felony theft charges last week after Ocean Pines police were able …
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My Second Husband Spent All of My Home Equity Line. – Nicole
“Dear Steve,
My second husband, not the father of my children, has managed to spend $150,000 of the home equity line of credit (all of it). He says he gave the last $24,000 to his aunt for ’safekeeping’ because the banks were going to reduce the amount of equity people have available. $8,000 was for my [...]
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud for New Boobs
A 44-year-old woman, Julianne Johnson, was arrested on theft and fraud charges after authorities say she stole credit card information to get breast implants and a hotel room for Valentine’s Day.
Authorities say Johnson also used the identity of a man to open new credit cards and spent more than $3,000 on the accounts.
She is also [...]
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