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An identity-theft scheme in New York began to unravel when victims complained of poor credit scores and trouble receiving tax refunds because they had apparently already been filed.
The two suspects were indicted for allegedly using identities stolen via Craigslist ads to file false tax returns and take out loans. Read More
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Craigslist has become one of the prominent online tools to find…well just about anything. From job offers, to used cars, the site is one of the most convenient and comprehensive ways to buy or sell nearly any good or service. The ease of use and lack of expense draws all sorts of people to the site…and cyber criminals, fraudsters, and identity thieves are no exception. Read More
Remember the Craigslist identity-theft story from earlier this month? The alleged victim — police say her ex-husband’s new wife posted lurid posts on Craigslist — was recently interviewed on NBC’s Today show and says having her identity stolen has been “terrifying.” Read More
A Florida woman has been charged with a felony after stealing the identity of her husband’s ex-wife. She admitted to placing an ad on Craigslist, creating an email address in the victim’s name, and giving out the victim’s phone number, detectives reported. This article in Sarasota’s Herald-Tribune states “the victim also reportedly received a phone call from a man who told her that he wrote to an email address in the ad and received a response giving him the victim’s name, address, and cell phone number.”
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