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Crew of NY specs offenders uses stolen bank accounts to buy thousands worth of eyeglasses: feds
A crew of Big Apple gangbangers were using phony credit card accounts to buy thousands of dollars worth of high-end eyeglasses and reselling them for a profit, Brooklyn federal prosecutors...
Kids are at high risk of identity theft, experts warn — here's how parents can protect them
Because most youngsters have clean credit histories, bad guys tend to seek them out as prime prey for financial gains.
Migrants' free-lunch credit cards: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 6, 2024
The Issue: Mayor Adams’ $53 million program to provide migrants with free prepaid credit cards. Now Mayor Adams is giving prepaid credit cards to illegal migrants (“Land of the Free...
Visa is sued over 'Vanilla' gift card scam known as 'draining'
According to the complaint, the non-reloadable debit cards are sold at CVS, Target, Walgreens and other retailers in thin cardboard sleeves that thieves can open and reseal without being detected.
Fake Stanley cups are being sold by 'shady' scammers, cops warn
"This past summer, we found them for as cheap as $19. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it is," warned one police department.
Gen Z is scamming companies out of billions each year with staggering rates of 'friendly fraud'
They're canceling honesty now.
How to avoid these 5 popular gift card scams this holiday season
Gift cards are a very popular and convenient way to give a gift this holiday season to your friends or family, but they can also be a target for scammers who want...
'Cold-hearted' Florida cop arrested for using dead man's credit card for hotel, Wendy's
A Florida cop took pictures of a dead man's credit card and used it to pay for a hotel stay and food — and even tried to pay for eyelash...
These are the states where your risk of identity theft is high
There were a shocking 441,822 reports of identity theft nationwide last year.
Ex-roommate accuses George Santos of orchestrating 2017 credit card fraud scheme
“I am coming forward today to declare that the person in charge of the crime of credit card fraud when I was arrested was George Santos / Anthony Devolder,” Trelha...
NY mother and daughter scammed $850K in credit card con to fund lavish lifestyle: indictment
Karan Geist and her daughter Alyssa Geist appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to the slew of charges against them, including grand larceny and fraud.
Beauty and the Geek star Jordan Finlayson sentenced for credit card theft
A troubled former reality TV star and ex-NRL cheerleader with a “serious” drug problem has admitted to stealing three credit cards from attendees at a buck’s party.
Crazy pol spends government money to stalk Magic Johnson
A South Carolina councilwoman allegedly made a fast break with her government credit card -- blowing $27,000 on a personal spending spree that included a bizarre trip to Newark to...
Rapper G Herbo arrested in fraud plot to buy high-end puppies, trips on jets
The rapper and four pals were busted for allegedly using stolen credit card info to buy trips on private jets, limo rides and designer puppies, federal authorities said.
Sharon Osbourne reveals someone 'maxed out' her and Ozzy's credit cards
The talk show host claimed she was a victim of fraud when picking up a gift for her daughter Kelly.
Instagram star who showed off luxe lifestyle busted in $431 million scam
A Nigerian Instagram star who boasted online about his lavish lifestyle of private jets, designer clothes and luxury cars has been busted in a $431 million cyber scam, according to...
Legal Aid Society staffer stole credit card, claimed to be police officer: cops
A Legal Aid Society paralegal was arrested Monday in a case involving credit-card fraud, a Chanel handbag and police impersonation. Toni Myers, 30, allegedly stole a man’s credit-card to buy...
Citibank gives customer the runaround after $45K fraud dispute was filed
Dear John: For more than three months I have been involved in a fraud dispute with Citibank Mastercard for the amount of $45,500. There were six consecutive fraudulent charges of...
Wawa says data breach affected thousands over 10 months
The Wawa convenience store chain says a data breach may have collected debit and credit card information from thousands of customers.
Thieves steal reader's identity using USPS mail forwarding scam
Dear John: What you wrote about forwarding post office mail was not true for us. Someone filed a “forwarding address” for our mail, and it was forwarded to a Philadelphia...