Identity theft
What crime is quick to accomplish, relatively risk free to criminals, and increasing exponentially? The answer to that riddle: Identity Theft. "Identity theft is directly or indirectly reaching 25 percent of our population," said Capt. Scott Frank of the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's Office Victim of Identity Theft
Investigation into check fraud continues For the second time in less than two years, the Greene County Sheriff's Office is a victim of identity theft. Investigators are determining how bank accounts linked to the jail’s commissary fund were compromised.
Personal Finance: Shredding is still top tip for avoiding identity theft
Amid all the fears over identity theft, the No. 1 tip on how to avoid getting hit is always the same: Shred it.
Woman to Be Prosecuted for Identity Theft After Impersonating Boyfriend on Facebook
A woman accused of impersonating her boyfriend on a fake Facebook page and posting inflammatory comments can be prosecuted for identity theft, a judge ruled Wednesday in a case that could have wider implications for American cyber-speech.
Officers receive training to fight identity theft
ST. GEORGE - Utah law enforcement officers learned about the latest tricks and technology identity thieves use to steal Social Security numbers, credit card information and even Facebook passwords during an identity theft summit in West Valley City last week.
