Criminal Justice
Sugar Land man pleads guilty in $520,000 cryptocurrency scheme
Posted on · Chen will be looking at a mandatory two year prison sentence for his involvement in the scam.
Tag: identity theft
Politics
Bill To Crack Down On Car Warranty Scams In Texas Is A Blow To Transparency, Critics Say
Posted on · Senate Bill 15, which would limit public access to drivers’ records, has already passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House Transportation Committee.
News
Houston Is The Nation’s Number One Target For Credit Card Skimmers
Posted on · Gangs using the identity-stealing technology are loosely organized and difficult to catch in the act.
Business
Apartment Application Fraud On The Rise In Houston
Posted on · Online leasing has made apartment companies more susceptible to fraud.
Harris County
Sheriff’s Office Thwarts Identity Theft Scheme
Posted on · An employee from a local bank noticed two men attempted to gain access to an account holder's home equity line of credit using false identification
News
Texas Dad, Son Convicted In Scam Targeting American Airlines
Posted on · The pair was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, health care fraud and aggravated identity theft
News
Mueller Probe Indicts 13 Russian Nationals For Meddling In 2016 Elections
Posted on · Charges include conspiracy, wire fraud, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft
News
IRS Raises Awareness About Tax Data And Identity Theft
Posted on · In advance of the 2018 filing season, the IRS is working with state revenue officials, software providers and tax preparers to combat identity theft. But there are steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from identity thieves.
News
Equifax Breach Puts Credit Bureaus’ Oversight In Question
Posted on · The day that Equifax said millions of Americans' personal information had been exposed, lawmakers were considering legislation the industry favored. Now, some are calling for tougher regulation.