Identity Theft News
Thousands Of Medical Records Containing Confidential Info Found In Dumpster
Thousands Of Medical Records Containing Confidential Info Found In Dumpster COLUMBUS, Ohio – A good Samaritan says he was surprised when he discovered thousands of documents marked confidential in a dumpster. 10TV examined the documents and found medical records containing patients’ social security numbers, dates of birth, as well as detailed information about medical conditions…
Read MoreFeds round up 50 suspects in latest ID theft-tax fraud sweep in South Florida
Feds round up 50 suspects in latest ID theft-tax fraud sweep in South Florida Federal agents arrested about 50 people on identity theft and tax fraud charges across South Florida over the past week, including a Miami man accused of breaking into an Internal Revenue Service database to steal supposedly secret information from taxpayers and…
Read MoreSouth Florida has more than twice as much identity theft as other metro areas
South Florida has more than twice as much identity theft as other metro areas When it comes to overall identity theft and credit card fraud complaints, Florida is No. 1 in the country, according to a recent report from NerdWallet. The report also found that South Florida has the highest rate of identity theft among…
Read MoreIdentity theft affected 17.6M, cost $15.4B in 2014: Justice Dept.
Identity theft affected 17.6M, cost $15.4B in 2014: Justice Dept. Identity theft victims in the United States last year accounted for roughly seven percent of the country’s adult population, a new government report found. The Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics announced over the weekend that figures for 2014 suggest an estimated 17.6 million…
Read MoreWhat Materials Are Covered Under HIPAA Shredding?
What Materials Are Covered Under HIPAA Shredding? Currently, the U.S. healthcare system relies on a set of codes to report diagnoses and inpatient procedures. The ICD-9 code set will soon be replaced by the more detailed ICD-10, with a deadline for the transition of October 1, 2015. Transitioning to ICD-10 is required by anyone covered…
Read MoreBack to School Identity Protection
Back to School Identity Protection It’s that time of year when parents, in addition to culling through the endless back to school shopping lists, must take the time to fill out form after form for a myriad of reasons: school registration, sports sign-ups, daycare enrollment, and college dorm move-ins. Are you exposing your child to…
Read MorePreventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized
Preventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Richard Felker of Pembroke Pines said he’s been the victim of identity theft not just once, but twice. “Goodness, each time this happened I spent a good hour and a half to two hours going through the procedure to get it…
Read MoreHow to protect your children from identity theft
How to protect your children from identity theft TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As we head back to school, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture has a warning for parents about protecting children’s identities. Each year, more than 50,000 Florida children become victims of identity theft, and more than $100 million is stolen from children whose identities have…
Read MoreWhat can I do to protect my children from identity theft?
What can I do to protect my children from identity theft? As the school year is about to begin, it’s important for parents to take steps to protect their children from identity theft, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said today. Each year, more than 50,000 children in Florida become victims of identity theft, and more…
Read More9 Investigates identity theft trend
9 Investigates identity theft trend 9 Investigates examined how your personal information may be getting posted online without your knowledge, allowing crooks to steal your identity. Channel 9’s Vanessa Welch worked with a local cybersecurity expert who was able to find Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and salary information for dozens of Floridians. The…
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