Identity Theft News

Feinstein Cosponsors ID Theft Legislation U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Bill Nelson, D-Fla., and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., announced Tuesday that they have cosponsored the Identify Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2013, which targets tax refund identity scams. “I am pleased to join Sen. Nelson as a cosponsor of the Identify Theft and Tax…

With Florida at epicenter of tax ID thefts, Nelson pushes for tougher penalties ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) – Just days before Uncle Sam’s tax deadline, there’s disturbing news about thieves stealing tax returns: Nine of the 10 hardest-hit cities in the nation are in Florida — and Orlando is on the list. Adriana…

Sensitive documents found in dumpster INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Indiana’s Attorney General is investigating after sensitive documents turned up inside a dumpster in Fishers. They were found in a dumpster behind a Shell station at Interstate 69 and 116th Street. Investigators for the state’s Attorney General showed up to take the paperwork back to their office.…

Legislation to alleviate pain of identity theft LEE COUNTY, Fla. – We are just days away from the deadline to file your tax returns. But, what happens if someone steals your identity, files it for you and gets away with your tax refund? ID theft and tax refund fraud happens more in Florida than anywhere…

S. Florida Is Ground Zero For Taxpayer Identity Theft MIAMI (CBS4) – With the April 15th tax deadline less than two weeks away, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are still waiting for last years’ refunds. So what’s the problem? South Florida is ground zero for the worst tax refund identity theft rate in the country.…

Patients notified of potential identity theft incident GAINESVILLE, Fla. ― An employee working at a University of Florida medical clinic who had ties to an identity theft ring may have compromised patient personal and health information. UF is notifying 14,339 patients of the UF&Shands Family Medicine at Main practice that they should take appropriate measures…

Florida Identity Theft FLORIDA – State lawmakers are moving to make it a crime to possess information that could be used to commit identity theft. The need for a change came to light after a six year old girl brought 52 debit cards to school for show and tell. Police could not prosecute her mother,…

IRS Expands Law Enforcement Assistance Program on Identity Theft Nationwide As part of its growing efforts to stanch identity theft crime, the IRS announced the nationwide expansion of its program designed to help state and local law enforcement agencies obtain tax return data needed for their local efforts in investigating and prosecuting the thieves. Beginning…

Sensitive documents found in East El Paso dumpster An east side loan business is accused of dumping its customers’ sensitive documents into a dumpster next to their property, leaving it there for anybody to take. KFOX14 was contacted by witnesses who saw employees of “Quick Bucks Loans” dumping folders with the paperwork into a dumpster…

Insider Identity Theft Growing Amid South FL Hospitals Since 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services has received reports that hundreds of thousands of patients have been affected by breaches at hospitals across Florida. Miami resident Joseph Szot says he was victim. South FL NBC 6’s Myriam Masihy reports the south Miami case is…