Category Archives: Identity Theft

1. Masks-Not Just for Halloween Anymore

   Dec 14, 2010 —

   Thieves have found another innovative way to disguise themselves during the commission of a crime. Gone are the days of donning a nylon stocking or ski mask to conceal their identity. Bank robbers are now  using hyper-realistic masks. These masks are so lifelike, they can make a young 20 year old man look like someone 50 years older, or make you look like a different race or ethnicity … [More]

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2. A Look at Holiday Cyber Crime

   Nov 29, 2010 —

   Authorities often see a spike in criminal activity during the holidays, and with America still in the grips of a shaky economy, this holiday season will likely be no different. Financially strapped Americans feel tremendous financial pressure during the holidays and will often resort to clever, if not desperate new ways to pull off their crimes. … [More]

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3. Facebook is a New Tool for Identity Theft in Washington State

   Oct 29, 2010 —

   With the incredible advances in technology in the recent past, there are new kinds of fraud being committed and Washington police are trying to keep up. With over a half a billion people now on Facebook, it has become a new area for identity theft. Facebook is a social networking site, where people can connect … [More]

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