Identity Thieves Indicted

September 14th, 2009 by Certified Identity Theft Advisor

ball_and_chain Every time an identity thief is caught, it is good news. Sometimes, the criminal web goes so deep that it takes a long time to catch thieves. It is rewarding to see law enforcement doing what it takes to catch each and every thief that is apprehended, and the states stepping up to the plate with harsher laws and more realistic punishment.

Here are some of the current catches. Do take note of the diverse backgrounds. It continues to reinforce that identity theft is a crime of opportunity. We must continue to diminish the opportunities.

North Country Gazette » Hacker Guilty In International Identity Theft - Albert Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, pleaded guilty to 19 counts of conspiracy, computer fraud, wire fraud, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft relating to hacks into numerous major U.S. retailers including TJX Companies, …
PNC Bank teller and others charged with identity theft « White … - Babatune Ibironke, a PNC bank teller, his wife, Eryn Brown, and John Caldwell Jr., an accomplice, were charged with several counts of identity theft, theft by deception and conspiracy to commit those crimes. …
Four Springfield residents indicted for identity theft … - Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that four Springfield, Mo., residents were indicted by a | Office of Inadequate Security.
Identity theft ring-leader pleads guilty, to be sentenced … - The Newcastle News is the local monthly newspaper for Newcastle, WA. Local news, classifieds, weather, mountain pass and contact information.