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In the ongoing saga of confusion and uncertainty surrounding the Red Flags Rule, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has announced today that it will once again extend its compliance deadline for the Red Flags Rule – this time until June 2010. Also, a Washington, D.C. federal district court has ruled that the Federal Trade Commission [...] What happens to this woman could be anyone of us. Please take a minute to watch. Friday, September 11, 2009 – South Florida Business Journal- In what has been called the largest identity theft case in U.S. history, a 28-year-old Miami man pleaded guilty on Friday to charges he hacked into the computers of some of the nation’s largest retailers and stole more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers. Albert [...] Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Cabinet have agreed to pay the federal government $1.5 million to settle a complaint that the state violated motorists’ privacy. The panel accepted the deal Tuesday, but it also will need the Legislature’s approval. The Legislature has already agreed to $10.4-million to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations that [...] If ever there were living proof that identity theft can strike the mighty and powerful as well as hapless consumers, look no further than the nation’s chief banker: Ben Bernanke. The Federal Reserve Board chairman was one of hundreds of victims of an elaborate identity-fraud ring, headed by a convicted scam artist known as “Big [...] The US Department of Justice reported today the indictment of Albert Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, Fla., for conspiring to hack into computer networks supporting major American retail and financial organizations, and stealing data relating to more than 130 million credit and debit cards. In a two-count indictment alleging conspiracy and conspiracy to engage in wire [...] These days, even a pulse is not necessary to be a victim of Identity Theft. Identity Theft restoration services are reporting cases where the deceased becomes a victim. A posthumous identity theft can weigh heavily on the family of the victim. Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough, and sorting through [...] ARLINGTON, VA (WKOW) – The Army National Guard said today some of its members could be subject to possible identity theft after a laptop containing their personal data was stolen. The affected members will be notified by official letter. “I immediately requested a list of any Wisconsin soldiers that may be affected,” wrote Brig. Gen. Don Dunbar, Adjutant General [...] Giant domain registar Network Solutions 13861 Sunrise Valley Dr, Herndon, VA 20171, USA revealed an outside hack breached 573,928 credit card accounts. The incident occurred on March 12, 2009 and was discovered by the company on June 9, 2009. The organization reported the incident on July 25, 2009 more than a month after discovery and over [...] |
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