Identity theft losses reach $27.3 billion as threats from data breaches persist

Identity fraud is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States, though the timelines and causes behind the incidents are often inconsistent. According to the 2026 Identity Fraud Study by Javelin Strategy & Research, consumers faced losses of $27.3 billion due to traditional identity fraud in 2025. In 2024, there was a notable 19% increase, with […]
Father defends his family with lethal action during car theft attempt

Incident in Texas Involving Father and Carjacker In a disturbing event unfolding in Texas, police have released footage showing a Mexican immigrant being shot and killed by a father during an attempted carjacking that involved eight family members, including a baby. Garland Police reported that officers responded to a collision around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. […]
Nicotine pouches linked to Tucker Carlson included in $4M worth of cargo recovered as theft operation revealed

Major Cargo Theft Ring Exposed in Southern California A recent raid on a warehouse in Southern California has uncovered a multi-million dollar cargo theft operation, unexpectedly tying former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to the incident. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department conducted the raid on April 13 at a facility located on 46th Street […]
City seeks $1M to address copper wire theft and streetlight repairs

On Friday, two members of the Los Angeles City Council proposed allocating over $1 million for additional streetlight repairs. This effort comes as the city already spends more than $20 million annually on related issues, leaving some areas in darkness. The motion was put forth by City Council member Nitya Raman, who is also a […]
Upstate NY entrepreneur admits guilt in $50M Ponzi scheme theft

Businessman Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme in New York A businessman has admitted guilt in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over $50 million from numerous individuals in upstate New York. This was confirmed by the state attorney general’s office. Miles “Bart” Marshall, aged 74, faces a potential prison sentence ranging from four to 12 years […]
California officer reportedly abducted during theft, shoots suspect in the leg

Police Officer Abducted During Armed Robbery in California Recently released body camera footage captures the alarming moment a police officer in California was taken by a robbery suspect and injured. The incident took place early in the morning on February 20 in Antioch, where officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at a FoodMaxx […]
SoCal crypto enthusiast finds out his fate in $263M theft case as the lavish lifestyles of the fraudsters are revealed

A young man accused of cryptocurrency fraud enjoyed an “extremely lavish” lifestyle, using stolen funds to indulge in sports cars, luxury residences, and private jets. Evan Tangeman, 22, from Newport Beach, received a 70-month prison sentence for his role in a “multi-state criminal enterprise” that laundered over $263 million in digital currency. He pled guilty […]
Car theft suspect hangs from Bay Bridge to escape, according to police.

Unusual Police Chase in San Francisco A wild police chase unfolded in San Francisco, taking an unexpected twist when a suspected car thief abandoned his vehicle on the Bay Bridge. He then climbed underneath it, at times hanging from a beam high above the water to avoid being apprehended. This incident began on April 1, […]
Irvine police are looking for a suspect in a $3,000 wine theft from Gelson’s.

An individual found themselves in hot water after allegedly stealing over $2,600 worth of premium wine from Gelson’s supermarket in Irvine. The suspect managed to escape the scene, prompting the police to seek the public’s assistance in identifying him. Authorities have identified the man from the surveillance footage depicting the theft. The Irvine Police Department […]
AG Letitia James differs from her own office regarding claimed ‘deed theft’ that resulted in NYC politician’s protest arrest.

Confusion Over Deed Theft Claims in Brooklyn The issue surrounding a Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone’s ownership has taken an interesting turn. Mayor Zoran Mamdani, alongside Attorney General Letitia James and City Councilman Chi Ose, recently announced the creation of the Mayor’s Office to Prevent Deed Theft. This came just two days after Ose’s controversial arrest during an […]