Mistake with license plate reader results in incorrect theft claim
Most people don’t expect a police officer’s knock to turn their life upside down, but that’s what Chrisanna Elser experienced in the Denver area, near Bow Mar and Columbine Valley. Officers from the Columbine Valley Police Department came to her home, claiming she had stolen a $25 package from a porch in Bow Mar. They […]
Data breaches have resulted in $20 billion in identity theft losses for Americans over the last ten years.
Identity theft linked to significant data broker breaches has cost Americans upwards of $20 billion over the last ten years, based on a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. This figure stems from four major breaches: Equifax (2017), Exactis (2018), National Public Data (2023), and TransUnion (2025). The estimate is grounded in […]
City Council Members Address Self-Checkout Retail Theft by Proposing Fines for Business Owners
New York City Democrats Propose Controversial Shoplifting Measures Democrats in New York City are aiming to combat shoplifting, but their strategy is raising eyebrows. Instead of targeting those who steal, a new bill focuses on grocery stores and their shoppers. City Council member Amanda Farias put forth a bill that would limit self-checkout transactions to […]
Justice Department Takes Down ATM Theft Ring Allegedly Run by Tren de Aragua Gang Members
DOJ Indicts Venezuelans in ATM Theft Scheme The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts have indicted two Venezuelan nationals residing in the U.S. for their roles in an ATM theft scheme that reportedly led to substantial losses for both financial institutions and the federal government. This incident reflects […]
Bold Long Island car theft group caught after a 17-day, multi-state crime spree
Armed Robbery Spree Across Multiple Counties A series of violent armed robberies unfolded over a span of 17 days, with prosecutors alleging that a group of street criminals attacked areas in Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Dutchess counties, and even extended their reach to Florida. A total of nine men, some reportedly linked to […]
High Museum of Art’s COO Brady Lum steps down following reports of $600k theft.
The chief operating officer of the High Museum, who has made appearances in “The Resident” and “Black Panther,” has stepped down amid allegations that he stole $600,000. Reports indicate that Brady Lamb misappropriated these funds over a span of three to four years. An inquiry into the missing money was initiated in early December after […]
Why a credit freeze won’t prevent all identity theft incidents for consumers
Recent data breach disclosures in the U.S. usually detail the type of information compromised and the available consumer protections. The Federal Trade Commission suggests that after a breach involving sensitive personal information, consumers might think about placing a credit freeze to stop new credit accounts from being accessed in their name. Many individuals feel reassured […]
Amy Knox was apprehended for her suspected theft from the Harm Reduction Coalition in San Diego, according to District Attorney Summer Stephan.
Nonprofit Executive Charged with Embezzlement A nonprofit executive is facing allegations of misappropriating $134,000 in public funds intended for harm reduction efforts. The money, prosecutors claim, went towards plastic surgery, credit card bills, and extravagant vacations, including a trip to Disneyland. Amy Knox, previously the chief operating officer of the San Diego Harm Reduction Coalition, […]
Recovering from physical identity theft is more challenging than resolving credit card fraud.
Identity Theft Incident Involving Rental Car Fraud A recent case highlights the serious ramifications of identity theft after a 57-year-old woman from Los Alamitos, California, received a voicemail from a Hertz rental car facility in Miami. They inquired about the return of a Mercedes-Benz she had never rented. In a troubling twist, a thief had […]
Man cries about not getting the new Grand Theft Auto game while being arrested for killing his ex-girlfriend.
Murderer Caught Crying Over Video Game Release A man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend broke down in tears during his arrest, expressing regret over missing the launch of the video game Grand Theft Auto. Reports detail the unusual moment involving Robert Richens, 35, from Oxford. On Friday, he was sentenced to life in prison with […]