ScamSafe

Phishing scams May 27-31

from Fraud Watch Int'l

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal Inc."
May 31 2004

AOL phishing email - "Important account notice"
May 31 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Update your account records"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Verification "
May 30 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "Please confirm your U.S. Bank Internet Banking identity"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "FIP ALERT: eBay Contact Information Verification"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice"
May 30 2004

Visa phishing email - "Zero Liability program"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Verification "
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Reminder : Email regarding pre-indefinitely suspended from eBay #1"
May 29 2004

AOL phishing email - "Special Anounce"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "FPA NOTICE eBay Registration - section 9"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice"
May 29 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Account Verification"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Safeharbor Department - Section 9"
May 29 2004

Nationwide Building Society phishing email - "! 0fficial Notice for all Nationwide Internet banking customers"
May 28 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Halifax Internet banking customers!"
May 28 2004

Lloyds TSB Bank phishing email - "OfficiaI information from LIoyds TSB"
May 28 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Urgent USBank Re-Submom"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citibank Secure Verification Process"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "Official information from eBay"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citi email_ Veerification - [Your Email Address Here]"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "Final notice - update your account to avoid service cancellation!"
May 28 2004

AOL phishing email - "*IMPORTANT* Please Validate Your Account"
May 28 2004

Natwest Bank phishing email - "Natwest Bank informs you"
May 28 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 28 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Cardmember security update"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Your request for Express Transfer - attn:[your_email_address]"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "We Need to Update Your Information"
May 28 2004

Woolwich Bank phishing email - "Official information from Woolwich"
May 28 2004

Natwest Bank phishing email - "your account on Natwest Bank"
May 28 2004

Barclays Bank phishing email - "Barclays IBank's account."
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Safeharbor Department"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO NOTICE: Verify Your Identity"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "0fficial Notice for all eBay users"
May 27 2004

Bank One phishing email - "This is a service message about your Bank One Online (R) Bill Payment service"
May 27 2004

Westpac Bank phishing email - "Urgent information for aII Westpac customers"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension"
May 27 2004

Abbey Bank phishing email - "officiaI Notice for aII users of Abbey"
May 27 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Urgent Regarding Your PayPal Account"
May 27 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank Alert - Incorrect Login Attempts!"
May 27 2004

Phishing scams May 27-31

See alert details from Fraud Watch Int'l [pop up]

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal Inc."
May 31 2004

AOL phishing email - "Important account notice"
May 31 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Update your account records"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Verification "
May 30 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "Please confirm your U.S. Bank Internet Banking identity"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "FIP ALERT: eBay Contact Information Verification"
May 30 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice"
May 30 2004

Visa phishing email - "Zero Liability program"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Verification "
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Reminder : Email regarding pre-indefinitely suspended from eBay #1"
May 29 2004

AOL phishing email - "Special Anounce"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "FPA NOTICE eBay Registration - section 9"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice"
May 29 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Account Verification"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice"
May 29 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Safeharbor Department - Section 9"
May 29 2004

Nationwide Building Society phishing email - "! 0fficial Notice for all Nationwide Internet banking customers"
May 28 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Halifax Internet banking customers!"
May 28 2004

Lloyds TSB Bank phishing email - "OfficiaI information from LIoyds TSB"
May 28 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Urgent USBank Re-Submom"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citibank Secure Verification Process"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "Official information from eBay"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citi email_ Veerification - [Your Email Address Here]"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "Final notice - update your account to avoid service cancellation!"
May 28 2004

AOL phishing email - "*IMPORTANT* Please Validate Your Account"
May 28 2004

Natwest Bank phishing email - "Natwest Bank informs you"
May 28 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 28 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Cardmember security update"
May 28 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Your request for Express Transfer - attn:[your_email_address]"
May 28 2004

eBay phishing email - "We Need to Update Your Information"
May 28 2004

Woolwich Bank phishing email - "Official information from Woolwich"
May 28 2004

Natwest Bank phishing email - "your account on Natwest Bank"
May 28 2004

Barclays Bank phishing email - "Barclays IBank's account."
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Safeharbor Department"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO NOTICE: Verify Your Identity"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "0fficial Notice for all eBay users"
May 27 2004

Bank One phishing email - "This is a service message about your Bank One Online (R) Bill Payment service"
May 27 2004

Westpac Bank phishing email - "Urgent information for aII Westpac customers"
May 27 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension"
May 27 2004

Abbey Bank phishing email - "officiaI Notice for aII users of Abbey"
May 27 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Urgent Regarding Your PayPal Account"
May 27 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank Alert - Incorrect Login Attempts!"
May 27 2004

Phishing scams May 22-26

from Fraud Watch Int'l

Barclays Bank phishing email - "!official Notice for all Barclays IBank users"
May 26 2004

eBay phishing email - "[TKO] : your eBay account could be suspended"
May 26 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Verification ®"
May 26 2004

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal security measures"
May 26 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Urgent AOLBillng Department Notice"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify your Account Information"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Please Validate Your Screen Name"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Please verify your account information"
May 25 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Cardmember security update"
May 25 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Billing Problem"
May 25 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "Internet banking issue"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Account Problem"
May 25 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "officiaI Notice for aII Halifax Internet banking users!"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Suspended"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice***"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 24 2004

AOL phishing email - "Regarding your account info"
May 24 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Safeharbor Department - Section 9"
May 24 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Your Fleet Account"
May 24 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Please Change Your Password"
May 24 2004

eBay phishing email - "***Urgent eBay Account Security Measures***"
May 24 2004

AOL phishing email - "Update Required"
May 24 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Verify & Update your personal information"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Credit/Debit Card Update"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay.Com Protection"
May 23 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "Halifax Internet Banking Strongly Recommends"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Violation of terms (Issue #KZZMS9237H89KA83)"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify Your eBay Account"
May 22 2004

AOL phishing email - "Account Termination, Please Respond ASAP"
May 22 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Account Update"
May 22 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: Urgent Fraud Alert Notice (Investigation ID Code: 0094592174)"
May 22 2004

NatWest Bank phishing email - "Natwest Bank Official Updates"
May 22 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 22 2004

Phishing scams May 22-26

See alert details from Fraud Watch Int'l [pop up]

Barclays Bank phishing email - "!official Notice for all Barclays IBank users"
May 26 2004

eBay phishing email - "[TKO] : your eBay account could be suspended"
May 26 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Verification ®"
May 26 2004

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal security measures"
May 26 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Urgent AOLBillng Department Notice"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify your Account Information"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Please Validate Your Screen Name"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Please verify your account information"
May 25 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Cardmember security update"
May 25 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank® Fraud Verification Process"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Billing Problem"
May 25 2004

U.S. Bank phishing email - "Internet banking issue"
May 25 2004

AOL phishing email - "Account Problem"
May 25 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "officiaI Notice for aII Halifax Internet banking users!"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Account Suspended"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice***"
May 25 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 24 2004

AOL phishing email - "Regarding your account info"
May 24 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Safeharbor Department - Section 9"
May 24 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Your Fleet Account"
May 24 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Please Change Your Password"
May 24 2004

eBay phishing email - "***Urgent eBay Account Security Measures***"
May 24 2004

AOL phishing email - "Update Required"
May 24 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Verify & Update your personal information"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Credit/Debit Card Update"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay.Com Protection"
May 23 2004

Halifax Bank phishing email - "Halifax Internet Banking Strongly Recommends"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension - Violation of terms (Issue #KZZMS9237H89KA83)"
May 23 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify Your eBay Account"
May 22 2004

AOL phishing email - "Account Termination, Please Respond ASAP"
May 22 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Account Update"
May 22 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: Urgent Fraud Alert Notice (Investigation ID Code: 0094592174)"
May 22 2004

NatWest Bank phishing email - "Natwest Bank Official Updates"
May 22 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 22 2004

Police Stop Alleged Drug, Identity Theft Ring [Wash,DC]

WASHINGTON -- Five people are under arrest, accused of operating a crime ring that dealt in stolen credit cards, drugs and even counterfeit money.

In the raids, officers said they found drugs including marijuana and crack cocaine, counterfeit U.S. money, suspected stolen credit cards and two handguns. Investigators believe the group may have been involved in identity theft.

Detectives identified the people arrested as: Maurice Parker, William Ragsdale, Negisti Tekle, Samuel Woldeghiorgis, Woldeghiorgis, Addisu Tessma.

from NBC4.com

Police Stop Alleged Drug, Identity Theft Ring [Wash,DC]

WASHINGTON -- Five people are under arrest, accused of operating a crime ring that dealt in stolen credit cards, drugs and even counterfeit money.

In the raids, officers said they found drugs including marijuana and crack cocaine, counterfeit U.S. money, suspected stolen credit cards and two handguns. Investigators believe the group may have been involved in identity theft.

Detectives identified the people arrested as: Maurice Parker, William Ragsdale, Negisti Tekle, Samuel Woldeghiorgis, Woldeghiorgis, Addisu Tessma.

FULL STORY from NBC4.com [pop up]

Phishing Attacks Still Rising

Phishing scams climbed almost 200 percent during April, according to the newest numbers released by the Anti-Phishing Working Group this week.

In April, the group spotted nearly 1,100 unique phishing campaigns, a 178 percent increase over March, signs that the already-serious problem is accelerating. Earlier, the Anti-Phishing Working Group noted that the number of unique scams in March were up 43 percent over February's.

from Yahoo!

Phishing Attacks Still Rising

Phishing scams climbed almost 200 percent during April, according to the newest numbers released by the Anti-Phishing Working Group this week.

In April, the group spotted nearly 1,100 unique phishing campaigns, a 178 percent increase over March, signs that the already-serious problem is accelerating. Earlier, the Anti-Phishing Working Group noted that the number of unique scams in March were up 43 percent over February's.

FULL STORY from Yahoo! [pop up]

Anti Fraud Website to Alert Consumers to Possible Insurance Scams

WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid growing concern that consumers could be duped by scam artists selling health insurance, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) announced the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) television campaign and website designed to shine a spotlight on the problem of phony health insurance plans.

The ad, entitled "Empty," shows viewers the reality of a consumer having to find $15,000 to pay for hospital bills because the phone for the scam company's help line is sitting in an empty office because the company no longer exists. It directs viewers to www.avoidfraud.org, a website with basic tips that can help consumers avoid getting scammed, while also linking them to other relevant sources of information including the websites of their local state regulatory authorities like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Recently, in a study commissioned by the Senate Finance Committee, the General Accounting Office (GAO) estimated that just in the past 3 years, more than 200,000 fake policies have been sold across the country leaving over $250 million in unpaid medical bills.

from Yahoo!

Anti Fraud Website to Alert Consumers to Possible Insurance Scams

WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid growing concern that consumers could be duped by scam artists selling health insurance, America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) announced the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) television campaign and website designed to shine a spotlight on the problem of phony health insurance plans.

The ad, entitled "Empty," shows viewers the reality of a consumer having to find $15,000 to pay for hospital bills because the phone for the scam company's help line is sitting in an empty office because the company no longer exists. It directs viewers to www.avoidfraud.org, a website with basic tips that can help consumers avoid getting scammed, while also linking them to other relevant sources of information including the websites of their local state regulatory authorities like the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

Recently, in a study commissioned by the Senate Finance Committee, the General Accounting Office (GAO) estimated that just in the past 3 years, more than 200,000 fake policies have been sold across the country leaving over $250 million in unpaid medical bills.

FULL STORY from Yahoo! [pop up]

Delray man's identity theft undetected since '78 [Palm Beach,FL]

Douglas E. Lightcap is 53 and lived in Delray Beach for the past 22 years, working as a real estate appraiser. So it was a surprise to him to find out that he is 60, working at times as a convenience store clerk in northwest Indiana and failing to pay taxes.

The 60-year-old Lightcap is really George Leucuta Jr., a father who allegedly has passed himself off as Lightcap since 1978.

from Palm Beach Post

Delray man's identity theft undetected since '78 [Palm Beach,FL]

Douglas E. Lightcap is 53 and lived in Delray Beach for the past 22 years, working as a real estate appraiser. So it was a surprise to him to find out that he is 60, working at times as a convenience store clerk in northwest Indiana and failing to pay taxes.

The 60-year-old Lightcap is really George Leucuta Jr., a father who allegedly has passed himself off as Lightcap since 1978.

FULL STORY from Palm Beach Post [pop up]

Laurel man, 24, is indicted in identity theft of colleagues [Baltimore,MD]

A 24-year-old Laurel man was indicted this week on charges related to the alleged identity theft of 10 people, many of whom worked at Arbitron Inc. in Columbia.

A Howard County grand jury returned an 18-count indictment Wednesday against Mobolaji Olanite of the 300 block of Thomas Drive. The indictment charges him with fraud, theft and forgery, as well as the alleged assault of the Howard County police officer who confronted him at the 1st Mariner Bank in Ellicott City after bank officials reported a possible fraud March 12.

FULL STORY from Baltimore Sun [pop up]

Laurel man, 24, is indicted in identity theft of colleagues [Baltimore,MD]

A 24-year-old Laurel man was indicted this week on charges related to the alleged identity theft of 10 people, many of whom worked at Arbitron Inc. in Columbia.

A Howard County grand jury returned an 18-count indictment Wednesday against Mobolaji Olanite of the 300 block of Thomas Drive. The indictment charges him with fraud, theft and forgery, as well as the alleged assault of the Howard County police officer who confronted him at the 1st Mariner Bank in Ellicott City after bank officials reported a possible fraud March 12.

from Baltimore Sun

Woodbine Woman Charged With Identity Theft [Jacksonville,FL]

Man Sought For 120 Counts Of Identity Theft

KINGSLAND, Ga. -- A 20-year-old Woodbine woman is under arrest, accused of several crimes involving identity theft.

After an investigation, Kingsland police on Monday obtained a warrant against a Amanda Brown on two counts of conspiracy to commit identity fraud, 1 count of identity fraud, two counts of theft by taking and two counts receiving property stolen in another state.

Police are not giving many of the details in the case as they are still seeking Larry White Jr., 21. He is accused of fraudulently obtaining funds on 120 occasions.

from News4Jax.com

Woodbine Woman Charged With Identity Theft [Jacksonville,FL]

Man Sought For 120 Counts Of Identity Theft

KINGSLAND, Ga. -- A 20-year-old Woodbine woman is under arrest, accused of several crimes involving identity theft.

After an investigation, Kingsland police on Monday obtained a warrant against a Amanda Brown on two counts of conspiracy to commit identity fraud, 1 count of identity fraud, two counts of theft by taking and two counts receiving property stolen in another state.

Police are not giving many of the details in the case as they are still seeking Larry White Jr., 21. He is accused of fraudulently obtaining funds on 120 occasions.

FULL STORY from News4Jax.com [pop up]

Probe leads to identity theft arrest [Meriden,CT]

WALLINGFORD — A year-long investigation led to the arrest of a New Haven man whom police say used scores of stolen identification cards to open faulty credit card accounts.

Joseph Watkins, 44, of 24 Sheldon Terrace, was arrested Tuesday and charged by Wallingford police with first-degree larceny, several counts of identity theft and receiving goods and services with an illegal credit card.

from Record-Journal

Probe leads to identity theft arrest [Meriden,CT]

WALLINGFORD — A year-long investigation led to the arrest of a New Haven man whom police say used scores of stolen identification cards to open faulty credit card accounts.

Joseph Watkins, 44, of 24 Sheldon Terrace, was arrested Tuesday and charged by Wallingford police with first-degree larceny, several counts of identity theft and receiving goods and services with an illegal credit card.

FULL STORY from Record-Journal [pop up]

Authorities Arrest 4 At BWI In Alleged Identity Theft Ring [Baltimore,MD]

Police Believe Suspects Came To Baltimore For Preakness

BALTIMORE -- Four people were arrested at Baltimore-Washington International Airport for their alleged roles in what authorities are calling a national fraud ring for identity theft, police said Wednesday.

Shennell Griffin, 31, Donald Davenport, 36, and La Shaun Rickman, 35, all of Chicago, and Anthony Dillon, 41, of no fixed address, were arrested by Maryland Transportation Authority Police Monday night. The arrests were made after detectives were able to connect them to a stolen credit card used to charge merchandise at a shop located within BWI Airport, police said.

They were arrested on pickpocket, theft, identity-theft and credit-card fraud related charges, said Cpl. Greg Prioleau, a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority police.

from WBAL Channel.com

Authorities Arrest 4 At BWI In Alleged Identity Theft Ring [Baltimore,MD]

Police Believe Suspects Came To Baltimore For Preakness

BALTIMORE -- Four people were arrested at Baltimore-Washington International Airport for their alleged roles in what authorities are calling a national fraud ring for identity theft, police said Wednesday.

Shennell Griffin, 31, Donald Davenport, 36, and La Shaun Rickman, 35, all of Chicago, and Anthony Dillon, 41, of no fixed address, were arrested by Maryland Transportation Authority Police Monday night. The arrests were made after detectives were able to connect them to a stolen credit card used to charge merchandise at a shop located within BWI Airport, police said.

They were arrested on pickpocket, theft, identity-theft and credit-card fraud related charges, said Cpl. Greg Prioleau, a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority police.

FULL STORY from WBAL Channel.com [pop up]

Two Local Men Accused Of Nationwide Identity Theft [Los Angeles,CA]

Two men are under arrest in Long Beach Thursday in connection with a nationwide identity theft and fraud ring.

John Wayne Avery, 50, of Inglewood, and Calvin Son Guidry, 30, of Los Angeles, allegedly stole identities nationwide and used the information to get phony driver's licenses, credit cards and bank accounts, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported.

FULL STORY from NBC4.TV [pop up]

Two Local Men Accused Of Nationwide Identity Theft [Los Angeles,CA]

Two men are under arrest in Long Beach Thursday in connection with a nationwide identity theft and fraud ring.

John Wayne Avery, 50, of Inglewood, and Calvin Son Guidry, 30, of Los Angeles, allegedly stole identities nationwide and used the information to get phony driver's licenses, credit cards and bank accounts, the Long Beach Press-Telegram reported.

from NBC4.TV

FRAUD ALERT: Phishing attacks May 20-21

eBay phishing email - "**Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice**"
May 21 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 21 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice"
May 21 2004

AOL phishing email - "Please update your billing information"
May 21 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 21 2004

Barclays Bank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Barclays Ibank customers"
May 21 2004

Lloyds Bank phishing email - "!from Lloyds TSB"
May 21 2004

CompuServe phishing email - "Urgent, COMPUSERVE membership is being expired.."
May 21 2004

US Bank phishing email - "We Need to Update Your Information"
May 20 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Bank Email Verification Required"
May 20 2004

U.S Bank phishing email - "Re-Submit: US Bank.Com Urgent Requirementpu"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify your Account"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Registration Suspension"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Billing Issues"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Check"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice***"
May 20 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Citibank Users"
May 20 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Notification of PayPal Limited Account Access"
May 20 2004

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FRAUD ALERT: Phishing attacks May 20-21

eBay phishing email - "**Urgent Fraud Prevention Group Notice**"
May 21 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 21 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice"
May 21 2004

AOL phishing email - "Please update your billing information"
May 21 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Measures (SafeHarbor) (KMM82003618V76837L0KM)"
May 21 2004

Barclays Bank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Barclays Ibank customers"
May 21 2004

Lloyds Bank phishing email - "!from Lloyds TSB"
May 21 2004

CompuServe phishing email - "Urgent, COMPUSERVE membership is being expired.."
May 21 2004

US Bank phishing email - "We Need to Update Your Information"
May 20 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Bank Email Verification Required"
May 20 2004

U.S Bank phishing email - "Re-Submit: US Bank.Com Urgent Requirementpu"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Verify your Account"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Registration Suspension"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Billing Issues"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "Security Check"
May 20 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice***"
May 20 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Official Notice for all Citibank Users"
May 20 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Notification of PayPal Limited Account Access"
May 20 2004

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FRAUD ALERT: Call Forwarding Scams

These scams are used as part of another fraudulent scheme in order to escape detection. The bottom line rule: NEVER provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you have initiated the call and you're CERTAIN the number you called is valid.

A new identity theft scam uses call forwarding technology to help scammers empty victims' bank accounts.

In a typical case, a victim receives a phone call from someone who claims to be a bank employee investigating why correspondence from the bank has supposedly been returned. Then comes a series of leading questions designed to learn the name of the victim's bank, along with credit card and account numbers.

Impersonating the victim, the scammer contacts the victim's phone service provider to verify that the victim's line has call forwarding. Then, posing as a phone worker, the scammer instructs the victim either to leave the phone off the hook or not to answer it for an hour to allow for system maintenance.

The scammer dials in codes that forward calls to a number controlled by the scammer. The scammer then uses the account information to transfer money out of the victim's account via Western Union and to make fraudulent credit card purchases. Call forwarding sends verification calls to the scammer, not the victim. Thousands of dollars can be stolen in this way in less than an hour.

FRAUD ALERT: Call Forwarding Scams

These scams are used as part of another fraudulent scheme in order to escape detection. The bottom line rule: NEVER provide personal or financial information over the phone unless you have initiated the call and you're CERTAIN the number you called is valid. --ScamSafe Ed.

A new identity theft scam uses call forwarding technology to help scammers empty victims' bank accounts.

In a typical case, a victim receives a phone call from someone who claims to be a bank employee investigating why correspondence from the bank has supposedly been returned. Then comes a series of leading questions designed to learn the name of the victim's bank, along with credit card and account numbers.

Impersonating the victim, the scammer contacts the victim's phone service provider to verify that the victim's line has call forwarding. Then, posing as a phone worker, the scammer instructs the victim either to leave the phone off the hook or not to answer it for an hour to allow for system maintenance.

The scammer dials in codes that forward calls to a number controlled by the scammer. The scammer then uses the account information to transfer money out of the victim's account via Western Union and to make fraudulent credit card purchases. Call forwarding sends verification calls to the scammer, not the victim. Thousands of dollars can be stolen in this way in less than an hour.

Source: Identity Theft 911

FRAUD ALERT: Calif. Atty General warning on Medicare fraud

Attorney General Lockyer says California consumers should check the facts before buying prescription drug discount cards now authorized by Medicare to avoid paying for empty promises. The Attorney General also warned consumers to be alert for fraudulent solicitations that have appeared in other states.

Before buying a drug discount card, California consumers should find out if the card is approved by Medicare and will cover drugs actually being taken by the consumer. Consumers also will want to determine how much they would likely save since the card may not be right for all consumers - such as middle-income seniors in health maintenance organizations (HMOs) or low-income consumers in the Medi-Cal program who already receive drug price discounts.

Deceptive or unfair practices by discount drug card sellers should be reported to the Attorney General Office. Complaints can be filed using the on-line complaint form at ag.ca.gov/consumers or by writing to the Attorney General's Public Inquiry Unit, P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550.

FRAUD ALERT: Calif. Atty General warning on Medicare fraud

Attorney General Lockyer says California consumers should check the facts before buying prescription drug discount cards now authorized by Medicare to avoid paying for empty promises. The Attorney General also warned consumers to be alert for fraudulent solicitations that have appeared in other states.

Before buying a drug discount card, California consumers should find out if the card is approved by Medicare and will cover drugs actually being taken by the consumer. Consumers also will want to determine how much they would likely save since the card may not be right for all consumers - such as middle-income seniors in health maintenance organizations (HMOs) or low-income consumers in the Medi-Cal program who already receive drug price discounts.

Deceptive or unfair practices by discount drug card sellers should be reported to the Attorney General Office. Complaints can be filed using the on-line complaint form at http://ag.ca.gov/consumers or by writing to the Attorney General's Public Inquiry Unit, P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550.

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Security Provider Jailed for Identity Theft [N Haven,CT]

BOSTON (Reuters) - A Connecticut man who installed home security systems has been sentenced to prison for using a client's personal information to finance a more than $200,000 spending spree, federal prosecutors said.

Kenneth Moore, who owned Security Plus Associates in North Haven, Connecticut, was sentenced to 43 months in federal prison and three years probation on Monday. U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill also ordered Moore to repay $209,669.25.

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Security Provider Jailed for Identity Theft [N Haven,CT]

BOSTON (Reuters) - A Connecticut man who installed home security systems has been sentenced to prison for using a client's personal information to finance a more than $200,000 spending spree, federal prosecutors said.

Kenneth Moore, who owned Security Plus Associates in North Haven, Connecticut, was sentenced to 43 months in federal prison and three years probation on Monday. U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill also ordered Moore to repay $209,669.25.

from Reuters

Boston Man Indicted for Identity Theft and Fraud [Boston,MA]

BOSTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A Boston man was charged today in federal court with identity theft and bank fraud.

United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan and Kenneth R. Jones, Inspector in Charge of the Postal Inspection Service in New England, announced today that LUIS CABRERA, age 33, of Boston, was charged in an indictment with bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and fraud related to identification documents.

Boston Man Indicted for Identity Theft and Fraud [Boston,MA]

BOSTON, May 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A Boston man was charged today in federal court with identity theft and bank fraud.

United States Attorney Michael J. Sullivan and Kenneth R. Jones, Inspector in Charge of the Postal Inspection Service in New England, announced today that LUIS CABRERA, age 33, of Boston, was charged in an indictment with bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and fraud related to identification documents.

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FRAUD ALERT: Phishing attacks May 15-19

eBay phishing email - "Billing Update"
May 19 2004

Citibank phishing email - "to users of Citibank"
May 18 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank Fraud Verification Process"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Account Verification"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "Your eBay account can be suspended!"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "Update your Billing Informations"
May 17 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Activate Bill Pay"
May 17 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Billing Update Requested"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Urgent SafeHarbor Department Notice"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "Important eBay Update"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "FPA Notice: Account Suspension Notice - Section 9"
May 16 2004

CompuServe phishing email - "Urgent, COMPUSERVE membership is being expired.."
May 16 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citicards EMAIL Verification"
May 16 2004

CCFPO phishing email - "Fraudulent activity on your account"
May 16 2004

AOL phishing email - "IMPORTANT INFO"
May 15 2004

AOL phishing email - "AOL Security Request"
May 16 2004

Westpac Bank phishing email - "Please Verify your Westpac Bank Account"
May 15 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Confirm Your US Bank Online Banking Identity"
May 15 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Notification of PayPal Limited Account Access"
May 15 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Bank Email Verification Required"
May 15 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citibank Secure Verification Process"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Security Update"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Your Request for Express Transfer"
May 15 2004

CCFPO phishing email - "Credit Card Fraud Prevention Organization"
May 15 2004

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FRAUD ALERT: Phishing attacks May 15-19

eBay phishing email - "Billing Update"
May 19 2004

Citibank phishing email - "to users of Citibank"
May 18 2004

US Bank phishing email - "U.S. Bank Fraud Verification Process"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "TKO Notice: eBay Account Verification"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "Your eBay account can be suspended!"
May 17 2004

eBay phishing email - "Update your Billing Informations"
May 17 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Activate Bill Pay"
May 17 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Billing Update Requested"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "eBay Urgent SafeHarbor Department Notice"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "Important eBay Update"
May 16 2004

eBay phishing email - "FPA Notice: Account Suspension Notice - Section 9"
May 16 2004

CompuServe phishing email - "Urgent, COMPUSERVE membership is being expired.."
May 16 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citicards EMAIL Verification"
May 16 2004

CCFPO phishing email - "Fraudulent activity on your account"
May 16 2004

AOL phishing email - "IMPORTANT INFO"
May 15 2004

AOL phishing email - "AOL Security Request"
May 16 2004

Westpac Bank phishing email - "Please Verify your Westpac Bank Account"
May 15 2004

US Bank phishing email - "Confirm Your US Bank Online Banking Identity"
May 15 2004

PayPal phishing email - "Notification of PayPal Limited Account Access"
May 15 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Fleet Bank Email Verification Required"
May 15 2004

Fleet Bank phishing email - "Personal Financial Services"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Citibank Secure Verification Process"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Security Update"
May 15 2004

Citibank phishing email - "Your Request for Express Transfer"
May 15 2004

CCFPO phishing email - "Credit Card Fraud Prevention Organization"
May 15 2004

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Increasing Number of Identity Theft Victims Find Culprit in Own Family

In the time it will take for you to read this report, 39 consumers will become victims of identity theft.

While most victims never know the crook, a study says 17 percent do - they're family members or relatives.

'Charlie' is just a teen, but he is already a victim of identity theft. He found the culprit - his mom.

from WAVY-TV

Increasing Number of Identity Theft Victims Find Culprit in Own Family

In the time it will take for you to read this report, 39 consumers will become victims of identity theft.
While most victims never know the crook, a study says 17 percent do - they're family members or relatives.

'Charlie' is just a teen, but he is already a victim of identity theft. He found the culprit - his mom.

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Los Gatos woman faces identity theft charges [San Jose,CA]

A Los Gatos woman has been arrested on fraud and identity theft charges after assuming another woman's name to open a dental business and rack up over $500,000 in expenses, sheriff's officials reported Monday.

Chelsea Yee, 40, was arrested Wednesday after a nearly month-long investigation found she had allegedly used another woman's identity to get a fictitious business license and several loans, said sheriff's detective Sgt. Dalia Rodriguez. The reported identity theft took place late last year, and authorities say they found at least four other victims in Santa Clara county defrauded by Yee.

from San Jose Mercury News

Los Gatos woman faces identity theft charges [San Jose,CA]

A Los Gatos woman has been arrested on fraud and identity theft charges after assuming another woman's name to open a dental business and rack up over $500,000 in expenses, sheriff's officials reported Monday.

Chelsea Yee, 40, was arrested Wednesday after a nearly month-long investigation found she had allegedly used another woman's identity to get a fictitious business license and several loans, said sheriff's detective Sgt. Dalia Rodriguez. The reported identity theft took place late last year, and authorities say they found at least four other victims in Santa Clara county defrauded by Yee.

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Woman accused of identity theft [Seymour,IN]

Police arrested a Seymour woman Thursday accused of stealing the identity of a woman from another state to obtain work in this area.

Detective Chris Franklin said the arrest of Veronica Morales-Jimenet, 22, occurred after a woman living in Florida talked with Seymour Officer Chadd Rogers and told him she had received a bill from Schneck Medical Center.

from Seymour Daily Tribune

Woman accused of identity theft [Seymour,IN]

Police arrested a Seymour woman Thursday accused of stealing the identity of a woman from another state to obtain work in this area.

Detective Chris Franklin said the arrest of Veronica Morales-Jimenet, 22, occurred after a woman living in Florida talked with Seymour Officer Chadd Rogers and told him she had received a bill from Schneck Medical Center.

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FRAUD ALERT: New Online Job Scams

In these tough economic times, many of us are looking for work. But don't let your quest for employment suck you into the innumerable "work at home" scams riddling the Internet. In particular, watch out for a new trick that targets PayPal users. We've had several reports lately that describe a similar scenario: An online ad seeks to hire people to use their own PayPal accounts to facilitate sales for customers who allegedly have no other way to transfer funds.

from PC Magazine

FRAUD ALERT: New Online Job Scams

In these tough economic times, many of us are looking for work. But don't let your quest for employment suck you into the innumerable "work at home" scams riddling the Internet. In particular, watch out for a new trick that targets PayPal users. We've had several reports lately that describe a similar scenario: An online ad seeks to hire people to use their own PayPal accounts to facilitate sales for customers who allegedly have no other way to transfer funds.

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Holden signs Missouri identity theft bill [JEFFERSON CITY, Mo]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Identity thieves will face tougher sentences and may be sued for damages under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Bob Holden.

Under the new law, taking effect Aug. 28, fines and jail terms are tied to the value of the goods or services obtained by a thief using stolen identity.

from Kansas City Star

Holden signs Missouri identity theft bill [JEFFERSON CITY, Mo]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Identity thieves will face tougher sentences and may be sued for damages under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Bob Holden.

Under the new law, taking effect Aug. 28, fines and jail terms are tied to the value of the goods or services obtained by a thief using stolen identity.

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Herkimer woman victim of identity theft cleared of drug charges

Ilion police Monday cleared a Herkimer woman of charges relating to a traffic stop and charged another Herkimer woman with using her identity.

On May 8, Ilion Police reported that Joanne Montana, 45, of Protection Avenue, Herkimer, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana and several vehicle and traffic violations.

It turns out that Montana was the victim of identity theft.

On May 10, Ilion Police arrested Carolyn Reid, 45, of Herkimer, also known as Carolyn Snyder Reid and Carolyn Bruce. She was charged with the infractions first attributed to Montana and added three counts of second-degree forgery, a class D felony; criminal impersonation and aggravated unlicensed operation.

from Little Falls Evening Times

Herkimer woman victim of identity theft, cleared of drug, traffic charges [Herkimer,NY]

ILION — Ilion police Monday cleared a Herkimer woman of charges relating to a traffic stop and charged another Herkimer woman with using her identity.

On May 8, Ilion Police reported that Joanne Montana, 45, of Protection Avenue, Herkimer, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of marijuana and several vehicle and traffic violations.

It turns out that Montana was the victim of identity theft.

On May 10, Ilion Police arrested Carolyn Reid, 45, of Herkimer, also known as Carolyn Snyder Reid and Carolyn Bruce. She was charged with the infractions first attributed to Montana and added three counts of second-degree forgery, a class D felony; criminal impersonation and aggravated unlicensed operation.

from Little Falls Evening Times

Identity theft probe follows paper trail [Redding,CA]

A former U.S. Bank employee arrested on suspicion of identity theft could be facing more charges in the near future.

U.S. Bank's corporate security division is investigating Kenneth David Easley of Redding on suspicion of providing customer account information and counterfeit checks for others to cash, Redding police Sgt. Paul Grooms said Monday.

from Record-Searchlight

Identity theft probe follows paper trail [Redding,CA]

A former U.S. Bank employee arrested on suspicion of identity theft could be facing more charges in the near future.

U.S. Bank's corporate security division is investigating Kenneth David Easley of Redding on suspicion of providing customer account information and counterfeit checks for others to cash, Redding police Sgt. Paul Grooms said Monday.

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FRAUD ALERT: Four phishing email fraud messages

eBay phishing email - "Account"

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal Account Limited"

eBay phishing email - "eBay Regular Maintenance"

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension: Issue #KMMZ7392V4592E63"

from www.fraudwatchinternational.com

FRAUD ALERT: Four phishing email frauds

www.fraudwatchinternational.com

eBay phishing email - "Account"

PayPal phishing email - "PayPal Account Limited"

eBay phishing email - "eBay Regular Maintenance"

eBay phishing email - "Account Suspension: Issue #KMMZ7392V4592E63"