Identity Theft
Fraudulent use of personal information
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Man wanted in Craven County for Pokémon fraud arrested in Wisconsin
A man was arrested in a multi-state Pokémon fraud scheme.
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5 On Your Side: Safeguarding your child's identity
A family vacation derailed and a child's vital information lost inside the federal system! Find out how 5 On Your Side helped get the birth certificate back and the steps every parent should take right now.
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Atlanta nursing assistant charged with exploitation of Pittsboro man under his care
Jacorey Howard faces 27 charges after authorities said he exploited his position as a certified nursing assistant to use the financial information of a Pittsboro man under his personal care.
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Wilson woman accused of defrauding police chief, mayor and husband in identity theft scheme
A Wilson police officer, the police chief and the city's mayor were caught up in an insurance and identity theft case involving the officer's wife.
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Warrant: Man stole identity to get teaching job in Franklin County
Court documents show Gregory Pettiford stole others' identities in applying for a job at Crosscreek Charter School in Louisburg.
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How to guard against scammers this Prime Day
Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.
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What to Know About the Latest Social Security Number Breach
The details are murky. In April, Hackmanac, a cybersecurity company, posted on the social platform X that about 2.9 billion records of personal data were for sale, from people in the United States, Canada and Britain. The data was supposedly stolen from National Public Data, a company that does background checks.
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How to protect yourself from identity theft
Pete Erickson, founder of Modev, shares some tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
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Data breach may have leaked some Bank of America customers' information
On Nov. 3, 2023, Infosys McCamish Systems LLC (IMS) was hacked. IMS provides services for Bank of America. On Nov. 24, 2023, IMS told Bank of America that the data of customers with "deferred compensation plans" may have been compromised.
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Protecting yourself during online holiday shopping season
Cyber attacks can rise by 70% in November and December. 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur spoke with cyber security experts on what you can do to protect yourself online, and why younger adults tend to be victims more often.
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Younger age groups report falling for online ID theft, fraud scams
The holidays are primetime for scammers and two of the most recent attacks are impersonating banks.
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Durham Social Services employee charged with stealing $18K from retirement accounts
A Durham County Social Services employee was charged Friday with posing as other people and stealing from their 401(k) accounts.
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Home health aide arrested for fraud in Durham County
A caretaker is facing charges for stealing from a dying woman and using her financial information to open multiple credit accounts.
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NC caretaker faces charges, accusations of stealing from dying woman
A caretaker is facing charges for stealing from a dying woman and using her financial information to open multiple credit accounts.
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Housing Authority director signs plea deal in federal fraud case
Court documents obtained by WRAL News show JoAnn Johnson Davis agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. It carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a maximum fine of $1 million.
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Chatham County Housing Authority executive director signs plea agreement for conspiracy to commit wire fraud
Court documents obtained by WRAL News show JoAnn Johnson Davis agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. It carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a maximum fine of $1 million.
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US couple accused of spying for Russia, stealing identities of dead babies
A couple in Hawaii is accused of spying for the Russians and stealing the identities of babies who died in Texas.
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Bank of America owes over $200 million to customers after botching unemployment payments during pandemic
Bank of America faces more than $200 million in fines and hundreds of millions more in restitution to customers for botching the disbursement of state unemployment benefits at the height of the pandemic.
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Seven members of Wake family, three others plead guilty in identity theft ring
Seven members of a Wake County family and three others have pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with a phony credit repair service that was used to steal identities and run up credit charges, authorities said Thursday.
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Important steps after the death of a loved one
Losing one's loved one is devastating; trying to get a handle on all the practical tasks after the funeral can feel impossible. Here is a checklist to make it easier.
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Got decals? The personal information your car stickers may reveal
Crime prevention experts say it's important to protect personal information, whether it's posted on social media or stuck to a car window.
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Feds: Wake family stole identities, ran up debt in bogus credit repair operation
Eight members of a Wake County family face fraud and identity theft charges in connection with what federal authorities say was a phony credit repair service.
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Authorities: Nurse stole elderly patient's identity, used it to get loans, credit cards
A licensed practical nurse at a Smithfield nursing home is charged with stealing a patient's identity and then racking up loans and credit card charges in the elderly man's name, authorities said Wednesday.
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Police: Garner man ordered duplicate license from DMV as part of identity theft scheme
A Garner man is accused of wracking up hundreds of fraudulent charges on a bogus online credit account he created with the help of a driver's license he ordered from the state Division of Motor Vehicles, according to an arrest warrant.
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Graham woman charged with stealing $1,700 from roommate
A Graham woman faces identity theft charges after she allegedly used her roommate's bank accounts to withdraw more than $1,700, according to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office.
