Lynn Man Sentenced for Bank Fraud
A Lynn man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for his role in a bank fraud scheme.
Report: Identity Theft Doubles for Older Consumers
Identity theft incidents that targeted older consumers in 2021 nearly doubled year-over-year, according to a new report from Aite-Novarica Group.
Two Massachusetts Men Charged in Cryptocurrency Scheme
Two Massachusetts men were arrested on Thursday and charged with conducting an extensive scheme to take over victims’ social media accounts and attempting to steal more than $500,000 in cryptocurrency.
Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to $640K Bank Fraud and ID Theft
A Lynn man pleaded guilty yesterday in connection with a scheme to impersonate bank customers and fraudulently withdraw money from their bank accounts.
Dominican National Charged with Aggravated Identity Theft
A Dominican national was charged last week in federal court in Boston in connection with making false statements, stealing public money and aggravated identity theft.
Vietnamese National Sentenced for Wire Fraud, Identity Theft and Money Laundering Scheme
A Vietnamese national was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in an international scheme to use stolen payment card data and personally identifiable information to purchase and re-sell hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of consumer goods.
Protect Yourself Against Lasting Damage From Equifax Theft
The catastrophic theft of 143 million consumers’ personal data from national credit bureau Equifax could cause financial grief for years for homebuyers and mortgage applicants.
Prosecutors: Woman Stole Nearly $400K In Tax Scheme
The Worcester woman who took part in a scheme to cheat the Internal Revenue Service out of nearly $400,000 has apologized in court.
