stolen identities
Coverage of stolen identities in the Nexus archive.
- Pittsburgh Resident Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison for Use of Stolen Identities and Credit Card Information in Rental Car Fraud Scheme
A Pittsburgh resident was sentenced to 54 months in prison for using stolen identities and credit card information in a rental car fraud scheme. The individual's criminal activity involved fraudulent transactions with stolen financial data.
- Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud
Stolen identities sold for low prices enable widespread fraud in U.S. benefit programs, with estimates of over $100 billion lost during the pandemic. Lawmakers and officials highlight systemic weaknesses and the role of AI tools in facilitating fraudulent claims across states.
- California files felony charges against 21 people in alleged $267m hospice fraud scheme
California authorities have charged 21 individuals with orchestrating a $267m hospice fraud scheme, using stolen identities to fraudulently bill Medi-Cal. The suspects allegedly purchased personal data from the dark web to enroll non-residents in the state's health program, leading to criminal charges filed by Attorney General Rob Bonta.