Exclusive interview with Ris Low Oct 10, 2009
com - Beauty queen Ris Low remains positive about life despite bad publicity. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Sue Ann Altman Oct 9, 2009
in 1970 where she had a career with Telecredit, fighting credit card fraud. When in Florida, she was especially happy to fulfill her life-long ambition, that was to be a band conductor. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Bill to better protect your personal data Oct 8, 2009
We have read horrifying stories about people losing their money due to credit card fraud, customer-privacy infringements and data theft, she said. Such incidents threaten the integrity of Malaysia as an emerging market economy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Police Log, Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Oct 8, 2009
3:15 p.m. police responded to a report of credit card fraud by a resident of Elizabeth Road ... 10:57 a.m. a resident of Allen Road reported a case of credit card fraud ... 3:29 p.m. a resident of Gray Street called the police to report credit card fraud. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
POLICE BLOTTER Oct 8, 2009
THEFT - Ivy Tucker, 20000 block of Crow Wing County Road 2, on Monday reported credit card fraud. PROPERTY DAMAGE - The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Monday reported several road signs on Highway 371 from Pequot Lakes to Round Lake had been shot with paint balls. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Q&A: Phishing for precious data Oct 8, 2009
While credit card fraud this year is decreasing nearly across the board, online banking fraud is conspicuously on the rise, up 55% on the same time last year, according to industry body Financial Fraud Action UK. Phishing is likely to contribute greatly to this rise. According to security firm MarkMonitor, the level of phishing so far this year has matched a peak that came about in 2007 as a result of the use of networks of infected computers to carry out phishing expeditions. (BBC News -- Technology)
Woman, with two small children in SUV, rams and flips estranged husband's truck Oct 6, 2009
Palm Beach County records show Gonzales was arrested in 1998 for retail grand theft, in 2001 for aggravated battery on a pregnant person, and in 2003 for felony credit card fraud. Related Subjects. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ark. court: Inmate chained in labor can sue guard Oct 3, 2009
Nelson was a nonviolent offender, serving time at the McPherson Unit in Newport for credit card fraud and passing hot checks. Turensky took Nelson to the hospital and watched her there. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
* US jailers keeping close eye on busy Colombian conman Oct 2, 2009
He has been convicted of larceny in Virginia and New York and credit card fraud in Florida. He has also been deported from the US three times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Beauty Queen Resigns After Lingerie Fraud Sep 30, 2009
SINGAPORE Singapore's Miss World contestant has resigned after her conviction earlier this year for credit card fraud was revealed, a newspaper in the city-state reported Wednesday. The Straits Times said Ris Low, 19, resigned Tuesday and will not represent Singapore at the contest in South Africa in December. (Fox News)
Miss World Singapore gives up title Sep 30, 2009
Later, news of her conviction for credit card fraud in May also surfaced, which put her in the spotlight again. She was sentenced to two years' probation for credit card fraud. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beverly Police Log: Monday, Sept. 28 Sep 30, 2009
4:24 p.m. A Beverly resident went to the Police Station to report an incident of credit card fraud. 4:41 p.m. Police received a report that firewood was stolen from Shaw s on Dodge Street. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Miss Singapore World convicted of credit card fraud in May Sep 26, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. They say ex-convicts also deserve a second chance. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Thefts and Mischief Sep 24, 2009
Sept. 22, 11:13 a.m., credit card fraud was reported in the 47200 block of U.S. Highway 101. Sept. 22, 12:50 p.m., an assault was reported on the west fork of Millicoma Road. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Three Msians arrested for credit card fraud Sep 22, 2009
Three Msians arrested for credit card fraud ... Three Msians arrested for credit card fraud ... Dozens of Malaysians have been arrested in Thailand in recent months for credit card fraud. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Plea to end credit card flight slug Sep 20, 2009
Virgin Blue said the fee also covered the cost of IT systems to minimise credit card fraud. Tiger, which charges $6 each person each flight, said fees could be avoided by using "Tiger Raw" deals paid for with Australian debit MasterCards. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Saugus Police log Sept. 17 Sep 20, 2009
Lincoln Avenue caller reported he was the victim of credit card fraud. An unknown party fraudulently used the card to purchase $216 worth of items on Walmart. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
BOLTON POLICE NEWS Sep 19, 2009
At 3:09 p.m. a person at the station reported a possible case of credit card fraud. Police are investigating. (Bolton Common, MA)
Teacher indicted in rape of student Sep 18, 2009
Jamie Monroe Bozeman, 28, of 11130 Weyerhaeuser Road, two counts credit card fraud. He was indicted as a habitual offender. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Two arrested in card scam Sep 17, 2009
"They were buying everything from shoes at the mall to gas for other people's cars. These were a group of guys who went into organized fraud." Two of three men linked to the credit card fraud ring -- which investigators say had at least 15 victims -- were arrested this week. Lee Rivera, 27, and Matthew Adoo, 20, were charged with multiple counts of grand theft and charges related to identity theft and credit card fraud ... "We discovered the skimmers along with a lot of equipment used for... (Florida Today)
Hacker Gonzalez Pleads Guilty to 20 Charges Sep 12, 2009
Hacker Albert Gonzalez, accused of masterminding the massive data thefts at BJ's Wholesale Club, TJX and several other retailers, has pleaded guilty to 19 charges related to computer hacking and credit card fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, was a member of a group of hackers that stole more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers from TJX, BJ's Wholesale Club, OfficeMax, Boston Market, Barnes & Noble and Sports Authority, the DOJ said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
How Do You Analyse A Criminal? Sep 12, 2009
This approach opens up a large number of new applications, for example tracing organised credit card fraud or drawing up suspect profiles. Subsequently, if a classification of probability is used then the quality of the computer model can be guaranteed up to a desired level. (Science Daily)
Barrymore is a hit with Derby Dames Sep 10, 2009
(In the mid 1990s, Ivery served 14 months in federal prison for possession of stolen mail and credit card fraud. He and the 39-year-old Grey s Anatomy star come back to Boston periodically. (Boston Globe)
Albuquerque police work with hotels to slash criminal behavior Sep 8, 2009
GAIA members can also log incidents on the Safe City Web site, ranging from panhandling and prostitution to credit card fraud and robbery. The APD program is a first of its kind, Fischer said, and the is implementing something similar with businesses. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Crime capital? Sep 6, 2009
So it comes as a surprise to many to find the County Durham town labelled one of the UK's hotspots for internet credit card fraud ... " Bedworld was losing so much through online fraud that it was forced to take on two members of staff to check every single transaction. Slow processBack in County Durham, the head of the local police fraud squad, Det Insp Geoff Smith, said the hotspot map was useful. "It gives us a picture to see what's happening, so that we can detect it," he said. "The Home... (BBC News -- UK)
Police Log Aug. 24 - 30 Sep 4, 2009
12:29 p.m. - A Willow Circle resident reported credit card fraud. 2:49 p.m. - A North Street caller reported a squirrel stuck on branch. (Medfield Press, MA)
Police log for the week of Sept. 3 Sep 4, 2009
At 12:06 p.m. an officer reported credit card fraud on Strawberry Hill Road. At 1:30 p.m. officers responded to a minor motor vehicle accident at Chelmsford Street and Eastgate Plaza. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Suspect seeks to nullify confession, murder count Sep 3, 2009
Other charges Bartley faces are second-degree murder, second-degree sexual assault, second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unauthorized computer access, driving a stolen car, identity theft, credit card theft and credit card fraud ... Other charges Bartley faces are second-degree murder, second-degree sexual assault, second-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, unauthorized computer access, driving a stolen car, identity theft, credit card theft and credit card fraud. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Police say teen recounted slaying with smile, laugh Sep 3, 2009
In addition to first-degree murder, Bartley is also charged with second-degree murder, sex assault and seven other offenses, including robbery, burglary, car theft and credit card fraud. Second-degree murder carries a punishment of life in prison with the possibility of parole. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police log, Aug. 24-30 Sep 3, 2009
CVS Pharmacy, 17 Maple St.: Credit card fraud was reported, 12:14 p.m. ... Townsend Oil, 27 Cherry St.: Credit card fraud was reported, 1:48 p.m.. (Danvers Herald, MA)
GPS alone won’t protect us Sep 1, 2009
Electronic monitoring has been used since 1964 to keep track of individuals convicted of drug possession, drunk driving, domestic assault, housing fraud, and credit card fraud. More recently, it has been used to supervise sex offenders. (Boston Globe)
Put aside prejudice, terrorism jury told Sep 1, 2009
There were aspects of the evidence that might make the jurors look unfavourably on the accused, including that of credit card fraud, shoplifting and driving without a licence, he said. But the accused were not on trial for these offences. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
POLICE LOG / August 17 to 23 Aug 29, 2009
5:42 p.m. Beechwood St., credit card fraud. Caller requests an officer to his house for a report of fraud from a purchase he made online. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Wakefield Police Log, Aug. 17-23 Aug 29, 2009
5:04 p.m. Police investigated a report of credit card fraud on Montrose Avenue. 5:18 p.m. Police conducted a well-being check on Main and Lowell streets. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Suspect in killing wants confession tossed Aug 28, 2009
In addition to first-degree murder and sexual assault, Bartley is also charged with second-degree murder and seven other offenses, including robbery, burglary, car theft and credit card fraud. Second-degree murder carries a punishment of life in prison with the possibility of parole. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Click to read:Scots: Libya Broke Lockerbie Promise Aug 25, 2009
Scots: Libya Broke Lockerbie Promise - CBS News. EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 24, 2009. (CBS News)
Fraud suspect pleads not guilty Aug 22, 2009
D'Ann Janice Nunley, 24, is charged with conspiring to commit credit card fraud and obtain goods by false pretenses. Police arrested Nunley and three other people in July while looking into a possible credit card scam being performed at area banks. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Police Log: Aug. 10 - 16 Aug 21, 2009
10:41 a.m. - A Flint Locke Lane resident reported credit card fraud. 12:50 p.m. - An ambulance responded to Hinkley Swim Pond on Green Street for a boy who fell off his bike. (Medfield Press, MA)
MPD presentation to focus on economic crimes Aug 18, 2009
The center is at 420 Chicago Ave. Detective Sebron Banks will highlight economic crimes and provide information about check and credit card fraud, mail theft and computer-related crimes. The public is encouraged to attend. (Modesto Bee, CA)
How secure is your card info? Aug 18, 2009
"But it is counterbalanced by the amount of fraud losses due to cheque fraud and direct debit fraud which is much greater than credit card fraud." ... "If you are a victim of credit card fraud you might get your identity stolen and then you lose more than just money. You lose time, you lose trust and it could take years to fix your credit.". (BBC News -- Business)
Residents report credit card fraud Aug 18, 2009
Capt. Peter Hoerr of the Belmont Police Department said coping with credit card fraud has become a difficult task for local police departments in recent years, especially when the fraudulent transactions take place hundreds or thousands of miles away ... Victims of credit card fraud can see their credit history wrecked or face major headaches trying to recover their losses and reputations. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Second suspect in Kendall County murder arrested in San Antonio (3) Aug 15, 2009
cain wrote on Jun 9, 2009 11:36 AM:" Very telling comments here Mama Brietzke- a couple comments for you real fast. I do pray for you and your family. (because i know how important family is) Your son was not found "innocent", as you have repeatedly stated. He was "no billed". If you had read the article correctly then you would understand what happened,Im kind of surprised, Kendall County Chief Deputy Matt King said of the jurys decision to no-bill Brieztke after hearing... (Boerne Star, TX)
Police log, Monday, Aug. 2-9 Aug 15, 2009
Kohl s, Independence Way: Credit card fraud reported, 3:17 p.m.. 466 Newbury St.: Police rendered assistance with parking control, 8:48 p.m.. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Chiropractors Focus on Patients' Best Interest Aug 14, 2009
We do not in anyway condone the actions relating to the alleged misconduct and credit card fraud recently announced in the news. The MCA supports the Minnesota Chiropractic Board of Examiners in their efforts to protect the public interest in this unfortunate situation. (PR Newswire)
2 arrested in Safeway wallet theft Aug 14, 2009
Michelle Loueene Boothby and Melissa Alice Biesecker were arrested and charged with identity theft , credit card fraud and theft charges. Video: Wallet thieves caught. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
SCITUATE POLICE LOG: Aug. 3 to 9 Aug 13, 2009
Charges: Larceny of credit card, larceny from person, four counts credit card fraud under $250. 12:12 p.m. Garden Road, medical emergency. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Against federal control: Who are the health care protesters? Aug 13, 2009
Im Still Jackson wrote on Aug 13, 2009 1:48 AM:" The tribune wants to know who the protesters are but yet burries the advocate's comments and news stories that are fact instead of fiction that show why Universal Health care is the only answer. The health care industry along with the politicians, pharm companies and insurance industry have caused this mess through managed care while lining their pockets with profits from denial of care, pre existing clauses and extortive unneeded practices .Its... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The fraud capital of the UK Aug 12, 2009
Andrew Goodwill, director of the Third Man Group, a fraud prevention service which screens internet transactions to help retailers detect credit card fraud, said the company's database reveals Thamesmead's SE28 to have the worst record of any postcode in the country. "Last year we indicated it was the capital in the UK for credit card fraud. And actually we went as far as to say it was probably the capital of Europe for credit card fraud as well.". (BBC News -- UK)
Avoiding Credit Card Fraud Aug 12, 2009
Reading credit card statements each month, and immediately disputing any questionable transactions can help consumers avoid credit card fraud ... A credit rating can be seriously affected by credit card fraud, and the longer a consumer waits to take action, the worse the damage will be ... Immediate action on the part of the consumer, disputing charges to a credit card or accounts on a credit report, can help the consumer avoid the damage in the event that credit card fraud takes place. (Suite101.com)
Saugus Police log Aug. 5 Aug 9, 2009
The call was forwarded to Inspectional Services for a follow-up, 10:29 a.m. A sergeant stopped a vehicle on Lincoln Avenue and arrested an occupant on a warrant, 10:54 a.m. Macy s security reported a female detained for credit card fraud. Police arrested a female on numerous credit card charges, 1:29 p.m. A female came to the station to report a fellow boarder and the owner of Indian Rock Stables had been harassing her over several months. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Free Manson 'family' members haunted by horror Aug 8, 2009
She went to prison for five years for involvement in a Manson Family robbery and later did more time for credit card fraud. She said the time in prison helped her recover and she became a Christian. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police: Night Out a big success Aug 6, 2009
Though part of his job is dealing with shoplifting and credit card fraud, he said it was fun to celebrate the good guys in the community both citizens and public safety officers. n More pictures / A3. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Artificial Intelligence Software Aug 3, 2009
Smart Computer Programs Prevent Credit Card Fraud ... Preventing Credit Card Fraud. (Suite101.com)
Former Gator dismissed by Ole Miss Aug 1, 2009
Hornsby, who was already on probation in Florida for a credit card fraud conviction, pleaded not guilty in Oktibbeha County, Miss. Circuit Court and had a trial date set for Nov. 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mississippi cuts ties with indicted signee Hornsby Aug 1, 2009
Hornsby, 22, was already on probation in Florida after reaching a plea agreement in a May 2007 felony credit card fraud case that was reduced to a misdemeanor. Following his arrest, he was kicked off the Florida team prior to the 2007 season. (ESPN -- College Football)
UM signee indicted, kicked off team Aug 1, 2009
The 22-year-old was on probation after being convicted of four misdemeanor counts of credit card fraud in Alachua County, Fla. He used a friends credit card following her death in October 2007, buying almost $3,000 worth of gas. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Danvers Police log, July 20-27 Jul 31, 2009
Oberlin Road: Service rendered in regard to E911 follow-up, 6:25 p.m. Liberty Tree Mall: Service rendered in regard to motor vehicle hit-and-run accident, 7:02 p.m. Kohl s: Report of shoplifting, 7:24 p.m. Liberty Tree Mall: Report of missing person, 10:03 p.m. Sylvan Street: Service rendered in regard to E911 follow-up, 10:06 p.m. Endicott Street: Service rendered in regard to E911 follow-up, 10:37 p.m. Bay Drive: Service rendered in regard to animal/dog call, 10:42 p.m. Rice Street: Report of... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Where money is to be made Jul 31, 2009
10 simple steps to avoiding credit card fraud. Are you renting out property. (iAfrica.com)
Ole Miss signee facing probable indictment Jul 30, 2009
The charges came while Hornsby was still on probation in Florida following his conviction of misdemeanor credit card fraud in December 2007. He pleaded guilty to using the card of a dead woman and paid $9,000 in restitution and court costs as part of a plea deal. (Athens Banner-Herald)
ID theft, CC fraud suspect sought Jul 30, 2009
KITTY HAWK, NC - Police are seeking help from the public in finding a man suspected of at least a dozen cases of identity theft and credit card fraud in Kitty Hawk and other locations ... Strickland said that since 2006, there have been a number of cases reported in town of credit card fraud committed by people with temporary visas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guam executive gets 5 years probation for theft charge Jul 29, 2009
Additional charges of credit card fraud, forgery and money laundering against Montvel-Cohen were dismissed as part of the plea agreement he reached with prosecutors here. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Acton police logs: July 23 edition Jul 28, 2009
At 4:01 p.m. a Durkee Road caller reported possible credit card fraud. At 4:43 p.m. police responded to a report of kids swimming in the reservoir on Nashoba Road. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Records: Saturday, July 25 Jul 25, 2009
10 a.m. Justin T. Berg, 333 Summit Court, reported credit card fraud. 12:40 p.m. Chippewa County Public Health reported a female had been bitten by a neighbor s cat on Tuesday at 646 W. Spruce St. The cat s owner was given a quarantine form. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
NLV Police Officer Facing Additional Charges Jul 25, 2009
The 39-year-old Cordova was arrested Tuesday on six felony counts of credit card fraud. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (KLAS-TV)
LexisNexis Hack Might be Mafia Work Jul 24, 2009
This year, Yomi Jagunna (also known as Donald S. Elam), ran a business that also had access to a Seisent product and was indicted in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey in Newark for credit card fraud, bank fraud, and identity theft ... From 2004 to 2007, according to earlier LexisNexis breach notifications, criminals with access to LexisNexis and its ChoicePoint databases obtained PII and used that information to set up mailboxes and to obtain credit cards, perpetrating credit card fraud. (eSecurityPlanet)
