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A Lauderhill, Florida police officer who helped find a 71-year-old man’s body during a welfare check is now accused of using that dead man’s identity to take over his house. Brian Louis Sguros, 35, was arrested on October 20, 2026, and faces five felony charges. Investigators with the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the Broward County…
Federal prosecutors in Oregon say at least 40 people have faced federal charges in a series of SNAP fraud cases involving more than $3 million in fraudulent food-benefit purchases. Investigators allege that groups used stolen Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card numbers and personal identification numbers (PINs) to buy large quantities of groceries, including infant formula,…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a nationwide operation targeting immigrants it accuses of fraudulently obtaining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. DHS publicly identified five people arrested so far: four Haitian nationals and one Cuban national, and described them as the first wave of a larger…
Hasan Korkmaz, owner of the Santee, California trucking company San Diego Logistics Group Inc., pleaded guilty on October 15, 2026 to all 18 federal counts in a credit card fraud and identity theft case that caused more than $2,103,000 in losses to two banks. Sentencing is set for January 8, 2027, at 9 a.m. No…
Criminal identity theft happens when someone gives police your name, date of birth or other identifying details during a stop, citation or arrest. The police report, warrant, court case or criminal history that results can then be wrongly linked to you. Start with the law enforcement agency that handled the incident: report the impersonation, ask…
If money is missing from your bank account, call your bank’s fraud department now, using the number on your card or statement. Ask it to secure the account, open a written error-resolution case, and give you a case number. Then file a report at IdentityTheft.gov. Many unauthorized electronic transfers from consumer accounts are protected by…
Deceased identity theft, sometimes called “ghosting,” happens when someone uses a dead person’s personal information, such as a Social Security number (SSN), date of birth or old address, to open credit accounts, take loans, file tax returns, get benefits or reach financial accounts. Criminals see it as low risk because nobody is checking the person’s…
Child identity theft happens when someone uses a minor’s personal information without permission to get credit, benefits, medical care, a job, or a tax refund. A child’s Social Security number (SSN) is attractive because children usually have no credit history, and no one is watching for activity, so misuse can go unnoticed for years. Many…
Someone may be using your Social Security number to work without your knowledge. You might find out when you receive a W-2 from an employer you never worked for, see unfamiliar wages on your Social Security earnings record, or get an IRS notice about income you never earned. This is employment identity theft: using another…