Tag Archives: identity theft

Alci Bonannee, 36, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has been found guilty of running an identity theft tax fraud scheme from December 2010 to June 2012, during which approximately 2,000 fraudulent tax returns were submitted to the IRS seeking $11 million … Continue reading →

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials warned Alabama residents Thursday to be vigilant in watching for identity theft as tax-filing season begins. U.S. Attorney George Beck in the Middle District of Alabama said at a news … Continue reading →

An Augusta man admitted Thursday he stole nearly $200,000 from the dead and their families, an elderly boss and people too ill or infirm to care for themselves, including disabled veterans. Bryant K. Evans Webb, 44, pleaded guilty in U.S. … Continue reading →

ROANOKE, VA — A local husband and wife who admitted to committing fraud and stealing the identities of others were sentenced today in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke. Michelle A. Ferguson and … Continue reading →

A 32-year-old Atlanta woman arrested Monday in Oconee County is the subject of a widening investigation into a massive identity theft probe that authorities said involves three states and likely will grow. “We’ve got 12 identity theft-related charges, but it … Continue reading →

Police say a convicted felon was living the high life by skimming other people’s credit cards. They say Josue Morales went on shopping sprees at high-end stores. But ultimately he may have ripped off the wrong guys, including a commander … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES—A former Los Angeles County worker has pleaded guilty to committing a $357,000 identity theft tax fraud. The Internal Revenue Service says 36-year-old Veronica Niko of Lancaster entered the plea Monday in federal court to an identity theft violation. … Continue reading →

The Florida Times-Union’s Dana Treen reports that Daremia Nikeka Crews, 24, has been charged with fraudulent use of personal identification information after her cell phone was found to have been used to photograph the names and Social Security numbers of … Continue reading →

A Watertown resident was hit with multiple charges by city police for allegedly purchasing more than $200 worth of items with another person’s debit card information. Police said Kristen M. Ames, 24, of 129 S. Orchard St., used the card … Continue reading →

The Internal Revenue Service is taking additional steps during the 2013 tax season to protect taxpayers and help victims of identity theft and refund fraud. Stopping refund fraud related to identity theft is a top priority for the tax agency. … Continue reading →