Identity Theft
Former Dade Corrections Guard Pleads Guilty To ID Theft
A former corrections officer at a South Florida state prison is facing up to a dozen years behind bars for stealing inmates’ identification information for the purposes of tax fraud.
Miami Woman Convicted In Tax Fraud Scam
A Miami woman was found guilty on Monday in a Miami courtroom for a tax refund scam that enabled her to receive thousands of dollars in fraudulent refunds from the government.
South Florida Reps File Bills To Crackdown On Identity Theft
It’s no secret that South Florida is a hot bed for identity theft, but many people don’t realize that the state also leads the nation when it comes to federal tax return identity theft.
Lauderdale Man Convicted In Tax Refund Scam
A 30-year old Ft. Lauderdale man found guilty of a identity theft tax refund scam will be sentenced this June.
S. Florida Is Ground Zero For Taxpayer Identity Theft
With the April 15th tax deadline less than two weeks away, hundreds of thousands of taxpayers are still waiting for last years’ refunds.
Two Miami Officers Accused Of Tax Refund Fraud
A new federal complaint obtained by CBS4 shows some disturbing details in the case against 27-year-old Miami Police Officer Malinsky Bazile.
TSA Agents Recognized For Helping Snare Suspected Identity Thieves
A pair of Transportation Security Officers were recognized Friday for their efforts in catching a pair of suspected identity thieves at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
EXCLUSIVE: BSO Says Identity Thieves Caught At Airport
Bound for Baltimore, two men sparked the attention of Transportation Security Agents and were caught with the personal information of hundreds of people in their luggage, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Man Sentenced For Stealing 23,000 SSNs, Selling Them To Gang
A federal judge unleashed the maximum sentence on a man who sold prisoners’ Social Security numbers to a gang member who then allegedly filed phony tax-refund claims in their names.
Dept. Of Children & Families Warns Of Public Aid Scam
Several fake websites are offering to help people apply for public assistance, if they provide financial and personal information.
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