Identity Theft
Eleven Indicted In $34M Tax Fraud, ID Theft Plot
$34 million and the identities of thousands of dead people were at risk in a large-scale tax fraud scheme for which 11 people were indicted Friday.
Identity Theft Exploding Across South Florida
The acting head of the IRS announced a massive national crackdown is underway to prevent billions of dollars in taxpayer refunds from being stolen nationwide.
Lauderdale Woman Found Guilty In IRS Tax Refund Scam
FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – A Ft. Lauderdale woman accused of trying to bilk the Internal Revenue Service out of millions of dollars in tax refunds by submitting phony returns was found guilty Monday on numerous […]
Protect Yourself From Tax Refund Identity Theft
Ah, it’s that time of year. Super Bowl speculation is in the air and tax forms from employers and banks are in the mail.
As Tax Season Nears, Identity Theft Rises
Following a recent robbery of a postal carrier in North Miami, Postal Inspector Ivan Ramirez gave a simple explanation.
Triple Murder Suspect Among Dozens Arrested For Tax ID Theft
A Miami Gardens man facing a triple murder trial was one of dozens arrested in South Florida Wednesday on charges of filing fake tax returns totaling millions of dollars, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald.
Marine Who Stole Identity Of Fellow Marines Overseas Faces 22 Years
A U.S. Marine who admitted to victimizing fellow Marines in an identity theft scheme while in Afghanistan faces up to 22 years in prison.
Fight The Recent Rise In Identity Theft With These Tips
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. With identity theft attacks on the rise, here are tips to safeguard your family’s information.
Skimmer Scam Discovered At Sea Ranch Lakes ATM
An alert customer at a South Florida ATM helped stop a skimming scam in its tracks.
Former Cane Star Pleads Guilty To Identity Theft
Former NFL and University of Miami defensive tackle William Joseph will spend at least two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to an undercover FBI tax fraud investigation.






