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Woodland Hills Man Arrested For Identity Theft in Ventura and LA Counties
A 32-year-old man from Woodland Hills with a criminal record was arrested after authorities say he committed multiple thefts and identity theft crimes in Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Los Angeles County.
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Actor Michael Cudlitz is the Latest Victim of Identity Theft
Well-known actor, Michael Cudlitz, was the latest victim of an identity theft ring. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on July, 1, 2021.
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Thieves Buy Car With Stolen Identity
Identity thieves run up a Northridge woman’s credit card and buy a brand-new vehicle under her name. The I-Team’s Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on June 24, 2021.
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As Pandemic Aid Was Rushed to Main Street, Criminals Seized on Covid Relief Programs
A new report estimates overall fraud in the Covid-19 Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and grants could reach $84 billion.
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Social Security Scammers Swindled $45 Million From People Last Year. Here's How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Persistent robo calls are a nuisance for many people. But falling for these schemes can result in big financial losses. Here are tips on what to watch out for.
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Don't Do It For the Gram: Posting Your Vaccine Card on Your Socials Is a Bad Idea
When you finally get your COVID-19 vaccine, you may be tempted to celebrate by posting a pic of your vaccine card on social media. Resist that urge. LX Host Nik Z talked with Sandra Guile of the International Association of Better Business Bureaus about how this could make you vulnerable to identity theft and other scams.
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California Couple Used Navy Links to Steal, Sell More Than 9,000 Identities for Bitcoin, Officials Say
A California couple used their status with the U.S. Navy to access the personal information of more than 9,000 people that they sold to be used in identity thefts, federal prosecutors alleged Tuesday.
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Attacks on Individuals Fall as Cybercrime Shifts Tactics
Cybercriminals shifted away from stealing individual consumers’ information in 2020 to focus on more profitable attacks on businesses.
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City Attorney's Office Issues Holiday Scam Warning
City Attorney Mike Feuer distributed a warning Friday for Los Angeles residents to beware of scammers this holiday season — including a Santa Claus ruse that seek to capitalize on children’s wishes.
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Majority of Seniors Have Been Targeted by a Social Security Scam in the Past Three Months. Here's How to Protect Yourself
Your Social Security number is the No. 1 piece of data fraudsters want. These are the scams you and your loved ones don’t want to fall for.
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San Diego Man Says Stranger Collected Unemployment Checks in His Name
A San Diego man says a scammer used his information to collect unemployment checks — but the thing is: He never lost his job, and now he says the unemployment office isn’t helping.
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