Robert Jeffrey Young and Mark Rubinson were charged with abusing a corpse, identity theft and criminal impersonation. They were freed on bond, according to the Denver Post. It’s unclear how their “friend,” Jeffrey Jarrett, died, but the men were not charged in his death. The cause has not yet been determined, as toxicology tests are […]
Counterfeit IDs Flowing into Chicago from China
Packages, typically containing two IDs per customer, hidden in inside boxes of books, toys and electronics were seized at O’Hare International Airport. The fake IDs were headed toward Chicago and north suburbs, sent from China. The intended customers were ages 17-20 and paid about $100 per ID by money order or wire transfer. More than […]
Commodities broker from Chicago faked death
Arthur Gerald Jones, who had a seat on the Chicago Board of Trade, was reported missing in 1979. Police were suspicious of his disappearance and they believed his intentions to vanish were from his gambling debts and other trouble he might have been in. In 1986, Jones was declared dead and his family collected his […]
Secure Your Identity While Traveling
Here are some tips from ProtectMyID on how to protect your identity when traveling. Beware of public Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi hotspots are hot spots for identity thieves. -When available, use a hard-wired connection or a personal Wi-Fi hotspot rather than public Wi-Fi. A DSL connection is typically more secure than any free Wi-Fi network you may […]
Protecting Your Identity During a Disaster
As seasons change, especially during this time of year, America is prone to natural disasters. After a tornado, flood, fire or hurricane, it’s hard enough to pick up the physical pieces…take these precautions to avoid having to rebuild your identity as well. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) recommends spending just a few minutes to […]
