Thieves Get Access To Mail From Damaged Drop Boxes In San Jose
Mail thieves have been taking advantage of damaged mail drop boxes in San Jose to the apparent surprise of post office officials.
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Mail thieves have been taking advantage of damaged mail drop boxes in San Jose to the apparent surprise of post office officials.
Fremont Police said they have dismantled part of a sophisticated crime ring responsible for ripping people off at gas stations all over the Bay Area.
A data breach at Fresno State University may have compromised the personal data of up to 15,000 people, the school announced Tuesday.
A 51-year-old San Francisco man who financed a jet-set lifestyle of first class travel and luxury hotel accommodations was facing a lengthy federal term after his conviction Wednesday of several counts of identity theft.
Two and a half years ago, after a KPIX 5 investigation revealed the state was putting millions at risk for identity theft, officials promised changes.
Two and a half years ago after a KPIX 5 investigation revealed the state was putting millions at risk for identity theft, officials promised changes.
An outside cyber security firm hired by Uber after a massive data theft found no evidence that rider credit card, bank account or Social Security numbers were downloaded by two hackers.
Hackers stole the personal data for 57 million Uber customers and drivers over a year ago, the ride-hailing company said Tuesday.
Santa Clara County sheriff's deputies arrested a man on suspicion of numerous offenses, including identity theft, after he was found with more than $80,000 in stolen checks.
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce said Wednesday that using a person's Social Security number as an identifier or access control is "just a horrific idea."
Police are urging Antioch drivers to check to their credit and debit card accounts after officers found six skimmers at a Valero gas station Thursday.
A former Antioch police officer and his wife have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a tax fraud conspiracy involving $720,530 worth of stolen U.S. Treasury checks, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
If you're considering selling, trading or donating an old cellphone, you may be handing over more than you think.
The U.S. Postal Service is seeking to cut down on identity theft with a new program that gives customers a preview of the mail headed their way, so they can alert authorities if the mail doesn't arrive.
Police discovered and removed a "skimmer" device from an automated teller machine at a convenience store in Pacifica.
The rise of chip-based credit cards in the United States has forced con artists to change their tactics. A recent study says more than 15 million Americans had personal and financial information stolen last year. That is up 16 percent from 2015.
The IRS is delaying tax refunds for more than 40 million low-income families this year as the agency steps up efforts to fight identity theft and fraud.
Cyber security experts warn that smartphone shoppers could be at risk because of dangerous and sometimes counterfeit apps.
A woman suspected of identity theft was arrested after police found dozens of fake ID and credit cards in her Vacaville home.
A man and a youth were arrested Wednesday in Antioch on suspicion of being involved in a large identity theft ring, according to police in a report to the city manager.
Identity thieves have come up with a new scheme to access your private information by hijacking your cellphone account.
A computer security firm has a warning for wireless keyboard users: a flaw found in millions of devices allows hackers to read what you're typing.
State agencies across America are putting millions at risk for identity theft when they mail documents with Social Security numbers.
A new study found the promise of a dream body in time for summer can make even the most Internet-savvy users fall prey to spammy clickbait.
Children may be at greater risk than their parents of identity theft, but the fix could expose them to even more risk. Now there's a process to safely freeze their credit.
