New Yorkers Warned of Thieves Stealing Identities Through USPS
Thieves keep finding new ways to steal identities and the latest scam that New Yorkers are being warned of involves the United States Postal Service.
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New York Woman Poisons Lookalike With Cake to Steal Her Identity
A New York woman has been convicted of attempted murder after trying to use cheesecake to poison her lookalike and steal her identity.
Binghamton Woman Charged with Felony ID Theft
A City of Binghamton woman is accused of stealing someone’s identity and making charges to their credit card.
Endicott Woman Charged With Identity Theft
Broome County Sheriff's officials say an Endicott woman is accused of using credit cards stolen from a vehicle.
Identity Theft in New York Surges During Pandemic
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says cases of identity theft have surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pa. Man Admits Stealing IDs with Gas Pump Skimmers in Central NY
Federal Prosecutors say a Pittsburgh man is headed to prison for skimming credit cards at gas stations in Central New York.
Johnson City Woman Accused of Using Stolen Credit Cards
A Johnson City woman is accused of making unauthorized purchases on someone else’s credit cards.
Johnson City Man Charged With Identity Theft
A Johnson City man is accused of buying things using a credit card that was reported stolen.
Binghamton Woman Accused in Amazon Purchase Probe
A Broome County woman faces a felony identity theft charge for allegedly buying merchandise from Amazon using someone else's personal information.
Former Emergency Management Agency Director Charged in ID Theft
A former director of the Susquehanna County Emergency Management Agency is accused of using a former employee’s personal information.