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Identity Theft

Former VA Employee Heading to Prison for Stealing Veterans’ Personal Info

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 28, 2021 1:24 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A former federal employee with the VA was sentenced to prison for stealing and attempting to sell personal data of both veterans and federal employees.

Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 14, 2019 7:15 AM | Updated: Jul 25, 2019 12:02 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.

Protecting Your Personal Info in Today’s Digital World

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 14, 2019 9:07 AM | Updated: Apr 23, 2019 4:44 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Our personal data is always at risk in today’s world. These are some tips that can help you stay protected.

Are ID Monitoring Services Worth the Money?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 4, 2019 1:55 PM | Updated: Apr 16, 2019 10:18 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Woman using a credit card to shop online emblazoned with a security shield depicting identity theft protection

A new report from GAO calls into question the effectiveness of identity theft protection services.

OPM Renews ID Protection Services Contract with ID Experts

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 12, 2019 11:15 AM | Updated: Feb 21, 2019 5:27 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

OPM announced that it has renewed a contract with ID Experts to continue providing free identity theft monitoring services for the agency’s data breaches.

Is That the SSA Calling You?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 2, 2018 9:36 AM | Updated: Nov 14, 2018 10:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A recent nationwide phone scam is using the reputation of the Social Security Administration to try to bait people into giving out personal information.

IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft of Taxpayers

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 9, 2018 6:17 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 9:49 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Stack of $100 bills on a desk next to a calculator and handcuffs depicting identity theft/account/financial fraud

An Atlanta IRS employee has pleaded guilty for her role in a stolen identity refund fraud scheme.

Woman Guilty of Exploiting Federal Employee Data from OPM Breaches

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 20, 2018 8:37 AM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:24 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

A Maryland woman has pleaded guilty to exploiting personal data of current and former federal employees stolen in the OPM data breaches.

Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Theft Protection for OPM Data Breaches

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 15, 2018 10:29 AM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation that would provide free lifetime identity theft protection to victims of OPM’s data breaches has been reintroduced in the House.

Postal Worker Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Tax Refund Scheme

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 21, 2017 9:33 AM | Updated: Aug 9, 2018 6:18 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A Postal worker has been sentenced to over 8 years in prison for his role in a stolen identity fraud scheme.

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