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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 SmithJuly 14, 2019 7:15 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 SmithApril 14, 2019 9:07 AM Categories Current Events 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 SmithApril 4, 2019 1:55 PM Categories Current Events 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 SmithFebruary 12, 2019 11:15 AM 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 SmithNovember 2, 2018 9:36 AM Categories Current Events 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 SmithAugust 9, 2018 6:17 PM 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 SmithJune 20, 2018 8:37 AM Categories Current Events 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 Categories Federal Employee Pay News 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 SmithDecember 21, 2017 9:33 AM 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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