New Law Aims to Prevent Social Security Identity Theft
A bill restricting how federal agencies can mail documents containing Social Security numbers has become law.
Identity Theft
Postal Service Mail Carrier Convicted in Stolen Identity Tax Refund Scheme
A Georgia letter carrier has been convicted for his role in a stolen identity tax refund scheme totaling over $2.5 million in fraudulent refund checks.
Bill Aims to Limit Agencies From Mailing Visible Social Security Numbers
Congress has passed legislation that would restrict the publication of Social Security numbers on federal documents that are sent through the mail.
IRS Employee Indicted for Stealing Taxpayer IDs and Filing Fraudulent Returns
An IRS employee has been indicted for wire fraud and identity theft of taxpayers’ personal information.
Postal Service Letter Carrier Convicted of Access Device Fraud and Identity Theft
A Postal Service letter carrier has been convicted of identity theft and access device fraud.
Lawmakers Concerned About Confusion Over OPM’s Switch to a New ID Protection Company
Lawmakers are concerned that OPM’s announcement that some federal employees will have to re-enroll with another service provider to continue to receive identity theft protection services is going to create confusion.
Some Federal Employees Must Re-Enroll in Identity Protection Program
The theft of personal data of current and retired federal employees continues to impact those who were affected. A number of people will be required to re-enroll in the program to receive monitoring services. Here is an explanation.
33 People Charged with Crimes Against the Postal Service Including Mail Theft by Employees
Crimes against the Postal Service seem rampant in one section of California. 33 people, including a number of Postal Service employees, have been charged with various crimes.
Was Your Personal Information Captured in Theft of Government Data? More Benefits Now Available
A large number of current and former federal employees and others in the federal community have been impacted by the theft of personal data from government records. Here is an update on an increase in insurance coverage and other actions that may help those impacted by these events.
Bill Aims to Combat Identity Theft of Social Security Numbers
Recently introduced legislation would require the Social Security Administration to remove Social Security numbers from mailed documents when they are deemed unnecessary.
