Archives for: January 16th, 2022

Identity Theft Is Being Reported Like Crazy in Illinois — Were You Charged?

Jan 16, 2022

Identity theft is a problem in the modern world. People across the globe enter personal information and use credit and debit cards online. It’s no wonder that identity theft has skyrocketed over the course of the last several decades.

Illinois, in particular, seems to be a place where many people report identity theft. The people who try to steal others’ identities often target the very old or very young because they are the most vulnerable. Other members of the community, [...]

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‘Tis the Season for IL Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Identity Theft

Nov 20, 2019

Cyber Crimes | Identity Theft

The Christmas season is nearly upon us again. It’s that time of year to prepare for presents, family dinners, and…you guessed it — identity theft.

As the sheer volume of online holiday purchases continues to soar, it only makes sense that the holiday season doesn’t just mean an increase in retail theft anymore, but in identity theft as well.

In turn, Illinois law enforcement is on high alert for acts of identity theft from now through the end of the [...]

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Everything You Need to Know about Illinois Identity Theft Charges

Aug 25, 2019

Theft

Identity theft is an unfortunate reality of modern-day society. It seems these days everyone has either been affected by this crime or knows someone who has at this point, and Illinoisans are no exception.

A Glendale Heights woman was recently accused of stealing the identities of more than two dozen victims to open fraudulent bank accounts, which she allegedly used to finance vacations and school tuition for her children.

She faces 52 counts of aggravated identity theft and 12 counts [...]

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