Fraud Alert Center
Fraud Alert Center
How the Fraudster Operated
Synthetic identity fraud, a method where criminals fabricate new identities using real and fake personal data, is now the number one type of auto lending fraud, according to ...
The Fraudster’s Playbook
Julio Nunez of Miami allegedly used another man’s identity to finance a brand-new 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray valued at $98,358 from a dealership in Pompano Beach, Flori...
‘Everybody is at risk’: Better Business Bureau says identity theft cases continue to rise
Summary: "Everybody Is at Risk," BBB Warns as Identity Theft Surges in 2025
In an alarming update, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sounding the alarm on a steep rise in identity theft cases acros...
Case Summary:
How the Fraudster Operated:
A Rhode Island woman stole another person's identity to secure financing for a new SUV. She used fraudulent documents, including a fake driver’s license and S...
How the fraudster operated:
A Rhode Island man used a stolen identity to finance a brand-new SUV from a dealership. After obtaining the personal information of an unsuspecting victim, the fraudster pre...
Exposed: True Identity Theft Case – Southeast, NY
The Scheme
A 30-year-old Bronx man attempted to buy a $68,000 car using a fraudulent ID at a dealership in Southeast, NY. After applying for financi...
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced on April 11, 2025, that a six-count federal indictment was filed against five individuals involved in a fraudulent auto loan and vehicle theft conspir...
