Fraud Alert Center
Fraud Alert Center
‘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...
