# Identity theft

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February 2023

New York woman convicted of poisoning cheesecake to steal someone's identity

Viktoria Nasyrova, 47, was found guilty by a jury of trying to kill 35-year-old Olga Tsvyk.

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Feb 9th 2023, 9:09 PM

All time

Businessman falsely used names of U2 stars to steal six-figures sums from UK health board

Mark Evill’s company received almost £708,000 from the UK Health Board.

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Oct 26th 2018, 8:29 AM

Breach at US credit check company exposes 143 million people to identity theft

The breach happened in July but executives only informed the public this week.

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Sep 8th 2017, 7:15 AM

New York cop charged with using dead man's credit card to buy a diamond ring

The prosecutor called it “disgraceful conduct.”

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Jun 3rd 2015, 11:31 PM

Barack Obama had his credit card declined in a New York cafe

Need a lend of a fiver, Barack? No. Of course you don’t.

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Oct 18th 2014, 7:00 AM

Column: Free Wi-Fi networks carry risks – but you can avoid them

Make sure you’re not freely handing away your personal data…

Sep 3rd 2014, 8:00 PM

Identity theft no longer top reported cyber crime in US

If you think you’re being emailed by the FBI… you’re probably not.

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May 26th 2012, 7:45 AM

FBI: US man stole Microsoft co-founder's identity

The soldier, who had been absent without leave from the army, managed to change the address on an account held by billionaire Paul Allen.

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Mar 27th 2012, 8:40 PM

Column: Here’s what happens when someone steals your identity

Comedian Bennett Arron had his identity stolen by a thief, who used it to run up 18 months’ worth of debt. Here he describes the experience…

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Nov 10th 2011, 8:15 AM