‘Everybody is at risk’: Better Business Bureau says identity theft cases continue to rise

‘Everybody is at risk’: Better Business Bureau says identity theft cases continue to rise

KSAT has discovered that identity theft and fraud cases continue to rise.Earlier in April, San Antonio police arrested Cassandra Trevino, 42, on multiple charges, including fraud and exploitation of the elderly, records show.Police said Trevino stole the identity of an 87-year-old victim and went car shopping. Trevino somehow obtained a driver’s license with the victim’s name, but with an altered birth date. KSAT spoke with the Better Business B…

Old Japanese people are becoming more and more victims of fraud, some of which are perfidious. The Osaka region is now taking drastic measures to protect the elderly – but also to restrict their freedoms.

Savvy Senior: Protect yourself from identity theft scams

Dear Savvy Senior: I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office raids. What can I personally do to help protect myself…

Woman reports fraud totaling nearly $4,000

A woman notified police of identity theft and fraudulent charges April 16.

EXTENSION NEWS: Protecting yourself from frauds and scams

Fraud is considered wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Each year over 2.5 million people are affected by fraud.