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04/12/2026
Former Ohio Senate Candidate Sentenced to Federal Prison for $4.5M Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio
CLEVELAND – A 45-year-old man who embezzled millions from his employer and a local fraternal police organization—to fund a lavish lifestyle and his election campaign—has been sentenced to prison.
04/12/2026
Synthetic identity fraud soared 8X in 2025: LexisNexis
Biometric Update
Theft using synthetic identities now accounts for 11 percent of all reported fraud, making it the fastest-growing fraud type worldwide, a new analysis from LexisNexis Risk Solutions reveals.
04/12/2026
Fake CAPTCHA scams could expose your personal data
NBC 7 San Diego
Consumer experts warn scammers are using fake CAPTCHA tests to trick users into downloading malware that steals personal and financial data.
04/12/2026
'Social Security' scam' searches surge - why identity protection matters now
CNBC Select
There’s been a surge in conversation around Social Security scams in recent weeks. In early April, the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued a warning on Facebook urging people to never share their Social Security numbers with unknown callers.
