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07/10/2025
Three Men Charged with Running an Identity Theft Ring Using the Stolen Identities of Unsuspecting Victims to Purchase Luxury Vehicles
Suffolk County DA
(SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y.) – Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Tiansi Gong, 26, of Manhattan, Kevin McCarthy, 31, of Selden, and Matthew Hibner, 36, of Huntington Station, were indicted for Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, and several other related charges, for allegedly purchasing high-end vehicles through identity theft.
07/10/2025
Verizon’s request to lock phones supported by police, opposed by users
ARS Technica
With Verizon seeking permission to lock phones to its network for six months or longer instead of the current 60 days, a coalition of advocacy groups yesterday urged the Federal Communications Commission to reject the cellular carrier's petition.
07/10/2025
Federal banking agencies seek information on actions to address payments fraud
Consumer Finance Monitor
On June 20, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announced they are seeking public input on questions related to payments fraud.
07/10/2025
Credit Unions Fighting Fraud - Free Educational Seminar
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Financial crimes, fraud, and scams are increasingly affecting our communities at an alarming rate. To combat this growing threat, several credit unions, along with Woodbury Public Safety have partnered to organize this fraud prevention seminar which will help attendees learn to prevent and protect against scams. This event is open to the public and welcoming to those of all ages.
