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A new kind of identity theft is rising fast in NY: What to know

Date: August 19, 2025

The Democrat & Chronicle highlights a fast-rising form of identity theft in New York: account takeovers. Instead of opening new credit lines, criminals break into existing online accounts—banking, email, or social media—and then pivot to steal money or reset other logins. Recovery can be difficult and time-consuming once a criminal has control. The piece underscores why these attacks are so disruptive: one compromise can cascade across a victim’s digital life. Readers are urged to stay vigilant and strengthen authentication on sensitive accounts to reduce the odds of a successful takeover....

More than 20 people charged in scheme that stole $3M from more than 800 victims, including account holders with Members 1st credit union

Date: July 23, 2025

Members of the Members 1st Federal Credit Union in Pennsylvania have been targeted by a fraud scheme, resulting in stolen funds. The credit union has warned its customers about a scam involving fraudulent text messages that appear to come from the bank. These messages trick recipients into sharing personal account information, which is then used to steal money. The credit union is urging members not to respond to suspicious texts or share sensitive information. They are actively working with law enforcement to investigate the incidents. Members 1st has also assured customers that they will not be held responsible for any unauthorized transactions....