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11/12/2025

Government Shutdown Hurts ID Theft Victims, Too

The government shutdown is negatively impacting identity theft victims. Because of the shutdown, identity theft victims cannot submit identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission.

So what's the big deal? The Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") provides identity theft victims with important rights. For example, when an identity theft victim provides a credit bureau with an identity theft report, the credit bureau must block the disputed account from appearing on the consumer's report within 4 business days. Victims used to be able to obtain the identity theft reports from the Federal Trade Commission - but cannot now because of the shutdown.

If you are a victim of identity theft, there is now one less protection in place. An important reporting resource, almost five weeks into the government shutdown, cannot be accessed.

10/02/2025

Nashville ID Theft Suspect Caught!

Suspect jumps out of moving car to avoid apprehension. Not so fast!

Identity theft suspect flees from moving car on I-40

09/25/2025

Did you know credit reports may include public records that do not belong to you? One consumer found out when Apple closed his account after reviewing a report that included a bankruptcy record that did not belong to the cardholder. Then, another creditor closed an account. What a nightmare!

Got errors on a credit report? Contact us for a free case review. Remember, it's your credit report!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zXMAa5blzQ

A Mesa man got a notification from his credit card company that it was closing his account because they said he filed for bankruptcy.He knew it was a mistake...

09/05/2025

Texas Students at Risk for ID Theft

The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against PowerSchool's SIS after a massive data breach exposed almost a million Texas students' personal identifying information according to the lawsuit.

“The State has reason to believe that numerous Independent School Districts in Texas use PowerSchool’s SIS software to store PII, PHI, and other SPI, including but not limited to Dallas, Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Houston, Katy, Lovejoy, and more.”

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/09/03/texas-sues-powerschool-over-breach-compromising-info-of-over-880000-students-teachers/

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing PowerSchool after a massive data breach compromised the sensitive information of over 880,000 students and teachers across Texas, including those in Houston ISD.

08/22/2025

Looking for a job? Check your credit reports first because your potential employers will!

https://www.investopedia.com/bad-credit-could-cost-you-your-dream-job-half-of-employers-run-credit-checks-11793650

Employers can’t see your credit score itself, but in many cases, they can see other aspects of your credit history. Here’s how that affects your chances of getting a job.

07/11/2025

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating floods across Texas. We are praying for healing, safety, and strength for all impacted families and communities.

If you’re looking for ways to help, consider donating to local relief efforts:

▪️Kerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://lnkd.in/ghbb3xBM
▪️Red Cross (Disaster Relief): https://lnkd.in/ek6Km-h
▪️Salvation Army Texas: https://lnkd.in/gwtGAQcM
▪️TEXSAR: https://TEXSAR.org
▪️World Central Kitchen: https://WCK.org
▪️Mercy Chefs: https://MercyChefs.org

Please share this post to raise awareness. Together, we can help Texas heal.

06/18/2025

5 Tips to Protect Yourself from ID Theft

1. Use Two-Factor Authentication Where Possible

2. Update Your Passwords Frequently

3. Check Your Credit Reports Regularly

4. Use Fraud Alerts or Credit Freezes

5. Consider Using an Identity Protection Service

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2025 / Most people never expect to be victims of financial fraud, but frequent data breaches expose many Americans to the risk of credit card fraud and identity theft. Fraudsters may use your personal information to create new loan or credit card accounts in...

06/12/2025

244 arrests in Texas for online child exploitation.

https://etsn.fm/ixp/156/p/texas-child-exploitation-sting/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

https://etsn.fm/ixp/156/p/texas-child-exploitation-sting/

Thanks to more than 70 Texas law enforcement agencies!

Operation Soteria Shield in Texas resulted in 244 arrests and 109 children saved, showcasing law enforcement's commitment to fighting online child exploitation and keeping communities safe.

06/11/2025

ID Theft & AI - What's new?

The rise of artificial intelligence and the popularity of online classes have led to an explosion of financial aid fraud. Fake college enrollments have been surging as crime rings deploy “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check.

We represent identity theft victims who had fraudulent loans opened in their name. Contact us for a free case review 214.974.4030

It was an unusual question coming from a police officer. Heather Brady was napping at home in San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon when the officer knocked on her door to ask: Had she applied to Ari…

04/29/2025

"They called financial institutions to activate the stolen credit cards, increased credit limits and changed information. The stolen credit cards were used to purchase goods, services, gift cards, cash and merchandise at retail stores.

Over a six-month period, they fraudulently activated at least 120 stolen credit cards and caused approximately $1 million in losses to Chase Bank."

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/final-men-admit-guilt-million-dollar-stolen-mail-credit-card-fraud-scheme

Are you a victim of identity theft? Has your credit card been hacked and unauthorized transactions were made on your credit card account? The Adkins Firm, PC may be able to help you. Contact us 214.974.4030 for a free case review.

The final two people in a large-scale mail theft and credit card fraud scheme have been convicted

04/02/2025

Houston ATM Skimmer ID Theft Ring Bust

The Pearland Police Department worked with FCIC on one of the biggest busts yet. Investigators said they caught Dimutru Catalin Licsor and Marius Constantin Tica red-handed skimming from a Walgreens ATM. PPD found $14,000 in cash and over 300 re-encoded gift cards with victims' stolen information in their car.

HPD worked with Homeland Security, the Secret Service, U.S. Customs and other agencies in the investigation into multiple financial crimes.

03/06/2025

Nigerian Man Charged with ID Theft in the Northern District of Texas

According to the indictment, Jinadu fraudulently obtained unemployment benefits under the CARES Act, using the identities of at least five victims in Washington, Massachusetts, and Kansas. Authorities allege that he received stolen unemployment funds into his bank accounts.

Oluwanishola Oyedyipo Jinadu, 25, a Nigerian national who overstayed his visa, has been charged with defrauding the Federal Pandemic Unemployment