identity fraud
Coverage of identity fraud in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil Clears an Alleged Russian Spy’s Path Home. The US Objects
Brazil has cleared the path for an alleged Russian spy, Cherkasov, to return to Russia after expelling him under Portaria 6.737, which bars his return for 30 years. He was serving a five-year sentence for identity fraud, reduced from fifteen years. The US objects to this decision.
- [US] Someone else's mail keeps being delivered to my address. Scam?
A person moved into a new home and has been receiving mail addressed to an unknown individual at their address. The previous owner does not recognize the name, and the recipient is concerned about potential USPS errors or identity fraud despite using locked community mailboxes.
- (GER/TR) am I a victim of identity fraud?
A person in Germany received an email and e-invoice from a Dior boutique in Turkey claiming they purchased a scarf, despite not being in Turkey or making the purchase. They found no related transactions in their bank or PayPal accounts and are concerned about identity fraud or data misuse.
- South Carolina probe into fake IDs leads to ICE detention of 48 immigrants; 6 other people indicted
A South Carolina investigation into fake identity documents led to the ICE detention of 48 immigrants and the indictment of six individuals, including two managers at Burnstein von Seelen Precision Castings. The probe, initiated in October 2024, alleges criminal conspiracy and identity fraud involving fake IDs and unauthorized employment of undocumented workers.
- I've been catfishing hot girls. They fall for my easy trick every time... but now I'm in serious trouble and scared the joke is on me
An individual admits to catfishing 'hot girls' using a consistent trick, but now faces serious consequences and fears retaliation. The situation has escalated from a perceived game to a potential legal or personal crisis.