identity theft
My Mum Stole My Identity and Gave It Away. Officially, I Don’t Exist
Filmmaker Elisabetta Agyeiwaa can't vote, marry or travel outside the EU because of identity theft. Her mother denies everything.
Ever Had Your Photo Stolen By a Catfish? Congrats, You're Hot
"People tell me I have a welcoming, smiley face."
A Student Stole My Academic Work, Copied My Tattoos and Gave Talks Pretending To Be Me
He fooled everybody around him; they thought he was a brilliant scholar.
States Want to Use Identity-Theft Laws to Go After Undocumented Immigrants
The Supreme Court may just let them.
Children’s Personal Data and SSNs Are Being Sold on the Dark Web
The data includes names, phone numbers, addresses, and Social Security Numbers.
Marriott Hotels Announces Data Breach of 500 Million Customers
The data stolen from the company's Starwood properties includes passport numbers, and for some customers, potentially compromised payment card information.
The Man with the Stolen Name
They know what he did—including that he voted for Donald Trump. They just don’t know who he is.
Facebook Has Hosted Stolen Identities and Social Security Numbers for Years
The social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and alleged credit card numbers of dozens of people are being advertised and sold on Facebook. The internet giant deleted some of them after Motherboard flagged the posts.
'Cold-Blooded Killer' Grandma Captured After Nationwide Manhunt
The 56-year-old was caught in Texas near the Mexico border, enjoying a drink.
'Cold-Blooded Killer' Grandma Accused of Murdering Her Husband and Doppelgänger
Police are on a nationwide manhunt for the "armed and dangerous" 56-year-old.
Why You Should Never Post Pictures of Your Flight Tickets or Keys
Not only can it wind up being expensive to post these things on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter—it can also be very dangerous.
The VICE UK Morning News Bulletin
Theresa May stalls Scotland, Donald Trump releases his taxes, a Tory MP is investigated, and much more.