Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr investigates Roblox over child safety concerns

A state probe was announced following reports of child exploitation cases linked to the gaming platform, as Carr demands ...

Trans school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar made Roblox game depicting mass slaughter at a mall

Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, created the virtual “experience” on the online gaming platform Roblox before his terrifying real-life rampage, a rep for the company confirmed.
IEEE

Secure Digital Payments: Fraud Detection in UPI Using Machine Learning Techniques

Abstract: The rapid adoption of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) systems has revolutionized digital transactions in India, but has also led to an increase in fraudulent activities targeting ...
Biometric Companies

New bipartisan bill in US Congress aims to crack down on digital identity theft, fraud

Bipartisan legislation newly introduced in U.S. Congress aims to “strengthen America’s digital identity infrastructure and protect individuals, businesses, and government programs from rapidly rising ...
FedScoop

Bipartisan House duo wants Treasury-led push to fight identity theft, fraud

The Treasury Department would take on a greater role in combating identity theft and fraud across the country under a new bill from a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers. The Stop Identity Fraud and ...
ABC 7 Chicago

'Ghost students' can steal your identity, enroll you in school and take loans out in your name

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Ghost students" are scammers who are stealing identities, enrolling in schools, signing up for federal loans, and then disappearing as soon they get the money. U.S. Department of ...
AOL

Bakersfield man pleads guilty to federal wire fraud, identity theft charges

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to wire fraud and identity theft, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern ...
WGAL

Identity Theft Awareness Week | Steps to protect yourself

As Identity Theft Awareness Week highlights the risks of identity theft, the News 8 On Your Side team provides crucial advice on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.Every single person is a ...