THEFT
Identity Theft Help
Written by Ashley Hagelin, Certified Financial Counselor and Reverse Mortgage Counselorwith LSS Nearly every day we hear about another identity theft scam or get another phishing email trying to get ...
Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:31 AM
Identity Theft Protection Tips
We often hear tips about ways to protect our identity and fraudulent access to our accounts. One of the biggest threats to having your identity stolen is someone obtaining your birth date, social secu...
Posted on 9/13/12 at 7:52 AM
Is Copying the Same as Theft?
Recently, a Rutgers professor wrote a New York Times article saying that copying--as in downloading a song for free--is not the same thing as stealing. This is significant, because it helps validate ...
Posted on 4/16/12 at 8:49 AM
Eagle Creek Hidden Pocket Travel Gear
The other day I blogged about the Rick Steves Silk Money Belt, the ultra-light, under-the-pants moneybelt and neck wallet that I like to take with me when I travel to help prevent pickpocket theft. I...
Posted on 9/13/10 at 11:15 AM
Hotel Crime ?
1 billion travelers stay at US hotels each year. Hard times and recession increase thefts by hotel staff and guests. Warnings : don't use elevators, or phone, or answer door. Hang "do not disturb...
Posted on 5/19/09 at 6:58 AM
Metal theft up 80 percent
Metal theft has jumped more than 80 percent in recent years. Thieves steal high-priced metal from critical infrastructure as well as businesses, homes, churches and even Minnesota veterans’ graves.April 17, 2013
Theft reported from West Union auto business
The Todd County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) is asking for the community’s help in a theft case that happened on January 8.By Amy Chaffins , January 16, 2013
Klobuchar introduces bill to limit metal theft
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on the growing problem of metal theft. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) are co-sponsors of the bill.November 30, 2012
Court date set for metal theft case in Osakis
A court date in the felony theft case against Cory Thomas Perry, 18, of Osakis, has been set for Monday, December 3, according to Osakis Police Officer Calvin Uhl. Perry is charged with theft and receiving stolen property.By Roberta Olson, Reporter , November 28, 2012
Laptops stolen from Walmart, APD looking for suspect
October 20, 2012
Free wheelin’: Fund created to help local woman regain freedom
By Crystal Dey , August 31, 2012
Dealing with identity theft
Nearly 12 million adults were victims of identity fraud last year, up 13 percent from the previous year, according to Javelin Strategy and Research. Identity fraud or theft occur when thieves use your personal information to commit a crime, whether that means stealing your credit card details or using your Social Security number to set up a fraudulent bank account.May 07, 2012
Worker at Nelson Gables stole money from clients, according to health investigators
A staff person at Nelson Gables Senior Care in Alexandria admitted stealing money from five clients and has since been fired.By Al Edenloff , May 02, 2012
Securing your child’s identity: Advice every parent should know
Online scammers are finding inactive Social Security numbers online – most of which are assigned to children under the age of 18 who have not started using them yet – and selling them under different names to help people establish fake credit. The scheme may lead to significant debts for children that might be almost impossible to pay off.By Staff Report , June 12, 2011
Cattle case closed
A tip from a Wilkin County farmer led to the recovery of 17 calves stolen from Douglas, Todd and Stearns counties Thursday.By Amy Chaffins , December 08, 2010
17 stolen calves recovered; some were from Osakis
By Amy Chaffins , December 03, 2010
Impounded vehicles targeted by criminals
Vehicles impounded by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are frequent targets of theft and vandalism.By Al Edenloff , December 01, 2010
Protect your debit card number from ATM skimming; one in five are victims
Even if you’re choosy about which ATMs you use, you can still become a victim of identity thieves who place seamless devices on machines to steal debit card information.By Staff Report , November 06, 2010
Five suspects charged with felony theft
August 27, 2010
Five suspects face felony theft charges
Five suspects, all from the Alexandria area, face felony charges of first-degree burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property.By Staff Report , August 24, 2010
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