Identity theft declined in 2010, but victims were forced to pay more out-of-pocket when defrauded, according to a survey by Javelin Strategy & Research.
Two men who authorities say were competing to impress their fellow hackers were arrested on federal charges they stole the e-mail addresses of more than 100,000 Apple iPad users, including politicians and media personalities.
Four Waco, Tex. area women were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit identity theft in a scheme involving stolen Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) applications required by licensing and certification entities such as the Texas Education Agency.
