If it hasn’t happened to you yet, you might not see the value in having LifeLock identity theft protection services. On the other hand, there are millions of people who didn’t have LifeLock when they became victims and wish they did.
Among them are the 150 or so people whose names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers were found on a list in Saeed Cousar’s home. And, among that 150 are some really unfortunate folks whose credit histories were also found with the list. (I’ll bet the members of that last bunch really wish they had LifeLock.)
From the beginning: A New Jersey man filed a complaint with police saying his credit card was compromised … to the tune of $50,000. Among the fraudulent purchases was a 2009 Ford Mustang.
The Denville, N.J. police worked on the investigation along with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Jersey City Police, Jefferson police and the U.S. Post Office inspector service.
Cousar was already in jail when he was charged with the arrest warrant for that crime, after the Denville police searched his home.
Besides the list and credit histories, police found fraudulently obtained credit cards, and a computer and other equipment and materials used to make fake credit cards and checks.
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One Comment
Who the hell buys a car with a credit card??!!! that should’ve been enough to tip off the dealer–the dealer should be held accountable too!