Sports Gambling Site Just One of Many Examples of ID Theft
Andrew Katz reports on ABC News' "The Blotter":
One of the largest sports gambling websites is in hot water this week as its founder has been charged with 20 counts in federal court, including conspiracy and wire fraud related to illegal online gambling.More here.
But the site's troubles don't end there. BetOnSports.com was also recently the target of a large identity theft scam.
In a very rare instance of identity theft prosecution, the leader of a large and sophisticated ID theft ring pled guilty to charges of fraud last week.
Lanre Elekede, 32, admitted he stole identities of customers from the betting giant BetOnSports.com and used the information to purchase large quantities of calling cards. It is unclear how Elekede obtained the customer information.
posted by Fergie @ 7/18/2006 09:18:00 AM
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