Eleven suspects are facing charges in what is being called by federal prosecutors the largest identity theft case that has ever been seen in the United States. The indictments were handed down today.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the suspects are part of a ring which is believed to have stolen more than 40 million credit and debit card numbers.
The numbers were stolen from shoppers at major US retailers including Boston Market, TJX Companies, Office Max, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Barnes & Noble Inc. and Sports Authority.
The suspects have been charged with fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy.
Sources: http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/August/08-ag-689.html
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