More than 340 counterfeit IDs have been seized at concert venues across the state in 2025 as part of the DMV's annual "Operation Prevent" crackdown.
According to the indictment, the defendants impersonated the homeowners by using forged driver's licenses and Social Security cards and closed on the properties with forged signatures on deeds and documents.
Americans lost nearly $7 billion in cyber crimes since 2021, according to the FBI, and one of the most targeted groups were veterans and active-duty military members and their familes.
The judge said Avenatti's conduct was "so brazen and egregious" adding, he "took advantage of a vulnerable victim."
Sparked by the unprecedented shortage in formula, thieves are either selling formula at hundreds of dollars per cannister or looking to steal your money and your identity.
The FTC has labeled medical ID theft a growing menace, but 7 On Your Side has ways you can protect yourself.