Mix 93.1 » theft

How to Stop Identity Thieves From Stealing Your Tax Refund

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:08:54 +0000

Last week, the Internal Revenue Service announced that it had targeted about 400 identity thieves across the country. The thieves were using stolen Social Security numbers to file false tax returns and then claim the refunds.

Puppy Thief Caught Selling Dogs on Craigslist [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:00:17 +0000

How horrible would it be to come home hoping to cuddle up with your favorite pup and find it stolen from your yard? One man in Georgia found out how it feels this month. But, lucky for him he found them through Craigslist. Many odd advertisements can be found on Craigslist. Finding your stolen dogs [...]

What Was the Most Stolen Car of 2011?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:00:54 +0000

When it comes to grand theft auto, thieves seem to go for the largest vehicles possible. Topping the Highway Loss Data Institute’s list of the most stolen cars of 2011 was the Cadillac Escalade. That behemoth was followed by the Ford F-Series 4WD and the Chevrolet Avalanche. Here’s a look at the top 10: 1. Cadillac [...]

Australians Face Arrest For Taking 'Free Money' From ATM Machines

Mix 93-1 — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:13:23 +0000

A software glitch that impacted all Commonwealth Bank ATMs in Sydney, Australia yesterday allowed customers to withdraw thousands of dollars, even if they had no more than a buck in their accounts. News of the “free money” quickly traveled throughout social media, and there were soon large crowds around Commonwealth ATMs throughout the city. The [...]