Uber driver fraud leads to proposed California state legislation seeking protection from identity theft

Proposed state legislation and class action lawsuits have taken shape recently in light of Uber driver fraud and concerns of rider safety. CBS News California Investigates has uncovered a growing number of cases of Uber drivers who have used stolen identities to get hired with the company, suggesting there are hundreds, maybe more, drivers who … Read more

Ethics panel to decide penalty for Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over theft allegations

Washington — The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday to determine whether any punishment is warranted for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, three weeks after concluding she was guilty of more than two dozen charges stemming from an alleged campaign finance scheme.  The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. In November, the Justice … Read more

WATCH: Bondi successor reveals shocking number of fraud cases with eye-popping taxpayer theft

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed that the Justice Department is investigating more than 8,000 fraud cases, which he said represent over $1 trillion in taxpayer funds potentially stolen each year by “increasingly sophisticated and opportunistic fraudsters.” Blanche, who is filling in for the role after … Read more

Vance tapped as ‘fraud czar’ as Trump targets blue states over taxpayer theft

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid several monumental Cabinet shakeups, President Donald Trump is signaling his continued confidence in Vice President JD Vance by having him address an “unprecedented” problem in Democratic-run states and officially declaring him the “fraud czar.”  Vance announced Thursday that his fraud task force busted a $50 million … Read more

Deepfake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and … Read more

Deep fake demonstration shows sophistication of AI editing tools scammers use to commit identity theft

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of fraud, making it easier than ever for scammers to impersonate real people, create fake identities and replicate legitimate websites, according to cybersecurity experts and a demonstration conducted by CBS News California Investigates. From identity theft involving rideshare drivers to fake businesses created to secure bank loans and … Read more

Man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

MADISON, Wis. — A jury convicted a Wisconsin man of election fraud and identity theft for requesting the ballots of Republican state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason without their consent. Jurors in Racine County on Tuesday found Harry Wait guilty of two misdemeanor election fraud charges and one felony identity … Read more

Map shows glaring scope of auto theft increase in Walz’s Minneapolis: ‘Deterrence problem’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The city of Minneapolis has seen a dramatic increase in auto thefts so far in 2026, causing rising pressure on Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to address the situation.  The worrying trend was highlighted by Crime Watch Minneapolis, a volunteer-operated news organization, which shared a … Read more

Mounting claims of identity theft by Uber drivers raise passenger safety concerns

An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company’s driver verification process. California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But … Read more

Mounting claims of identity theft involving fake Uber accounts raise passenger safety concerns

An investigation by CBS News California Investigates has uncovered mounting allegations that stolen identities are being used to create fraudulent Uber driver accounts, raising questions about passenger safety and the company’s driver verification process. California has more rideshare drivers than any other state, more than 800,000 as of late 2025, according to state data. But … Read more