eCrimeBytes S 1, Ep 6: An ID Theft Gang In Florida

Ya wanna make some money?

- Latonia Verdell to Starling Willis

... isn't this how every great criminal business enterprise starts out?

It's the ladies' episode!  This week we look at an identity theft crime spree involving three Florida ladies who authorities say made thousands of dollars filing fraudulent tax returns online.  Sit back and enjoy episode 6 of eCrimeBytes on your favorite podcasting app.

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Photo: Defendant Verdell, Palm Beach Post

Photo Credit: Defendant Willis, Palm Beach Post

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Sources:

• https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/three-palm-beach-county-residents-plead-guilty-their-participation-stolen-identity-tax 
• https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/two-palm-beach-county-residents-sentenced-their-participation-stolen-identity-tax-fraud
• https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdfl/pr/palm-beach-county-resident-sentenced-her-participation-stolen-identity-tax-fraud-scheme 
• https://www.morelaw.com/verdicts/case.asp?n=14-CR-80158,15-CR-80119&s=FL&d=83790
• https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/7143014/united-states-v-verdell/
• https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/50573012/united-states-v-verdell/
• https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16099094/united-states-v-willis/
• https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/50999180/united-states-v-willis/
• https://www.databreaches.net/fl-woman-sentenced-for-role-in-tax-refund-fraud-scheme-involving-at-least-790-stolen-identities/
• https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2016/01/29/two-women-get-prison-terms/7215863007/