11-27-2008, 11:10 PM
I will try to find it later. There was an article about so much identity theft in Waukegan that after the person did their time they were released instead of reported if they did not have legal status. Now that Sheriff Curran is hooked up to Washington DC/ICE perhaps this could be rectified. Anyone that has been a victim of ID theft can tell you how stressful and time consuming it is to clear your record. Here are two entries in Police Beat that I recently saw.
November 19, 2008
waukegan
Deceptive Practice: A Waukegan man reported the theft of $2,850 from his checking account Nov. 11 at Great Lakes Credit Union. The victim said he noticed something was wrong when he tried to cash a check and was informed there were insufficient funds in his account. He also said he lost $500 in bank fees.
Identity Theft: A Michigan resident reported an unauthorized withdrawal of $1,263.43 from her bank account Nov. 13 at the Fountain Square Wal-Mart.
IDENTITY THEFT
⢠Alejandro Mireles-Aguirre, 26, 220 Newberry Ave., Libertyville, was stopped Nov. 8 for a traffic violation at Fourth Street north of Hurlburt Court. He was subsequently arrested for driving without a valid license and further charged with identity theft after it was discovered he had been using another person's social security number. His car was towed, and he was taken to bond court the next morning. His bond was set at $3,000, and he was given a Nov. 24 court date at Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan.
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I would like the fake ID rings to be stopped in our area as well. Here is an example of a sting.
Nov 26, 2008 10:00 pm US/Central
CBS 11 News Uncovers Fake I.D. Operation In Dallas
Reporting
Jay Gormley DALLAS (CBS 11 News) â
It starts with two simple words - "El Tio" or "The Uncle" in English. It's the password that opens the door to a new identity.
After receiving a tip from a viewer, CBS 11 News went undercover in Northwest Dallas, along Harry Hines Boulevard to document an elaborate fake ID ring.
We sent a CBS 11 employee, undercover, to the location. He asked about getting a Texas ID card and was directed to "El Tio." The employee was then taken across the street to a boot store to have his picture taken. He handed over $20 as an up front payment.
We showed the hidden camera footage to Trooper Lonny Haschel, with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the same agency that issues Texas drivers' licenses and ID cards. Haschel said, "It's unfortunate that folks feel they have to go this route. Anytime anyone can obtain a driver's license or ID card without any documentation, that's definitely an issue."
Our undercover employee never provided any documentation to prove his identity. After leaving the $20 upfront payment, he was told to come back with a final payment of $80. An hour later, he returned and was handed a brand new Texas identification card.
Trooper Haschel wondered "What kind of numbers are they using? Are they using your date of birth or your driver's license number or did they just make one up?"
Five days after our first undercover buy, we sent a second buyer to the supermarket. He was joined by our first buyer who posed as his friend. Once again, the deal began with the words "El Tio," followed by money up front and then a photo. An hour later, our second buyer had a fake ID. This time, he purchased a Texas driver's license which cost a little more at a $120.
After seeing the hidden camera video of the second undercover purchase, Trooper Haschel remarked, "What we need to do, is take a look at this case a little further."
CBS 11 decided to do just that. We set up a third buy with yet another undercover employee. The routine was similar and the outcome was once again successful.
Buying a fake card is one thing, but can the ID's pass as real? Take a look at these two ID's. One is a real state driver's license and one is fake. Can you tell the difference? Finish reading the article and find at the answer at the bottom.
The fake cards include the state capitol, the Texas flag, a signature and even a hologram which is the same details found on a legitimate ID. The Department of Public Safety says it's impressed with the quality, which raises concerns about illegal immigration, underage drinking, and even terrorism.
CBS 11 News learned that several people are apparently tied to the illegal operation and there's no telling how long it's been up and running.
As we left Trooper Haschel he had a reminder for anyone participating in the making or use of fake ID's, "If you get into a felony situation, you're going to be doing jail time."
Okay, ready? Of the two ID's featured above, the one on top is fake. The ID for Esequiel Ayala is counterfeit.
(Go to source to view the two reproductions of Texas Driver's Licenses)
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November 19, 2008
waukegan
Deceptive Practice: A Waukegan man reported the theft of $2,850 from his checking account Nov. 11 at Great Lakes Credit Union. The victim said he noticed something was wrong when he tried to cash a check and was informed there were insufficient funds in his account. He also said he lost $500 in bank fees.
Identity Theft: A Michigan resident reported an unauthorized withdrawal of $1,263.43 from her bank account Nov. 13 at the Fountain Square Wal-Mart.
IDENTITY THEFT
⢠Alejandro Mireles-Aguirre, 26, 220 Newberry Ave., Libertyville, was stopped Nov. 8 for a traffic violation at Fourth Street north of Hurlburt Court. He was subsequently arrested for driving without a valid license and further charged with identity theft after it was discovered he had been using another person's social security number. His car was towed, and he was taken to bond court the next morning. His bond was set at $3,000, and he was given a Nov. 24 court date at Lake County Circuit Court in Waukegan.
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I would like the fake ID rings to be stopped in our area as well. Here is an example of a sting.
Nov 26, 2008 10:00 pm US/Central
CBS 11 News Uncovers Fake I.D. Operation In Dallas
Reporting
Jay Gormley DALLAS (CBS 11 News) â
It starts with two simple words - "El Tio" or "The Uncle" in English. It's the password that opens the door to a new identity.
After receiving a tip from a viewer, CBS 11 News went undercover in Northwest Dallas, along Harry Hines Boulevard to document an elaborate fake ID ring.
We sent a CBS 11 employee, undercover, to the location. He asked about getting a Texas ID card and was directed to "El Tio." The employee was then taken across the street to a boot store to have his picture taken. He handed over $20 as an up front payment.
We showed the hidden camera footage to Trooper Lonny Haschel, with the Texas Department of Public Safety, the same agency that issues Texas drivers' licenses and ID cards. Haschel said, "It's unfortunate that folks feel they have to go this route. Anytime anyone can obtain a driver's license or ID card without any documentation, that's definitely an issue."
Our undercover employee never provided any documentation to prove his identity. After leaving the $20 upfront payment, he was told to come back with a final payment of $80. An hour later, he returned and was handed a brand new Texas identification card.
Trooper Haschel wondered "What kind of numbers are they using? Are they using your date of birth or your driver's license number or did they just make one up?"
Five days after our first undercover buy, we sent a second buyer to the supermarket. He was joined by our first buyer who posed as his friend. Once again, the deal began with the words "El Tio," followed by money up front and then a photo. An hour later, our second buyer had a fake ID. This time, he purchased a Texas driver's license which cost a little more at a $120.
After seeing the hidden camera video of the second undercover purchase, Trooper Haschel remarked, "What we need to do, is take a look at this case a little further."
CBS 11 decided to do just that. We set up a third buy with yet another undercover employee. The routine was similar and the outcome was once again successful.
Buying a fake card is one thing, but can the ID's pass as real? Take a look at these two ID's. One is a real state driver's license and one is fake. Can you tell the difference? Finish reading the article and find at the answer at the bottom.
The fake cards include the state capitol, the Texas flag, a signature and even a hologram which is the same details found on a legitimate ID. The Department of Public Safety says it's impressed with the quality, which raises concerns about illegal immigration, underage drinking, and even terrorism.
CBS 11 News learned that several people are apparently tied to the illegal operation and there's no telling how long it's been up and running.
As we left Trooper Haschel he had a reminder for anyone participating in the making or use of fake ID's, "If you get into a felony situation, you're going to be doing jail time."
Okay, ready? Of the two ID's featured above, the one on top is fake. The ID for Esequiel Ayala is counterfeit.
(Go to source to view the two reproductions of Texas Driver's Licenses)
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