Friday, September 17, 2004

Guilty plea in identity theft

A former help-desk worker at a New York company that provides credit reports to banks and other lenders pleaded guilty on Tuesday for his role in what federal prosecutors said was the largest identity theft case ever. Philip Cummings, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud and fraud in connection with the scheme that victimized more than 30,000 people.

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