Monday, November 15, 2004

Phishing suspect arrested

A suspected <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5448712.html">Russian gangster and phishing scam operator,</A> caught with $200,000 in stolen goods and $15,000 cash, has been charged on several counts of identity fraud and credit card fraud. Brighton District Court in Boston ordered Andrew Schwarmkoff, 28, to be held on $100,000 bail for the fraud charges. Schwarmkoff was allegedly found to have the personal details of more than 100 victims, who police believe were scammed through phishing emails.

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