EarthLink claims that its investigation into the source of millions of phishing emails has helped law enforcement agents break up an alleged identity theft ring
EarthLink's investigation of phishing emails has helped to identify six fraudsters

EarthLink helps smash phishing ring

Six individuals charged with ID theft, conspiracy and fraud

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US cracks 'largest ever' ID theft ring

Gang allegedly stole millions of dollars using 40 million stolen credit and debit card numbers 06 Aug 2008

International phishing gang charged

A federal grand jury in the US jury has charged 38 people with alleged phishing activities 23 May 2008

US cracks 'largest ever' ID theft ring

Gang allegedly stole millions of dollars using 40 million stolen credit and debit card numbers 06 Aug 2008

International phishing gang charged

A federal grand jury in the US jury has charged 38 people with alleged phishing activities 23 May 2008

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US cracks 'largest ever' ID theft ring

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