It goes without saying that good and evil often do exist side-by-side. And much like the Chinese concept of the Yin and Yang — contrary forces that are interconnected in the natural world — so too does this exist in the identity theft world. Each week we highlight the “Worst Person” in identity theft; while contrarily we also highlight the “Best Person.” Yes, there are many hard working professionals who work tirelessly to fight identity theft, and they deserve all the recognition in the world.

And, this week, we would like to commend Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Gerald Bailey for leading the charge to arrest of 10 members of a criminal mortgage fraud and identity theft operation. The group is charged with defrauding numerous financial institutions out of more than $8 million, and using the identities of unsuspecting individuals as part of the conspiracy to obtain the mortgages and properties.

According to the FBI, mortgage fraud causes an estimated annual loss of $4-$6 billion. So, we tip our hats off to FDLE Commissioner Gerald Bailey for his hard work and effort in bringing down this criminal operation.

Congrats, Mr. Bailey. You are the “Best Person of the Week.”

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