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A major enforcement push by Florida authorities has led to the arrest of a licensed health insurance agent accused of running a massive identity theft and commission scheme. Omar Hibbert was taken ...

Stanley Butts allegedly stole the IDs of at least 12 people to obtain unemployment benefits, rent assistance, officials say.

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