Las Vegas Resident Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft Scheme

Former NBA player and Las Vegas resident Kermit Washington has pleaded guilty to three felony charges, including aggravated identity theft and filing false tax returns. Mr. Washington and other cohorts engaged in a charity fraud scheme and used victims’ identity illegally to further the fraud. He will face up to eight years in prison and fines of up to $750,000.

The continued prevalence of identity theft here in Nevada and around the United States makes it more important than ever for consumers to pull their credit reports often. You can access your official three-bureau credit reports through annualcreditreport.com.