Federal Reserve Board chairman hit by identity theft

Washington DC - The Federal Reserve Board chairman was one of hundreds of victims of an elaborate identity-fraud ring, headed by a convicted scam artist known as “Big Head,” that stole more than $2.1 million from unsuspecting consumers and at least 10 financial institutions around the country. Ben Bernanke learned that a thief had swiped his wife’s purse, including the couple’s joint check book. Days later, someone started cashing checks on the Bernanke family bank account. More…