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From December 31, 2007
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Groups: Personal data theft at record levels
CNNMoney.com - USA
The Identity Theft Resource Center counts about 46 million - the number of records TJX acknowledged in March were potentially compromised. ...
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Hawaii task force urges steps to fight ID theft
Honolulu Advertiser - Honolulu,HI,USA
To reduce the risk of identity theft, dozens of government agencies should reduce use of personal information and create new safeguards to protect data such ...
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Data Theft Soars to Unprecedented Levels
Slashdot - USA
They don't steal your identity.. they "copy" it. Real identity theft would be taking over someone's identity (probably with some lame face exchange ...
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Fighting against identity theft
The Review - East Liverpool,OH,USA
By JEREMY LYDIC (jlydic@reviewonline.com) LISBON — In an attempt to minimize the risk of identity fraud, the International Revenue Service (IRS) will redact ...
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Police: Lake bank employee helps thwart ID theft
Mason City Globe Gazette - Mason City,IA,USA
... john.skipper@globegazette.com CLEAR LAKE — An alert employee of the Bank of America in Clear Lake is credited with helping thwart an identity theft that ...
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From December 30, 2007

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Women & Money | Don't be a victim of identity theft
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
By Suze Orman Identity theft has been the top consumer-fraud complaint lodged with the Federal Trade Commission for seven years straight. ...
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Computer heist puts voter IDs in danger
The Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA
Are you and the five (Chairman Eddie Bryan, Patricia Heim, Ana Escobar Burchwell, AJ Staring, and Lynn Greer) willing to file identity theft police reports ...
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Should you insure your identity?
The Casper Star Tribune - Casper,WY,USA
Identity theft continues to be a hot topic as 2008 rolls in. And judging by the calls received by the Better Business Bureau serving northern Colorado and ...
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From December 29, 2007

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Report finds identity theft risk
Honolulu Star-Bulletin - Honolulu,HI,USA
The state Office of the Auditor provided results yesterday of a report by the 23-member Hawaii Identity Theft Task Force, which met from 2006 to 2007. ...
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New law will help fight against identity theft
Statesman Journal - Salem,OR,USA
Hooley long ago understood the importance of identity theft to ordinary Oregonians, and she has been a leader in the fight against meth, a drug fueled by ...
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Identity theft case turns into tragedy
St. Cloud Times - St. Cloud,MN,USA
The crime started as a theft several weeks before it became a deliberate killing that ended with the accused killer taking Wilczek's identity. ...
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State law takes aim at ID theft
Fairview Observer - Fairview,TN,USA
Consumers also will be able to apply for an "identity theft passport" to prove they have been victims, an important item when trying to clear up the mess ...
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Identity theft scammers unleash widespread attack
9NEWS.com - Denver,CO,USA
LAKEWOOD – Jeffco Credit Union has temporarily restricted online banking because of a wave of phone calls and e-mails trying to con customers into giving up ...
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Identity theft scams - should you provide a copy of your DL to an ...
Devens Commerce Journal - Devens,MA,USA
First, you should contact your state's commissioner of financial regulation or banking to make sure they're properly licensed to conduct business in your ...
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LifeLock launches new 'WalletLock' service
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
"By adding 'WalletLock' to our service we have found another way to help lift the burden that surrounds identity theft. If a wallet is lost or stolen, ...
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That identity card database
Techworld.com - London,UK
This is outrageous and the first thing the government should do is to make identity theft a crime with severe penalties. The second thing it should do is to ...
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Tips offered to avoid ID theft
Ada Evening News - Ada,OK,USA
STILLWATER—With the modern day Bonnie and Clyde duo recently caught for identity theft, it has made many people more aware that being a victim of this type ...
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From December 28, 2007

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ID theft victim hounded out of home
This is Money - UK
Last year 80000 people had their personal details stolen, and the Government estimates that identity theft costs the economy £1.7bn a year. ...
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Damages won in identity theft case reduced
Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA
A federal appeals court reduced the damages awarded a Nokesville woman in an identity-theft suit against Equifax Information Services LLC. ...
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Man born in USA endures arrest by immigration authorities
Yakima Herald-Republic - Yakima,WA,USA
A. Neil Clark, ICE regional field office director, said it's rare for agents to arrest a victim of identity theft. It's even less common to deport them. ...
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ID theft task force releases recommendations
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
A report scheduled for release on Friday recommends ways in which local governments can protect Hawaii residents from identity theft. ...
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ID theft may drive family from their home
Times Online - UK
And I said, ‘I am not paying, this is identity theft’. The police said, ‘If you do not give them money, we will help them’. “So I had to pay £444. ...
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Police Looking for Identity Theft Suspect
KHNL-TV/KHBC/KOGG - Honolulu,HI,USA
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- The Honolulu Police Department is asking for your help in identifying a man wanted for identity theft. Police say between October 8, ...
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Business Pulse Results: Protecting ID paramount
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Several who left comments said they take extra steps to prevent identity theft such as shredding bills and bank statements and being cautious about giving ...
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Justice Department awards $500000 to Texas legal aid group to ...
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
"For too long identity theft victims have been left on their own to resolve the destruction left by criminals," says John W. Gillis, director of the Office ...
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Father forced to change name after fraudsters steal identity and ...
Daily Mail - UK
"I asked for a crime reference number and they wouldn't give me one because they said identity theft isn'ta crime. "They just told me to write a letter to ...
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From December 27, 2007
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Identity theft on the rise, feds warn
Indianapolis Star - United States
By Kevin O'Neal The FBI and US Marshals Service are warning people to beware of identity theft ploys. Identity theft advice from Sgt. Rod Russell of the ...
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Portable Storage Helps Companies Beat Identity Theft
24-7PressRelease.com (press release) - USA
These are important options with the rise in identity theft. Indeed, identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. ...
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Identity-theft suspect arrested after chase
The Olympian - Olympia,WA,USA
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man suspected of involvement in an identity-theft ring after a chase Wednesday night that ended when the ...
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Armadillo Dollar Stops Skimming: The New Wireless Identity Theft
Broadband Wireless Exchange (press release) - Gilbert,AZ,USA
12/26/07 - Identity theft has taken a turn for the worse, but an impressive new product called the Armadillo Dollar, created by Wisteria House Products of ...
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British town ditches credit cards amid spate of identity theft
Taipei Times - Taiwan
But now the Hertfordshire town of Letchworth, north of London, is coping with an explosion of identity theft, the victim of gangs of fraudsters who target ...
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Identity theft: The crime that keeps on taking
Emporia Gazette (subscription) - Emporia,KS,USA
By Bobbi Mlynar (Contact) When it comes to fraud and identity theft, a local banker recommends you PASS on it. “Protect, Alert, Shred and Scan,” said Karen ...
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"STOP IDENTITY THEFT AND SCAMS"
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
Tanya Thiessen-Light, Assistant Attorney General, Financial Services Unit, will share how to protect ourselves from identity theft and scams. ...
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From December 26, 2007
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New law helps ID theft victims fight back
Laconia Citizen - Laconia,NH,USA
31, a new state law will go into affect that will help victims of identity theft fight back in the Granite State. Just four days into 2007 House bill 227 ...
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Your credit isn't the only thing ID thieves can steal
Elmira Star-Gazette - Elmira,NY,USA
"It's a good step, but it's not the be all, end all solution," says Justin Yurek, president of ID Watchdog, an identity theft monitoring service. ...
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Uffer's demagoguery on county pay
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
He outlined three areas: identity theft, exposure of undercover police work and jeopardy to the very lives of county employees. ...
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Identity Theft Prevention
KFYR-TV - Bismarck,ND,USA
Many chose to live in North Dakota because it feels safe, but becoming a victim of identity theft is as easy here as it is in New York or Chicago. ...
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From December 25, 2007
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Man reports case of identity theft
Livingston Daily - Livingston,MI,USA
A Howell Township man discovered his identity was stolen when creditors called to tell him last fall that credit he had not applied for was denied. ...
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Watch out for Christmas identity theft
Clanton Advertiser - Clanton,AL,USA
The best way to prevent this is to make sure you shred all paperwork, mail, stickers, etc. making it impossible for other people to steal your identity and ...
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Identity Theft: What is it and How to Avoid it
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
If you have credit cards, bank online, purchase items over the internet, etc you should be aware of identity theft. Identity theft is when another entity ...
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'Kickers' just one target of Christmas ID theft
Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com - Hillsboro,OR,USA
... the Washington County Sheriff's Office Fraud and Identity Theft Enforcement team reminds trusting citizens that Grinch-like thieves are already lining ...
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INTERNET LAW - Trends in Identity Theft, From 2007 into 2008
IBLS INTERNET LAW (subscription) - Irvine,CA,USA
While certain new developments have characterized Identity Theft in 2007, others are believed to be on the cusp for 2008. The analysts at the Identity Theft ...
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From December 24, 2007
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oregon dis aster survivors can be victimized by identity theft
KTVZ - Bend,OR,USA
... Oregon Emergency Management are warning residents against a particular kind of fraud that may follow in the wake of a major disaster -- identity theft. ...
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Woman pleads guilty on fraud, theft counts
Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
A Utah woman charged with 43 counts of bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud and mail fraud accepted a plea deal Tuesday in federal ...
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Identity Theft: Check Fraud Making a Comeback
CreditLock.com Blog - Bethesda,MD,USA
An old form of Identity Theft is making a comeback. Prior to the rise of the internet, online commerce and phishing, Check Fraud was often chosen by ...
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From December 23, 2007
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You can lower identity theft risk
Akron Beacon Journal - Akron,OH,USA
I've had a few readers inquire lately about identity theft insurance and whether it's something that people should consider. So I did some research and also ...
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Identity theft is expected to intensify
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Fort Worth,TX,USA
By MELISSA VARGAS This year has been a doozy for victims of identity theft. But next year the threat is likely to be even worse. ...
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Truston and Trend Micro Partner to Offer Discounts on Identity ...
PR-USA.net (press release) - Varna,Bulgaria
Truston is dedicated to protecting people from identity theft and improving their credit without putting their personal information at risk. ...
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State: Beware ID theft during holiday
MaineToday.com - Portland,ME,USA
By Kennebec Journal Staff report December 21, 2007 12:57 PM AUGUSTA — State regulators issued a warning Friday about identity theft, and offered tips to ...
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From December 22, 2007
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Holiday shoppers warned to take extra precautions against thieves
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
Linda Foley, who founded the Identity Theft Resource Center in San Diego with her husband after her own identity was stolen, urges people to shop online and ...
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State Offers Tips To Avoid Identity Theft
WCSH-TV - Portland,ME,USA
AUGUSTA (AP) -- With the Christmas shopping season in full swing, Maine business regulators are issuing a warning: Protect yourself from identity theft. ...
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Morristown couple struggling to reclaim their lives after identity ...
WATE.com - Knoxville,TN,USA
Then Lora Costner, Jamey's wife, found out a woman had stolen her identity. She says the thief was using her Social Security number to get a job at Koch ...
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ID theft probe nets 5
Pahrump Valley Times - Pahrump,NV,USA
BEATTY--Identity theft took a hit with the Nye County Sheriff's Office arrest of several suspects allegedly involved in using forged documents to obtain ...
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Ex-Bellevue WA mortgage company loan officer sentenced to prison
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Booker provided identity theft ring leader Charles W. Griffin with personal financial information on people who had applied for a mortgage at her company. ...
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Holiday identity theft risks
KVAL - Eugene,OR,USA
Take a bit of distraction, throw in bigger crowds and holiday hustle--and you've got a recipe for easy identity theft. Det. Williams says identity thieves ...
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Wisteria House Intros New Wireless Identity Theft Solution
TMCnet - USA
In the absence of this protection, wireless identity thieves called “skimmers,” can steal personal information out of the air surrounding a purse or wallet ...
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Computers With DMV Info Stolen
Hartford Courant - United States
"No Social Security information has been taken, which is usually critical to identity theft," Ward said. In addition, credit card numbers were encrypted, ...
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From December 21, 2007
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Working against ID theft
Indianapolis Star - United States
Forum Credit Union of Fishers is now using software that evaluates online users' keystrokes to help avoid identity theft. The most common form of identity ...
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Armadillo Dollar Stops Skimming: The New Wireless Identity Theft
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
20 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity theft has taken a turn for the worse, but an impressive new product called the Armadillo Dollar, created by Wisteria House ...
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MessageLabs Security Report warns of identity theft and targeted ...
Wiener Zeitung - Österreich
Web sites such as Facebook, Linked-In and Plaxo present rich-pickings to cyber criminals looking to gather personal information for use in identity theft or ...
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Five years for identity theft
ABC Regional Online - Australia
A woman who committed 57 crimes, many of them involving identity theft, has been sentenced to five years in jail. The 30 year old woman pleaded guilty to ...
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Dead babies' identity theft leaves mum 'sick'
Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand
The Wellington woman said she discovered only three weeks ago that her son Robbie's identity had been stolen and used as part of an elaborate student loan ...
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Illinois State Bank Selects LifeLock as Its Identity Theft ...
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria
Today, LIFELOCK CEO Todd Davis announced that LifeLock has been selected as the Identity Theft Prevention Service for the employees and account holders of ...
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Credit Score: Protect Yourself From Identity Theft and Fraud
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
There are many reasons why you should fear identity theft and credit fraud. We receive hundreds of consults each month for credit repair due to issues that ...
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Most Believe DNA Identity Theft is Possible
CreditLock.com Blog - Bethesda,MD,USA
Are you at risk of becoming a victim of DNA Identity Theft? Some would question whether DNA Identity Theft is possible to start with. ...
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Hull man charged with identity theft
Sioux City Journal - Sioux City,IA,USA
Israel Hernandez-Sanchez, 21, of Hull, was arrested by the Sioux County Sheriff's Office and charged with identity theft, a class D felony, ...
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Connecticut DMV warns of identity theft
7Online.com - New York,NY,USA
All matters of possible identity theft or compromise of personal information are the subject of constant vigilance by DMV. ...
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From December 20, 2007
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Broward County: Davie man faces identity theft charges
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
Federal prosecutors announced identity theft charges Wednesday against a Davie man accused of using stolen credit card numbers earlier this year. ...
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Brothers accused in Greenburgh identity-theft case
The Journal News / Lohud.com - NY,USA
In all, a dozen banks and businesses lost money in the identity-theft scheme and must wait until the case is resolved before they can be reimbursed, ...
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Woman Indicted for Identity Theft for Stealing Money from Church
KGMB9 - Honolulu,HI,USA
A woman accused of stealing more than $50000 from a Windward Oahu church has been indicted for identity theft. Kimberly Wheeler is charged with two counts ...
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Trenton man indicted for alleged insurance fraud, identity theft
The Times of Trenton - NJ.com - Trenton,NJ,USA
by Michael Ratcliffe/The Times TRENTON - A city man was indicted Wednesday by a state grand jury for alleged insurance fraud and identity theft, ...
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Mercer County man charged with insurance fraud, identity theft
NJ Blog - New Jersey,USA
by South Jersey News Online TRENTON, NJ -- A Mercer County man has been indicted on charges of insurance fraud and identity theft, according to the Attorney ...
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Podcast: Some truth behind identity theft
CNET News.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
By CNET News.com Staff With holiday shopping upon us, many share a common concern: is it safe to shop online? The answer is, of course, "that depends. ...
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Citizens' database to eliminate identity theft: NADRA chairman
The News - International - Pakistan
He said compulsory integration of the computerised ID cards would eliminate identity theft and improve law and order situation in Pakistan, adding that the ...
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Ahh, the Irony. Fraudster Poses as Protector Against Identity Theft
Gadget Talk Blog - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
... taking advantage of his victims by posing as a government official that's, you guessed it, offering his protective services against identity theft. ...
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Identity Theft Ring Thwarted
Scott County Times - Forest,MS,USA
By TAMI K. PHILLIPS, Times Features Editor JACKSON—Two illegal immigrants accused of aggravated identity theft pleaded not guilty earlier this month while ...
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Amid Confusion, Market for ID Theft Services Grows
Dark Reading - New York,NY,USA
Now, many consumers are officially afraid of identity theft -- and they're creating a wave of demand for identity protection services. ...
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Locking Mailbox Helps Prevent Identity Theft
Suffolk Life Newspapers - Riverhead,NY,USA
... keypad instead of a key), but the price of a locking mailbox can save you countless hours of grief if thieves steal your information and your identity. ...
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• Children Becoming Prime Identity Theft Targets
Consumer Affairs - USA
Identity theft is growing at the rate of an epidemic. Consumers whose identities are compromised can face financial loss and years of frustrating ...
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Avoiding Identity Theft With Fraud Alerts; It Does Not Have to ...
CreditLock.com Blog - Bethesda,MD,USA
There is no doubt that Identity Theft is scary. Just imagine, a criminal can steal your identity, open new loan and credit accounts in your name, ...
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Fraudster using identity theft protection to scam victims
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
An automated telephone message tells people they may be the victim of identity theft and to press "9" for assistance. A caller then comes on the line to ...
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Pair accused in Greenburgh identity-theft case
White Plains Journal News - White Plains,NY,USA
By REBECCA BAKER GREENBURGH - A convicted felon from Queens and another man face federal charges after they stole the identity of a Greenburgh resident and ...
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Why more should be done to combat identity theft
Nevada Appeal - Carson City,NV,USA
The punishment for identity theft needs to match the crime, and hopefully dissuade those who think it's an easy score. These solutions will require ...
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Police find loot from identity theft scheme; 2 face charges
CBS 21 - Harrisburg,PA,USA
(AP) - Police in New Castle County, Del., say they have uncovered loot from an identity theft scheme in the trunk of a car pulled over in Claymont early ...
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From December 19, 2007
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Mantissa Gives You Protection Against Identity Theft & Credit Card ...
ITNews - Roma,Italy
Whichever organisation is prepared to partner Mantissa Corporation in this enterprise could become known as "The Company that stamped out Identity Theft". ...
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Arcata woman sentenced to prison for identity theft scheme
The Eureka Reporter - Eureka,CA,USA
McKinleyville resident Christina Kyeonghee Kim was sentenced Monday to four-and-one-half years in prison for an identity theft scheme that defrauded victims ...
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The Unimaginable...Identity Theft Victim Mistakenly Labeled a ...
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Last night Jim Defede and CBS4 News out of Miami, FL aired an exclusive interview with Kevin Wehner the victim of an identity theft whose picture was ...
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Efforts to Combat Identity Theft
Technology News Daily - Scottsdale,AZ,USA
The Federal Trade Commission today told the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security that identity theft remains ...
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US study finds over 8.3 Million victims of Identity Theft
Digital Home - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
"Whether you're from Malibu or Manhattan, Tacoma or Tallahassee, no one is immune to identity theft," said Lydia B. Parnes, Director of the FTC's Bureau of ...
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BBB: Identity theft one of top 10 scams of 2007
News1130 - Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - The Better Business Bureau has released its list of the top ten scams of 2007, and identity theft continues to be one of the biggest ...
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Authorities Arrest Man Connected To Former Heat Player On Fraud ...
NBC6.net - Miami,FL,USA
Mason was charged with credit card fraud and identity theft. In August, when NBC 6 investigated allegations of credit card fraud at the Hardaway business, ...
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The World of Identity Theft Continues to Evolve
Earthtimes - London,UK
18 -- At the end of each year, the Identity Theft Resource Center(R) reviews identity theft trends and patterns throughout the year. ...
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Seven in Ten Canadians concerned about Identity Theft
Digital Home - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Nearly three quarters (72%) of Canadians are 'concerned' about becoming a victim to identity theft according to a new new Ipsos Reid poll. ...
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Truston and Trend Micro Partner to Offer Discounts on Identity ...
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria
www.mytruston.com - Truston Tom Fragala, 800-960-5512 news@mytruston.com Truston, a provider of award-winning online services for identity theft protection, ...
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LifeLock Introduces ''WalletLock'' as Added Measure to Identity ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
(BUSINESS WIRE)--LifeLock CEO Todd Davis announced today an innovative addition to the company's industry leading identity theft prevention service ...
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Fighting Identity Theft With Credit Freeze, Credit Lock Gains Momentum
CreditLock.com Blog - Bethesda,MD,USA
According to several studies and surveys, anywhere between 7 Million and 15 Million American residents fall victim to Identity Theft annually. ...
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Holiday Shoppers Beware! You May Be Vulnerable to Identity Theft
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study found that 8.3 million Americans were the victims of identity theft in 2005. In approximately half of the ...
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From December 18, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Truston and Trend Micro Partner to Offer Discounts on Identity ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
(PRWEB) December 18, 2007 -- Truston, a provider of award-winning online services for identity theft protection, announced that it has partnered with Trend ...
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Chino woman pleads guilty to identity theft, gets two years
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
911 Design owner Loren Beggs said the identity theft occurred when Roush placed the names of former employees on records sent to a payroll processing ...
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Man pleads guilty to phony lawyering, identity theft
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
He pleaded guilty to 18 counts of unauthorized practice of law and one count of identity theft while employed as an associate for Oakmont attorney Gusty ...
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Chicago man charged in identity theft scheme
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
Scheller said Robles had a device capable of reading the identity and account information encrypted in the magnetic strip of credit cards. ...
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At Your Service: Tips to protect yourself against identity theft
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
Identity theft criminals go into full swing this time of the year. We all know that holiday shopping can be chaotic, so while you're out buying those ...
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West Penn warns 42000 patients of potential identity theft
CBS 21 - Harrisburg,PA,USA
West Penn officials announced the theft on Monday. They say the computer was stolen on Nov. 24 during a home burglary. The nurse's computer had access to ...
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Losing Your Identity at Christmas
The Ledger - Lakeland,FL,USA
Affion Group has suggestions for avoiding mistakes that would increase your risk of identity theft. Affion is the security, credit monitoring and identity ...
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Civil servants face prison for leaving the public open to identity ...
Times Online - UK
Civil servants face being jailed for gross failures to safeguard personal information under a clampdown in response to the loss of discs with child benefit ...
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Cherokee Sheriff's investigate identity theft ring
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
The names on the drivers licenses belong to identity theft victims, some of whom live in College Park. But the photos don't match the victims names and ...
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Fame and fortune: TV Dragon was victim of identity theft
Times Online - UK
I'm not saying which because I was a victim of identity theft in the summer. Someone got access to my account. They had everything - Pin codes, passwords, ...
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Report Finds Washington State Identity Theft Worse Than FTC Estimates
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Identity Theft 911, a leading provider of identity theft management, resolution and educational services, released a new report today ...
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Nevada AG warns of identity theft scam
KREN CW 27 TV - Reno,NV,USA
(AP) - Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is warning residents of a new identity theft scam that has been reported in several states. ...
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BioPassword-Sponsored Survey Reveals Disconnect Between Consumer ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
However, identity theft is growing too. According to Identity Theft Resource Center, 15 million people were victims of identity theft last year. ...
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Causes of identity theft, possible cures explored
The Herald-Times (subscription) - Bloomington,IN,USA
she writes in her new book, "Economics of Identity Theft: Avoidance, Causes and Possible Cures." Camp tackles the topic from the perspective of an associate ...
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Iowa man sentenced in felony identity theft
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
By staff reports A Hawarden, Iowa, man was sentenced Thursday for felony identity theft and misdemeanor forgery, simple assault, second-degree harassment ...
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Norwich Union fined £1.26m over security lapse
Guardian Unlimited - UK
As a result, it said the company's 6.8 million customers had been exposed to "an additional, ongoing and unquantifiable risk of identity theft". ...
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From December 17, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Forget identity theft, what about name replacement?
Valdosta Daily Times - Valdosta,GA,USA
By Dean Poling One never knows about one's name. You may know your name, but you never know what may happen to it. You go through life. ...
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Online shoppers beware: viruses and identity theft are real concerns
Boise State University The Arbiter Online - Boise,ID,USA
But behind some of those enticing offers lurk unwelcome headaches such as computer viruses, a private identity theft scam or malware that gives criminals ...
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Stop, ID thief! 5 tips to protect against fraud
MSNBC - USA
But what did you do to protect yourself against identity theft? Probably not much — most people rarely, if ever, look over their shoulder before handing ...
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Distracted shoppers are easy target of identity thieves
cw2.com - Denver,CO,USA
As you head off to finish your last minute holiday shopping be aware of potential thieves looking to steal your identity. Identity Theft expert RM Tracy ...
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UI police charge man with identity theft
Gazette Online - Solon,IA,USA
IOWA CITY - A man faces identity theft and other charges after police say he assumed an alias to obtain health insurance and other services between May 2005 ...
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From December 16, 2007
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Season is prime time for identity theft
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
Thieves count on the frenzy and will be searching for victims, identity-crime experts warn. Identity-theft crimes claim about 9 million victims each year, ...
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Man arrested for identity theft Friday
Iowa City Press Citizen - Iowa City,IA,USA
A 33-year-old man was arrested Friday for third-degree theft and identity theft, allegedly using this alias to get a job, receive health benefits and ...
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Online shopping still suffering growing pains
Toronto Star - Ontario, Canada
I didn't even mention the widespread fears of fraud and identity theft that make people reluctant to do business on the Internet. Identity theft occurs when ...
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Prosecutors to target ID theft
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Jackson,MS,USA
Newly elected local prosecutors have pledged to step up efforts to prosecute identity theft cases. They'll join a federal-state-local identity-theft task ...
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Kaneville woman charged with financial identify theft
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
She is charged with financial identity theft and forgery, both felonies, police said. Irlbeck forging a check for more than $22000 on an account belonging ...
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Iowa City man charged with identity theft
Gazette Online - Solon,IA,USA
IOWA CITY - An Iowa City man faces identity theft and other charges after police say he assumed an alias to obtain health insurance and other services ...
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Suze Orman: Identity theft again top fraud complaint
Post-Bulletin - Rochester,MN,USA
Identity theft has been the top consumer fraud complaint lodged with the Federal Trade Commission for seven years straight. • Scour your accounts. ...
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Judge KOs plea deal in identity theft case
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
... agreed upon by attorneys and the court, based on the trouble West has gotten into since she was jailed on 69 counts of fraud, theft and identity theft. ...
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Michigan State Police Ionia Post troopers make indentity theft arrest
Sentinel-Standard - Ionia,MI,USA
Martina Holmes, a 25-year-old female, and John Patrick, a 25-year-old male, were arrested following an identity theft investigation that was conducted by ...
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From December 15, 2007
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Amendment to Federal Appellate Rules Tackles Identity Theft
Law.com (subscription) - San Francisco,CA,USA
Though the amendment is the only change to those rules to take effect this year, and it deals with the potentially explosive issue of identity theft arising ...
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Just Doing the Identity Theft Americans Weren't Doing...
Jawa Report - Austin,TX,USA
The criminal cases involving the Newport married couple and the two illegal immigrants, who IRS records indicate worked for Koch Foods, have been resolved ...
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Money gone in a flash? Fight back in a www.ink
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
1 identity theft crime is credit card fraud. Since April, more than 4800 Utahns have reported unauthorized charges on their credit cards to the state's ...
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Pocatello Man Arrested for Identity Theft
KIDK - Idaho Falls,ID,USA
By Jeff Robinson A Pocatello man faces three felony charges after police say he stole two people's identities. 40-year-old Ha Ma allegedly racked up $30000 ...
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Holiday Shoppers Worried About ID Theft
eMarketer - New York,NY,USA
More than one-half of US adults surveyed say they are concerned about identity theft during the holiday season, and two-thirds think that online purchases ...
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Identity theft an ongoing battle for Internal Affairs
Newstalk ZB - New Zealand
The Department of Internal Affairs is reassuring the public it is working to clamp down on identity theft. It follows the conviction of an American woman, ...
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Resident warns of identity theft after brush with a lottery scam
GulfNews - Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Identity theft is a fear that she now lives with. It hounds her every waking moment - greed had found its mark. But, it has been a lesson well learnt. ...
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Identity theft renews grieving for lost baby
Stuff.co.nz - Wellington,New Zealand
The elderly victims of a woman who used the name of their three-week-old dead baby have told a judge it brought back the worst time in their lives. ...
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24 people arrested in ID theft
Texarkana Gazette - Texarkana,TX,USA
Federal authorities in the Eastern District of Texas have arrested 24 people in connection with alleged identity theft and immigration violations. ...
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From December 14, 2007
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Dept. Of Justice Provides $1.7 Million To Help Victims Of Identity ...
Pacific News Center - USA
The awards will expand existing services and strengthen law enforcement's response to victims of identity theft and financial fraud nationwide. ...
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Identity Theft center awarded $500K grant to aid victims
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
SAN DIEGO ---- The Identity Theft Resource Center has received $500000 to help victims of identity theft. The grant from the US Department of Justice is ...
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Allenspach column: Identity theft hits home for ex-goalie
St. Cloud Times - St. Cloud,MN,USA
Recently he learned his identity was reportedly stolen by someone trying to hook on in a Swiss pro league. "It's not the kind of identity theft that makes ...
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Bemidji couple indicted for bank fraud, identity theft
Grand Forks Herald (subscription) - Grand Forks,ND,USA
A Bemidji couple was indicted in Minnesota federal court Tuesday on charges of bank fraud and identity theft. Monica Ann Spencer, 33, and Sean David Adams, ...
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Portrait Studio Employee Accused In Identity Theft, Fraud Scheme
WITN TV - USA
The employee of the Sears Portrait Studio is accused in an identity theft and fraud scheme that involved thousands of dollars in illegal credit applications ...
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ID Theft Ring Broken Up
KIII TV3 - TX,USA
REFUGIO-- Authorities said they've busted up an identity theft ring in Refugio County and the ring had victims here in South Texas and the state of Missouri ...
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While Holiday Shopping, Guard Against Identity Theft!
Black Enterprise - New York,NY,USA
December 13, 2007--The holiday season is prime-time for identity theft. It's no wonder: the mix of frenzied shopping, demanding kids, wall-to-wall crowds, ...
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Avoid being a victim of identity theft this holiday season
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs,IA,USA
Because identity theft is a crime involving personal information, such as names, social security numbers, credit card numbers and other financial account ...
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Fear of Identity Theft Making Canadians Wary to Shop Online this ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
13 /CNW Telbec/ - Capital One's third annual identity theft survey reveals that the majority of Canadians (72 percent) continue to be concerned about ...
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Former postal worker sentenced in identity theft case
Carlisle Sentinel - Carlisle,PA,USA
A former Berks County postal worker is heading to prison for participating in an identity theft scheme. Officials from the District Attorney's office say ...
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State official gives tips to avoid identity theft
Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette - Champaign,IL,USA
By Michelle Hansen MONTICELLO – It takes on average of 600 hours to reclaim an identity that's been compromised through identity theft – the fastest-growing ...
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From December 13, 2007

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S. Grafton, MA Entrepreneur Joins prepaid Legal Freedom Team ...
The Open Press (press release) - USA
"The news is filled with frightening stories about innocent people who have had their lives destroyed by identity theft. The average person does not know ...
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Ontario combats identity theft »»
The Independent Online - Brighton,Ontario,Canada
... The province's new, more secure driver's licence card will help Ontarians avoid identity theft, Transportation Minister Jim Bradley announced Friday. ...
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Spartanburg Woman Charged With Identity Theft
WYFF - Greenville,SC,USA
April Nicole Garrett, 34, of Spartanburg, is charged in a four-count indictment with credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft, and purposefully ...
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phonefactor - Solution for Online Banking Fraud and Identity Theft
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Positive Networks, a leading provider of managed security services announced a new Web Platform for use with the company's award-winning phonefactor ...
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'Tis the season for ID theft
Edmonton Sun - Alberta, Canada
Like many of those involved in identity theft, both were fuelling drug habits, said Gauthier, and hit more than a half-dozen banks. ...
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Green Bay man charged here with identity theft, forgery
Sheboygan Press - Sheboygan,WI,USA
Nicholas A. Doran was charged Tuesday with identity theft and three counts of forgery, totaling up to 12 year in prison if convicted. ...
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IDENTITY THEFT WARNING TO GIBRALTAR PUBLIC
gibfocus.gi - Gibraltar
Identity theft is the unlawful taking of another person's details without their permission. The information stolen can be used to obtain many financial ...
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Editorial: Identity theft solution still needed
Worthington Daily Globe - Worthington,MN,USA
... director at Worthington's Swift plant until shortly before ICE visited southwest Minnesota as part of an investigation into widespread identity theft. ...
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Self-checkout machines put all of us at risk for identity theft
Canton Repository (subscription) - Canton,OH,USA
What ever happened to showing a photo ID to use a credit card while shopping? Small-town business owners who are committed to personal customer service are ...
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From December 12, 2007

Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Lubbock Couple Behind Nationwide Identity Theft and Credit Card Scam
KCBD-TV - Lubbock,TX,USA
A Lubbock couple is now charged in a nationwide identity theft and credit card scam. The couple allegedly purchased tens of thousands of dollars worth of ...
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Identity Theft Ring in desoto County
Eyewitness News Memphis - TN, USA
Detectives believe the people stealing the card numbers may be connected to a south Florida identity theft ring. Police in desoto County have asked federal ...
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Identity Theft Still Asia's Top Concern
BusinessWeek - USA
by Victoria Ho The fourth edition of the Unisys Security Index revealed that 83 percent of respondents are anxious about identity theft. ...
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Department of Justice Provides $1.7 Million to Help Identity Theft ...
Associated Content - Denver,CO,USA
According to the release, the Department of Justice understands the disastrous results of identity theft and plans to deal with this problem by providing ...
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Identity Theft On The Rise
KXAN-TV - Austin,TX,USA
Identity theft is on the rise. More than 162 million records have been reported lost or stolen in 2007. That's three times more than the more than 49 ...
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Seminar Looks at Identity Theft
Guelph Tribune - Guelph,ON,Canada
A public seminar on how to avoid being a victim of identity theft is held on Wednesday Dec. 12 from 7-8:15 pm at the West End Community Centre. ...
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Police News : WKU student charged with identity theft
Bowling Green Daily News - KY, United States
By the Daily News Melvin Griggs, 19, 128 Southwest Hall, was charged with theft of identity about noon Monday by Western Kentucky University Police and the ...
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Insurance tips for Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month
Zanesville Times Recorder - Zanesville,OH,USA
In fact, the Identity Theft Resource Center says it gets more calls about lost and stolen wallets between November and December than any other time of year. ...
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myspace Identity Theft Scams On the Rise?
Technology Evangelist - Minneapolis,MN,USA
myspace has become a target for identity thieves. Not that this is surprising, there is an added twist that takes it beyond what I've seen done on sites ...
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Don't Let Identity Thieves Steal Your Holiday Spirit
Earthtimes - London,UK
According to the Federal Trade Commission, 8.3 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2005. Every year, victims of identity theft struggle to ...
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Identity theft victim seeing light at end of tunnel
Greeley Tribune - Greeley,CO,USA
Identity theft was just starting to rest on the tips of tongues of the public when the ICE raids occurred, but after that day, and the dozens of ...
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Identity theft still Asia's top concern
ZDNet Asia - Asia
By Victoria Ho, zdnet Asia SINGAPORE--Identity theft remains at the top of Singaporeans' security concerns, according to a new study released Tuesday. ...
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Vigilance pivotal in preventing identity theft
Royal Purple News - Whitewater,WI,USA
Senior Mandy Ferber never thought she could be a victim of identity theft-until she checked her annual credit report and found a credit card that wasn't ...
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Drexel: Beware of ID theft
Philadelphia Daily News - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Kirsch, along with her boyfriend, Edward K. Anderton, 25, face charges of identity theft, unlawful use of a computer and burglary. ...
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From December 10, 2007

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Carmichael man pleads guilty to identity theft
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
A Carmichael resident pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and possession of stolen mail in a conspiracy with more ...
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ID theft victim programs awarded $1.7 million
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
The awards are aimed at helping to expand existing services and strengthen law enforcement's response to victims of identity theft and financial fraud ...
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Identity Theft Suspect Turns Himself in to Marshals
KRIS-TV - Corpus Christi,TX,USA
CORPUS CHRISTI-After two days on the run and leading police to an alleged identity theft ring, Joshua Spinn turned himself in. ...
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Holiday Shoppers Need to Protect Selves from ID Theft
Government Technology - Folsom,CA,USA
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is encouraging consumers to learn about identity theft ...
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New Alberta birth certificate designed to thwart identify theft
CBC.ca - Alberta, Canada
A new birth certificate too big to carry in a wallet is designed to protect Albertans from fraud and identity theft, touted provincial officials. ...
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Intersections Inc. Offers Award-Winning zonealarm Internet ...
Trading Markets (press release) - Los Angeles,CA,USA
This is something proactive you can do to save yourself from the serious life disruptions identity theft may create." "The most effective way to protect ...
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Indiana Farm Bureau Partners with Identity Theft 911 for Identity ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Indiana was one of the top 25 states in the country prone to identity theft in 2006. The significance of this ...
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What happened to the 18 ICE detainees
Greeley Tribune - Greeley,CO,USA
Pled guilty to identity theft (a class four felony) and six years in the department of corrections will be suspended if she cooperates with deportation ...
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DME OPERATORS CHARGED IN HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT ...
Media Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
In addition, defendant Blanca Cordon is separately charged with identity theft for fraudulently utilizing Unique Physician Identification Numbers ( UPIN ...
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Kenya: Identity Fraudsters Are Watching You
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
Identity (ID) theft or fraud, which is one of the bloodless forms of crime, is slowly taking root in the country. Though not a major problem yet, ...
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Identity Safety
KMVT - USA
Identity theft has become a growing problem nationwide and has hit the Magic Valley hard over the past few years.And law enforcement officials say it's ...
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Privacy Matters Identity Advises Consumers to Safeguard Their ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
(PRWEB) December 10, 2007 -- Protecting your financial information is a critical factor in preventing identity theft, reports Privacy Matters Identity (SM), ...
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Great Bridge woman says state exposed her family to ID theft
The Virginian-Pilot - Norfolk,VA,USA
By Janette Rodrigues A Great Bridge woman said the state exposed her family to possible identity theft earlier this week by leaving their personal ...
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Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
WYMT - Hazard,KY,USA
Identity theft can sneak up on anyone but there are some ways you can avoid becoming a victim. Getting the perfect gift is important, but Christmas shoppers ...
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How to leave identity thieves out in the cold
Houston Chronicle - United States
Before you know it, you've become a victim of identity theft and have a pile of bills for things you didn't buy. Sylvia Coates has found a way to prevent ...
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Florida Attorney General Warns of Identity Theft Scams Common ...
All American Patriots (press release) - Taeby,NA,Sweden
McCollum noted that occurrences of identity theft often increase during the holiday season and encouraged residents and guests to be extra vigilant to ...
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Keeping Your Identity Safe
KMVT - USA
Twin Falls Police Detective Erin Dayley says, "Every 6 months we notice the numbers for identity theft is going up and unfortunately if you catch it too ...
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Guardian Unlimited Web
The Observer - UK
In total, the identities of hundreds of dead babies would be plundered by businessman Anton Gelonkin in one of the largest identity theft networks uncovered ...
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$1 charge would pay for identity theft protections in Shasta County
Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA
The redactions are required by Assembly Bill 1168 to protect against identity theft. It's unknown yet how much the software will cost, but recorder's office ...
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Fears over ID theft grow: but measures can be taken to minimise ...
Insurance Daily - Nairn,UK
by Richard Kilner Over the course of this year anxieties centred on identity theft have doubled, according to American Express Insurance Services. ...
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2 arrested; stolen car had personal info on patients
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
Both men were held on suspicion of motor vehicle theft and identity theft, among other possible charges. The Colorado Department of Dental Registration is ...
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Guardian Unlimited Web
The Observer - UK
In total, the identities of hundreds of dead babies would be plundered by businessman Anton Gelonkin in one of the largest identity theft networks uncovered ...
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Keeping Your Identity Safe
KMVT - USA
Twin Falls Police Detective Erin Dayley says, "Every 6 months we notice the numbers for identity theft is going up and unfortunately if you catch it too ...
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New laws fight ID theft, extend health benefit
Baltimore Sun - United States
Victims of identity theft don't have to pay any fee, no matter where they live. Just because you can freeze your report, should you? ...
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IDENTITY THEFT: Wisconsin high school rips Sparty costume
Detroit Free Press - United States
The three time mascot National Champion, buffest mascot and Spartan icon that's loved by many and even known to crash weddings, is the newest sports symbol ...
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TRICARE Responds Quickly to Possible Risk to Beneficiary Data
Blackanthem.com - Clinton Township,MI,USA
Through this service, beneficiaries will have access to specialists with a leading identity theft and mitigation firm. These specialists will be able to ...
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From December 9, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

$1 charge would pay for identity theft protections in Shasta County
Record-Searchlight (subscription) - Redding,CA,USA
The redactions are required by Assembly Bill 1168 to protect against identity theft. It's unknown yet how much the software will cost, but recorder's office ...
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New laws fight ID theft, extend health benefit
Baltimore Sun - United States
Victims of identity theft don't have to pay any fee, no matter where they live. Just because you can freeze your report, should you? ...
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IDENTITY THEFT: Wisconsin high school rips Sparty costume
Detroit Free Press - United States
The three time mascot National Champion, buffest mascot and Spartan icon that's loved by many and even known to crash weddings, is the newest sports symbol ...
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From December 8, 2007
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Cyber Security Trends by PTLB: Identity Theft in India and its ...
Blogger News Network - USA
[2] This results in a weak protection against the menace of Identity Theft in India. This "Trend Analysis" of PTLB TM/SM and perry4law is dealing with the ...
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Accused 'Bonnie And Clyde' Of ID Theft Could Face Federal Charges
MSNBC - USA
Among the charges they could face are three different counts of identity theft, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. Sources said the most serious charges ...
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Identity Theft Suspect Turns Himself in to Marshals
KRIS-TV - Corpus Christi,TX,USA
After two days on the run and leading police to an alleged identity theft ring, Joshua Spinn turned himself in. The 28-year-old man was facing drug charges ...
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Don't let identity thieves wreck your holidays
Chicago Tribune - United States
"I'd like to see debit cards and checkbooks left at home during the shopping season," said Linda Foley, founder of the Identity Theft Resource Center, ...
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From December 7, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Keep Grinch at Bay During Holidays With 12 ID Theft Tips of Christmas
Reuters - USA
"The more difficult you make it for someone to rip you off, the less chance you have of becoming a victim of identity theft. These criminals are not looking ...
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Snohomish High grad and girlfriend hoping for plea deal in ID ...
Seattle Times - United States
They had been released on bond after being charged on Friday with crimes including identity theft, forgery and unlawful use of a computer. ...
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New driver's licence meant to fight identity theft
Kawartha Media Group - Peterborough,Ontario,Canada
By Kathryne Miller The provincial government has come up with a new driver's licence card that's designed to help prevent identity theft. ...
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Holiday season brings identity theft warnings to light
WBIR-TV - Knoxville,TN,USA
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America for the 7th year in a row. With the shopping season upon us, you could become a target. ...
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Identity theft in Montgomery County
6abc.com - Philadelphia,PA,USA
My wallet's there, but all my cash and credit cards are gone," Essie, the credit card theft victim, said. 65-year-old Essie lives with her 73-year-old ...
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Man pleads guilty in Pennsylvania court in ATM identity-theft scheme
The Canadian Press -
... then making bogus ATM cards to withdraw cash pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges of bank fraud, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. ...
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Private Eyes Indicted in Massive Identity-Theft Scheme Involving ...
Wired News - USA
By Kim Zetter December 07, 2007 | 7:51:37 pmcategories: Crime Ten private investigators in several states were indicted for identity theft this week after ...
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From December 6, 2007
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Identity theft top safety fear
Belfast Telegraph - United Kingdom
By Lesley-Anne Henry Fears over identity theft have doubled during this year making it the top safety concern for the UK, new research out today has ...
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A call for rational discourse on identity theft
CNET News.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
By Thomas Oscherwitz perspective The Federal Trade Commission last week announced the long-awaited follow-up to its 2003 Identity Theft Survey Report. ...
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Southside Raid Reveals Identity Theft Ring
KRIS-TV - Corpus Christi,TX,USA
The renters allegedly were involved in crime on several fronts-drugs, identity theft, burglary. Police and US marshals a day earlier happened upon the stash ...
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Defendant in identity theft ring to be sentenced
Boston Globe - United States
PROVIDENCE, RI—A man accused of stealing financial information and money from hundreds of Stop & Shop supermarket customers is scheduled to be sentenced. ...
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Thieves Safe from Church; Risk for Non-members Of Identity Theft
WSFA - Montgomery,AL,USA
Couple this with a similar crime at St. Bede's Catholic in July, and it looks like a serious trend, and in each case, there's one goal; identity theft. ...
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Tax-help worker sentenced for identity theft
Salt Lake Tribune - United States
... Utah tax and law assistance center was sentenced Tuesday by US District Judge Ted Stewart to two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft. ...
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T Is for Timely: Grafton tackles identity theft in her latest ...
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
Grafton tackles identity theft and elder care with her usual literary skills. WHEN/WHERE: 7 pm Dec. 13 at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, ...
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From December 5, 2007
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Avoid identity theft with common-sense actions
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
You open your e-mails and someone is looking for your kind assistance in freeing up millions of dollars in some foreign country. ...
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Pa. Pair Held Anew in Identity Scam Case
The Associated Press -
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A young couple accused of financing a lavish lifestyle through a large-scale identity theft scheme surrendered Wednesday to face ...
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Clarification: FTC Identity Theft Story
Forbes - NY,USA
30 story, The Associated Press reported that the Federal Trade Commission estimated consumer fraud and identity theft cost Americans $1.2 billion in 2006. ...
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Wagoner sheriff warns of ID theft
Muskogee Daily Phoenix - Muskogee,OK,USA
Cannon said the phone calls sound like yet another attempt to commit identity theft. "I advise anyone not to give out information like that over the phone, ...
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Defendant in identity theft ring to be sentenced
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
AP A man accused of stealing financial information and money from hundreds of Stop & Shop supermarket customers is scheduled to be sentenced. ...
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postalannex+ Delivers lifelock's Industry-Leading Identity Theft ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
(BUSINESS WIRE)--lifelock CEO Todd Davis announced today that postalannex+ has added lifelock's identity theft prevention service to their menu of services ...
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Harrington Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud, Identity Theft Charges
Ellsworth American - Ellsworth,ME,USA
29 in US District Court in Bangor to aggravated identity theft. Paredes faces a sentence of two years and a fine of up to $250000, or both. ...
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Mid-Missourians targets for identity theft scams
Columbia Missourian - Columbia,MO,USA
By Stephanie Hatfield Residents of central Missouri are reportedly being targeted by identity thieves trying to get their bank information. ...
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Arrest of Identity Theft's Bonnie and Clyde Opens Debate on ...
DigitalJournal.com - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Kirsch and Anderton didn't earn any of these luxuries — they stole money using a complex identity theft scam. Arrested Friday in Philadelphia, ...
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From December 4, 2007
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Jet-Setters Charged With Identity Theft
The Associated Press -
Jocelyn Kirsch, 22, and Edward K. Anderton, 25, were charged Friday with identity theft, forgery, unlawful use of a computer and a laundry list of other ...
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Protect yourself against identity theft
Millen News - GA,USA
Identity theft is America's fastest growing crime. The US Postal Inspection Service is the lead agency in investigating incidents of identity theft. ...
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Police Release Picture Of Man Sought In Identity Theft Probe
KWTX - Waco,TX,USA
(December 4, 2007)—Killeen police have released a photograph of a man wanted in an identity theft investigation. The probe started after a resident told ...
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Data loss at Passport Canada could lead to identity theft
Digital Home - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
The same type of personal information that the federal government says is commonly used by hackers to steal someone's identity. Passport Canada claims the ...
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Ten Tips to Prevent Identity Theft during the Holidays
WELT ONLINE - Germany
Every year, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), almost ten million Americans are victims of some sort of identity theft, and experts suggest ...
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Shreveport woman arrested on identity theft charge
Shreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA
A woman was arrested for identity theft after she admitted to rummaging through a trash can to find personal information that allowed her to open a credit ...
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Prison term in identity theft case
The News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USA
The three charges that Brothers admitted to – aggravated identity theft, wire fraud and credit card fraud – carried a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in ...
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Conifer bank launches ID theft protection service
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
According to a report issued this month by the Federal Trade Commission, 8.3 million American adults were victims of identity theft in 2005. ...
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Manhattan: 3 Charged in Identity Theft Scheme
New York Times - United States
The three, Charles Belim, 51, Crystal Velasquez, 30, and Kimberly Tucker, 30, all of Manhattan, have been charged with forgery and identity theft, ...
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From December 3, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

New law to prevent identity theft
WWAY NewsChannel 3 - Wilmington,NC,USA
You hear a lot about financial identity theft, but a lesser known form of identity fraud happens every day when people fake their identities during routine ...
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PCCD Encourages Holiday Shoppers to Protect Themselves From ...
Earthtimes - London,UK
Be smart: create an identity theft action plan and protect yourself." PCCD has tips consumers can use to protect themselves against identity theft at ...
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Police: Pair Financed Fun With ID Theft
The Associated Press -
Drexel University student Jocelyn Kirsch, 22, and beau Edward K. Anderton, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, were charged Friday with identity theft, ...
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Identity theft bill will help in battle
London Free Press - Canada
The bill's preamble states: "This enactment amends the Criminal Code to create a new offence of identity theft, of trafficking in identity information and ...
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Officials: Take action to prevent identity theft
Villages Daily Sun - The Villages,FL,USA
By KATIE TAMMEN, DAILY SUN Each year, identity theft affects about 9 million Americans, according to information released by the Federal Trade Commission. ...
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Needed: Police to fight identity theft
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada
However, being a recent victim of identity theft, I can tell you that this will do virtually nothing to solve the problem. My driver's licence and a cheque ...
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Identity theft poses risk for many unsuspecting students
The Exponent - West Lafayette,IN,USA
Identity theft is not easy to recover from. If someone is exposed to identity theft, they should call a credit bureau and register a fraud alert on their ...
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Avoiding identity theft during the holidays
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Sarasota,FL,USA
Peer-to-peer identity theft is a growing issue in the United States because of free music downloading software like limewire and Bearshare. ...
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From December 2, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

The pain, frustration and embarrassment of identity theft
PennLive.com - Harrisburg,PA,USA
Let him do what he wants,' " Baird says, after it became clear Zarate may have swiped the Upper Mount Bethel Township man's identity. "I was naive. ...
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Facts about identity theft:
The Express Times - Easton,PA,USA
Ten percent of households with incomes of $75000 or higher experienced identity theft. That was about twice the percentage of households earning less than ...
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Biometric security gains importance in increasingly online world
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
In a just-released survey, the Federal Trade Commission said 8.3 million people, or 3.7 percent of the US adult population, were victims of identity theft ...
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Identity theft makes couple helpless
NorthJersey.com - Hackensack,NJ,USA
According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 10 million Americans a year suffer from identity theft. A person's identity is stolen when someone ...
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Help can be found before, after theft
The Express Times - Easton,PA,USA
By RUSS FLANAGAN The US Department of Justice counts identity theft as one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country. That has given rise to a number of ...
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ID theft embarrasses, baffles hard-hit victim
The Express Times - Easton,PA,USA
Like thousands of others across the globe, authorities say, Baird is a victim of identity theft. The man authorities hold responsible is Sean Vincent Zarate ...
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From December 1, 2007
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

New national anti-identity theft program set up at Willows Senior ...
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
By Mayra Flores De Marcotte Local seniors have one more weapon in their arsenal against identity theft. On Nov. 15, AT&T presented the SeniorNet program at ...
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Internet fuels identity theft syndicates
NEWS.com.au - Australia
Assistant Commissioner Peter Drennan warned of increasing identity theft in Australia and said new laws were being developed to penalise criminals who ...
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Watch out for identity theft
GazetteLive - Middlesbrough,UK
A TEESSIDE pub owner today urged people to be on their guard after an identity fraudster took out a £9500 loan in her name. Diane Green, who owns the ...
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Calif. man admits guilt in identity-theft scheme
Providence Journal - Providence,RI,USA
All four were charged with the same two crimes: conspiracy to commit fraud and aggravated identity theft. Two of the men, Arman Ter-Esayan, ...
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Data theft touches 150000 Massachusetts seniors
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
Local authorities arrested a lone identity thief in August who had been using information taken from the program in an attempted identity theft scheme, ...
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Rising cost of Internet financial crimes tallied
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
A separate Federal Trade Commission report issued this week estimates that more than 8 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2005, ...
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