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From December 31, 2008
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Businesses frustrated with new ID theft law
The Patriot Ledger - Quincy,MA,USA
By Kathryn Eident Many requirements of a new state law mandating businesses to guard customers’ identity information have been delayed, but businesses are ...
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Rapper DMX Pleads Guilty to Animal Abuse
Zootoo.com - Secaucus,NJ,USA
In April, he was charged with identity theft and theft of services after he used the name "Troy Jones" and an incorrect Social Security number to avoid ...
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Domestic violence victims may also face identity theft
Rome Sentinel - rome,NY,USA
Identity theft can be devastating. It can result in lost funds, destroyed credit rating, being accused of crimes committed by the abuser, and other damage ...
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City woman cited with identity theft
WatertownDailyTimes.com - NY, United States
Ms. Johnson awaits grand jury action on four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, two counts of identity theft, two counts of scheme to ...
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ID theft case investigated
Nashua Telegraph - Nashua,NH,USA
HOLLIS – Hollis police are asking the public for help in identifying a person who allegedly committed identity theft, charging more than $500 worth of ...
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President's Task Force releases blueprint for increased Identity ...
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
"Identity theft is a crime that goes far beyond the loss of money or property,” said Identity Theft Task Force Chair and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. ...
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New Identity Theft Law
WOLO - Columbia,SC,USA
There is a new law called the Financial Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Protection Act. It gives consumers additional protection from identity theft by ...
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From December 30, 2008
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Hearing reveals alleged ID theft
KRQE - Albuquerque,NM,USA
... admitted he was using Angel's identification. He was charged with forgery and identity theft. Authorities say he's been using Angel's name since about 1997.
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DMX Cuts a Deal on Dog, Drug, Theft Charges
E! Online - USA
Just in time to make New Year's resolutions, the oft-arrested rapper has cut a deal in his pending animal cruelty, drug possession and identity theft cases ...
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ID Theft and Police Scanners
Dark Reading - New York,NY,USA
Keep in mind that this is not accusing police officers of taking part in identity theft. The information transmitted is done in the clear, which shocked me. ...
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What to do if you're an ID theft victim or think you might be
TCPalm - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
You've realized you're the victim of identity theft or think you might be, so what do you do? The No. 1 rule is to act fast. Don't hesitate to contact your ...
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NH police seek help in identity theft case
Fox44 News - Colchester,Vermont,USA
AP - December 30, 2008 2:15 PM ET HOLLIS, NH (AP) - Hollis, NH, police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman accused of charging over $500 on a ...
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ID theft fastest-growing crime in 2008, trend seen continuing in 2009
SmartBrief - Washington,DC,USA
The Federal Trade Commission reported that identity theft affected more than 10 million Americans in 2008, making it the fastest-growing crime in the nation ...
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Identity theft, fraud probed by Hollis police
The Union Leader - Manchester,NH,USA
"This is a true identity theft," said Mello who said the victim has viewed the video and does not know the thief's identity. Police released these security ...
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New State Credit Freeze Law Unveiled
Inside INdiana Business (press release) - Indianapolis,IN,USA
By the end of 2008, the attorney general’s Identity Theft Unit had resolved 251 cases with an additional 127 cases still under investigation. ...
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Identity Theft Remains a Concern This Tax Season
North Florida NewsDaily - Glen Saint Mary,FL,USA
W-2 forms, old pay stubs and investment information -- all can leave you vulnerable to identity theft. Last year alone, identity theft impacted nearly 8.1 ...
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Modern-day grave robbers: Identity thieves leave no stone unturned
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
The calls to the Chapgars illustrate the risks faced by any potential victim of identity theft - which is everyone. The steps they took to stop them ...
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From December 29, 2008
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Judge allows ID theft case to continue, with one condition
9NEWS.com - Denver,CO,USA
In those files, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and the Weld County District Attorney said they found crimes of identity theft and criminal impersonation. ...
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How to prevent and cure medical ID theft
CreditCards.com - Austin,TX,USA
Medical identity theft is defined as the theft or unauthorized use of a person's personal information to obtain unauthorized medical goods and services, ...
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Police seek to ID suspect in Tahoe identity theft case
Tahoe Daily Tribune - South Lake Tahoe,CA,USA
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — An identity theft case involving a stolen credit card has police asking the public for help in identifying a suspect who racked up ...
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Steel Vault Appoints Two New Board Members
Reuters - USA
Credit monitoring is the only automated method currently available to protect consumers from identity theft and keep consumers up-to-date with changes and ...
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Locking Down Computer Info
Washington Post - United States
Linda Foley, founder, Identity Theft Resource Center Linda, thanks for alerting my readers about safe Internet practices. For many readers who use their ...
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From December 28, 2008
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• Counterfeiting fugitive faces ID theft trial date
The Republican - MassLive.com - Springfield,MA,USA
She said Persichilli, charged in US District Court in Springfield with counterfeiting and aggravated identity theft, and Ryan Craig, age and hometown ...
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Pensioner warns on identity theft
Bradford Telegraph Argus - Bradford,England,UK
By Marc Meneaud » A pensioner claims her identity has been used without her knowledge to set up a contract from an energy firm, despite her never contacting ...
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ID theft expected to increase in 2009
Press of Atlantic City - Atlantic City,NJ,USA
Hicks is one of many who have fallen victim to identity theft. And experts warn that thieves are only going to be more persistent and more creative in 2009. ...
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Employers busted by hiring law so far: 0
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
The sanctions law broadened the definition of identity theft to allow charging illegal immigrants with a felony when they use fraudulent documents to get ...
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From December 27, 2008

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Duluth police arrest man wanted in Hutchinson, Minn., robbery
Duluth News Tribune - Duluth,MN,USA
The suspect, whose identity has not been released, could be charged with second-degree burglary, auto theft, felony theft and damage to property in McLeod ...
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Police: Health workers in Ohio stole IDs of dead
WTTE - Columbus,OH,USA
Police say Linda McDermott-Dorsey and Lisa Kidd, both of Trotwood, were indicted Wednesday on identity theft and money laundering charges. ...
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Year in Review: A topical look at the biggest news of 2008
Las Cruces Sun-News - Las Cruces,NM,USA
Identity theft: In January, it was reported that a computer hard drive containing names and Social Security numbers of current and former NMSU employees was ...
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Saturday News Briefs
Central Valley Business Times - Stockton,CA,USA
Santa and his elves aren’t the only ones busy these days – so are thieves targeting your identification, warns the Identity Theft Resource Center, ...
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Thousands of Pulte Home Owners at Risk for ID Theft
KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA
We've all seen the news stories about the horrors of identity theft and how expensive and time-consuming it can be," said David Coleman, a Pulte homeowner. ...
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Town hall meeting on health care reform to be held Saturday
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
How to avoid identity theft Learn strategies to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft during a presentation at 6:30 pm Jan. 7 at the Kansas City, Kan., ...
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Health center workers used deceased patient info to apply for loans
Dayton Daily News - Dayton,OH,USA
By Valryn Warren ENGLEWOOD — Two Samaritan North Health Center employees indicted on identity theft and money laundering charges used information from ...
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From December 26, 2008
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Steps to Take If You Become a Victim of Identity Theft
Meadow Free Press - Meadow,ID,USA
Be specific about all information you have incurred in regards to the identity theft. Utilize any aid they may be able to offer, and comply with any ...
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Identity theft discovered on medical call
abc7news.com - San Francisco,CA,USA
... three people Tuesday morning after authorities responded to a minor medical problem and discovered a case of identity theft and credit card fraud. ...
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Photographed man sought in Tahoe ID theft case
Tahoe Daily Tribune - South Lake Tahoe,CA,USA
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — An identity theft case involving the theft of a credit card has South Lake Tahoe police asking the public for help in identifying the ...
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Local losses top $100K in ID theft probe
Grand Junction Free Press - Grand Junction,CO,USA
A recent published report suggests possible ties to alleged West Coast organized crime dealing in identity theft. “I can’t say if there’s anybody else out ...
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Regulators' ID theft-awareness brochure available
SmartBrief - Washington,DC,USA
The brochure advises consumers on avoiding phishing scams and other ways to prevent and resolve identity theft-related crimes. BankInfoSecurity.com (12/24) ...
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From December 25, 2008 (Merry Christmas!)
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Leader of ID theft ring gets 15 years in prison
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Jesus Ledesma pleaded no contest to more than 150 felony counts of identity theft and related charges in May. He was sentenced Wednesday. ...
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SAN RAFAEL: POLICE RESPONDING TO MEDICAL CALL DISCOVER IDENTITY THEFT
CBS 5 - San Francisco,CA,USA
San Rafael police arrested three people Tuesday morning after authorities responded to a minor medical problem and discovered a case of identity theft and ...
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Nevada home builder says customer info was stolen
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
A Pulte spokeswoman told the Las Vegas Sun for a Thursday report that there was no immediate indication that any data was used for identity theft. ...
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Meth users good at identity theft
Citizen Telegram - Rifle,CO,USA
Identity theft and methamphetamine use go hand in hand, according to a Colorado Bureau of Investigation agent who specializes in tracking down those who ...
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‘Dr. Jekyll’ identity gets break in theft sentence
Maui News - Wailuku,HI,USA
The charges included two counts of second-degree identity theft, third-degree identity theft, three counts of second-degree theft, two counts of attempted ...
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From December 24, 2008
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IRS: Identity Theft Capturing Taxpayers
WSMV - Nashville,TN,USA
The IRS said identity theft is becoming a big problem for taxpayers. So much so that two months ago, it set up a specialized unit just to deal with identity ...
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Death records move to beat identity theft
This is Money - UK
An estimated one in 400 pensions continues to be paid out following the death of the policyholder while the cost of identity theft to the UK economy is ...
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Top ID Theft Risks of 2009
BankInfoSecurity.com - New Brunswick,NJ,USA
The Identity Theft Resource Center in San Diego has made some dire predictions for businesses and consumers to ponder for next year. ...
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Tips to Prevent Identity Theft When Shopping Online
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Despite all of the technology to help keep us safe from identity theft, consumers still need to be smart about shopping online, especially during the ...
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Father Christmas chronic victim of identity theft
NewsBiscuit (satire) - London,England,UK
Santa Claus, an elderly man residing at the North Pole, who describes himself as ‘toymaker and philanthropist’, has been the victim of serial identity theft ...
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2 Women Arrested In Identity Theft Scheme
KCRA.com - Sacramento,CA,USA
Earlene Turks, 41, of Sacramento, was arrested on charges of identity theft, burglary, passing fraudulent checks and conspiracy. ...
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Medical call leads San Rafael police to theft suspects
Marin Independent-Journal - San Rafael,CA,USA
A widespread identity theft operation might have been broken up early Tuesday when one of the suspects suffered a seizure in a San Rafael store, ...
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From December 23, 2008
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ID theft takes toll on New Haven woman
WTNH - New Haven,CT,USA
New Haven (WTNH) - Identity theft is a problem that affects millions of people every year. One woman not only lost her identity, but also her job. ...
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How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft This Holiday
WRBL - Columbus,GA,USA
By Tiffany Simmons The Identity Theft Resource Center says they get more calls between the months of November and January. They say about 15 million people ...
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Two held in Florida in Lincolnshire ID theft cases
Waukegan News Sun - Waukegan,IL,USA
Police arrested Daniel Rivera, 29, of West Park and charged him with aggravated identity theft and unlawful use of a credit card, Hyde said.
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ID theft an increased problem during the holidays
WPDE - Myrtle Beach,SC,USA
By Victoria Spechko The Identity Theft Resource Center gets more calls about lost and stolen wallets between November and January than any other time of the ...
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: Identity Theft Expert and MyLaptopGPS: Laptops Last Month ...
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - USA
The laptop thefts left all these individuals at potential risk of financial fraud and identity theft, according to widely televised and quoted personal ...
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Alien pleads guilty in NH to identity theft
WCAX - Burlington,VT,USA
Bobea faces a maximum 5-year prison term and $250000 fine on the Social Security charge. He faces a mandatory 2-year prison sentence on the identity theft ...
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Will the Right-to-Know Law foster identity theft?
Lebanon Daily News - Lebanon,PA,USA
By AP Q: Will Pennsylvania's new Right-to-Know Law make it easier for someone to steal my identity? A: It should not. Social Security and driver's license ...
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Federal Financial Regulators Issue Revised Identity Theft Brochure
Media Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
Washington, DC - The federal bank, credit union, and thrift regulatory agencies today announced publication of a revised identity theft brochure th You Have ...
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Florida men accused of identity thefts here
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
By Russell Lissau | Daily Herald Staff Two Florida men are in custody and awaiting extradition to Lake County in separate identity theft cases, ...
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MONTEREY POLICE LOG: Aiding Clovis police with identity theft case
The Salinas Californian - Salinas,CA,USA
11/12/08 MPD is aiding the Clovis Police Dept. in the investigation of an identity theft case where the suspects may have resided in Monterey. ...
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From December 22, 2008
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Simple Steps to Prevent Identity Theft
PWO - France
Moreover, make sure your bills actually arrive since many identity theft thieves are known to steal your mail minnesota online courses to gain access to ...
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APD arrests three for alleged ID theft ring
NorthFulton.com - Alpharetta,GA,USA
by Jason Wright ALPHARETTA — Alpharetta police cracked the largest identity theft ring in the city's history, they announced Dec. 22. ...
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Last minute gift idea
Examiner.com - USA
While we hear a great deal about identity theft from computers, the reality is that most identity theft occurs because of the theft of physical documents. ...
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Increase in Identity Theft around the Holidays
Poynter.org - St. Petersburg,FL,USA
The resource center offers some tips about protecting one's identity. Here are two tips I hadn't thought of: Debit cards: Debit cards are not credit cards, ...
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Santa Cruz County Bank offers tips to fight identity theft
Santa Cruz Sentinel - Santa Cruz,CA,USA
Consumers who suspect they are victims of identity theft can place a fraud alert on their credit files warning creditors to proceed with caution when ...
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Public record for Dec. 22, 2008
Janesville Gazette - Janesville,WI,USA
JEREMY J. GASIOROWSKI, 22, N1715 Elm St., Lake Geneva, two counts of identity theft for financial gain, five counts of misdemeanor theft and one count of ...
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Breach of Social Security
Janesville Gazette - Janesville,WI,USA
"It translates into a high risk of identity theft." That's why the Social Security Administration advocates the Social Security number be used only for its ...
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ID theft brings suspended term
Bennington Banner - Bennington,VT,USA
BENNINGTON — A local woman was sentenced in Bennington District Court on Friday on charges of identity theft and prescription fraud. ...
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Thieves out to loot personal information
Livingston Daily - Livingston,MI,USA
"That's the hot topic around the holidays," Bezotte said about identity theft. "We see an increase in it." Bezotte said the department also has seen an ...
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From December 21, 2008
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Faltering economy might aggravate consumer problems
Columbia Missourian - Columbia,MO,USA
If the consumer complaints that his office encountered in his tenure are any indication, identity theft will be a key issue for the new administration. ...
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5 ways to prevent identity theft from using Social Security numbers
Pacific Daily News - Hagåtña,GU,USA
18 issued a report that outlined five ways to help prevent Social Security numbers from being used for identity theft. Among the report's recommendations is ...
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ID theft victim's trust shaken
Calgary Herald - AB, Canada
Alicia Paziuk's driver's licence was stolen and her bank account emptied in a case of identity theft. The teller asked: had she recently opened a new ...
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Computerized crime fighter looks for faces of bad guys
Seattle Times - United States
He quickly matched the image to a previous booking shot of Bennett, who was convicted last year of identity-theft charges. Wilkins relayed the results to ...
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FBI to investigate US Steel pensioners records theft
SteelGuru - Gurgaon,Haryana,India
US Steel also has contracted with New York-based Kroll Inc to provide identity theft restoration services for members who may become victims. ...
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From December 20, 2008
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Palm Beach 911: Arrests, Assault/Battery, Identity Theft, Fraud ...
Palm Beach Daily News - Palm Beach,FL,USA
Credit report raises suspicion — Police are investigating a report of identity theft received Tuesday. The victim said his credit report showed that two ...
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ID theft victim still struggling to repair credit, reputation
Calgary Herald - AB, Canada
In 2008, more than 10000 Canadians like Paziuk fell victim to identity theft. According to the Canadian Anti-fraud Call Centre, thieves netted more than ...
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Beware of Different Identity Theft Types
PWO - France
The most common form of identity theft is financial. A person stealing your credit card details can get you into a huge amount of financial debt. ...
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Identity Theft
KAUZ - Wichita Falls,TX,USA
Identity theft is a problem year 'round, but it's definetely on the rise around the holidays. Visions of sugar plums are quickly being replaced this holiday ...
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Worried about ID theft? Consider a credit freeze
KOMO News - Seattle,WA,USA
By Herb Weisbaum You want to protect yourself from identity theft, and you want to do more than just shred your documents. Maybe you should lock up your ...
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From December 19, 2008
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How Not to be an Easy Identity Theft Target
Meadow Free Press - Meadow,ID,USA
Some common mistakes that people make all the time make it really easy to become a victim of identity theft. One thing a lot of people do is place their ...
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Identity theft unravels with web of lies
Savage Pacer - Savage,MN,USA
Nicole Frances Fry was sentenced to serve four years in prison and pay restitution to the victims of identity theft by Judge William E. Macklin in Scott ...
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Financial Planner Scott Cole’s tips on preventing ID Theft
NBC13.com - Birmingham,AL,USA
One of the questions that I get asked surprisingly often concerns identity theft. It is a symptom of our times. Cyber thiefs are becoming more and more ...
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Norwalk approves Identity Theft Prevention Program
Indianola Record Herald - Indianola,IA,USA
The city of Norwalk established an Identity Theft Prevention Program for its utility service to comply with a federal mandate. The program is intended to ...
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Business digest: Utility takes measures to battle identity theft
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has completed steps to protect its member-customers from identity theft. BSU is preparing for a new policy by The Federal ...
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From December 18, 2008
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Mom not responsible in cheerleading ID theft case
Chicago Sun-Times - United States
A woman who enrolled at Ashwaubenon High School and tried out for cheerleading while using her daughter's name has been found not guilty of identity theft ...
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Ex-RI Marine sentenced for identity theft, robbery
Turn to 10.com - Providence,RI,USA
Daniel Tejeda, who pleaded guilty in August to bank robbery and identity theft, was given three years and five months in federal prison on Thursday. ...
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Ringgold man charged with identity theft
Shreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA
Michael Anthony Navarre, 41, was arrested Wednesday on a charged of identity theft, said Ed Baswell, spokesman for Bossier sheriff’s office. ...
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Credit freeze is cool way to fight identity theft
MSNBC - USA
I know this won’t stop all identity theft, but it will make it harder for a thief who steals my personal information to get a credit card, ...
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Two Nampans sentenced for identity theft
IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA
Chad Nathaniel Butherus, 27, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison and three years supervised release for identity theft by possession with intent to ...
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A Ticket To Identity Theft: Your SS Number
NBC4i.com - Columbus,OH,USA
By Donna Willis CENTRAL OHIO—- In the wrong hands, your Social Security number is a ticket to identity theft. Are the places you use your SS keeping it safe ...
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Pinal County employee accused of ID theft
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Fifty-one-year-old Albert Robbs was booked Tuesday for theft, identity theft and impairing the availability of a public record. The Pinal County Sheriff's ...
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Dozens of identity theft cases puzzle Plaquemine police
2TheAdvocate - Baton Rouge,LA,USA
By EMILY HOLDEN PLAQUEMINE — City police say they are puzzled by a rash of identity theft cases in which thieves have run up bank debit card charges under ...
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Pinal County employee accused of identity theft
East Valley Tribune - Mesa,AZ,USA
County employee Albert Robbs, 51, was booked Tuesday afternoon for charges of theft, identity theft and impairing the availability of a public record, ...
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Two Nampa residents going to prison for identity theft
KTVB - Boise,ID,USA
Chad Butherus, 27, of Nampa, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison Monday for identity theft, by possession with intent to unlawfully use false ...
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From December 17, 2008
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County Employee Arrested On Charges of ID Theft
KOLD-TV - Tucson,AZ,USA
The man was arrested on charges of theft and identity theft. He was booked into Pinal County's Adult Detention facility and is being held on $25000 bond. ...
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US recommends changes to cut identity theft
Reuters - USA
... that do not involve social security numbers, a US consumer protection agency said on Wednesday as part of recommendations to fight identity theft. ...
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Woman charged with ID theft, forgery
Murfreesboro Post - Murfreesboro,TN,USA
A 30-year-old Lascassas woman was arrested on multiple counts of forgery and ID theft by Murfreesboro Police. Tabitha Healsey, Guy James Road, Lascassas, ...
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Putting the freeze on identity theft
Eden Prairie News - Eden Prairie,MN,USA
Sieling provides almost the textbook example of the dangers of identity theft – one being that people may not even realize they have become victim. ...
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Protecting Yourself From Fraud and Identity Theft
WWNY TV - Watertown,NY,USA
Cases of identity theft and fraud have increased and perpetrators are becoming more creative with their attacks, using the phone and internet to their ...
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Identity theft case leads to arrest of Bonita woman
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
By Naples Daily News staff report A Bonita Springs woman was arrested Tuesday after an investigation into identity theft claiming she purchased the identity ...
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Identity Theft Major Concern For Internet Users
Security Pronews - Lexington,KY,USA
More than three-quarters (76%) of consumers said identity theft is a "major" concern for them. When asked how they felt about brands that did not protect ...
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FTC Issues Report on Social Security Numbers and Identity Theft
7thSpace Interactive (press release) - New York,NY,USA
The Federal Trade Commission issued a report today recommending five measures to help prevent Social Security numbers from being used for identity theft. ...
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Stopping ID Theft By Raising 'Red Flags'
NewsFactor Network - Woodland Hills,CA,USA
By Brendan B. Read The Red Flags rules are designed to stanch the losses from ID theft, which, reports the President's Identity Theft Task Force, ...
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Identity Theft Labs Announces a Wide Array of Identity Theft ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Identity Theft Labs has announced numerous identity theft protection services and credit monitoring services just in time to offer individuals everywhere ...
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From December 16, 2008
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Two Sought for Questioning in ID Theft
WTOK - Meridian,MS,USA
Meridian police say they're looking for two females for questioning in a case of identity theft. Police want to talk to the women in white sweaters on the ...
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Farmers Warns: Due to Closing Holiday Hustle Be Extra Careful With ...
MarketWatch - USA
"Since Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the world today, Farmers insurance has developed comprehensive identity theft coverage. ...
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What's Hot! ITRC's Identity Theft Predictions for 2009
MarketWatch - USA
Peripheral crimes, which use identity theft for funding, will continue and increase. Cybercrime is also tied to malware attacks on individual computers of ...
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What’s Hot! ITRC’s Identity Theft Predictions for 2009
SYS-CON Media - Montvale,NJ,USA
Every year the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) shares its thoughts for the upcoming year. The following items are ITRC’s predictions for 2009: Real ...
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Feds bust Brooklyn cross-dresser in identity theft
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
By John Marzulli A cross-dressing Brooklyn man confused about his sexual identity had no problem stealing the identities of others, federal officials said ...
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Laws aid ID theft victims
NEWS.com.au - Australia
VICTIMS of identity theft will regain control of their lives, under laws proposed by the State Government. Victims would be able to apply to the ...
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Identity Finder Announces Identity Theft and Data Loss Prevention ...
MarketWatch - USA
Identity Finder, a provider of identity theft prevention and data loss prevention software, announced the recent launch of its affiliate network. ...
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From December 15, 2008
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Wilmington woman arrested for Identity Theft
WDEL 1150AM - Wilmington,DE,USA
By Rachael Samuels A Wilmington woman faces a slew of charges after using fake IDs to obtain fradulent credit cards. State police say Marki Bell, ...
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Govt to legislate against identity theft
ABC Online - Australia
(AAP: Alan Porritt) The Victorian Government wants public feedback on a proposed new law, designed to tackle identity theft. The law would allow victims of ...
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West Frankfort Woman Accused of Identity Theft
WSIL TV - Carterville,IL,USA
WEST FRANKFORT-- A West Frankfort woman is accused of credit card theft and identity theft. Police say the victims in the case are her family members. ...
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Holiday Blues: The Risk of Identity Theft
WWNY TV - Watertown,NY,USA
About a quarter of calls investigators are receiving these days involve identity theft. More and more people are being targeted over the phone and the ...
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Hacking your plastic: Portage identity theft case highlights ...
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Kalamazoo,MI,USA
It's not easy to find current data the incidence of this type of credit-card fraud, which is a form of identity theft. A 2007 report from consulting firm ...
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Steel Vault's NationalCreditReport.com Launches New Website
MarketWatch - USA
... NationalCreditReport.com, a premier provider of identity security products and services focused on credit monitoring and identity theft protection, ...
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IT Security Experts Embrace VeriSign Identity Protection
MarketWatch - USA
"Two-factor authentication is the most effective way to combat online fraud and identity theft, and we felt it was crucial that our clients -- all of whom ...
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Guard ID Systems Changes Name to White Sky Inc., Moves to Larger ...
MarketWatch - USA
... to prevent online identity theft and fraud, today announced that it is changing its company name to White Sky, Inc., effective December 16, 2008. ...
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Data Breaches: Ignorance Is Dangerous
TechNewsWorld - Sherman Oaks,CA,USA
"Research shows pretty clearly that there's very little identity theft that follows breached accounts. Security threats are all around us, but security ...
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Intelius Selects DeVito/Verdi as Ad Agency of Record
MarketWatch - USA
Intelius, a leading provider of online information services, including people search, background checks, identity theft protection and employment screening, ...
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From December 14, 2008
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J’can woman gets 5-yr sentence for identity theft
radiojamaica.com - Jamaica
A Fort Lauderdale federal judge has sentenced a Jamaican woman to five years in prison for using a false identity to obtain a passport and other government ...
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DIY ID Theft Protection
The Consumerist - New York,NY,USA
By Blueprint for Financial Prosperity , 1:12 PM on Sun Dec 14 2008, 103 views Do you want to be one of over eight million identity theft victims? ...
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County program offers tips to avoid identity theft
Valley Item - Washington,PA,USA
5 at Harleysville Senior Center, Miller advised those in attendance about "Identity Theft and How to Protect Yourself." While this group was mostly senior ...
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ID-theft arrests halted over warrant
Denver Post - Denver,CO,USA
By Howard Pankratz Arrests in what Weld County officials claim is the largest identity- theft case that they've investigated have been halted by a judge who ...
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
The Queens District Attorney's office says Thomas Gillen pleaded guilty Thursday to identity theft and criminal contempt. The 46-year-old faces up to five ...
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Car wash hit by three thefts
Shelbyville Times-Gazette - TN,USA
Timothy Ford McCain, 19, Burt St.; credit card fraud, identity theft, forgery; held, $15000 bond. * Silvestre Ramirez Osorio, 21, King Arthur; ...
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Stolen OHSU laptop may contain some patient records
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - Portland,OR,USA
In an effort to reassure patients, OHSU said the laptop was password-protected and called the risk of identity theft low. The data did not include Social ...
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Police say man took credit cards from Bethel church
Danbury News Times - Danbury,CT,USA
BETHEL -- A 46-year-old Middletown resident was arrested Thursday on warrants for several charges, including third-degree identity theft, police said. ...
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Pitt County Grand Jury
Greenville Daily Reflector - Greenville,NC,USA
Tinika Yuvoka Bell, 32, 100-A1 Tobacco Road, three counts identity theft, three counts conspiracy for offenses occurring between Jan. 1 and Feb. ...
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Identity theft victim fights to regain house
The Times of Trenton - NJ.com - Trenton,NJ,USA
BY LINDA STEIN James Plummer has spent the better part of five years trying to wake up from an identity theft nightmare. Imagine discovering that a house ...
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From December 13, 2008
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We're No. 1 in identity theft complaints
St. Helena Star - St. Helena,CA,USA
It’s identity theft. What’s more, the FTC’s statistics, which list the 50 metropolitan areas with the most consumer complaints each year reflect that Napa’s ...
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Prepare Now for New 'Red Flag' Credit Rules
LinuxInsider.com - Encino,CA,USA
Identity theft has had a crippling effect on more than 9 million Americans, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and businesses that collect or ...
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From December 12, 2008
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Study: Identity Theft, Organized Retail Crime On The Rise
Dark Reading - New York,NY,USA
By Tim Wilson Identity theft, organized retail crime, and the effects of terrorist attacks are among the most urgent threats facing security managers in the ...
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How to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft
WWAY NewsChannel 3 - Wilmington,NC,USA
But with online shopping, comes the potential for identity theft. ‘Tis the season to shower family and friends with gifts, but it is also the perfect time ...
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Suspects in alleged ID theft already in custody in Suwanee
GwinnettHerald.com - GA,USA
... identity theft operation already have been arrested and prosecuted in federal court in Oregon for bank fraud, aggravated ID theft, and conspiracy. ...
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Texas AG: GAB Robins Among Firms Settling ID Theft Charges
Insurance Journal - San Diego,CA,USA
Under the settlement, $100000 will fund future identity theft investigation. The state launched its investigation after a Corpus Christi reporter discovered ...
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BSU takes steps to protect customers against identity theft
The News-Press - Fort Myers,FL,USA
Bonita Springs Utilities has completed a variety of steps to protect its customers from identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission has implemented a new ...
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Identity Theft
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com - Syracuse,NY,USA
Libbey, Inc. has decided to close down the Syracuse China factory in Syracuse, lay off its workers and ship production to China. It will stamp the pottery ...
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Identity theft a growing business threat
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
Identity theft is taking on a greater importance as thieves graduate from stealing the personas of people to stealing the reputations of companies. ...
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StrikeForce Releases GuardedID(r) Version 2.0 of Its Leading ...
MarketWatch - USA
a company that specializes in the prevention of Identity Theft, today announced that they have launched version 2.0 of its flagship GuardedID(r) keystroke ...
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Ringleader in Inland Empire ID theft ring gets 20 years
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - Ontario,CA,USA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A Lancaster man described by prosecutors as the mastermind of an identity theft ring was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on ...
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Protect against identity theft
MLive.com - MI,USA
Identity theft is the unlawful use of your personal information, such as name, date of birth, Social Security number, credit card or bank account numbers. ...
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Identity Theft: Organizations Putting Private Information at Risk
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Identity theft continues to plague Americans at an estimated cost of over $50 billion annually. While lawmakers and businesses seek to implement safeguards ...
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Former Sandy officer charged with identity theft, awaits arraignment
kgw.com - Portland,OR,USA
A former Sandy police officer appeared in court on identity theft and official misconduct charges Thursday but his arraignment was abruptly halted after ...
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Don't Fall Victim to Identify Theft
WJHG-TV - Panama City,FL,USA
Computer use has given birth to the fastest growing type of crime in the world, identity theft. With this tough economy and the Christmas holidays, ...
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Former Plaza waiter charged in ID theft
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
A former Country Club Plaza waiter stole identity information from restaurant customers and used it to make online purchases, prosecutors alleged Thursday. ...
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Online accounts make identity theft easier
Leader Post - Don Mills,ON,Canada
Furthermore, once your identity is stolen, it is nearly impossible to catch the perpetrators. Guzik Rostad said the best safeguard against identity theft is ...
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Holiday Shopping Becomes Breeding Grounds for Identity Thieves
MarketWatch - USA
The Federal Trade Commission reports that in 2007, consumers reported losses from identity theft and fraud of more than $1.2 billion, and with consumers ...
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2 charged in identity theft scheme
Examiner.com - USA
The pair purchased $38000 in goods. Gibbs was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Identity Theft Scam Targets Investors
WXii 12.com - Winston-Salem,NC,USA
For information on preventing or handling the aftermath of identity theft, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Web site. This article appeared in ...
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VeriSign Survey Finds Nearly Ten Times as Many Consumers Feel ...
CNNMoney.com - USA
Findings also concluded that 76 percent of consumers claimed that identity theft is a "major" concern for them. When asked how they felt about brands that ...
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From December 11, 2008
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Holiday hazard: 'Tis the season to guard against identity theft
SmallTownPapers News Service - Seattle,WA,USA
By The Raton Range staff RATON, New Mexico (STPNS) -- Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America, and during the holidays, with increased ...
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CRIME: Tips lead Kennewick police to ID theft suspect
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick,WA,USA
She was booked into the Benton County jail on suspicion of first-degree identity theft. Runge said detectives have identified a male suspect involved and ...
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Markel Corporation Announces New DataBreach(SM) Privacy Liability ...
MarketWatch - USA
DataBreach(SM) was created in response to the increase in identity theft that has been plaguing businesses worldwide in the past few years. ...
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Avoiding Holiday ID Theft
Forbes - NY,USA
That's according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nine-year-old nonprofit in San Diego that helps counsel victims through the recovery process. ...
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Identity Theft Cases Noted
Marshall County Journal - Britton,SD,USA
A number of identity theft cases are presently being investigated by Marshall County law enforcement officials, according to Sheriff Dale Elsen. ...
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Identity theft: know what to do to avoid becoming a victim
Albert Lea Tribune - Albert Lea,MN,USA
By Sarah Stultz | Albert Lea Tribune With identity theft on the rise worldwide, it has never been more important than it is today to be aware of the simple ...
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Free Public Record Report & Monitoring Available from ...
MarketWatch - USA
Three industry leaders are joining forces to encourage consumers to take advantage of identity theft monitoring services, including a free copy of their ...
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Truston Announces Expanded Availability of Identity Protection ...
Market Wire (press release) - USA
Affinion Security Center, a division of Norwalk, Connecticut-based Affinion Group, is a premier security, credit monitoring and identity theft protection ...
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Pair plead guilty in W.Va. to identity theft, fraud
Daily Mail - Charleston - Charleston,WV,USA
Nineteen-year-old Bryan William Hoffman of Dublin, Ohio, and 24-year-old Teddy Dean Davis of Marlow, Okla., entered their pleas to aggravated identity theft ...
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Pair plead guilty in WVa to identity theft, fraud
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster,OH,USA
... Ohio, and 24-year-old Teddy Davis of Marlow, Okla., entered their pleas to aggravated identity theft Tuesday in US District Court in Charleston, W.Va. ...
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From December 10, 2008
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Identity theft reported to police
Arkansas City Traveler - Arkansas City,KS,USA
Candace Ronell Stephens reported a theft in the 1100 block of N. 12th Str on Saturday. She said when she came home at about 7 pm she noticed that her ...
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Be on lookout for identity theft
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
Watch for data breaches so you can detect illegal activity early, warns the Florida Attorney General. • Review credit and debit card statements and monitor ...
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Feds bust identity theft ring
Newcastle News - issaquah,wa,USA
By Jim Feehan A Renton man using a Newcastle address was the ringleader behind an identity theft ring that sold computers bought with credit cards stolen ...
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The National Bank of Oak Harbor Activates Identity Theft ...
The Beacon - Port Clinton,OH,USA
The Board of Directors of The National Bank of Oak Harbor recently activated safeguards by adopting an Identity Theft Red Flag Policy. ...
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CreditFYI.com and Truston Announce Strategic Partnership to Help ...
MarketWatch - USA
In a unique offer, CreditFYI.com visitors are able to sign up for InstantIdentityLock(SM), the only free identity theft protection service that doesn't ...
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Identity Theft Ring Hits Suwanee
News/Talk 750 WSB - Atlanta,USA
By Jon Lewis @ December 9, 2008 7:29 AM Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) (WSB Radio) Suwanee police are tallying the losses in a huge identity ...
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TrustedID Selected as Best Overall Value for Identity Theft ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrustedID, a leading provider of identity theft prevention solutions, announced today that its flagship service, IDFreeze, has received the ...
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Park Rangers capture theft suspect in Best Buy store
The News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USA
Bruton was committed to the Young Correctional Institution on charges of felony theft, identity theft, forgery, unlawful use of a credit card, ...
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From December 9, 2008
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California Community Bank Identity Theft Awareness Day
MarketWatch - USA
has partnered with America Shredding to highlight the significant dangers of Identity Theft. Over 10000000 Americans have had their identity stolen in ...
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Woman admits identity theft, forgery
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
Latoya Price, 22, pleaded guilty to financial identity theft and forgery during a hearing before Associate Judge George Bridges. ...
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Cooper: identity theft will not be tolerated
abc11tv.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
By Amanda Fitzpatrick RALEIGH (WTVD) -- NC's Attorney General wants to get the message out to help prevent identity theft. Mary Fitzpatrick-Bowen, 81, ...
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Evans Mills Teen Arrested for Identity Theft
WWNY TV - Watertown,NY,USA
State Police have charged 19-year-old Rachelle Moyer with one count of first degree identity theft, a felony. Troopers arrested Moyer at her home and ...
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Identity Theft Worm Hits Facebook
Infopackets - Windsor,ON,Canada
How appropriate. Koobface, a sinister virus that attacks users with spyware and searches their system for sensitive passwords and credit card numbers, ...
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Broadcom's New Family of Secure Applications Processors Holds the ...
MarketWatch - USA
Similarly, in consumer applications, identity protection is of utmost importance since the theft of personal information continues to rise as evidenced by ...
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Chattanooga: Consumers warned holiday open door for identity theft
TMCnet - USA
Anne Wallace, president of the Identity Theft Assistance Center, said law enforcement officers often note people out shopping in the malls are a target for ...
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Economy and Identity Theft Concerns Drive Consumers to Seek Free ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
San Francisco, California (PRWEB) December 8, 2008 - As economic pressures continue to mount and with identity theft on the rise, more consumers are seeking ...
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From December 8, 2008
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SSNs in records at issue
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
Though 78 percent of identity thefts involve credit card and bank account numbers, the risk of identity theft using Social Security numbers from public ...
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On social networking sites, be sure to guard yourself against ...
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
Officials of the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces identity theft laws, said they know of no ID theft cases that have arisen from social networking ...
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Identity theft
TheChronicleHerald.ca - Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada
Identity theft, of course, is a growing problem worldwide, especially in the digital age. Organized crime and terrorists use stolen identities to steal ...
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For some postal employees, small thefts spell big trouble
Houston Chronicle - United States
Winston Cochran, Rose's lawyer, said she will likely get prison time because the law demands two years' detention in cases of aggravated identity theft. ...
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Five people proves a crowd on my Social Security number
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Chattanooga,TN,USA
Identity theft used to be something other people had to deal with, and until recently, it didn’t mean much to me beyond being a growing issue affecting ...
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VMRO Reign in FYROM: Europe's Only Modern-Day Fascist Regime
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
... primarily with neighboring Greece (the name or rather, identity theft issue) and Serbia (the recognition of "Kosovo"). Relationships were uneasy with ...
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Woman charged in ID theft
News 10 Now - Syracuse,NY,USA
WATERTOWN, NY -- A 19-year-old woman is accused of stealing someone else's ID and going on a shopping spree in Watertown. Police say Rachelle Moyer, ...
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$4500 in merchandise seized when LeRay woman arrested
Newswatch 50 - Watertown,NY,USA
Rachelle J. Moyer, 21, of 8590 LeRay Street, Evans Mills was charged with Identity Theft 1st Degree when she was arrested at her residence. ...
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Predictions 2009: Paul Ducklin of Sophos
Search Security - Australia
Identity theft will continue to adversely affect customer loyalty. Every time customers' personal information is put at risk, loyalty is jeopardised. ...
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Digging Deeper Into the CheckFree Attack
Washington Post - United States
... and that those customers will receive complimentary McAfee anti-virus software and Deluxe ID Theft Block credit monitoring service. ...
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From December 7, 2008
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Banks host identity theft seminar for area
Natchez Democrat - Natchez,MS,USA
... Banking Alliance, a group comprised of representatives from all the local banks, presented three educational seminars on the dangers of identity theft. ...
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Beware of ID theft during the holidays
CharlotteObserver.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
... let their guards down while hunting for gifts – a slight slip-up and they may give away more than they bargain for, identity theft experts say. ...
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Palm Beach 911: Thefts, Lost Property, Suspicious Incident ...
Palm Beach Daily News - Palm Beach,FL,USA
Identity theft — Police were called to a South Ocean Boulevard condominium apartment Wednesday about a case of identity theft. ...
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New Report Explains How Kids May Unknowingly Put Their Parents at ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
To help parents protect themselves and their children from online dangers, Author Dan Ivancic is offering a free guide titled "Identity Theft Danger For ...
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Children at risk for ID theft, too
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
500000 — Identity theft incidents involving children that occur every year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That's about 5 percent of all ...
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From December 6, 2008
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Arrest writ is issued for fugitive rap star
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Earl Simmons, who performs under the name DMX, faces theft, identity theft, drug and animal-abuse charges stemming from three cases. ...
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Woman found guilty for identity theft
WLBT-TV - Jackson,MS,USA
Twenty two year old Brittany Slaughter pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and to the fraudulent use of a social security number or identifying ...
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Shop with a credit card? Watch out for ID theft
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Jackson,MS,USA
Identity theft experts are urging Mississippi shoppers to be careful when using credit cards this holiday season. With just three weeks left before ...
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Three arrested in ID theft connected to Suwanee boxes
Gwinnett Daily Post - Griffin,GA,USA
By Heath Hamacher SUWANEE - Three suspects in a massive identity theft operation have been prosecuted in Oregon by federal authorities, Suwanee Police said. ...
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President Releases a Free Consumer Awareness Book to Combat ...
1888 Press Release (press release) - Alief,TX,USA
Address how identity thieves use a stolen identity. Announces a free book compiled to school consumers about identity theft tactics, how to avoid being ...
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SF: MAN SENTENCED FOR EMBEZZLEMENT AND IDENTITY THEFT
CBS 5 - San Francisco,CA,USA
... Thursday to more than five years in state prison for embezzlement, money laundering and identity theft, District Attorney Kamala Harris announced today. ...
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Trash Buster reader foils possible ID theft
Dispatch Online - South Africa
He said identity theft and impersonation have become huge problems in South Africa, with local and foreign syndicates taking over people’s lives. ...
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Computer Tech Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft
Faxts News - Brisbane,Queensland,Australia
Robert Smith, 28, who pleaded guilty in September 2008 to identity theft, was sentenced today by United States District Judge David Hittner to 12 months and ...
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Shopping Safely
WBNG-TV - Binghamton,NY,USA
By WBNG News As more shoppers flock to stores and shop online this holiday season , the risk of identity theft also rises. And New Yorkers are among the top ...
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Former FEMA Worker Sentenced to 5 Years for ID Theft
Washington Post - United States
... 44, of Southeast Washington, pleaded guilty in April in US District Court in Washington to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. ...
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From December 5, 2008
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Identity theft more prevalent during holidays
Benton County Daily Record - Bentonville,AR,USA
"Identity theft is on the rise all the time, but the holidays are the busiest time of the year for thieves. Your personal identifying information is ...
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New FTC rule may have businesses in NH seeing red
New Hampshire Business Review - Manchester,NH,USA
And then there’s the catch-all provision that a “covered account” also can include “any account for which there is a foreseeable risk of identity theft. ...
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Identity theft issue endemic
Chilliwack Times - Chilliwack,British Columbia,Canada
Comments made at a sentencing hearing reported on in the Maple Ridge Times last Friday reveal some disturbing truths about identity theft in our society. ...
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Redmond Mail Theft
KOHD - Bend,OR,USA
... from people from banks an that type of things to help use with identity theft," said Sgt. Chad Davis of the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office. ...
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Mississippi Woman Charged with Identity Theft
WJTV - Jackson,MS,USA
... officers with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on charges brought by the Attorney General’s Office of identity theft and fraudulent use of identity. ...
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Identity theft prevention
Times Of Huntington - Huntington,NY,USA
9 at 2 pm, Councilman Besen, together with Detective Tom Gabriele of the Identity Theft Unit of the Suffolk County Police Department, will be presenting ...
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Personal info on the Web raises identity theft concerns
Lake Placid News - Lake Placid,NY,USA
The problem appears to have been taken care of for now and there is no evidence yet of identity theft, but the fact that no one can say for sure how long ...
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Woman guilty of ID theft will serve one year in jail
San Diego Union Tribune - San Diego,CA,USA
SAN DIEGO COURTS: A woman convicted of identity theft for using an ailing friend's personal information to open fraudulent credit card accounts has been ...
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Identity theft - avoid it, combat it
Examiner.com - USA
Not that an upsurge is needed, as 3.6 million households discovered at least one member has been a victim of identity theft in the last 6 months. ...
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Woman pleads not guilty in identity theft case in Franklin County ...
Chambersburg Public Opinion - Chambersburg,PA,USA
Sabina Penelope Rodriguez is accused of two counts of identity theft and one count of conspiracy to engage in identity theft. The charges are third-degree ...
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From December 3, 2008
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The truth behind LifeLock's guaranteed protection from ID theft
KOMO News - Seattle,WA,USA
I asked him to explain how he can prevent identity theft from happening. "The primary front line of defense that we put in place is with fraud alerts that ...
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Gainesville restaurant officials speak out on identity theft ...
KXII-TV - Sherman,TX,USA
Multiple cases of identity theft have hit Gainesville and one restaurant linked to several victims by a local bank. Now that restaurant is speaking out. ...
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Fighting Holiday Identity Theft
CBS42 - Birmingham,AL,USA
Statistics show that in 25 percent of all identity theft cases, the victim is an acquaintance of the thief, and one-third of the time, it's a relative. ...
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Crime Stoppers: Woman Wanted For Identity Theft
The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga,TN,USA
This week Crime Stoppers and Chattanooga Police are asking for help in identifying a suspect who has committed identity theft and passed several bogus ...
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Deluxe Launches Identity Theft Prevention Program in Response to ...
WELT ONLINE - Germany
Deluxe is implementing its formal, written Identity Theft Prevention Program, designed to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft – one of the fastest ...
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Identity Theft: Organizations Putting Private Information at Risk
MarketWatch - USA
SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif., Dec 03, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Identity theft continues to plague Americans at an estimated cost of over $50 billion ...
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Identity thief gets year in jail
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Former credit union loan officer Denise Ramirez pleaded guilty to grand theft and identity theft and was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail and placed on ...
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GenoaBank holds successful event on identity theft prevention
Port Clinton News Herald - Port Clinton,OH,USA
Customers could enter to win a Durabrand paper shredder and One Free Year of Identity Theft Guard just by stopping in. Five winners were drawn and included: ...
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Call made to ramp up fight on ID theft, fraud
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
A nonprofit consortium of financial services companies is calling on the Obama administration to make the fight against identity theft and financial fraud a ...
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Identity Theft Most Disturbing For Malaysians - Survey
Bernama - Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
Its Training Director, Tom Fernandez said the survey revealed that 74 per cent of Malaysians were very concerned about the identity theft, while another 70 ...
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From December 2, 2008 (2 of 2 email notices)
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Caution urged on identity theft protections
Gazette Online - Solon,IA,USA
Varn said unvalidated, single-factor authentication and a highly evolved and unchallenged cyber crime industry are the primary causes of identity theft, ...
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Bank links over 400 identity theft cases to Gainesville restaurant
KXII-TV - Sherman,TX,USA
Record breaking identity theft numbers have hit Texoma, and the city of Gainesville has seen a drastic increase, where bank officials say one restaurant has ...
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5 things you need to know about identity theft
Forbes - NY,USA
But there are also plenty of steps you can take to prevent or remedy identity theft. Below are five essential questions and answers you should know heading ...
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Attention holiday shoppers: Protect your identity
Forbes - NY,USA
A slight slip-up and they may give away more than they bargain for, identity theft experts say. No one knows exactly how many people have their personal ...
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Feds nab more members of alleged international identity theft gang
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
By Jaikumar Vijayan December 2, 2008 (Computerworld) Federal authorities say they have taken another step toward busting a multinational identity theft ring ...
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Home Equity ID Theft Ring Points To A Bigger Problem
Blogcritics.org - Aurora,OH,USA
On Monday, Federal authorities informed the public of a series of arrests where identity theft was used to steal the equity out of homes. ...
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Truston Wins Network Products Guide Reader Trust Award for Best in ...
MarketWatch - USA
MyTruston is an online system that can help people easily recover from and prevent identity theft. It reduces red tape for consumers. ...
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From December 2, 2008 (1 of 2 email notices)
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Social Engineering, Cybercrime Will Be Challenges in 2009 ...
MarketWatch - USA
WASHINGTON, Dec 02, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The incoming administration should work to reduce barriers to investigating and prosecuting identity theft and ...
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GB Group combats identity theft
Investors Chronicle - London,England,UK
One of the few business areas that could gain ground in the recession is online identity verification. So, after spending heavily on beefing-up its online ...
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Brits risking ID theft on social networking sites - survey
Finextra - UK
Brits are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by posting sensitive personal information on social networking sites, according to a poll for Tesco ...
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New York Area Health Systems Invest in Automated Privacy Auditing
MarketWatch - USA
Additionally, FTC Identity Theft Red Flag rules were expanded to include healthcare providers. Industry insiders believe that the incoming federal ...
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Charges against Elizabeth City councilman reduced to ID theft
The Virginian-Pilot - Norfolk,VA,USA
Identity theft properly covers King’s actions, he said. “They picked the harshest charges against him as opposed to picking the less harsh,” he said. ...
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Hampstead woman falls victim to ID theft
WECT-TV6 - Wilmington,NC,USA
HAMPSTEAD, NC (WECT) - Think about identity theft, and crimes involving credit cards and bank statements come to mind. But, there's another kind of identity ...
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Enterprise Woman Arrested for Identity Theft
WTVY - Dothan,AL,USA
She faces a host of forgery, identity theft and bad check charges. She reportedly has a prior arrest on fraud charges in neighboring Houston County, ...
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Protecting Yourself From Online Identity Theft
WYMT - Hazard,KY,USA
A class on identity theft gave her a wake-up call. "Some websites are secure, some are not secure," says credit counselor Jack Duff. ...
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ID Analytics Joins Center for Identity Management and Information ...
MarketWatch - USA
Founded in 2006, CIMIP is dedicated to the study of identity management, information sharing, data protection, and addressing the crimes of identity theft ...
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From December 1, 2008
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Theft of children's identities often goes unnoticed for years
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
Consumer advocates say the Waldron case is a classic example of a serious problem: child identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission estimates about 500000 ...
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Safe Shopping on Cyber Monday
KELOLAND TV - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
Also consider paying with a credit or debit card you can track, or using a account that has Identity Theft Protection. And if you’re concerned that the ...
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Jersey City man charged in ID theft
The Jersey Journal - NJ.com - Jersey City,NJ,USA
Cousar was served a Denville warrant on suspicion of identity theft and fraudulent use of credit cards Nov. 21 while lodged in the Hudson County jail on ...
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'Perfect storm' Conditions line up for identity theft
El Paso Times - El Paso,TX,USA
By David Burge / El Paso Times EL PASO -- The holiday season is ripe for consumers to become victims of identity theft, experts say. ...
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Chuck Muncie has forged a new identity
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
A victim of identity theft, he was by turns frightened and agitated, of course. But the experience last winter also could be seen as strangely illuminating ...
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Identity theft baffles victims
Mirror - Royal Oak,MI,USA
Two Rochester Hills residents reported separate incidents of identity theft Nov. 22. In both cases, they had no idea who had perpetrated the fraud or how ...
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