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From July 31, 2008
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Woman doesn't take identity theft lying down
The News Herald - Panama City,FL,USA
A Panama City Beach woman contacted the Bay County Sheriff's Office to report a case of identity theft. According to the police report, she claimed accounts ...
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Identity theft, check fraud bigger than ever
Tulsa World - Tulsa,OK,USA
In fact, some of the fastest-growing financial crimes in the United States today are check fraud and identity theft. Check fraud grows by 25 percent each ...
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Ex-paralegal gets bail in identity theft case
Hamilton Spectator - Hamilton,ON,Canada
A former paralegal has been released on $30000 bail in connection with a sophisticated scam in which he allegedly stole a Hamilton lawyer's identity for ...
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Lauderdale Lakes: Avoiding identity theft focus of Tuesday meeting
Sun-Sentinel.com - Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA
Ways to avoid identity theft will be the featured topic Tuesday at the Lauderdale Lakes Chamber of Commerce meeting. S. Dhanji, of the Florida Commission on ...
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Secure Identity Systems Offers Consumers Free ID Theft Protection Tool
TechWhack (press release) - New Delhi,Delhi,India
Every two seconds, someone in the United States becomes a victim of identity theft. Secure Identity Systems is dedicated to ensuring its customers aren’t ...
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Mike Prusinski From Lifelock Shares Some Identity Theft Tips With ...
NewsBlaze - Folsom,CA,USA
By Judyth Piazza A Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist,™ Mike Prusinski has been with LifeLock since the company began taking customers in ...
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Identity Theft Protection Expert and One You Security: Usability ...
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - USA
Through these, they get the latest information on data breaches and learn more about identity theft prevention. Chief security analyst for One You Security ...
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Increasing fear of identity theft rife amongst Brits
Easier (press release) - Chester,UK
... worth around £2.5 million recent research from American Express Insurance Services reveals that identity theft is now the nation's top security fear. ...
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From July 30, 2008
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New Identity Protection Service from Debix Protects Families with ...
MarketWatch - USA
Debix's approach to stopping identity theft is efficient and inexpensive because of its electronic network. The network operates on the premise that while a ...
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Debix identity-theft protection service is newly cheap, might work
Los Angeles Times - CA,USA
Years of identity-theft horror stories show that the world has no shortage of entrepreneurs and quick-buck artists angling to sell you some peace of mind. ...
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ID theft monitoring services a 'waste of money'
VNUNet.com - UK
Paid-for identity theft monitoring services are a waste of money and consumers would be better off using free services, according to a report by Privacy ...
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ID Theft, Fake Checks Included in 7 Arrests
The Ledger - Lakeland,FL,USA
By Jeremy Maready LAKELAND | A four-month Lakeland police investigation into an identity theft ring and counterfeit check printing operation has ended with ...
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Police blotter
Frederick News Post (subscription) - Frederick,MD,USA
Her ex-husband, whose name was not released, lives in Middletown and found out about the identification theft when he started receiving credit card bills in ...
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Sioux Rapids man charged with identity theft
Sioux City Journal - Sioux City,IA,USA
SPENCER, Iowa -- A Sioux Rapids man has been arrested and charged with identity theft after the Clay County Sheriff's Office determined he was using a ...
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Fraud, identity theft reports surface in Dolly's wake
Brownsville Herald - TX United States
Reports of fraud and identity theft have begun circulating in Cameron County, where many are still awaiting supplies from the Federal Emergency Management ...
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5:34 pm: Pomona police probe wide-spread identity theft cases
San Bernardino Sun - San Bernardino,CA,USA
POMONA - Hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been taken in a large case of identity theft that surrounds an independent gas station on Garey ...
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Privacy group says identity-theft monitoring services may be a ...
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
By Jaikumar Vijayan July 29, 2008 (Computerworld) Consumers who sign up for identity-theft monitoring services may be getting a lot less protection against ...
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Lakeland Police: Identity Theft Ring Busted, Seven Arrested
The Ledger - Lakeland,FL,USA
By Jeremy Maready By JEREMY MAREADY LAKELAND | A four-month Lakeland police investigation into an identity theft ring and counterfeit check printing ...
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From July 29, 2008
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Henderson: Two plead guilty to identity theft
WFIE-TV - Evansville,IN,USA
By David James William Stacy Morris, 77, of 479 Smith Avenue was indicted on charges of using another person's name, social security number and credit card ...
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Tenn. woman charged in identity theft
Baltimore Sun - United States
Nila Vaughn Byington, 64, of Kingsport, Tenn., faces six counts in connection with credit card and identity theft. She was extradited Friday to Frederick ...
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WEIS 2008: Do data-breach-disclosure laws reduce identity theft?
NetworkWorld.com - Southborough,MA,USA
The question: do data-breach-disclosure laws reduce the frequency of identity theft? • The researchers used the Freedom of Information Act to request ...
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Investing: Steps to prevent identity theft
Bradenton Herald - FL, United States
By Kris Flammang For the sixth consecutive year, identity theft surpassed construction, credit card and debt collection fraud as the most prevalent form of ...
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DMX In Legal Trouble Again!
TopNews - Noida,Uttar Pradesh,India
DMX treated reporters to an impromptu rap outside a Phoenix courtroom Thursday after pleading not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft. ...
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Identity theft and internet crimes on the rise
Wire Service Canada (press release) - Abbotsford,British Columbia,Canada
Internet users are being urged to aware and install internet filters such as Integard to prevent the incident of identity theft. Identity thieves have been ...
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Students warned to protect against identity theft
Forbes - NY,USA
Noting that the Federal Trade Commission says people between the ages of 18 and 29 are most often victims of identity theft, the Identity Theft Resource ...
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Farmers Insurance Issues Precautions for Preventing ID Theft at Birth
U.S. Insurance News - Lincoln,NE,USA
The Federal Trade Commission’s most recent national ID theft survey contains statistics specific to medical identity theft. According to the survey, ...
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Thousands of SMEs risk identity theft
Times Online - UK
More than 200000 British businesses have already fallen victim to identity theft and thousands more could be at risk, according to a survey of 200 SMEs ...
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From July 28, 2008
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Secure Identity Systems Offers Consumers Free ID Theft Protection Tool
MarketWatch - USA
The company also retains a staff of Certified Identity Theft Specialists that, should a breach occur, works directly with victims and helps them through the ...
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Identity Theft 101: Removing the Target from College Students
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
By Identity Theft Resource Center According to various studies, including the FTC complaint study, the 18-29-year-old age bracket continues to account for ...
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Former cop accused of identity theft
Lansdale Reporter - Lansdale,PA,USA
... Philadelphia, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to felony charges of forgery and identity theft in connection with a February 2007 incident at ...
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MTSU will scan hands instead of school IDs
Jackson Sun - Jackson,TN,USA
AP MURFREESBORO - Some state universities and colleges are changing the custom of using Social Security numbers as student IDs to avoid identity theft. ...
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SIPC Warns of New Identity Theft Scam
U.S. Insurance News - Lincoln,NE,USA
Investors are being warned of a new identity theft scam in which false e-mails are being sent on behalf of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ...
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Identity theft protection service cuts price
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
There are lots of services that offer consumers protection against identity theft, and one of them just got cheaper. Debix plans to announce today that it's ...
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Debix tries to broaden the reach of its smart identity theft service
VentureBeat - Fremont,CA,USA
Debix is one of the smartest services I’ve ever seen to combat identity theft. It can stop the theft of your identity as it happens. ...
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Seminars Offered By Sen. Bivins
istockAnalyst.com - Salem,OR,USA
The "Internet Safety and Identity Theft" seminar will be 6:30-8 pm Sept. 8 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1802 E. Shawnee St., in Freeport. ...
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From World Domination to Identity Theft
RedOrbit - Dallas,TX,USA
By JON LAND Ever since James Bond uttered the now famous line, "World domination, same old story," to Dr. No, shadowy cabals and power- mad conspiracies ...
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You can stop identity theft by taking precautions
Pacific Daily News - Hagåtña,GU,USA
By Alicia Limtiaco • July 28, 2008 Maintaining vigilance in the protection of your personal identity and finances is very important. ...
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From July 27, 2008
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Chrysler Service Contracts Partners With Merchants Information ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Chrysler Service Contracts' decision to partner with Merchants Information Solutions and enter the emerging identity theft marketplace is in response to the ...
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How to stay safe from identity theft during vacation
Seattle Times - United States
When you're traveling, don't become a victim of identity theft. Identity theft can happen anywhere, but when you're far from home, you can. ...
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Residents shred fears of ID theft
Los Angeles Daily News - Los Angeles,CA,USA
SANTA CLARITA - Melinda Gillinger already had some money stolen from her bank account once through an identity theft, and she wants to make sure it never ...
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Iowa man receives sentence for felony identity theft
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
Mario R. Salazar-Leal, 57, received a suspended five-year prison sentence and two years' probation for felony identity theft, getting credit for 83 days ...
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7/27 Ask the lawyer: Shred documents to help prevent identity theft
Lufkin Daily News - Lufkin,TX,USA
By JEFFREY BATES Dear Jeff: I keep hearing about identity theft. How long do I need to keep receipts from stores? How long should I keep cancelled checks? ...
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Thieves Tap Into Home Equity
New York Times - United States
That is one conclusion of a recent report from the Identity Theft Assistance Center, a nonprofit industry group, which said that identity thieves had ...
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Woman who stole from courthouse workers pleads guilty
So Md News - Waldorf,MD,USA
By BETHANY RODGERS Arms held behind her back, a 23-year-old Washington, DC, woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to five counts of identity theft for helping ...
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Scam targets retirement home residents
Beloit Daily News - Beloit,WI,USA
The person typically calls in the afternoon and early evening and uses the information to perform identity theft. “Educating our customers about identity ...
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Community Shred Day protects against identity theft
WANE - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
The event drew attention to the threat of identity theft and provided the public with a convenient and quick way to destroy unneeded personal documents. ...
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From July 26, 2008
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Woman faces up to 32 years for fraud, ID theft
Great Falls Tribune - Great Falls,MT,USA
... Great Falls woman could spend up to 32 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to federal charges of bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. ...
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Woman sentenced to 5 years for UW identity thefts
Chicago Tribune - United States
Thirty-three-year-old Charlene M. Aitkin was convicted on 20 counts of identity theft for her role in the theft of credit and debit cards at the Madison ...
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Pair charged with fraud in identity theft scheme
Cherry Hill Courier Post - Cherry Hill,NJ,USA
A couple was charged with theft, forgery and fraudulent use of credit cards in connection with an identity theft scam, police said Friday. ...
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DMX Pleads Not Guilty To Identity Theft
BallerStatus.com - Simi Valley,CA,USA
DMX pleaded not guilty to an alleged identity theft incident dating back to April, in a Phoenix courtroom Thursday (July 24). ...
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DMX Pleads Not Guilty to Identity Theft Charges
Chatter Shmatter - Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
The rapper is charged with 1 count of taking someone elses identity, and 1 count of theft. After entering his guilty plea, DMX treated reporters to a sudden ...
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Suspects Sought in Identity Theft Investigation
Bay Net - Lexington Park,MD,USA
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a credit card theft investigation and Charles County ...
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From July 25, 2008
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Webinar: Combating Call Center Identity Theft with Better IVR
TMC Net - Norwalk,CT,USA
And identity theft – a crime that claimed 8.1 victims in the United States last year alone, according to statistics – is opening up to more and more ...
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Woman pleads guilty to bank fraud, identity theft
KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA
Margarita Alvarez Gonzalez pleaded guilty Thursday to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. She faces up to 32 years in prison when US District Judge ...
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DMX Freestyles About Resilience At Court Hearing For Identity ...
MTV.com - USA
X was indicted earlier this week on a felony count of theft and another felony count of identity theft. "If and when you ever fall down/ Get back up," he ...
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Identity Theft Arrests Challenged By Immigrant-Rights Groups
DiversityInc.com (subscription) - USA
Some charges, such as aggravated identity theft, carry steep jail sentences. After an immigration raid on an Iowa meat-packing plant in May, ...
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500 Targeted In Identity Theft Ring
Click 2 Houston.com - Houston,TX,USA
By Ryan Korsgard HOUSTON -- Thirty-eight people have been accused in an identity theft ring that targeted at least 500 victims, KPRC Local 2 reported. ...
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Rapper DMX denies identity theft
BBC News - UK
US rapper DMX has pleaded not guilty in court to two theft charges, including one of attempting to steal the identity of somebody else. ...
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Medford woman receives 7½ years for identity theft
Mail Tribune - Medford,OR,USA
Christina Lynn Harrison pleaded guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court to seven counts of identity theft, tampering with evidence, first-degree aggravated ...
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38 accused in identity theft scheme
Houston Chronicle - United States
By ERIC HANSON RICHMOND — More than three dozen people have been indicted in what Fort Bend County authorities said was a fraud and identity theft ring that ...
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Woman tells officers she has been victim of identity theft
Huntington Herald Dispatch - Huntington,WV,USA
By TAYLOR KUYKENDALL A woman on the 200 block of Nova Street told officers that she has been the victim of identity theft since last October. ...
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From July 24, 2008
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Northwest Federal Credit Union Partners with iSekurity
MarketWatch - USA
The partnership allows NWFCU to offer iSekurity's identity theft protection and detection service to more than 97000 Credit Union members. ...
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Woman accused of identity theft
Chester DailyLocal.com - PA, USA
The remaining charges include 22 counts of access device fraud, 15 counts of theft, eight counts of forgery, two counts of computer trespass and one count ...
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Kalispell man pleads not guilty to identity theft
KPAX-TV - Missoula,MT,USA
Forty-9-year-old Mark Sams pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of access device fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. ...
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CPB enforces ID theft law
Queens Courier - Bayside,NY,USA
BY MARIANNA NASH A new law to protect consumers against identity theft is in effect in response to the most common consumer fraud complaint in the United ...
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Former bank teller pleads guilty to identity theft
Montgomery Newspapers - Fort Washington,PA,USA
A former teller at the Lafayette Hill branch of the Wachovia Bank has admitted his involvement in an identity theft ring that stole $43000 from bank ...
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Identity-theft victim to testify
Knoxville News Sentinel - Knoxville,TN,USA
"We have now traced back our identity theft to the adoption paperwork," Lora Costner said. At the time, Costner's estranged sister "had an illegal immigrant ...
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Rapper DMX Indicted for Identity Theft
About - News & Issues - New York,NY,USA
He was indicted on one count of theft and one count of taking someone else's identity. Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas said the rapper went to the ...
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Rapid City woman sentenced for identity theft
Rapid City Journal - Rapid City,SD,USA
Tessa Halvorson, 25, was convicted on three counts of felony identity theft in May. Seventh Circuit Judge AP Fuller sentenced Halvorson to two years in the ...
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DMX Charged With Identity Theft
The BoomBox - New York,NY,USA
An Arizona grand jury has indicted DMX on two felony counts of theft and taking someone's identify for allegedly using a false name to get out of paying a ...
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Mexican convicted of identity theft sentenced to 5 years in prison
KVIA - El Paso,TX,USA
EL PASO -- A suspected Mexican national convicted of identity theft will spend five years behind bars, according to US Attorney Johnny Sutton. ...
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From July 23, 2008
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Should you Pay for Identity Theft Protection?
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Hand in hand with the growing problem of identity theft are the businesses that spring up surrounding the phenomenon. At times they may be selling tangible ...
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Seven Simple Steps To Identity Theft Prevention
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Identity theft is real and it affects nine million Americans each year. We have to keep ourselves safe when we are surfing the Internet, speaking to a ...
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Facts About Identity Theft
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
Identity theft is the quickest growing crime in the nation. It is said to be the number one fraud crime at this time. The facts of how widespread this crime ...
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Identity Theft Protection from Equifax ID Patrol
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Identity Theft is on the rise and in wake of issues with the popular Lifelock and other consumer protection products, Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has come to the ...
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Many things can lead to ID theft
Pottstown Mercury - Pottstown,PA,USA
By Gretchen Metz, Special to The Mercury Identity theft is not just about hijacked credit-card numbers - information can be stolen from a driver's license, ...
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Ex-teller pleads guilty to ID theft
Lansdale Reporter - Lansdale,PA,USA
By MARGARET GIBBONS ,NORRISTOWN — A former teller at the Lafayette Hill branch of the Wachovia Bank has admitted his involvement in an identity theft ring ...
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DMX indicted on felony theft charges
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
... said Tuesday a grand jury has charged DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, with one count of theft and one count of taking someone else's identity. ...
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DMX Charged With Identify Theft
E! Online - USA
An Arizona grand jury indicted the rapper Tuesday on two felony counts of theft and taking someone's identify for allegedly using a false name to get out of ...
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DMX - DMX CHARGED WITH IDENTITY THEFT
Contactmusic.com - Ilkley,England,UK
The star - real name Earl Simmons - was charged in Arizona on Tuesday (22Jul08) with one count of theft and one count of stealing someone else's identity. ...
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Mail carrier aids ID theft investigation
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee,WI,USA
Nataly Siharath, 26, and Lacrecia J. Thomas, 24, each face felony charges of identity theft, punishable by up to six years in prison and a fine of up to ...
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From July 22, 2008
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Compliance Coach Announces Harland Financial Solutions Will Market ...
MarketWatch - USA
CompliancePal is the industry's first software solution to enable compliance with the FACT Act Identity Theft Red Flags Rule. The Federal regulation imposes ...
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The Pros and Cons of Identity Scoring and Credit Monitoring
Business West - Springfield,MA,USA
By JIM COLLINS The Identity Theft Resource Center, a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft, ...
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IRS urged to improve protection against identity theft
Sulphur Southwest Daily News - Sulphur,LA,USA
Identity theft protection at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should be improved, according to a report from the Office of the National Taxpayer Advocate. ...
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Research institute to take on identity theft
Public Servant Online - Staffordshire,UK
For example, its research will include ways to prevent identity theft and document fraud, as well as safeguarding transport infrastructure, energy supplies ...
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Identity theft program presented Aug. 5
News-Leader.com - Springfield,MO,USA
“Fraud and Identity Theft” is the topic of a free program at 10 am Aug. 5 at the Montclair Retirement Community. It is being co-sponsored by Oxford ...
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Settlement Offered In Identity Theft Lawsuit
WOWT - Omaha,NE,USA
"A person who gets a notice that they may have information breached should be concerned about identity theft and fraud." Attorney Pam Car handles a lot of ...
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IRS - Lake Forest Man Sentenced For Fraud & Identity Theft Over ...
Lawfuel (press release) - Wellington,New Zealand
... use of a social security account number, money laundering and aggravated identity theft in connection with a mortgage loan he obtained in August 2007. ...
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Identity theft odyssey ends at long last
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Walla-Walla,WA,USA
A victim of identity theft, Duran has endured one accusation after another of running up bad debts while the suspected culprit, a man named Sergio O. ...
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Speeding driver busted for drugs, identity theft
AZFamily - Phoenix,AZ,USA
Suspect Harley Jones, 29, was arrested for identity theft and drug possession. The deputy explained to both occupants he was suspicious of the names they ...
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Rapper DMX Charged With Medical Identity Theft
Blogcritics.org - Aurora,OH,USA
Earl Simmons aka DMX — a rap artist who seems to run afoul of the law frequently — was arrested in a Phoenix mall on Saturday for identity theft. ...
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From July 21, 2008
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Criminal - Aggravated identity theft
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - Boston,MA,USA
Where a defendant has been convicted of aggravated identity theft, the conviction must be vacated on the ground that the government's proof did not satisfy ...
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Legislature targets identity thieves
New Orleans CityBusiness - New Orleans,LA,USA
Lawmakers included in the state budget a $200000 initial appropriation for an Identity Theft and Fraud Unit within the attorney general’s office consisting ...
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Marine Sentenced for ID Theft of Peers
KGMB9 - Honolulu,HI,USA
In April, 2008 Cpl. Daniel Alfieri pleaded no contest to 22 counts including 14 charges of identity theft and eight other charges including forgery, ...
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DMX Arrested for Identity Theft
Suburbarazzi - White Plains,NY,USA
This time, the rapper and Bedford homeowner was arrested in Phoenix this past weekend on a felony charge of identity theft, according to the Associated ...
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Potential change by USPS could create identity theft in Bridgeton
New Bern Sun Journal - New Bern,NC,USA
BRIDGETON- Mayor Rodman Williams says he's worried that a move from the US Postal Service could compromise the identity of Bridgeton. ...
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Is ad with McKenna serving public -- or him?
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
The filing indicates that Comcast sponsored a McKenna TV ad on identity theft, the Boeing Employees Credit Union paid for a radio ad on assisting consumers, ...
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A New Arrest For DMX. This Time It Was Identity Theft.
eFluxMedia - USA
By Ona Zachary Rapper DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was arrested in a Phoenix mall Saturday and charged with identity theft in relation to a ...
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Be vigilant for signs of identity theft
Pacific Daily News - Hagåtña,GU,USA
... are away from your usual duty station or on deployment, you may place an active duty alert on your credit reports to lessen the risk of identity theft. ...
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DMX arrested for alleged identity theft
United Press International - USA
PHOENIX, July 20 (UPI) -- The rapper DMX has been arrested in Phoenix and charged with identity theft in relation to a recent hospital visit, police say. ...
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From July 20, 2008
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Pair plead guilty to identity fraud
IdahoStatesman.com - ID,USA
Two Nampa residents pleaded guilty to federal identity theft charges this week for stealing more than 200 cellular applications from wireless customers in ...
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UC Irvine Staff Nails ID Thief in Texas
Blogger News Network - USA
It appears that the investigation was initiated by the UC Irvine Police after students started complaining about identity theft in March. ...
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DMX Arrested For Identity Theft
Rap-Up.com - Los Angeles,CA,USA
The rapper, born Earl Simmons, was arrested at a mall in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday on charges of identity theft. The 37-year-old was under investigation for ...
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Bronson Urges Consumers To Combat Identity Theft
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
Bronson is concerned that the weak economy and rising unemployment rate may result in an increase in identity theft and unauthorized use of consumers' ...
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DMX Arrested For Identity Theft
Sixshot.com - Lucerne,Switzerland
DMX was arrested at a Phoenix mall today (July 19) on a felony charge of identify theft. As reported earlier, the Yonkers bred rapper was under ...
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Is your business secure from identity theft?
TMCnet - USA
19--With the information age quickly progressing, identity theft has become an uphill battle for business owners and their clients. ...
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From July 19, 2008
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Ex-Wuesthoff employee faces identity theft charges
Florida Today - Melbourne,FL,USA
BY SUSANNE CERVENKA • FLORIDA TODAY • July 18, 2008 A former Rockledge hospital employee faces identity theft charges after the West Melbourne Police ...
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Marine sentenced to prison time for identity theft
KHON2 - Honolulu,HI,USA
By Jai Cunningham A marine was sentenced today for credit card fraud, forgery, and identity theft. His victims were fellow Marines serving in Iraq at the ...
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Identity Theft - How it Happens and How to Prevent It
eNews Park Forest - Park Forest,IL,USA
Along with the benefits of better technology and faster ways of communicating, providing information and services, comes the huge risk of identity theft. ...
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Nampa man pleads guilty to identity theft
Idaho Press-Tribune - Nampa,ID,USA
Chad Nathaniel Butherus, 27, of Nampa, pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to identity theft by possession with intent to unlawfully use false ...
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US Birthrates Are Highest in August: Farmers(R) Insurance Warns ...
MarketWatch - USA
The Federal Trade Commission released its national ID theft survey, which for the first time contains statistics specific to medical identity theft. ...
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AG and State Police Obtain Conviction in Identity Theft Case
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
"Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing financial crimes in the nation," said Spitzer. "It is a crime that has far-reaching consequences for ...
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Duo Arrested on Multiple Counts of Forgery, Identity Theft
WBOC TV 16 - Salisbury,MD,USA
Police charged a man and woman for multiple counts of forgery and identity theft in Dover on Thursday. Dover Police arrested Sabrina Walls, 27, ...
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Woman sought in identity theft
Times Of Huntington - Huntington,NY,USA
Suffolk County Identity Theft Detectives and Crime Stoppers are asking the public's help with identifying a woman who they allege attempted to use a forged ...
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Identity Theft 911 Designs Data Breach Program
TMCnet - USA
By Niladri Sekhar Nath, TMCnet Contributing Editor Businesses will now be able to identity theft compromise better with Identity Theft 911, an identity ...
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Security Firm Forecasts Increase In Identity Theft Cases
AHN - USA
Washington, DC (AHN) - An identity theft security firm made up of former federal agents forecasts a rise in identity theft cases. ...
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From July 18, 2008
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Brooklyn's "Chef Dan" Arrested for Credit Card Identity Theft
Gothamist - NY,USA
Kaufman surrendered yesterday and Brooklyn Heights Blog reports the charges include various counts of identity theft and grand larceny. ...
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Busted Chef; Heights food shop owner arrested on identity theft ...
BrooklynPapers.com - NY, United States
By Sarah Portlock One of the owners of Busy Chef, the popular Brooklyn Heights upscale take-out joint, was arrested on Thursday on identity theft and ...
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Police say man victim of apparent identity theft
Greenville News - Greenville,SC,USA
By Amy Clarke • STAFF WRITER • July 18, 2008 A check that never came led one Easley man to an unsettling discovery this week. ...
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Woman sues Spitzer call girl over identity theft
DailyIndia.com - Jacksonville,FL,USA
New York, July 18: It seems Eliot Spitzer's call girl can't stay out of trouble. A woman has sued the hooker claiming she used her lost driver's license to ...
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PEMCO Insurance Poll Reveals Washington Residents Are Savvy About ...
Earthtimes (press release) - London,UK
"Still, there's more people can do to reduce the likelihood of a stolen identity." According to Identity Theft 911(R), PEMCO's partner in providing identity ...
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Library Employee Arrested For Identity Theft And Fraud
WFMY News 2 - Greensboro,NC,USA
She is facing federal charges for alleging aggravated identity theft, false claim to US citizenship, social security fraud and fraudulent or ...
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Identity Theft News: 2008 Data Breach count is 69% greater than 2007
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Identity theft experts at The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) found that the data breach count has reached an all-time high. ...
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From July 17, 2008
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Identity Theft 911 Introduces New Data Breach Program for Growing ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Identity Theft 911, a leading identity management and consumer education company, today announced a new data breach crisis resolution ...
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Media Alert: Companies Facing More Rules for Preventing Identity Theft
Earthtimes (press release) - London,UK
1, 2008 , financial institutions and creditors must have a program to prevent identity theft and identify suspicious behaviors according to new Red Flag ...
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Stoughton policing identity theft
Stoughton Journal - Raynham,MA,USA
It is typical for identity theft rings to approach and offer compensation to low-level employees who can access personal information, such as dates of birth ...
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Danbury woman charged with identity theft
Danbury News Times - Danbury,CT,USA
NEW MILFORD -- A Danbury woman was arrested on two counts of identity theft, police said. Velma Banks, 55, of Miry Brook Road, turned herself in at the ...
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Dealerspan Introduces the First Red Flag Identity Theft Solution ...
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Automating the process of developing the required Identity Theft Prevention Program. The goal is to prevent identity theft from occurring, ...
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An illegal immigrant is behind bars charged with identity theft.
WLBT-TV - Jackson,MS,USA
She was arrested Wednesday on three counts of identity theft. Martinez is accused of opening loans at the Central Mississippi Federal Credit Union using a ...
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Shreveport attorney arrested on identity theft charge
Shreveport Times - Shreveport,LA,USA
Gold is charged with identity theft. He's accused of using his ex-wife's name and social security number to get $71000 in credit. Prator said the situation ...
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Identity Theft Protection Expert and One You Security
TransWorldNews (press release) - Monroe,GA,USA
Peer-to-peer networks in fact contain a minefield of security pitfalls, said Robert Siciliano, widely televised and quoted identity theft protection expert ...
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Identity Theft Growing in Missouri
Senaca News Dispatch - Seneca,MO,USA
Unfortunately, there are some police departments that are not willing to take identity theft reports. We need legislation that asks our local law ...
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Oregon man gets 51 months for identity theft
Coos Bay World - Coos Bay,OR,USA
PORTLAND (AP) — An Oregon man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a multistate identity theft scheme. ...
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From July 16, 2008
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Affinion Security Center's Card Patrol Identity Theft Protection ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
NORWALK, Conn., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinion Security Center, a division of Affinion Group and a leading provider of identity theft protection services, ...
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Careless Britons leaving themselves open to identity theft
Easier (press release) - Chester,UK
Despite the growing threat of identity theft, Brits are still failing to take the necessary security precautions to protect their identity, according to ...
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Online Games Can Lead to Identity Theft
ABC News - USA
By LARA NAAMAN, JEN PEREIRA and EMILY YACUS When you update your profile on social networking sites such as Facebook, are you helping thieves empty your ...
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Identity theft threat to businesses
Chester DailyLocal.com - PA, USA
Identity theft is not just about hijacked credit-card numbers — information can be stolen from a driver's license, Social Security records, medical records ...
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Trucker accused of ID theft
Jackson Sun - Jackson,TN,USA
He was arraigned Monday on one count of identity theft and one count of forgery, according to a press release. Timms is scheduled to have his preliminary ...
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Credit union warns of identity theft scam
Auburn Citizen - Auburn,NY,USA
The provided number is fraudulent, and the calls appear to be meant to gather information for potential identity theft, Scro stated in a written release. ...
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East Naples woman gets probation in ID theft case
Naples Daily News - Naples,FL,USA
By AISLING SWIFT (Contact) Moments after a 56-year-old Naples woman was sentenced for identity theft, she was brought back before the judge Monday after ...
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Lee’s Summit woman sentenced in identity theft
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
Kimberly M. Davis, 43, pleaded guilty in December, admitting that she used the identity information for three people, without their permission, ...
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Man Gets 4 Years In Identity Theft Conspiracy
KPTV.com - Portland,OR,USA
A man was sentenced Monday to 51 months in prison after pleading guilty to money-laundering charges in connection with an identity-theft ring. ...
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Oregon man gets 51 months for identity theft
KTVZ - Bend,OR,USA
(AP) - An Oregon man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for his role in a multistate identity theft scheme. ...
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From July 15, 2008
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Be on the lookout for identity theft: police
Telegraph-Journal - Saint John,New Brunswick,Canada
SAINT JOHN - Identity theft isn't new and it isn't as simple as just stealing a credit card and maxing out the credit limit, said a member of the city ...
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CR House candidate victim of identity theft
Gazette Online - Solon,IA,USA
"Identity theft is a growing problem," Schulte said Monday. "We thought we were protected, but we were taken advantage of. It can happen to anyone at ...
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'Bonnie' enters guilty plea; admits role in 116G identity-theft ...
Philadelphia Daily News - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Kirsch, who will be 23 on Sunday, pleaded guilty to charges related to her involvement in the identity-theft scam with her former love, Edward Kyle Anderton ...
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Criminal methodologies: Identity theft
Merinews - New Delhi,India
How the identity theft of your customers leads to the erosion of your company’s profits and product name? The vast majority of identity fraud victims (68 ...
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Gov. Schwarzenegger Reinforces Commitment to Protect Identity ...
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed SB 612 by Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), giving victims of identity theft a better opportunity to obtain ...
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Posting of Social Security Numbers Results in Suspension of 3 Workers
Washington Post - United States
The letter to employees urges them to watch their credit reports for signs of identity theft. Metro is offering the employees one year of free credit report ...
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Former Hanover man fights ID theft
The Evening Sun - Hanover,PA,USA
There were 8.4 million Americans who were victims of identity theft in 2007. That figure is down from the 10.1 million in 2003, according to surveys ...
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Three arrested on forgery, identity theft
YourHub.com - Denver,CO,USA
... birth-date 01/08/87, of North Hollywood, California, were lodged at the Broomfield County Jail on several charges, including Forgery, Identity Theft, ...
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Critics say Identity Theft Law Not Very Effective
KCRG - Cedar Rapids,IA,USA
By Becky Ogann DES MOINES (AP) - Opinions seem to differ on whether a new Iowa law designed to stop identity theft does much to help. ...
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Blunt signs identity theft legislation
Springfield Business Journal - Springfield,MO,USA
Matt Blunt on June 30 signed legislation that allows Missourians who are concerned they have been the victims of identity theft to request security freezes ...
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From July 14, 2008
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Some government agencies not helping combat identity theft
New Richmond News - New Richmond,WI,USA
Bernadine Matthews filed a federal appeal after she was turned down for a job with Waukesha County. She was sent applications from 130 other people who ...
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Equifax unveils ID Patrol application against identity theft
ePaymentsnews Network (subscription) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Equifax has launched the ID Patrol identity protection product, enabling consumers to prevent, detect and resolve identity theft. Via Equifax ID Patrol tool ...
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Equifax ships ID theft protection tool
Finextra - UK
... Equifax is providing consumers with a full-featured identity protection product to help them prevent, detect, and resolve identity theft. ...
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Equifax Helps Consumers Combat Identity Theft with Launch of ...
Emediawire (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
For about 50 cents a day, Equifax is providing consumers with a full-featured identity protection product to help them prevent, detect, and resolve identity ...
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Graduates May be Easy Targets for Identity Theft
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
According to industry statistics, graduates fall within the age group that accounts for one third of all identity theft victims. ...
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Leaving Social Security numbers on Medicare cards is risky
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
"Despite the increasing threat of identity theft, CMS continued to display SSNs on identification cards it issued to Medicare beneficiaries," Patrick P. ...
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Critics say identity theft law not very effective
WHO-TV - Des Moines,IA,USA
AP - July 13, 2008 6:44 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Opinions seem to differ on whether a new Iowa law designed to stop identity theft does much to help. ...
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From July 13, 2008
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Police checking identity theft in New London
Chester DailyLocal.com - PA, USA
NEW LONDON — State police are investigating a case of identity theft. The victim's debit card numbers were stolen and used to withdraw $6500 from ATMs and ...
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Critics:Identity theft law not very effective
DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA
By JASON CLAYWORTH A new Iowa law intended to limit the damage from identity theft does little to stop criminals and could have a negative effect on ...
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Keep an eye on your mail, or you might invite identity thieves
Fort Worth Star Telegram - Fort Worth,TX,USA
By NATHANIEL JONES With identity theft on the rise nationally, residents should take extra steps to protect their mail, area police say. ...
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The bill for ID theft – our biggest fear
Independent - London,England,UK
Britons are more afraid of identity theft than they are of being mugged or attacked in the street, a survey from American Express has revealed. ...
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Agriprocessors' PR company faces allegations of identity theft
Jerusalem Post - Israel
"Agriprocessors is being investigated for encouraging identity theft, and for their PR company to now feel it's appropriate to steal my identity seems too ...
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From July 12, 2008
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Illegal immigrant charged with identity theft
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Jackson,MS,USA
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has added additional charges to an illegal immigrant arrested last week for identity theft. ...
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Identity Theft Protection for Lost SSN Numbers of Children
WZTV - Nashville,TN,USA
Williamson county school officials say they will provide identity theft protection for more than 51-hundred of their students. ...
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Jeffery Deaver talks about murder, mystery, and identity theft
Times Online - UK
Deaver says the inspiration came from a traumatic incident in his own life when he found himself a victim of identity theft. “It wasn't a big loss in the ...
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Federal agency assessing identity theft's fallout
MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA
If you've been a victim of identity theft and filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission between Jan. 1 and May 30 this year, you may be contacted ...
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Police arrest Texas man in Cal identity theft case
Houston Chronicle - United States
A man has been charged in Texas in an identity theft case that affected more than 1100 students at the University of California, Irvine, authorities said ...
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Police arrest Texas man in Cal identity theft case
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Texas man in an identity theft case that affected more than one thousand students at a Southern California ...
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Senator Stung By Identity Theft
Pacific News Center - USA
Guam - With the warning from federal authorities of increased cases of identity theft, one case would hit close to home. Senator Adolpho Palacios has ...
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Identity theft 'is Britain's most feared crime'
FinancialAdvice.co.uk - London,UK
... to rely on technology in the way they manage their lives, so the safety landscape is changing and ID theft is becoming a bigger issue year on year."
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Speeding In Maryland Could Be Hazardous to Your Identity
Washington Post - United States
Hugh Williams, administrator of the Maryland AG's Identity Theft Program, said he was recently made aware of the personal data on the state's site after ...
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Identity Theft Fears Top Safety Concerns Poll
Finance Daily - London,England,UK
Brits are more concerned about identity theft than they are of being mugged, burgled or being threatened by drunks, claims a new study. ...
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From July 11, 2008
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IRS warns taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams
The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers Thursday of a rash of identity theft scams where thieves try to steal personal information ...
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IRS Warns Of Identity Theft Scams
KELOLAND TV - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
The IRS is warning the public about several identity theft scams. The most common ones involve tax refunds and the economic stimulus payments. ...
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ID theft becomes UK's top safety fear
Easier (press release) - Chester,UK
Identity theft has overtaken street crime (43% versus 41%) and fears of being mugged or attacked (32%) to become the nation's top safety fear - and, ...
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Meehan Announces ID Theft Enforcement
Evening Bulletin - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Identity theft perpetrators might soon face a nasty surprise thanks to new technology announced on Thursday by US Attorney Pat Meehan. ...
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Identity theft tops poll
ITV.com - UK
Losses from identity fraud mount up to more than £1.7bn a year, according to the Home Office. Chris Rolland, head of American Express Insurance Services, ...
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Expert stresses prevention of identity theft
Corpus Christi Caller Times - Corpus Christi,TX,USA
By Fanny S. Chirinos (Contact) Risk management expert Bert Howard talks to business owners Thursday about identity theft, which he said can impact all areas ...
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Mortgage scam is front for identity theft
Mail Tribune - Medford,OR,USA
... the public to be aware of a man involved in a mortgage scam that has cost at least one White City resident $300 and opened her up to identity theft. ...
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Be consistent on protecting Social Security numbers
Detroit Free Press - United States
An Identity Theft Task Force set up by President George W. Bush recommended last year reduced use of Social Security numbers, describing them as "the most ...
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Woman charged with identity theft
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
TEMPE - A Tempe woman has been indicted on identity-theft and fraud charges after police reported that they found more than 200 credit-card numbers in her ...
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Identity theft tops security fears
The Press Association -
Identity theft is the nation's greatest safety fear, according to a survey. It was named as the top concern by 43% of adults in the research from American ...
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From July 10, 2008
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Canton cop policing identity theft on task force
Canton Journal - Raynham,MA,USA
With so many angles to identity theft and fraud, Ruane said groups like the task force are more important than ever. He said it’s all about networking. ...
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Woman claims identity theft charge is all a mistake
KTBS - Shreveport,LA,USA
BY CHRIS REDFORD credford@ktbs.com Every year thousands of people are arrested for identity theft. It's estimated someone's identity is stolen every few ...
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Mexican man charged with identity theft
Lawrence Journal World - Lawrence,KS,USA
Joel Cobian-Comacho is charged with one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported, four counts of aggravated identity theft, ...
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'Red Flags Rules' for Identity Theft on the Way
Consumer Affairs - USA
"We encourage all organizations that have ongoing accounts or relationships with consumers to keep an eye out for red flags that signal identity theft. ...
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Identity Theft Protection Expert and One You Security
TransWorldNews (press release) - Monroe,GA,USA
But according to at least one industry insider, Robert Siciliano -- the widely televised and quoted identity theft protection expert and chief security ...
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Police break up alleged telemarketing and identity theft ring in ...
The Canadian Press - MONTREAL
MONTREAL — The RCMP says it has broken up an alleged telemarketing and identity theft ring in Montreal. Officers from several police services arrested seven ...
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DMV Puts Coloradans At Risk Of Identity Theft
KRDO - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
So far, there haven't been any incidents of identity theft. The division says they have a long standing policy of editing out the last four digits of social ...
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Identity Theft Involving ATMs On Rise
KMBC.com - Kansas City,MO,USA
Experts said identity theft involving ATMs is on the rise. A new study found that there is a higher rate of identity theft involving ATMs in convenience ...
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Senator Stung By Identity Theft
Pacific News Center - USA
With the warning from Federal authorities of increased cases of identity theft, one case would hit close to home. Guam--Senator Adolpho Palacios has ...
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Identity Theft: Mayfield Woman Arrested
WPSD - Brookport,IL,USA
Perez, 26, was charged her with Theft of Identity, a class D Felony. Perez was taken to the Marshall County Jail. A bond has not been set at this time.
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From July 9, 2008
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IRS Reports Rise In Tax-Related Identity Theft Cases
AHN - USA
Washington, DC (AHN) - A new Internal Revenue Service report indicates that tax-related identity theft incidents went up by 644 percent over the past four ...
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Identity theft threatens everyone
IT Examiner - Banglore,Karnataka,India
By J Prasanna @ 09 July 2008 14:49 :: :: 0 Comments :: Category - Software Identity theft occurs when a victim's username and password is stolen and some ...
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'Red Flag' Regulations Require Financial Institutions and ...
Trading Markets (press release) - Los Angeles,CA,USA
Under these Rules, financial institutions and creditors with covered accounts must have identity theft prevention programs in place by November 1, 2008, ...
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Traffic stop leads to identity theft charges
The News Journal - Wilmington,DE,USA
After pulling over an SUV for having an obscured license plate and speeding, state troopers discovered what looked like an identity theft kit. ...
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What to do if Identity Theft Happens to You
CastroValleyForum.com - Castro Valley,CA,USA
You may be the victim of identity theft. Now what do you do? It's a very scary situation these days considering the shakiness of the mortgage market, ...
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Taxpayer Advocate Plans to Focus on ID Theft
WebCPA - New York,NY,USA
The report notes that the IRS has taken some steps to improve its procedures for handling identity theft, including developing an identity theft indicator ...
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How to avoid identity theft
Winston-Salem Journal - Winston-Salem,NC,USA
... claim to be from your bank, church or another organization, get their names and phone numbers and then call them back to verify their identity. ...
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Feds warn of identity theft
KUAM.com - Dededo,GU,USA
The US Attorney's Office and the US Secret Service are actively investigating at least 53 cases of identity theft reported to authorities on island. ...
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Website signatures invite identity theft, says National
Radio New Zealand - Wellington,New Zealand
The National Party says the Charities Commission is inviting identity theft by posting application forms containing signatures on its website. ...
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Two men wanted by police for identity theft
WPTV - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
BOYNTON BEACH, FL -- Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who are suspects in the identity theft of a Boynton Beach man. ...
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From July 8, 2008
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Mitigating Medical Identity Theft: AHIMA Journal Provides Patient ...
Earthtimes (press release) - London,UK
If medical identity theft takes place, the brief recommends other steps. Patients should contact the health information manager or privacy officer at the ...
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Consumer Watch 7 - Fighting identity theft
WDBJ7.com - Roanoke,VA,USA
There's a new tool in the fight against identity theft. As of July 1st, Virginia residents can put a freeze on their credit files. ...
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Try a Credit Report Alert Service for Free and Stop ID Theft
istockAnalyst.com - Salem,OR,USA
by Dave Joa Identity Theft and ID Fraud are real problems if you use your Credit Card on the Internet. Many threats to your online safety exist today. ...
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Fraudulent satellite TV man sentenced on identity-theft charge
Joplin Globe - Joplin,MO,USA
At a hearing in Jasper County Circuit Court in Joplin, Circuit Judge Gayle Crane sentenced Jose N. Velasquez, 37, to two years in prison for identity theft ...
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Identity theft meeting being held tonight
Bedford Today - UK
And Mark Winchester will speak about SmartWater, the ultimate theft deterrent which uses state-of-the-art forensic technology to protect your valuables. ...
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Title Loan Employee Arrested For Identity Theft
NewsChannel5.com - Nashville,TN,USA
A title loan employee has been arrested for identity theft after police said she issued fake loans to clients and pocketed the money. ...
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Charities Commission promotes identity theft
Scoop.co.nz (press release) - New Zealand
The discovery of personal signatures on the Charities Commission website is an unacceptable invitation to identity theft and should be stopped immediately, ...
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Congressman Hodes Introduces Legislation to Help Prevent Senior ...
Politicker - New York,NY,USA
Over eight million Americans were the victims of identity theft costing the US economy over 15 billion dollars. The Social Security Administration insists ...
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US Gov't: Do Not Carry Your Social Security Number; US Gov't: You ...
Techdirt - USA
Instead, in order to deal with the risk of identity theft over this issue, it suggests that you only carry the card with you when you think you might need ...
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From July 7, 2008
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US Contradicts Itself On ID Theft Advice
Hartford Courant - United States
By LARRY MARGASAK | AP WASHINGTON — - The government doesn't have to look very far to see who's ignoring its advice on preventing identity theft. ...
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Government use of the 9-digit number is on the rise
ABC12.com - Flint,MI,USA
"We don't have any cases reported of a Social Security number being stolen because of a Medicare card theft," Frizzera said.
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ID theft: Medicare cards contain vital data
El Paso Times - El Paso,TX,USA
Also, Social Security numbers appear on 8 million identity cards issued by the Pentagon to active-duty personnel, Reserves and their dependents, ...
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ID theft suspect believed to have fled overseas
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
But the potential child support payments and the criminal case involving the identity theft charges may have fizzled, because Cardenas is believed to have ...
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Group takes aim at identity thieves
Taunton Daily Gazette - MA, USA
By Kendra Sardinha, Staff writer When it comes to identity theft, with criminals getting savvier by the day, it’sa constant challenge for area police ...
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UNITED STATES: FTC Will Study Experiences of Identity Theft Victims
IBLS INTERNET LAW (subscription) - Irvine,CA,USA
The Federal Trade Commission plans to study the experiences of identity theft victims by conducting a survey of consumers who contacted the FTC after they ...
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Ukrainian fruit pickers nabbed for identity theft
ITProPortal - London,UK
... on the case of a clutch of Ukrainian fruit pickers in Telford who are reported to have scooped up a million pound identity theft investigation. ...
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Federal IDs raise identity-theft alarms
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
By LARRY MARGASAK AP WASHINGTON | The government doesn’t have to look far to see who’s ignoring its advice on preventing identity theft. ...
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Identity theft must be reported
Pacific Daily News - Hagåtña,GU,USA
To learn more about these steps and more, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Recover from Identity Theft section. Should you file a police report if your ...
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City Launches First Community Shred And E-Waste Day
KHTS Radio - Santa Clarita,CA,USA
Santa Clarita Sheriffs along with City officials initiate annual event in hopes of preventing identity theft. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and ...
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From July 6, 2008
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Helping prevent online fraud
South Bend Tribune - South Bend,IN,USA
As if identity theft wasn't scary enough, last month's string of fraudulent withdrawals from hundreds of accounts at local financial institutions gave area ...
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Seminars offered to assist seniors in avoiding identity theft
News Item - Shamokin,PA,USA
... in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, is conducting free seminars for seniors on ways to avoid identity theft scams. n ...
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Around Whittier
Whittier Daily News - Whittier,CA,USA
NORWALK - A La Mirada woman convicted of stealing a neighbor's check as well as identity theft will be sentenced Monday at Norwalk Superior Court. ...
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Be vigilant against identity theft on vacation
Providence Journal - Providence,RI,USA
It goes without saying that the threat of identity theft and fraud has made it imperative for consumers to guard their personal information. ...
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From July 5, 2008
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Medicare's inconvenient truth
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Grand Rapids,MI,USA
Medicare is doing nothing to protect its elderly recipients from identity theft. The health care provider's continued use of Social Security numbers on ...
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Tougher times = higher crime?
Bradenton Herald - FL, United States
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Matt Miller oversees fraud investigations for the agency and says reports of identity theft, credit card fraud and ...
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From July 4, 2008
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Mississippi couple arrested for identity theft and forgery
Slidell Sentry News - Slidell,LA,USA
Anthony Smith was charged with nine counts of being a principal to theft, nine counts of being a principal to identity theft, nine counts of being a ...
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Facebook Games Could Lead To Identity Theft
WBAL TV - Baltimore,MD,USA
It's also the key to identity thieves," Sieglein said. "Identity theft for minors is a real problem, because typically as parents, we wouldn't be checking ...
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US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice
The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government doesn't have to look very far to see who's ignoring its advice on preventing identity theft. It's the government itself. ...
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Joe Maddon a Victim of Identity Theft
AOL SPORTS - New York,NY,USA
If you're Rays manager Joe Maddon, it's identity theft. Maddon spent part of his morning Monday getting a new bank card after becoming a victim of identity ...
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Free identity theft forum July 7
Glendale Star - Glendale,AZ,USA
In an effort to help residents combat this crime, the Glendale Police Department and Maricopa County Attorney's office are presenting a free “Identity Theft ...
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Schwarzenegger Signs New Identity Theft Legislation
San Fernando Valley Business Journal Online (subscription) - Woodland Hills,CA,USA
Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed SB 612 by Senator Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), which allows victims of identity theft to have identity theft cases ...
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Man sentenced for aggravated identity theft
Dayton Daily News - Dayton,OH,USA
"Identity theft can have significant economic impact on its victims and the financial institutions that fall prey to these schemes," said Gregory G. ...
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Pa. State Police Make Identity Theft Arrests
CBS 3 - Philadelphia,PA,USA
WYNNEFIELD HEIGHTS, Pa. (CBS 3) ― Pennsylvania State Police have arrested several suspects who were allegedly stealing identities to obtain illegal driver's ...
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Forest woman charged in ID theft
Jackson Clarion Ledger - Jackson,MS,USA
By Kathleen Baydala • kbaydala@clarionledger.com • July 3, 2008 A Forest woman faces charges of identity theft after being arrested Friday by investigators ...
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From July 3, 2008
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Identity Theft Can Drain Your Home Equity Credit Line So Check ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
According to the FBI Mortgage Fraud Report, identity theft is historically a popular tool for use in mortgage fraud schemes: “As financial institutions ...
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Shred fest a precaution against identity theft
Cary Grove Countryside - Countryside,IL,USA
By CRAIG A. WHITNEY cwhitney@pioneerlocal.com In the battle against identity theft, a Cary bank this weekend brought out the heavy artillery. ...
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Identity Theft: Trust No One
Extreme Tech - USA
I and several thousand of my former fellow employees and our families are subject to easy identity theft. Surprisingly, I'm not really angry. ...
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Identity-theft suspects listed
Philadelphia Daily News - Philadelphia,PA,USA
Officals said that Haigler was charged with illegal sale or transfer of firearms, forgery, identity theft and related offenses.
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FTC Recruiting Identity Theft Victims
Slashdot - USA
coondoggie writes "In an effort to buttress its enforcement and better understand the scourge that is identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission said ...
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Identity Theft Suspect Wanted
KKTV 11 News - Colorado Springs,CO,USA
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman wanted for multiple charges including identity theft. Rahna Doerfler, 36, has been charged with ...
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Jet-setter reports to jail in Philadelphia identity theft case
International Herald Tribune - France
Kirsch faces charges including aggravated identity theft, money laundering and fraud. US District Judge Eduardo C. Robreno, in an order dated Tuesday, ...
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FTC recruiting identity theft victims
NetworkWorld.com - Southborough,MA,USA
In an effort to buttress its enforcement and better understand the scourge that is identity theft, the Federal Trade Commission said today its plans to ...
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California Expands Identity Theft Prosecution
InformationWeek - Manhasset,NY,USA
It allows prosecutors to charge people with identity theft in the jurisdictions where the victims live. Without the bill, prosecutions could only take place ...
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US contradicts itself over its own identity theft advice
New York Daily News - New York,NY,USA
AP WASHINGTONÂ - The government doesn't have to look very far to see who's ignoring its advice on preventing identity theft. The nation's Medicare agency ...
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From July 2, 2008
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

DCF Worker Charged With Identity Theft
NBC6.net - Miami,FL,USA
Shorter faces four counts of fraudulent use of a credit card among other charges, including identity theft and grand theft. Her parents were brought to ...
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Government contradicts itself on avoiding ID theft
WZTV - Nashville,TN,USA
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government isn't listening to its own advice when it comes to the risk of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission advises ...
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How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of ID Theft During the Credit Crunch
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
DriveSentry Free is released at a time where incidents of identity theft and data encrypted blackmail are drastically increasing and becoming a normal risk ...
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US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
By LARRY MARGASAK, AP Writer When it comes to the risks of identity theft, the US government isn't taking its own advice. The nation's Medicare agency and ...
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US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice
The Associated Press -
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the risks of identity theft, the US government isn't taking its own advice. The nation's Medicare agency and the Pentagon ...
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California tightens ID theft laws
Central Valley Business Times - Stockton,CA,USA
Victims of identity theft may have a better opportunity to obtain justice under a new law in California that allows identity theft cases to be prosecuted in ...
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Southeast Precinct offers tips to avoid Identity Theft
The Bee - Portland,OR,USA
By Elizabeth Ussher Groff Despite warnings and publicity, Inner Southeast Portland residents continue to be victimized by the crime of Identity Theft. ...
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Identity theft and bank account freezes
7Online.com - New York,NY,USA
But what's worse is how collection agencies and law firms can get legal orders against identity theft victims for debts they don't owe. ...
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Compliance Services Company Launches Anti-Identity Theft Resource ...
National Mortgage News - Washington,DC,USA
The program must include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing and mitigating identity theft. To help ensure that institutions meet ...
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Identity Theft Protection Expert and One You Security
TransWorldNews (press release) - Monroe,GA,USA
"Organizations that propose to do so mean well, but misunderstand the crime of identity theft and the extent to which Social Security numbers are already ...
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From July 1, 2008
Google News Alert for: Identity Theft

Consumers are most preoccupied with identity theft, financial ...
ePaymentsnews Network (subscription) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
A study focusing on consumers' sentiment on security issues across fourteen countries finds that fears regarding identity theft and financial fraud are top ...
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Identity theft victim doesn't lose any money
The Bridgeton News - NJ.com - Bridgeton,NJ,USA
By JEAN JONES MILLVILLE -- An East Green Street resident isn't out any money, but is the victim of identity theft after receiving a check for $4995 in the ...
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Consumer Smarts: Medical ID theft is a big pain, too
Seattle Post Intelligencer - USA
It's a form of identity theft that doesn't happen as often as cases involving stolen credit cards or forged checks, but medical identity theft can be ...
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38 years in prison over ID theft by Texas woman
Houston Chronicle - United States
2008 AP DALLAS — A Dallas-area woman has been sentenced to 38 years in prison in an identity theft case involving dozens of victims, including Alzheimer's ...
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Consumers fear identity theft
Money Management - Australia
By Justin Lim Fears over identity theft and financial fraud remain the top concerns for consumers globally, according to the latest results from the Unisys ...
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Missouri Governor Blunt Takes Actions to Protect Missourians from ...
Government Technology - Folsom,CA,USA
Matt Blunt recently signed legislation allowing Missourians who are concerned they have been the victim of identity theft to request a security freeze on ...
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Social engineering expert reveals brick-and-mortar identity theft ...
Dark Reading - New York,NY,USA
“This is the forgotten and overlooked” security risk for identity theft, Perrymon says. “That’s why the first time we show [our clients] what we can do, ...
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Identity Theft Expert and MyLaptopGPS: Laptop Theft's Cost ...
NewsReleaseWire.com (press release) - USA
In the face of these mounting costs, according to widely televised and quoted personal security and identity theft expert Robert Siciliano, affordable, ...
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How to Prevent Identity Theft
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
Identity Theft posses a very serious issue to everyone today. If you have a driver’s license, a bank account, a computer, or simply a social security number ...
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Students Persuade Lender to Reduce Risks of Identity Theft, But ...
Identity Theft Daily - San Diego,CA,USA
While the new password is an improvement over Sallie Mae's previous methods, student borrowers are still at risk of identity theft, according to the Clinic. ...
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