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From March 31, 2008
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Identity fraud taken to a whole new level
SmartCompany.com.au - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Having your identity stolen for credit card fraud is bad enough, but imagine if your identity theft resulted in the theft of something much more valuable: ...
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Identity theft victim describes terrible experience
StarNewsOnline.com - Wilmington,NC,USA
Yes, sunny Florida with its palm trees, alligators, fresh veggies all year 'round, theme parks, crazy drivers and IDENTITY THEFT. Thanksgiving 2006 I was ...
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No Fail-Safe Identity Protection
Wall Street Journal - USA
By ANDREA COOMBES Plenty of products promise to help consumers avoid identity theft, but none of them is foolproof. If a product claims to prevent identity ...
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Shredding personal documents helps combat identity theft
Lethbridge Herald - Lethbridge,AB,Canada
By By Tony Clarke If you think living in laid-back southern Alberta makes you less likely to be a victim of identity theft, think again. Const. ...
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Man charged in identity theft
The Union Leader - Manchester,NH,USA
Curtis has been charged with one Class A felony for identity theft and a misdemeanor charge of theft in the Candia incident. He is scheduled to appear in ...
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From March 30, 2008
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ID theft case with a Napa twist
Napa Valley Register - Napa,CA,USA
By Register Staff In Philadelphia, police consider her half of what they call the “Bonnie and Clyde of Identity Theft.” In Napa, she is a barista at a ...
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Official explains common methods of identity theft at seminar
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster,OH,USA
By MICHELLE GEORGE LANCASTER - Insurance agent Rick Wagner likes to start his identity theft seminars with a story about a waitress in West Lake who ID'd a ...
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POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: Krekorian tackles identity theft
Burbank Leader - CA, United States
Assemblyman Paul Krekorian will host a workshop in Burbank designed to educate constituents on how to protect against identity theft. “Identity theft is one ...
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Mattoon woman pays fine, restitution for identity theft
Journal Gazette and Times-Courier - Charleston,IL,USA
Linda M. Huckaba, 34, for whom records listed addresses on Champaign and on Marion avenues, pleaded guilty to a charge of financial identity theft that ...
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Alert urged as tax filing outsourced
Houston Chronicle - United States
•Be aware of identity theft and e-mail scams. "The most volatile document in a person's life is the tax return," said Pat Dane, chief revenue officer of ...
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From March 29, 2008 (no reports received for the 28th)
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Marine pleads not guilty to ID theft
KPUA - HI,USA
Marine Cpl. Daniel M. Alfieri entered the not-guilty pleas on 14 counts of identity theft and several other charges, including credit card theft, ...
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6 are charged in idenitity theft scheme
Baltimore Sun - United States
AP 4:40 PM EDT, March 28, 2008 Six Maryland residents have been indicted in an identity theft scheme that federal prosecutors say netted more than $184000 ...
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Wyoming Bank & Trust Selects Secure Identity Systems’ ID Theft ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
Secure Identity Systems will also provide its total identity theft protection program to bank employees as part of a competitive benefits package. ...
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Three Arrested in Identity Theft Scheme
Kitsap Sun (Subscription) - WA, United States
Three suspects were arrested and booked into the Kitsap County jail on Tuesday on suspicion of identity theft. The suspects — two Lakebay men, ...
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Identity theft: who's at risk?
Baltimore Sun - United States
Some people who did NOT receive letters from The Dental Network have contacted me as well as the Identity Theft Program of the state attorney general's ...
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IDENTITY THEFT: STOP • THINK • CLICK - 7 Practices for safer ...
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
By EC Moran Co 4. BE SURE TO SET UP YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM AND WEB BROWSER SOFTWARE PROPERLY, AND UPDATE THEM REGULARLY. Hackers also take advantage of Web ...
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Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Heavily Promoted Identity-Theft ...
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
"What LifeLock doesn't tell you is that in 2006, Davis was a victim of identity theft when a criminal used his social security number to fraudulently obtain ...
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ID theft and fraud is unnecessary
Insurance Times and Investments News - South Africa
According to Alexander Forbes in South Africa, identity fraud and theft is becoming increasingly sophisticated with hackers accessing personal details of ...
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Who is most at risk from identity theft?
Thrifty Scot - Glasgow,Scotland,UK
According to a recent report based on statistical data those most at risk of becoming a victim of identity theft in the UK are young professional males that ...
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Identity Theft + Mortgage Fraud = Home Stealing
The Consumerist - New York,NY,USA
Scammers are combining identity theft and mortgage fraud to steal people's houses right from under them, the FBI warns. A few cases have been reported where ...
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From March 27, 2008
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‘Work to prevent theft of identity'
Beloit Daily News - Beloit,WI,USA
The Wisconsin Register of Deeds Association along with the State Vital Records Office is continually working to prevent identity theft. ...
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Identity Theft + Mortgage Fraud = House Stealing
KAIT - Jonesboro,AR,USA
What happens when you combine two popular rackets, identity theft and mortgage fraud? You get a totally new kind of crime: house stealing. ...
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Greensboro Officer Arrested for Financial Fraud, Identity Theft
MyFox WGHP - High Point,NC,USA
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) -- A suspended Greensboro police officer has been arrested on seven counts of financial fraud and identity theft, according to a ...
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'House Stealing' Scam Combines Identity Theft, Mortgage Fraud
Consumer Affairs - USA
It's one that combines identity theft with mortgage fraud. When you mix those criminal activities together, you end up with a scam that threatens the ...
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IDENTITY THEFT: STOP • THINK • CLICK - 7 Practices for safer ...
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
... computer to websites, monitor your Internet surfing, or record your keystrokes, which, in turn, could lead to the theft of your personal information. ...
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Are you at risk for identity theft?
The Dolphin - Groton,CT,USA
Identity theft is impacting more and more Americans. A Federal Trade Commission, Identity Theft Survey Report, published in 2003, surmised that almost 10 ...
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The Typical Victims of Identity Theft
Creditman - UK
If you are a forty-something male, you are more likely to become a victim of identity theft than any other age range or group. This is the illuminating fact ...
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Grand jury indicts man with bank fraud, identity theft
MyWestTexas.com - Midland,TX,USA
A Midland resident was indicted for bank fraud and identity theft Wednesday in federal court. This comes after FBI agents arrested Carlos Machuca at his ...
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Identity theft seminar is Friday
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USA
By The Californian | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:57 PM PDT ∞ SUN CITY ---- A seminar on how to prevent identity theft will be held Friday at the Kay ...
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Public safety officials warn of identity theft
KC Community News - Overland Park,KS,USA
By Jared Hoffmann By now, nearly everyone is familiar with the concept of identity theft and the havoc it can cause for unfortunate victims. ...
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From March 26, 2008
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Govt to release report on identity theft
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Federal and state governments are working on new laws which will help victims of identity theft re-establish their credit histories. ...
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AG, CVS Reach Identity Theft Protection Agreement Today
KLTV - Tyler,TX,USA
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today reached an agreement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. that will protect its Texas customers from identity theft. ...
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IDENTITY THEFT: STOP • THINK • CLICK - 7 Practices for safer ...
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
To ensure that your account is not compromised, please click the link below and confirm your identity.” “Phishers” send spam or pop-up messages claiming to ...
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Former Feds Launch Service To Fight ID Theft
NewsFactor Network - Woodland Hills,CA,USA
Identity theft is big business for criminals. By some estimates, as many as 15 million Americans are victimized annually by identity theft, whether it's ...
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Identity theft a risk for students
N.C. State University Technician Online - Raleigh,NC,USA
Your identity is perhaps your most precious possession. Although identity theft has existed for thousands of years, recently, with the exponential growth of ...
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Canadians very vulnerable to identity theft, survey shows
ITBusiness.ca - Scarborough,Ontario,Canada
Almost half of Canadians don’t realize that identity theft can damage their line of credit, and more than half carry their Social Insurance Number (SIN) in ...
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New laws to fight identity theft
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
VICTIMS of identity fraud will be able to apply to a court to swiftly reclaim their identity and re-establish their credit history, under a proposal the ...
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Paying for ID Theft Protection Is Not Necessary
Kiplinger.com - Washington,DC,USA
By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor Fear of identity theft has spawned a huge industry of protection-related products. ...
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Identity theft tops crime chart
Signal Item - Carnegie,PA,USA
By Jeffrey Widmer, Staff Writer Green Tree Police Chief Robert Cifrulak knows the effect that identity theft can have on a person. ...
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Elgin woman charged in identity theft
Chicago Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA
By Gene Haschak | Daily Herald Staff Elgin police arrested a woman Monday on identity theft charges, alleging she used another woman's name and Social ...
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From March 25, 2008 (No report on March 24th)
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Identity Theft
KSTP.com - Saint Paul,MN,USA
Have you or anyone you know been a victim of Identity Theft? Protect yourself by destroying sensitive documents properly. Bring your papers, discs and ...
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The ultimate identity theft: house stealing
NetworkWorld.com - Southborough,MA,USA
The FBI says those concerns are small spuds compared to what might happen when crooks parlay identity theft and mortgage fraud into "a totally new kind of ...
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Pinellas County Worker Charged With Identity Theft
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
Scott M. Moore, 38, of Palm Harbor, faces one count of criminal use of personal information, or identity theft. The utilities inspector was taken into ...
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Secure Eco Shred Provides Identity Theft Protection and ...
SunHerald.com - Biloxi,MS,USA
In the age of increased awareness about identity theft, Secure Eco Shred provides shredding service for individuals, as well as large and small businesses ...
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Identity theft leads to $11000 in credit card debt
Marconews (subscription) - Marco Island,FL,USA
By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF A south Lee County woman reported that someone used her name and social security number to get five credit cards and rack up more ...
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Insurance Veteran Matt Cullina Appointed Executive Vice President ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
A veteran of the insurance industry with more than 15 years of experience, Cullina joins Identity Theft 911 from MetLife Auto & Home Insurance Company, ...
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Tool Emerges to Automate Companies’ Battle Against Identity Theft
bMighty.com - Manhasset,NY,USA
The problems associated with identity theft have become so great that the federal government is forcing corporations to put checks in place to prevent it. ...
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Heartland Credit Union Partners with Identity Theft Prevention ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
”I applaud Heartland Credit Union for its decision to take this stand and eliminate identity theft problems for its members.” Located in a secure facility ...
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Protecting Feds from Personal Information Release and Identity ...
FedSmith.com - USA
I think this law is unjust...My personal information should not be given to anyone other than my employer and contracted employees should not be allowed to ...
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Seminar will teach how to avoid identity theft
Lancaster Eagle Gazette - Lancaster,OH,USA
By TAMARIA L. KULEMEKA LANCASTER - Commercials seem to bombard the television daily about ways consumers can protect themselves from identity theft. ...
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From March 23, 2008
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Las Cruces 25th among metropolitan areas for identity theft (3 pm)
Las Cruces Sun-News - Las Cruces,NM,USA
By Jose L. Medina Sun-News reporter LAS CRUCES — Las Crucen Rosey Grijalva is very careful about protecting herself from identity theft. ...
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Aggravated Identity Theft Guility Plea
Technology News Daily - Scottsdale,AZ,USA
At sentencing, Assistant United States Attorney Kathryn Warma called the case a “particularly egregious form of identity theft with KOPILOFF invading ...
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Identity theft suspect jailed
San Marcos Daily Record - San Marcos,TX,USA
San Marcos — A Buda woman arrested for identity theft last Thursday left a paper trail so long that it may take a while for investigators to reach the end ...
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Iowa Man Sentenced For Identity Theft
KMEG 14 - Sioux City,IA,USA
Investigators say a man convicted of identity theft bought false documents outside a store in Le Mars, Iowa. Man Juan Ramirez-Cruz, 26, has plead guilty to ...
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From March 22, 2008
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Do-It-Yourself ID Protection
Washington Post - United States
By Kimberly Lankford Fear of identity theft has spawned a huge industry of protection-related products. But you can do a lot of the same things on your own ...
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Identity theft huge deal
London Free Press - Canada
By PJ HARSTON Canadians don't understand the extent to which identity theft could affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones

From March 21, 2008
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High-tech tools can prevent identity theft
Canada.com - Hamilton,Ontario,Canada
For PC users, McAfee's Internet Security Suite with Site Advisor promises to protect home computer users from identity theft by alerting users to phishing ...
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Identity theft still going strong in the US
Yahoo! Tech - Sunnyvale,CA,USA
Identity theft continues to be a major problem in the United States. The FTC recently released a list of the top consumer fraud complaints in 2007, ...
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Act against identity theft
Gresham Outlook - Gresham,OR,USA
But a story in today’s Outlook about identity theft does reveal potential hazards that should keep postal customers on guard. The article describes how a ...
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Man sentenced in Phoenix identity theft organization
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) - Phoenix,AZ,USA
A suspected illegal immigrant was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on Thursday for attempted trafficking in the identity of another and illegal control of ...
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Bankers: Grocer should offer free ID protection
Boston Herald - United States
“This is the theft of some credit-card and debit-card information, but it’s not identity theft,” said Eleazer, noting that personal information such as ...
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Suspect Arrested In ID Theft Scam
WESH.com - Winter Park,FL,USA
It was an identity theft scam that, according to authorities, wrapped up 45 victims who were mostly tourists and cost a total of $30000. ...
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Identity Theft Alert!
Mom Logic - Burbank,CA,USA
We talked to Mari Frank, Esq., Mom and identity theft expert, for her preventative tips: Debit or credit?: Never use a debit card when shopping--in the ...
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Mentor police searching for two men in identity theft case
WKYC-TV - Cleveland,OH,USA
MENTOR -- Mentor Police are looking for two men wanted in connection with an identity theft investigation. Police say the two men obtained personal ...
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STOPPING IDENTITY THEFT - Deter, Detect & Defend
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
By EC Moran Co Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or ...
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IMAO Public Service Announcement: Look Out for Barack Obama ...
IMAO - USA
Since Barack Obama had his passport data illegally accessed, he is at risk for identity theft. If someone purchases something from you with a credit card ...
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From March 20, 2008
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The US Postal Service steps up warnings about identity theft
kjrh.com - Tulsa,OK,USA
Carolyn is unfortunately among them and says "I need information on how and where to report identity theft. Someone has tapped my identity and is on a major ...
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Be On Guard Against Identity Theft
America's Most Wanted - Washington,DC,USA
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as many as 9 million Americans are victims of some form of identity theft every year. ...
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Bellevue Man Charged With Identity Theft
WKRC TV Cincinnati - Cincinnati,OH,USA
A Louisville man accused of stealing people's identities is arrested in Northern Kentucky. US Marshals took Richard Barefoot into custody at a Bellevue home ...
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Local Man Purchases 2 Homes Using Identity Theft
CBS 13 - Sacramento,CA,USA
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Vicente Soto who fraudulently obtaining a social security number to purchase two homes in the ...
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Vallejo area has sixth-highest rate of identity theft
Vallejo Times-Herald - Vallejo,CA,USA
Victims of identity theft should file a police report immediately with local law enforcement, and advise all their banks and credit card companies. ...
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Identity Theft Arrest
WKRG-TV - Mobile,AL,USA
Malston is charged with 2 counts of Grand Theft, 13 counts of illegal use of a credit card, 3 counts of criminal use of personal identity information of ...
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7 Tips For Avoiding Identity Theft on Holiday
FinancialAdvice.co.uk - London,UK
When you go on holiday, the furthest thing from your mind may be identity theft. However, it is a real risk in today's society and you need to make sure ...
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Take Charge: Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
But an identity thief does. Identity theft is a serious crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years and thousands of dollars ...
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Protect yourself from identity theft
The Barrie Examiner - Barrie,Ontario,Canada
We've been victims twice, and I'll bet that everyone reading this column has been a victim or knows someone who has been a victim of identity theft. ...
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Education Helps Real Estate Professionals Combat Identity Theft ...
PR-USA.net (press release) - Varna,Bulgaria
Toronto,Ontario,March,20,2008 -- With identity theft, privacy breaches and personal safety issues reaching an all time high in North America, it is crucial ...
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From March 19, 2008
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Ways to protect yourself against identity theft
Williston Daily Herald - Williston,ND,USA
And since she works in the Consumer Protection of North Dakota Attorney General's Office, she knows the dangers of identity theft very well. ...
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Eleven Suspects Charged With Identity Theft
KOLD-TV - Tucson,AZ,USA
By Jim Becker, KOLD News 13 Reporter While DPS investigators say they haven't involved immigration authorities yet, they are charging eleven suspects under ...
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Identity Theft Insurance
VillageSoup Belfast - ME, USA
By The Gosline Insurance Group A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study found that 8.3 million Americans were the victims of identity theft in 2005, ...
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Eleven Identity Theft Arrests -- One Tucson Restaurant
KOLD-TV - Tucson,AZ,USA
(AP) - A three-month identity-theft investigation by the Department of Public Safety has led to 11 arrests in Tucson. DPS says the seven men and four women ...
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Protect against ID theft
Fort Frances Times - ON, Canada
What is identity theft? Identity theft has been called the fastest-growing crime in North America, and involves the acquisition of information or documents ...
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Illegal Aliens Sentenced on Immigration, Fraud and Identity-theft
Imperial Valley News - Holtville,CA,USA
Victor Manuel Peregrino-Solis, 35, pleaded guilty to making a false statement in an immigration document and aggravated identity theft. ...
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10 arrested for ID theft at Tucson Panda Express restaurant
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) - Phoenix,AZ,USA
The warrant was used to obtain information and evidence of identity theft being committed by several employees of the restaurant. ...
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ID Theft Measures Pass House
WNKY.net - Bowling Green,KY,USA
Those provisions would allow victims to seek a court's determination that they are an identity theft victim so they would be better able to work with ...
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Seattle man gets 51 months in jail in ID theft case
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
He was the first person in the US to be indicted on charges of committing identity theft over P2P networks. According to court documents, between March 2005 ...
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MetLife Auto & Home(R) to Enhance Identity Theft Resolution ...
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - Wien,Austria
MetLife Auto & Home today announced that it is the first national insurer to expand the scope of its Identity Theft Resolution Services provided to renters, ...
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From March 18, 2008
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Sweetbay Data Theft Is Reminder To Protect Your Identity
Tampa Tribune - Tampa,FL,USA
Tampa police Detective Rudy McFarlane said identity theft has always been out there, but with the prevalence of computer commerce, it gets a lot more ...
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Warning about local identity theft
13abc.com - Toledo,OH,USA
It's the fastest growing crime across the nation according to the federal government, identity theft. The Lucas county sheriff's office hopes you can help ...
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P2P highwayman gets four years for ID theft
Register - London,England,UK
Gregory Kopiloff, 35, pleaded guilty to mail fraud, computer hacking and aggravated identity theft offences at a hearing before the US District Court in ...
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Lessons on how to safeguard against identity theft slated
Kenai Peninsula Online - Kenai,AK,USA
Guyer will demonstrate the different ways anyone can become a victim of identity theft and computer crime and steps the public and law enforcement can take ...
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Board has questions about identity theft protection fee
Lassen County News - Susanville,CA,USA
“You have a ton of documents over there that have full social security numbers on them that are available to somebody who could do identity theft,” said ...
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Identity theft: many Canadian adults still in the dark about the ...
Canada NewsWire (press release) - Toronto,Ontario,Canada
45% of Canadian adults didn't know if they've been a victim of identity theft, their future credit card purchases could be declined; - 74% have never asked ...
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Two bills seek to help Iowans on identity theft issue
Radio Iowa - Des Moines,IA,USA
"The average consumer spends about 175 hours and $808 to remedy identity theft," Warnstadt says. "Security freeze legislation is an attempt to help ...
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Preventing The Dreaded 'Diaper Coupon Identity Theft'
TMCnet - USA
Now, far be it from me to scoff at the risks of DIAPER COUPON IDENTITY THEFT by unscrupulous individuals who want to rob me of my right to get $1.50 off the ...
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This Identity Theft I Can Live With
New York Times Blogs - New York,NY,USA
Here is a tale of identity theft I am happy to report: My name is Steven Dubner. I am writing you because a funny incident occurred recently that you may ...
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Man gets 4 years in ID theft
Seattle Times - United States
According to court documents, Kopiloff also used other, more traditional methods of identity theft: stealing people's mail and taking records from trash ...
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From March 17, 2008
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Jeffco Authorities Arrest Man On Identity Theft, Drug Charges
NBC13.com - Birmingham,AL,USA
(AP) -- When Jefferson County authorities arrested a man accused of identity theft last night, they found a quarter kilogram of cocaine, a pistol and scales ...
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Senate Passes Measures Aimed at Identity Theft
KCRG - Cedar Rapids,IA,USA
By Becky Ogann DES MOINES (AP) - The Senate has unanimously passed two measures aimed at protecting consumers from identity theft. ...
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Texas AG's office unveils Web site to combat identity theft 11:49 ...
Dallas Morning News - Dallas,TX,USA
The Web site provides readers with step-by-step instructions for reporting identity theft and tips on protecting their current credit status. ...
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SONOMA CO.: WOMAN PLEADS INNOCENT TO IDENTITY THEFT
CBS 5 - San Francisco,CA,USA
A Santa Rosa woman pleaded not guilty in Sonoma County Superior Court this morning to 37 counts of identity theft that allegedly involves 152 victims in 33 ...
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Identity theft on the rise
USU The Utah Statesman (subscription) - Logan,UT,USA
Identity theft is a silent crime that most students don't realize they are victims of until they apply for a loan or open a bank account. ...
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Young males in London at increased risk of identity theft
Loans4 - Birmingham,England,UK
Over recent years identity theft has become a major concern in the UK, with more and more people worried about becoming the victim of this type of crime, ...
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Prevent Tax Time Identity Theft
ABC News - USA
But with the digital age has come an additional concern — identity theft. Brazen thieves are not only targeting people's identities and good names, ...
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Police inaction angers victim of identity theft
East Valley Tribune - Mesa,AZ,USA
After the Tribune contacted a Mesa police official Thursday, officers took all the documents and the identity theft case is currently under investigation. ...
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New Identity Theft Study Meets Mixed Reviews
BankInfoSecurity.com - New Brunswick,NJ,USA
... Berkeley Center for Law and Technology -- placed the Identity Theft problem in a new light, and showed that top banks in the US were receiving hundreds, ...
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From March 16, 2008
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Family's identity theft fight goes to Commons
Sunderland Echo - Sunderland,England,UK
By Tim Booler The family innocently dragged into the John Darwin drama today pledged to fight on for a change in the law to prevent identity theft. ...
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Credit bureau settles cancer survivor's suit
San Jose Mercury News - CA, USA
He thought his life was over, and even if survived, he was afraid he was financially ruined because of identity theft. But last week, the 40-year-old Drew ...
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Brochure takes aim at ID theft
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USA
A handy brochure on how to stop identity theft is popping up in mailboxes nationwide, courtesy of the US Postal Service and the Federal Trade Commission. ...
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From March 15, 2008
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Identity Theft Prevention Course
Hudson Valley Press - Newburgh,NY,USA
NEWBURGH - The Town of Newburgh Community Police Unit will be conducting classes for local residents concerning identity theft. The training will instruct ...
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Seminar offers tips to avoid ID theft
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald - Roanoke Rapids,NC,USA
WELDON - Being an expert on security didn't stop Leonard Hight from bring a victim of identity theft. Hight, an experienced disaster and security specialist ...
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Former Hospital Guard Accused Of ID Theft
Turn to 10.com - Providence,RI,USA
Bermudez and Alvarez have been charged with identity theft. Prosecutors say Alvarez was a participant in the scheme. Both men were arrested yesterday by ...
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Brooklyn man convicted of identity theft in Pike
Pike County Courier - USA
Many credit monitoring products can be purchased to keep an eye out for an ID theft attack. You want to make it better? Buy more stuff. ...
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ID theft protection starts in wallet
Daytona Beach News-Journal - Daytona Beach,FL,USA
By KELLY CUCULIANSKY EDGEWATER -- Two out of the 17 people who attended an identity theft seminar had their identities stolen, but more potential crime ...
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2 Charged in Alleged Identity Theft Ring
WRAL.com - Raleigh,NC,USA
Raleigh, NC — Two teens were arrested Friday, and two other people were being sought in connection with an alleged identity theft ring that operated along ...
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New Hartford woman charged with identity theft
Utica Observer Dispatch - Utica,NY,USA
A New York Mills woman was charged with forgery and identity theft after she attempted to use her deceased mother's driver's license to open a Sears/K-Mart ...
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Identity theft of children more frequent than most realize
KVIA - El Paso,TX,USA
Many people take precautionary steps to prevent identity theft, but what recourse is their when the victim is a child? An East El Paso woman was shocked to ...
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Identity thieves
Malaysia Star - Malaysia
Sandra was the victim of a bad guy “take over the world” conspiracy, but the scary thing is that identity theft is becoming a big problem. ...

From March 14, 2008
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Ex-hospital guard, two others charged in identity theft scheme
Boston Globe - United States
Michael Bermudez is charged with identity theft along with the store manager, Hector Alvarez, who prosecutors say participated in the scheme. ...
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Certegy offers to settle lawsuit stemming from theft of data on ...
Computerworld - Framingham,MA,USA
In addition, consumers who can show that they were victimized by identity theft as a result of the breach will be eligible for certain "out-of-pocket" costs ...
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Edgewater residents get tips on avoiding identity theft
Chi-Town Daily News - Chicago,IL,USA
The meeting featured Officer Ronald Rufo from the Preventative Programs Department, who spoke about identity theft. "Identity theft is skyrocketing. ...
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CONSUMER: New laws fight ID theft, mortgage schemes and more
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Kennewick,WA,USA
Identity theft cases will also be easier to prosecute because one bill allows records from out-of-state businesses that are related to an identity theft ...
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Kentucky House Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Identity ...
Government Technology - Folsom,CA,USA
Members of the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee have unanimously voted Attorney General Jack Conway and Representative Robin Webb's identity theft ...
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NH residents charged in Va., accused in identity theft scheme
WDBJ7.com - Roanoke,VA,USA
AP - March 14, 2008 10:15 AM ET HOLLIS, NH (AP) - Two New Hampshire residents have been indicted in an identity theft scheme that stretched from New ...
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South Carolina Legislature passes tough, stringent identity theft law
Florence Morning News - Florence,SC,USA
There’s nothing good about being a victim of identity theft, but victims — and potential victims — in South Carolina might soon have something to feel ...
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NH residents charged in East Coast identity theft scheme
Boston Globe - United States
HOLLIS, NH—Two New Hampshire residents have been indicted in an identity theft scheme that stretched from New Hampshire to Virginia. ...
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Leukemia Survivor Reaches Landmark Settlement With TransUnion in ...
PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA
These policy changes include: -- Protection for impaired (hospitalized or elderly) victims of identity theft by allowing them or their caregivers to submit ...
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Identity theft workshop informs residents about dangers
Williston Daily Herald - Williston,ND,USA
Whereas the average bank robber can cost you $2500, the average take for an identity theft can be up to $50000. Austad said that she gets six to eight calls ...
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From March 13, 2008
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Identity theft: It could happen to you
Helena Daily World - Helena,AR,USA
By MICHELE PAGE Identity theft is the nation's most common crime and the Helena-West Helena Police Department intends to meet it head-on. ...
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City man charged with identity theft
Sheboygan Press - Sheboygan,WI,USA
A 43-year-old Sheboygan man was charged Thursday with five counts of identity theft for allegedly phoning a singles chat line using a credit card sent to ...
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How to avoid an identity crisis
NEWS.com.au - Australia
A major survey by credit reference agency Veda Advantage found that a staggering 23 per cent of Australians have suffered some form of identity theft. ...
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Valley tops list of identity thefts
Monitor - McAllen,TX,USA
McALLEN - The Rio Grande Valley is a hub for identity theft and officials say illegal immigration is likely to blame. For the second year in a row, ...
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Man pleads guilty to identity theft
Great Falls Tribune - Great Falls,MT,USA
BILLINGS (AP) — A Billings man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in a scheme that prosecutors say netted him $32000 in cash ...
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ACLU meeting: Is driver’s license chip identity theft risk?
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) - Phoenix,AZ,USA
If the information on the chip can be accessed it can cause serious identity theft harm to the license owner, by accessing the name, home address and maybe ...
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Identity Theft, Privacy Addressed in Bill Passed by Okla. Senate
Insurance Journal - San Diego,CA,USA
Legislation aimed at preventing identity theft and protecting the privacy of Oklahoma's citizens has passed the Oklahoma Senate. ...
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Identity theft workshop set
Trumann Democrat - Trumann,AR,USA
Identity theft occurs when someone obtains information, such as social security or bank account numbers, to gain access to personal accounts. ...
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Tips for how taxpayers can avoid identity theft
Chicago Sun-Times - United States
Taxpayers filing their taxes electronically are being warned to take steps to prevent identity theft. Here are some tips from software designer Identity ...
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Protect yourself from identity theft
Caledon Citizen - Caledon,Ontario,Canada
The anti-rackets section of OPP are reminding you to protect yourself from identity theft during Fraud Prevention Month in March. Identity theft has been ...
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From March 12, 2008
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Identity Theft Legislation Passes Unanimously
Kentucky Post - Covington,KY,USA
Robin Webb’s identity theft legislation out of committee. It will now be presented to the full Kentucky House of Representatives. ...
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Preventing Identity Theft And Protecting The Environment Just Got ...
Eworldwire (press release) - Succasunna,NJ,USA
Caso went on to point out that, "more than two thirds of identity theft cases result from the theft of physical documents and information stored on old or ...
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Athens woman charged with 31 counts of identity theft
News Courier - Athens,AL,USA
By Sonny Turner An Athens woman was in Limestone County Jail on Wednesday charged with 31 counts of first-degree theft in connection with a scheme police ...
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Prevent fraud, protect yourself from ID theft
Cochrane Times - Cochrane,Alberta,Canada
Prepaid Legal has formed a partnership with Kroll Inc, the world’s leading risk consulting company, to create the Identity Theft Shield. ...
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Free identity theft seminar scheduled
Colfax Record - CA, USA
A free identity theft prevention seminar, hosted by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department, will be held March 20 at the Auburn Justice Center in north ...
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Police search for identity theft suspect
ABC 4 - Salt Lake City,USA
Police say Barnes has been committing Identity Theft Crimes throughout the Salt Lake Area and has warrants totaling over $200000. ...
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Identity theft victim spots suspect in nearby cell
Greater Milwaukee Today - WI, USA
... wanted for stealing the identity of a Washington County jail inmate to help feed the suspect’s reported $300 a day heroin habit: try the next cell over. ...
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Keeping personal information safe from identity theft
Chetek Alert - WI, United States
Flor experienced one example of the most popular form of identity theft, credit card fraud. Last fall, Flor tried using one of his Visa cards for his ...
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Dolgeville man arrested for identity theft
Little Falls Evening Times - Little Falls,NY,USA
Subsequently thereafter, Jones was arrested for fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E felony, and identity theft, ...
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Home movers 'at risk of identity theft'
Personal Finance and Savings - London,UK
By Adfero According to Peter Beckett, business development director for Iammoving.com, anyone who does not inform financial institutions of their new ...
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From March 11, 2008
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VNA to sponsor talk on identity theft
Meriden Record-Journal - Meriden,CT,USA
WALLINGFORD - As one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States today, identity theft is threatening millions of adult citizens annually and costing ...
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Woman Arrested For Identity Theft
WKRG-TV - Mobile,AL,USA
By Emily Forrester The Mobile County Sheriff's Office arrested Akeshia Latham and charged her with Identity Theft First Degree. A victim reported the case ...
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Identity Theft Cloud Hangs over 5000 MTV Employees
IT SecCity - Germany
As news of the potentially serious identity theft incident broke over the weekend, Calum Macleod, European director with company security specialist ...
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Courtney Love Identity Theft Claims Made Up
411mania.com - Sugar Land,TX,USA
Following reports that Courtney Love went to the LAPD to report a massive identity theft relating to late husband Kurt Cobain, it is now being reported that ...
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ID theft victims now have a place to go for help
WFIE-TV - Evansville,IN,USA
Think you might be a victim of identity theft? if you're an Indiana resident, there's a place you can turn to for help. Indiana Attorney General Steve ...
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Why identity-theft rates are so high
NetworkWorld.com - Southborough,MA,USA
Austrian journalist Erich Möchel asked me why there might be a higher rate of identity theft in the United States than in Austria. ...
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AM News: Gastonia woman charged with identity theft
Gaston Gazette - Gastonia,NC,USA
Enoabasi Bella Esiet, of the 3000 block of Faye Drive in Gastonia is charged with one count of identity theft. Esiet used Ashley Marie Guthrie's, ...
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CRIME: DeVry Institute found at fault for identity theft case
Alberta Index - Calgary,Alberta,Canada
... personal information to the extent reasonable. Therefore, the organization was in breach of the PIPA whether or not the employee committed identity theft.
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No evidence stolen mail was used to commit identity theft
Enterprise-Record - Chico,CA,USA
MAGALIA — Authorities said there is no evidence yet that mail stolen by a US Postal Service subcontractor was used to commit identity theft. ...
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Identity Theft Tools
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
The crime of identity theft is changing and thieves are developing new methods to acquire identities. Today thieves want more than just your money. ...
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From March 10, 2008
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• Woman sought for multiple cases of identity theft
The Republican - MassLive.com - Springfield,MA,USA
Roque is wanted on two outstanding warrants unrelated to the identity theft investigation. Police became aware of the identity and credit card thefts on ...
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Attorney: Meth drove woman's identity theft case
Deseret News - Salt Lake City,UT,USA
The attorney for a woman accused of using stolen Social Security numbers to open at least three bank accounts and take out several credit cards says her ...
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Blue Cross Addresses Identity Theft Concerns
WIVB - Buffalo,NY,USA
(March 10, 2008) - - Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Western New York says it is notifying tens of thousands of its members about identity theft concerns after ...
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Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Joins with Identity Theft 911 ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
This comprehensive program, also including fraud expense reimbursement, helps to protect customers both proactively and after identity theft occurs. ...
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Courtney Love: Smells like NJ identity theft
Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia,PA,USA
TMZ.com, an online entertainment news service, said police sources believe Love may be delusional and the identity theft may all be in Love's mind.
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VanWagenen: Dealing with identity theft; an ongoing problem
LubbockOnline.com - Lubbock,TX,USA
If you feel you have been a victim of identity theft, don't wait - do something. Notify your financial institution and close all your accounts. ...
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Attorney General announces identity theft unit
Journal and Courier - Lafayette,IN,USA
By AP EVANSVILLE - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is announcing a new Web site to provide information on identity theft. The Web site is part of the ...
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AG Touts Identity Theft Effort
INDYchannel.com - Indianapolis,IN,USA
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is announcing a new Web site to provide information on identity theft. The Web site is part of the ...
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT
Northumberland Today - Cobourg,Ontario,Canada
Identity theft has been called the fastest growing crime in North America and involves the acquisition of information or documents of a living or deceased ...
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Identity Theft: What To Do If It Happens To You
CityNews - Toronto,Canada
Welcome to the shady world of identity theft, a crime so silent you don't even know it's happened until well after it's already too late. ...
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From March 9, 2008
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Attorney General begins Identity Theft Unit
WTHI - Terre Haute,IN,USA
Identity theft was a rare crime back then and there wasn't much help out there for victims. But times have changed and the Indiana Attorney General Steve ...
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Identity Theft a Growth Industry in Texas Border Towns
Consumer Affairs - USA
"I would say that our particular substation takes about five or six identity theft reports each week," Lt. Mark Elbert, of the Brownsville Police Department ...
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State Attorney General creates ID theft unit
New Albany Tribune - IN,USA
By DAVID MANN Attorneys and investigators will assist identity theft victims and provide additional resources to law enforcement, under a new ID theft unit ...
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Seminar to offer ways to avoid identity theft
Daytona Beach News-Journal - Daytona Beach,FL,USA
In an age where identity theft is rampant, she's dealing with the fact that the thief could be using her children's Social Security numbers and opening ...
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One man's struggle to reclaim his good name
Baltimore Sun - United States
Discovering the bad act by chance in January 2007, Jones quickly found out how a real case of identity theft can turn your world upside down. ...
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Former Perry South man sentenced for fraud, identity theft
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Pittsburgh,PA,USA
... sentenced in federal court to 51 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his conviction on charges of bank fraud and identity theft. ...
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Bizarre Identity Theft Case Revealed
KAKE - Wichita,KS,USA
Identity theft is a huge problem in the United States, and a case uncovered this week in Wichita proves just how easy it is for people to be taken advantage ...
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From March 8, 2008
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Fine Wine and Identity Theft?
Blogger News Network - USA
What do fine wine and identity theft have in common? According to the FTC’s top cities for identity theft, the answer is Napa, California. ...
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Cops Break Up Major Identity Theft Ring in Queens
Gothamist - NY,USA
Police have rounded up 38 people accused of running a credit card fraud ring out of Queens for almost a decade. Officials say hackers in China and Ukraine ...
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Identity theft worry
Tracy Press - Tracy,CA,USA
I have personally suffered from identity theft and worry this could happen to me or others as a result of her actions. I feel like she walked away with very ...
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Woman charged in identity theft
Gloucester County Times - NJ.com - Woodbury,NJ,USA
A 26-year-old Glendora woman has been charged with identity theft for allegedly providing false information to the staff of Underwood Memorial Hospital. ...
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Illegal Esposito workers arrested on identity theft charges
Tallahassee Democrat - Tallahassee,FL,USA
... 2008 Eleven illegal immigrants who worked for the Esposito Garden Center have been arrested on charges of identity theft, said Brannon Jordan, ...
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Identity thieves hard to catch, prosecute
MLive.com - MI,USA
by Tom Gantert | The Ann Arbor News For five years, Ann Arbor police were aware of the massive identity theft Matthew Kent Ii was orchestrating in their ...
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Online Music Habits Could Lead To Identity Theft
KIROtv.com - Seattle,WA,USA
According to security experts, these peer-to-peer, or P2P, music sharing sites expose their users to identity theft. Because once you download them, ...
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Randolph widow, HarborOne foil identity theft attempt
Enterprise News - Brockton,MA,USA
HarborOne Credit Union in Brockton helped stop an apparent identity theft aimed at 80-year-old Irene Romano of Randolph<

From March 7, 2008
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Fresno man convicted of credit card fraud, identity theft
Central Valley Business Times - Stockton,CA,USA
A federal jury in Fresno has convicted him of conspiracy, nine counts of credit card fraud, four counts of identity theft, and four counts of aggravated ...
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Tipton man claims identity theft
Visalia Times-Delta - Visalia,CA,USA
A case of identity theft has resulted in a bill of over $1000 for a Tipton man. Roberto Garcia Herrera, 32, told Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies someone ...
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Brooklyn man convicted of identity theft
PoconoNews.net - Newburgh,New York,USA
MILFORD – The Pike County District Attorney’s office announced that Olusani Amos Selete from Brooklyn, New York was convicted of Identity Theft and Access ...
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Randolph widow, 80, and Harbor One Credit Union foil identity ...
Enterprise News - Brockton,MA,USA
... at Harbor One Credit Union in Brockton and an 80-year-old Irene Romano’s good sense, an apparent identity-theft attempt was stopped just in time. ...
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Judge-Elect Cornejo-Lopez Accused of ID Theft
Team 4 News - Harlingen,TX,USA
"And his claims of identity theft against you," Cornejo-Lopez asked. "Well you have to consider the source." The source - Perez - filed a complaint with the ...
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Two arrested for identity theft
Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada
SURREY I Two Surrey residents have been arrested and charged in connection with identity thefts. A 24-year-old woman was arrested after a fraudulent credit ...
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The Three 'D's of Identity Theft Prevention
Lifehacker Australia - Sydney,NSW,Australia
After reporting the theft to the postal service, Roth received a flyer from the Federal Trade Commission with techniques for fighting identity theft. ...
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Police department introduces new identity theft reporting packet
Marshalltown Times Republican - Marshalltown,IA,USA
A new packet of information put together by the Marshalltown Police Department aims to help victims of identity theft not only help bring those responsible ...
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Tips to make your inbox less vulnerable to identity theft
Yahoo! Tech - Sunnyvale,CA,USA
Identity theft continues to be a big concern among Americans who engage in online transactions, and for good reason. Last year, an FTC survey found that 8.3 ...
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Identity Theft, Phony Credit Card Operation Shuttered
North Country Gazette - Chestertown,NY,USA
QUEENS—A forged credit card and identity theft ring based in Queens County and with roots in the Far East has been successfully dismantled following the ...
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From March 6, 2008
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ID cards are the ultimate identity theft
Times Online - UK
Paradoxically, you only agreed to register to protect yourself from “identity theft”, and instead you find yourself victim of the ultimate identity theft ...
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Identity Theft Becomes a Rural Crime
Flathead Beacon - Kalispell,MT,USA
The company analyzed fraud reports filed throughout the United States in 2006 to determine which areas were experiencing the most identity theft activity, ...
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NYPD Busts Identity Theft Ring in Queens
WNYC - New York,NY,USA
by Kathleen Horan NEW YORK, NY March 06, 2008 —The NYPD has charged more than three dozen people with running and operating an ID theft ring in Queens - but ...
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Like Stealing Credit From A Baby
Forbes - NY,USA
When you think about identity theft, you don't typically think about protecting your kids. Maybe you should. While adults in their spending years--30s and ...
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Police break up Queens ID theft ring
Flushing Times Ledger - Flushing,NY,USA
By Philip Newman Police have arrested nearly 40 suspects in the breakup of what officials called a Queens-based identity theft gang that victimized ...
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Identity theft suspect arrested
News 14 Carolina - Raleigh,NC,USA
Officers charged him with 21 counts of identity theft and larceny by an employee. He’s in the Randolph County Jail under a $25000 secured bond.
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Identity Theft Suspect Goes for Gold
WJLA - Washington,DC,USA
Montgomery County police detectives have released surveillance pictures of a man they say used a false identity to steal a 'substantial' amount of money ...
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Blue Springs man to do time for ID theft
Blue Springs Examiner - MO, USA
13, 2007, to identity theft after admitting that he had obtained identity information of other people by searching though trash containers, then opening ...
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Iowa: ID Theft Bill Passes Committee
Forbes - NY,USA
While backers of the bill say it's meant to stop all types of identity theft, they acknowledge that illegal immigrants could feel the brunt of the ...
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Elwin case prompts ID theft bill
Lihue Garden Island - Lihue,HI,USA
Known by Elwin as Hank Jacinto, the identity theft suspect was tried and convicted as Henry Ponce Jacinto Calucag Jr. He was sentenced in Honolulu Circuit ...
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From March 5, 2008
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Bank of America, AT&T top identity theft study
BetaNews - USA
In that year alone, the FTC recorded 246035 identity theft-related incidents. For the three months in the study, there were 88560 among 44262 institutions. ...
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Take Steps to Guard Against Identity Theft
Kiplinger.com - Washington,DC,USA
Handiboe, then 45, was charged with identity theft and other crimes in this case, and he was charged with similar crimes against a man for whom he had ...
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Software Designed to Prevent Online Poker Identity Theft
Online Casino Advisory - Vancouver,Canada
Increased security at signins may be more effective at defeating identity thefts than software detection, along the lines found more and more on bank and ...
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Beware Fraud and Scams This Tax Season, Cautions Identity Theft ...
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
Your tax preparer has access to information that can be used to commit identity theft. The IRS advises taxpayers to avoid preparers who claim they can ...
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Blue Springs Man Sentenced for Identity Theft
Kansas City infoZine - Kansas City,MO,USA
13, 2007, Stanley pleaded guilty to identity theft. Stanley admitted that he obtained identity information of other people by searching through trash ...
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Protect your credit rating from identity theft
News Courier - Athens,AL,USA
By Diane H. Webster According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 9 million people a year are victims of identity theft, resulting in $50 billion of lost ...
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Valley Town Tops Identity Theft List
KMPH Fox 26 - Fresno,CA,USA
We have a large amount of identity theft," Madera County Sheriff John Anderson says. As a matter of fact, Madera now ranks as the second worst town in the ...
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Bill would help residents avoid identity theft
WIS - Columbia,SC,USA
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - Lawmakers say South Carolina has been lagging behind in the battle against identity theft, but Tuesday they took a major step to move ...
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Identity Theft Protection Bill Headed to Governor's Desk
News Channel 7 - SC,USA
By Robert Kittle A bill that would give South Carolina consumers new protections against identity theft is now headed to Gov. Mark Sanford's desk. ...
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Identity theft bill passes House committee
KGAN - Cedar Rapids,IA,USA
While backers of the bill say it's meant to stop all types of identity theft, they acknowledge that illegal immigrants could feel the brunt of the ...
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From March 3, 2008
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SC Bill May Help to Prevent ID Theft
Forbes - NY,USA
AP 03.03.08, 2:45 PM ET South Carolina residents would be allowed to freeze their credit to help protect them from identity theft under a proposal that ...
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Tax-Time Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
HULIQ - Hickory,NC,USA
The FTC recently reported that in 2007, the #1 category of complaint—32% of total complaints received—was identity theft. Consumers reported fraud losses ...
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Individuals arrested on burglary, identity theft charges
Rome News-Tribune - Rome,GA,USA
He is charged with committing identity theft by unlawfully appropriating credit cards and purchasing a house with the victim’s identification. ...
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Students are easy targets for ID theft
News 14 Carolina - Raleigh,NC,USA
CHARLOTTE -- A national company dedicated to raising awareness about identity theft is touring colleges across the Southeast. LifeLock made a stop Monday at ...
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Identity theft can be too close to home
Easier (press release) - Chester,UK
While identity theft is often committed by faceless fraudsters, organised criminals and those unknown to the victim, it is not uncommon for the culprit to ...
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Identity theft tops list of complaints
Edwardsville Intelligencer - Edwardsville,IL,USA
Consumer complaints involving identity theft amounted to a higher percentage of total complaints last year than any other category, according to a recent ...
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Banks, telephone companies top identity theft study
SearchSecurity.com - Needham,MA,USA
This lack of information prevents more vigorous competition among institutions to protect accountholders from identity theft. Conducted by the University of ...
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Top Identity Theft List
KSLA-TV - Shreveport,LA,USA
New studies show, It's the worlds biggest banks and telecommunications companies that most fequently fall for identity theft crimes and then make life ...
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New Survey Finds that 67% of Americans Missing Out on Easy ...
PR Web (press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA
Identity theft continues to plague consumers. The Federal Trade Commission recently estimated 8.3 million ID Theft victims in the US annually. ...
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Bandits go high-tech to quickly part you, your money in scam new ...
Houston Chronicle - United States
Baytown police Lt. Eric Freed said the techniques used by the identity theft ring usually have not been seen around the Houston area until now. ...
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From March 2, 2008
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Big Banks, Telcos Top Identity Theft List
Consumer Affairs - USA
By Martin H. Bosworth Consumers are constantly being exhorted to avoid identity theft, but there's not much information about the companies most likely to ...
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Protect your credit rating from identity theft
Eagle Tribune - North Andover,MA,USA
By Dianne H. Webster According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 9 million people a year are victims of identity theft, resulting in $50 billion of ...
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Man reports possible case of identity theft
Livingston Daily - Livingston,MI,USA
A Tyrone Township man told the Livingston County Sheriff's Department that someone may have stolen his identity. The 57-year-old man, who lives in the 8400 ...
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Attorney General Launches Identity Theft Unit
WANE - Fort Wayne,IN,USA
(FORT WAYNE, IN) - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has created an Identity Theft Unit to further assist identity theft victims and to provide ...
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From March 1, 2008
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Attorney General announces new identity theft unit
WSBT-TV - South Bend,IN,USA
Sybesma was a victim of identity theft and has become passionate about protecting others and helping victims.(Tribune Photo/SHAYNA BRESLIN) By WSBT News1 ...
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Identity theft and how to prevent it was on tap at Rotary Club
Kilgore News Herald - TX, USA
By GREG COLLINS for the News Herald Dan Roberson, a specialist in helping prevent identity theft, was the guest speaker for the Kilgore Rotary Club. ...
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New "Red Flag" Identity Theft Rules
PR-USA.net (press release) - Varna,Bulgaria
New federal rules - called the "Red Flag Regulations" - require all financial institutions as well as providers of credit to adopt extensive identity theft ...
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Two convicted in identity-theft scheme
Richmond Times Dispatch - Richmond,VA,USA
A Richmond woman and a Dickenson County man have been convicted of conspiracy and identity-theft charges in a scheme that resulted in the losses of $70000 ...
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Man accused of fraud, identity theft involving bankruptcy petitions
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
... man who filed allegedly fraudulent bankruptcy petitions in Kansas to stop home foreclosures has been indicted on suspicion of fraud and identity theft. ...
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Federal prosecutors intensify efforts against growing scourge of ...
Kansas City Star - MO,USA
By MARK MORRIS He participated in two unrelated identity theft schemes that month. One used information stolen from a local car dealership and a real estate ...
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Cottonwood Van Driver Charged With Identity Theft
KELOLAND TV - Sioux Falls,SD,USA
Olga Franco del Cid was charged Friday with two counts of identity theft and two counts of false representation of a social security number. ...
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RCMP smash massive identity-theft ring
Globe and Mail - Canada
VANCOUVER -- Surrey RCMP have uncovered an identity-theft ring that may have affected hundreds of thousands of people. On Feb. ...
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Attorney general announces new Identity Theft Unit
Journal and Courier - Lafayette,IN,USA
The new unit will work in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to help victims of identity theft. It will also work to educate ...
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Attorney general offers new tool to fight identity theft
WTHR - Indianapolis,IN,USA
Indianapolis - The state attorney general has created an Identity Theft Unit to assist victims and help authorities prosecute the crime. ...
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