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How to stop an ID thief in his tracks

April 25, 2011 – 8:14 am

A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with fraud and identity theft after authorities found more than 675,000 credit card accounts on his home computers.
Rogelio Hackett Jr., 26, of Lithonia, Ga., has pleaded guilty in federal court in Virginia. Credit card companies have traced more than $36 million in fraudulent transactions to the accounts [...]

Stolen identity? Here’s what to do

April 18, 2011 – 8:15 am

Your identity has been stolen, your credit soiled and your bank account wiped clean. What do you do now?
Some would say you need to spend a lot of money or buy new software to help you get back on track, but you don’t. All you need to do is follow these simple steps.
First, file [...]

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Be careful and protect your personal info when traveling

April 13, 2011 – 9:01 am

The explosive growth of smart phones and personal digital assistants, along with social media, has accompanied one of America’s fastest-growing crimes: identity theft. For those traveling for both business and pleasure, this is a real concern.
There are some common sense things you can do to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft while traveling.
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Being proactive is the key to fighting identity theft

April 8, 2011 – 7:35 am

Being a victim of identity theft is an emotionally and financially draining experience. Being proactive is the key to avoiding becoming a victim and all it brings.
But if someone has stolen your personal information and is using it without your knowledge, how do you know?
First of all, check your bill statements. Whether you [...]

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