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Avoid identity theft against the elderly

Between 2006 and 2010, the identities of more than 2 million parents were stolen by a younger family member, according to a recent study.
Laws in most states add extra penalties to identity theft charges when the victim is a senior adult, and senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced legislation last week to [...]