Category Archives: Identity theft

Students don’t take identity theft threat seriously

Identity theft can cause extreme hardship

LifeLock’s Prusinski warns students to be cautious

Students all over the county are back at school, and classes have begun at colleges and universities. This is good news for all the businesses that depend on college students as part-time employees, for apartment owners who rent to them, and for booksellers. But it’s also good news for identity thieves.
Studies show that college students [...]

How does identity theft work?

Scared of signing one of those surveys? Don’t be

If you’ve ever been in a mall, it’s very likely you’ve seen people standing in higher traffic areas holding clipboards. These folks are taking surveys, and with all the talk about identity theft, there has been some discussion as to whether signing a petition could result in identity theft.
There are all sorts of [...]

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Magazine editor arrested for ID theft

Florida resident charged with ID theft – right after saying “I do”

Special occasions just aren’t that special for one New Port Richey, Fla. woman, who was arrested right after saying “I do.”
Wanted for two years on a Michigan warrant for identity theft, Tammy Lee Hinton was arrested just moments after getting married. Police interrupted the nuptials to place the 50-year-old woman under arrest, but did wait [...]

Identity theft prevention: It all comes down to these things

Each year, many people turn to Consumer Reports to read reviews on everything from cars to toasters. With the ease of Internet access now due to portable devices like tablets and smartphones, you can read a review on just about anything you’re considering purchasing or even trying out.
One such item is identity theft protection. If [...]

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