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Know how scammers work to learn to protect yourself

September 21, 2011 – 8:37 am

October is Crime Prevention Month, and consumers would be prudent to not only believe identity theft can happen to them, but assume that it will and take action to prevent it. As the new month approaches, consumers should make sure they’re familiar with the ways scammers work, and make sure they follow these tips to [...]

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What parents need to know about child identity theft

September 2, 2011 – 8:17 am

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

August 10, 2011 – 8:32 am

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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Protect yourself from identity theft

August 5, 2011 – 7:58 am

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

July 20, 2011 – 8:38 am

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 [...]

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Identity theft prevention: It all comes down to these things

July 18, 2011 – 8:32 am

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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Know how a thief will strike – it’s a great defense

June 20, 2011 – 8:16 am

Identity theft is a continuing problem, and the more you understand it, the better you can protect yourself. One of the first steps you can take is to understand how thieves gain access to your personal information.
• Skimming – Thieves steal credit and debit card information by using a special device called a skimmer, which [...]

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Protect your children from identity theft

May 16, 2011 – 7:28 am

A recent report by Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab found that identity thieves are targeting children’s Social Security numbers. Using data from an identity monitoring company, researchers found the identities of 4,311 children were being used by someone else. The youngest victim was 5 months old.
It’s no surprise that this type of crime is on the rise. [...]

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Half-dozen arrested, charged in LA with ID theft in multimillion-dollar case

May 11, 2011 – 8:24 am

Six people in Los Angeles have been charged with identity theft fraud by a federal grand jury in connection with a fraud case that cost banks more than $3 million.
The U.S. attorney’s office said the jury returned a 29-count bank fraud indictment last week against an Arkansas woman and six accomplices. The group stole Social [...]

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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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