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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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Identity theft victim fights back

April 1, 2011 – 7:33 am

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Think you’ve done all you can to prevent ID theft? Why not be sure?

March 21, 2011 – 8:37 am

If you shred your documents, protect your Social Security number and are careful with your sensitive information when online, you may feel pretty confident when it comes to your chances of falling victim to identity theft.
But what about data breaches? If big banks can’t stop the scammers, how are you going to protect yourself? Most [...]

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Study shows ID theft protection subscribers in better shape

March 14, 2011 – 8:53 am

Harris Interactive recently conducted a study on behalf of LifeLock, examining U.S. consumers’ awareness of and usage habits with regards to protecting their identities. The study found that ID theft victims who subscribed to an identity theft protection service reported spending less time and money resolving the issue than those who were not covered.
“Identity theft [...]

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