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It's a Vicious Cycle
We've certainly heard it before: identity theft is now the fastest growing crime. The media frenzy and paranoia over identity theft is itself providing yet another tool to the thieves themselves....(more)
Submitted 2006-01-16 08:52:23 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 1956 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
Identity Theft Misconceptions
Some recent identity theft research shows that the sources and targets of identity theft may not be exactly what you expect. The first myth dispelled is that senior citizens are the most common...(more)
Submitted 2006-02-01 08:03:25 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 1668 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
And Meth Begat Identity Theft
Apparently, meth addicts are discovering the lucrative benefits of identity theft. At least, that's the case according to USA TODAY. For about a decade now, meth addicts have been stealing info from...(more)
Submitted 2005-12-15 14:34:18 by psiolent
Rating: 5 (2 votes) | 1509 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
H&R Block Error Invites Identity Theft
In the latest example of corporate bunglehood, H&R Block sent out thousands of marketing packages to former customers with their SSN printed on the outside of the package. While the SSN is...(more)
Submitted 2006-01-09 08:16:48 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 1080 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
Identity Theft Hotline in Illinois
I found this little blurb in Chicago Tribune about an identity theft hotline in Illinois: Illinois has formed a new hot line for residents to report identity theft and take steps to repair their...(more)
Submitted 2006-02-09 07:41:21 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 1061 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
LA DA Creates Identity Theft Unit
A new identity theft unit was created for the Los Angeles, CA, district attorney. The unit will receive $970,000 over the course of 18 months. This is presumably in response to the ever increasing...(more)
Submitted 2005-12-15 07:51:46 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 981 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
Identity Theft Ring Busted
A Russian identity theft ring was busted trying to used stolen credit cards at a Circuit City. "They go in, either the credit cards have been stolen or the information has been obtained through...(more)
Submitted 2005-12-08 09:18:58 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 910 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
Identity Theft Risk Overhyped
An article detailing a recent identity theft study suggests that the risk of having your identity stolen is not as great as many perceive it to be. The article says that if a credit card is stolen,...(more)
Submitted 2005-12-08 08:46:42 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 890 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
Identity Theft Hits Close to Home
According to this article, new research shows that half of all identity theft is perpetrated by friends and family. This information comes from a poll of 4000 consumers, done by the Better Business...(more)
Submitted 2005-11-23 09:04:14 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 849 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
New Identity Theft Laws for Illinois
January 1st, 2006, will bring into effect new identity theft laws in Illinois. These laws will require companies to disclose to customers if their data is compromised. I believe this is a good law....(more)
Submitted 2005-12-29 09:10:36 by psiolent
Rating: 0 (0 votes) | 777 Views
Section: Identity Theft News
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