A large number of Americans searching for jobs and revealing personal information to multiple potential employers could lead to an increased number of identity theft cases, an identity theft expert said last week.
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Ten things the IRS wants you to know about identity theft: 1. If you receive a letter or notice from the IRS which leads you to believe someone may have fraudulently used your Social Security Number, respond immediately to the…
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Imagine coming home to a pre-recorded message from a major credit card company wanting to verify an $8,000 purchase at a retail store located two states away. The nightmare begins. Identity theft is…

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The third person in a group involved in an extensive identity theft and fraud ring in Daly City has accepted a plea deal in exchange for up to a year in county jail.
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Identity Theft 911 ( www.identitytheft911.com ), America’s leading identity theft resolution and education services provider , announced its partnership with United States Liability Insurance.

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Someone used a Clayton woman’s identity to buy a $58,000 SUV, WTSB Radio reports.

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The crime of identity theft is becoming more and more prevalent these days. With all kinds of personal information flying across the World Wide Web and times of economic strain upon us, it is important to know the proper precautionary measures to protect yourself from the burdens of identity theft.

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Identity theft is a serious problem across the Lakelands and the nation. According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were 685,000 reported fraud and identity theft complaints in 2005, totaling more than $680 million in losses.

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Every year, authorities estimate that more than 15 million people in the United States fall victim to identity theft, and although federal, state, and local agencies spend millions of dollars trying to eliminate the problem, the phenomenon continues destroying people’s lives.
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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the state police and the Department of Transportation on Tuesday unveiled an updated “Identity Theft Action Plan” Web site to help consumers prevent, and recover from, identity theft.

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