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Caroline Donnelly, CRN , Wednesday 25 August 2010 at 10:47:00 Anti-fraud body tells channel to guard itself against ID theft Channel firms must do more to protect themselves against identity theft, the Identity Fraud Communication Awareness Group (IFCAG) has warned. The Home Office-backed anti-fraud organisation said the high value of IT products puts channel businesses [...]

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Identity theft is fast becoming the major way in which criminals are stealing your money. They are not only stealing your money but they are stealing your identity, using your personal details to gain access to your credit and open up new accounts in your name redirecting the mail to a new address.
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As thousands of college students across the state get settled into dorm living, Better Business Bureau issues an important warning. A new study by Javelin Strategy and Research shows college students are particularly susceptible to identity theft by their friends and roommate.

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Are you aware of how many ways there are for thieves to take access of your credit card accounts and make unauthorised charges against your account? Simply by rummaging through old receipts that you have thrown out or left somewhere public, or by a shop assistant quickly scribbling down your card details while they are [...]

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Don’t wait until your identity has been “stolen” to worry about it.  Identity fraud is a severe crime with serious repercussions that can take months or even years for victims to repair, not to mention hundreds to thousands of dollars.  If someone has stolen a credit card, or has obtained enough information about you to [...]

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Are you worried about your credit card or debt card being stolen? You’re not alone, it’s estimated that 51% of people in the UK are concerned about their credit and debt cards being stolen. Credit card fraud is a consent worry, and with more people using there cards as there main source of paying for [...]

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SUNNYVALE, Calif.—-The non-stop war against identity theft and online fraud was the hot topic at this years Arcot User Conference where security executives at some of the worlds leading credit card companies, financial services firms and enterprises recently gathered.

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The Troup County Sheriffs office issued a press release Friday asking residents to watch out for identify theft and other fraud.

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Officials say Iowa’s new process for getting a driver’s license is designed to provide stronger protection against identity theft and fraud.

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — A former Kansas City man has admitted stealing credit card information from customers while he was a waiter at a Country Club Plaza restaurant.

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