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UK passports have been redesigned to help fight identity theft and fraud. The Home Office says enhanced security features include hiding the security chip from view, and a personal details section that features holograms.

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As a result of a kick-off meeting held in Kansas City, July 12/13, 2010, the North American Security Products Organization (NAPSO) today announces the launch of a consensus body supporting the creation of an American National Standard (ANS) to define minimum standards for proof and verification of personal identity.
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Identity theft has been around for many years and officials say it does not show signs of slowing down. With the simplicity of some scams and the sophistication and conspiracy of others, there are ways for the public to protect themselves.

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Rachel Meyer of the Better Business Bureau will be at the Swampscott Public Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, to talk about identity theft ….
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Underscoring the familiar warning that anyone can be the victim of identity theft, District Attorney Sherri Tibbe was herself the recent target of a credit card hustle.

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Courts in Beaver and Allegheny counties are warning residents of an identity theft scam in which someone is masquerading as a court employee to try to collect personal information.

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An Odessa man is headed to federal prison for fraud and identity theft. 60-year-old Charles Edward Curry was found guilty of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Rochester, N.Y. – Identity theft grows more sophisticated every year.
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Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the U.S., and unfortunately, the risk can be even higher for the unemployed.
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Kathy Silver, CEO of University Medical Center, learned three weeks ago that names, birth dates and Social Security numbers for at least 21 patients were leaked from the hospital — a crime being investigated by the FBI.

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