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Consumer Measures Committee - Identity Theft - Working Group
... Identity Theft ... information on how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. A multi-jurisdictional CMC working group has been struck to examine this and other consumer issues relating to identity theft
Ohio Identity Theft Information
Identity Theft Ohio. Identity Theft Ohio Information. Identity Theft Types Reported by Ohio Victims. Rank. Identity Theft Type. No. of Victims. Percentage. 1. Credit Card Fraud. 1,810. 33% 2. Phone or Utilities Fraud. 1,543. 28% 3. bank Fraud. 923. 17% 4
Identity Theft and Fraud
Information about the crime from the Department of Justice. Defines what the crime is, lists the most common ways it is committed, and offers advice on how avoid becoming a victim of Identity theft.
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Identity Theft Resources
Offers articles, advice, court cases, and more.
identity information theft News
Combating Identity Theft by protecting your personal information
Recent news reports have highlighted an increasing trend of identity theft in Florida. In the first half of 2011, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 20,000 complaints from Floridians claiming their identities were stolen. Misuse of social security numbers is the most frequent type of identity theft. Scammers use the numbers to file fraudulent [...]
Read more...Nationwide Adds Software Protection to Identity Theft Insurance
Nationwide Insurance has extended its ID theft insurance coverage by providing help with protecting personal information on home computers. The carrier’s newest product includes free access to software that helps thwart criminals from stealing information, even if they have virtual access to …
Read more...Targeting children: the young victims of identity theft
From toddlers to teenagers, hundreds of thousands of children are now victims of identity theft and, according to the Federal Trade Commission, most of their parents don't even realize it.
Read more...More People Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
MADISON, Wis. -- Identity theft is one of today’s fastest-growing crimes, making the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection's top ten list of consumer complaints.
Read more...Couple arrested on elder abuse/identity theft charges
Fresno County Sheriff's authorities arrested a husband and wife Tuesday, Jan. 24, on suspicion of elder abuse and identity theft involving the wife's great-grandparents in Selma. Arrested were Kimberly Rose Rodriguez, 19, and Ray Michael Rodriguez, 21.
Read more...South Florida #1 spot for identity theft
More South Floridians continue to report this month that their tax returns have already been filed by someone who apparently stole their identity.
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