Fraud and Identity Theft in the News

Because of the significance of Identity Theft in many people's lives and its rapid increase over the past several years, it is often a hot topic in the news. Below are some of the most recent news articles appearing on identity theft, fraud, scams, phishing, and related topics.

03/10/2010 Ads for ID-theft-protection firm ruled deceptive | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03 ... - Philadelphia Inquirer The Consumerist (blog) Ads for ID-theft-protection firm ruled deceptive | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03 ... Philadelphia Inquirer The Arizona company, known for its blustery cofounder who used to publish his own Social Security number in ads for identity-theft protection ... LifeLock Named "Best Overall" by Identity Theft LabsMarketWatch (press release) LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 millionCNNMoney.com Identity theft company pays $11 million to FTC in settlementChicago Tribune (blog) Allentown Morning Call -The Tennessean -News10.net all 349 news articles » click here for the rest of this Fraud/Identity Theft article

03/09/2010 UTMB sends more letters to possible ID theft victims - Houston Chronicle UTMB sends more letters to possible ID theft victims Houston Chronicle Katina Rochelle Candrick, who has been charged with identity theft in unrelated cases, is suspected of accessing credit card and banking information while ... UTMB warns more patients about ID theftGalveston County Daily News all 5 news articles » click here for the rest of this Fraud/Identity Theft article

03/08/2010 Prosecutors charge trio in identity theft ring that netted $2 million - Los Angeles Times KSL-TV Prosecutors charge trio in identity theft ring that netted $2 million Los Angeles Times They face multiple counts of conspiracy, identity theft, grand theft and computer access fraud. The suspects, who have pleaded not guilty and are being held ... ID theft suspects plead not guiltySignal 3 charged with SoCal gas pump ID theftThe Associated Press Three men arrested in stolen ID scamLos Angeles Daily News KHTS Radio all 184 news articles » click here for the rest of this Fraud/Identity Theft article

03/09/2010 Officials wary of identity theft during census - Arkansas News Austin American-Statesman Officials wary of identity theft during census Arkansas News “We didn't call it identity theft. That wasn't really a term then, but we have always had concerns about scams. People trying to take advantage of the ... LifeLock Partners with 2010 Census to Help Protect Consumers from Identity TheftBusiness Wire (press release) How to determine if that census taker is realGainesville Times all 255 news articles » click here for the rest of this Fraud/Identity Theft article

03/09/2010 Call from CPS alerts woman to ID theft - KGO-TV Call from CPS alerts woman to ID theft KGO-TV One form of ID theft you do not hear a lot about is medical identity theft. Someone stole Anndorie Sachs identity in 2006 and she did not know it until she ... Medical Identity Theft: How to Protect YourselfABC News all 2 news articles » click here for the rest of this Fraud/Identity Theft article

My friend, who unfortunately discovered that he was a victim of identity theft, soon found that correcting the record was a major hassle. The lesson he learned was that it is better to prevent identity theft then to try and correct the record later. So with that mind, I present this information to you so that hopefully you will not become another identity theft victim.

We often take our liberties for granted. What you know life to be can suddenly change if you've been a victim of identity theft.

While you've been busy with your day-to-day life someone could have stolen your personal information and racked up debts or committed fraud - all with your name on it. What happens then can be anything from being denied employment, credit or even being arrested for a crime you didn't commit.

Identity theft is that serious.

Victims of identity theft can spend years paying back debts or fighting to restore their credit as well as their reputation. Finding out you are a victim of identity theft can be frightening and a source of anxiety even after you've resolved the issue.

Don't be complacent, learn about identity theft and what you can do to lessen your changes of becoming another identity theft victim.

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