Identity Theft News

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  CBS MoneyWatch.com (blog)
  
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  Five steps to take when a collector contacts you about a debt you don't owe
  Alexandria Echo Press
  If you've been the victim of fraud or identity theft, you may also be eligible to view your reports for free. By keeping a close eye on your credit reports, ...
  
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  Moorpark police warn of credit ID fraud
  Ventura County Star
  Moorpark police officials are warning residents and shoppers in Moorpark about an increase in identify theft through credit card ...
  
  
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  College-age kids susceptible to ID theft
  Atlanta Journal Constitution
  Always check your credit or debit card statements closely for suspicious activity. The sooner you identify any potential fraud, the less you'll suffer in ...
  
  
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  Phony debt collectors put consumers at risk for identity theft
  Kokomo Perspective
  You will automatically receive a copy of your credit report when you issue the fraud alert. Read it carefully and identify any item that is not yours. ...
  
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  Con man could get life under Calif. 3-strikes law
  The Associated Press
  Timothy Barnett is charged with 23 felonies, including identity theft, real estate fraud and theft from the elderly. He was arrested in April and has ...
  
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  Man charged in identity theft, fraud
  Pacific Daily News
  Daniels allegedly used his fake identity to take out loans and run up credit cards, neither of which he paid back, the indictment states. ...
  
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  Bank of America settles Countrywide data theft suits
  Los Angeles Times
  The bank will provide free credit monitoring, identity theft insurance and reimbursement for losses to as many as 17 million consumers who dealt with its ...
  
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  The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
  
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  Cyber-fraud: don't be the next victim
  Lexology (registration)
  Identity theft and fraud can be coupled with cyber-extortion, which adds a demand for money to avert or stop the cyber-crime. Cyber-extortion is commonly ...