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How to Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft and identity fraud are both terms used to describe a crime where one person wrongfully uses another person's personal information for illicit gain. The identity thief may be interested in...

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Identity Theft Statistics

Identity theft statistics from the US Federal trade Commission in 2001 indicate that 42% of complaints relate to identity theft. With nearly 90% of the American population featured in these files which are...

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Dumpster Diving Is Not Illegal!

The protection of personal information from identity theft is a fast growing concern for every business in every industry. What exactly is identity theft? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), it is...

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Five Dimensions of Identity Theft

You should be aware that there are five aspects of identity theft that require your attention. 1) Financial Identity Theft, in which the imposter uses your personal identifying information to open new lines of...

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Credit Card Industry Contributing To Indentity Theft?

Here's another example of how some credit cards companies are part of the problem verses the solution in regards to identity theft. Please see the article below taken from USA TODAY. Citi, the nation's...

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Has Your Indentity Been Stolen?

If you have had the unfortunate encounter of having your identity stolen take the following steps: Contact Equifax, Experian and TransUnion and asked to speak with the fraud department. * File a police...

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There is Help Available for Victims of Identity Theft

Being a victim of identity theft can be a shock. Imaging opening up a bill and finding incredible charges that you didn't make! It can be even worse when you contact the various credit card companies and find...

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How Identity Theft Shield can Protect You

Pre-paid Legal is made up of lawyers who offer legal advice and assistance. They also offer Identity Theft Shield for a low monthly fee of around $12 to $25. This service involves having your accounts...

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Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection Tips Identity theft is becoming a huge problem (and getting worse each year), netting more than $50 billion annually for the thiefs. Not only do the victims lose money, but they're...

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Help for Victims of Identity Theft

Being a victim of identity theft can leave you without any money, but it affects a person emotionally and mentally as well. Most people who have been through it need therapy to cope with the feelings of anger...

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