All About Identity Theft

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Saturday, April 22, 2006

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WTOL-TV - Imagine an above ground pool in your backyard. Now imagine it suddenly collapsing and flooding your entire basement. That's exactly what happened to one family in Springfield Township, and the pool company is saying they're not liable. They're an
Source: www.wtol.com

Who Else Reads Your Tax Information?
ABC News - The IRS Says a Proposed New Tax Regulation Is Aimed at Increasing Privacy, But Consumer Groups Disagree A proposed new IRS regulation would give tax filers the power to refuse to let tax preparers share their personal information. (AP Photo ) April 4
Source: abcnews.go.com

Safeguards against identity theft
Hutchinson News - Identity theft is among the fastest growing forms of consumer fraud, but people can protect themselves by following a few, simple steps: Don't put a driver's license or Social Security number on checks. Use only first initials, and list a business
Source: www.hutchnews.com

Spiritual identity theft can occur in many ways
Register-Herald - A restaurant server s mistake taught a friend and me a valuable lesson. Always check your bank card after you use it. When my friend and I paid for our food, we used identical debit cards. The server inadvertently switched them when she brought the
Source: register-herald.com

Rash of car burglaries at hiking areas across the valley
KOLD-TV - Glendale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley police say they're seeing an increase in car burglaries. A majority are taking place during the daytime in parking lots, while residents are out hiking. In most cases, the victims had wallets, purses, and cell
Source: www.kold.com

IRS may allow info to be sold
Northwest Herald - Changes proposed to rules governing what tax preparers can do with taxpayer information have riled privacy advocates and prompted legislation from Illinois' congressional delegation. The Internal Revenue Service wants to update its 32-year-old
Source: www.nwherald.com