Identity Theft - 'Shred-it' event in Vernon Hills

'Shred-it' event in Vernon Hills
In an effort to combat identity theft, Lake County Crime Stoppers and Wal-Mart are joining forces to hold a free "Shred-it" event in Vernon Hills on Saturday.
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Benton man gets 16 years for identity theft
Chadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended.
Source: www.bentoncourier.com

Scam Jam 2006 educates North Carolinians about common scams
(FAYETTEVILLE) -- Identity theft, telemarketing schemes and home repair shams are just some ways for con artists to take advantage of people. Anthony Allen is spending years behind bars for scamming hundreds of Cumberland County folks out of millions of dollars.
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Bureau of Consumer Protection Our mandate is to protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. More >> Consumer Sentinel Get the facts on consumer frauds and file your complaints to be shared with law enforcement officials across the U.S. and around the world.
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Thousands of British fall victim to online identity theft
The credit card details of thousands of British are being sold on the Internet by hackers intent on committing identity fraud, an AFP report said.
Source: www.telecomasia.net