Identity theft keeps on taking (ID Theft)

Identity theft keeps on taking
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Almost two years after enduring someone stealing her wallet, the nightmare for a 33-year-old woman resurrected last month. The victim thought after someone initially used her credit cards following an August 2004 theft that she had covered all her
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Identity theft class given by NPPD
North Platte Telegraph - Identity theft is an attractive crime for criminals because it is low risk and high return, according to North Platte Police Officer Troy Erickson. The crime occurs when one person uses the information of another with the intent of defrauding another
Source: www.nptelegraph.com

District Attorney's training session on identity theft and fraud
Chico Enterprise-Record - A free public presentation on identity theft and fraud by the District Attorney's Office takes place Thursday, 2 - 4 p.m. in the Gold County Casino conference room on the second floor. The public is invited to attend this free to the public seminar
Source: www.chicoer.com

Bear man held in credit card scam
Delaware Online - A Bear fugitive is facing extradition after his arrest in New Jersey for allegedly stealing a family member s identity to open credit card accounts and charging nearly $60,000 with them. Corey A. Williams, 41, of the first block of Boxelder Lane
Source: www.delawareonline.com

Legislature approves identity theft bill
WNYT - The state Legislature is taking action to make sure consumers are protected from identity theft. Senate leaders approved a bill Wednesday that would allow New Yorkers to place a security freeze on their credit. The idea is to prevent identity thieves
Source: www.wnyt.com

Curbside Crime
WCAX - Police say rural families are at risk for crimes from a surprising place-- their mailboxes. "Every time you write a check and put it in your mailbox, you could be a potential victim of identity theft and be out a substantial amount of money," says
Source: www.wcax.com