Unregulated shredding industry raises (Phishing) ID-theft fears

Unregulated shredding industry raises ID-theft fears
AZCentral.com - The shredding industry in Arizona is on a tear. Demand for document destruction services in Arizona is at an all-time high, driven by high identity-theft rates and new rules requiring businesses to properly dispose of personal information. Companies
Source: www.azcentral.com

Police: Protect your persona
Sterling Journal-Advocate - STERLING - More often, we don't give a second thought on the financial transactions we do on a daily basis. It can be writing checks for groceries or bills or using debit and credit cards for everyday purchases, or maybe even banking or buying items
Source: www.journal-advocate.com

The Anti-ID-Theft Bill That Isn't
Wired - California was the first state to pass a law requiring companies that keep personal data to disclose when that data is lost or stolen. Since then, many states have followed suit. Now Congress is debating federal legislation that would do the same
Source: www.wired.com

Old ID theft just now catching up with victims
AZCentral.com - Thousands of people who signed up to attend a Department of Defense fraud-prevention conference in mid-2001 are now receiving letters warning that they are at risk - of fraud committed upon the Department of Defense. Names, addresses, Social Security
Source: www.azcentral.com

Forums to help guard against ID theft YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC
Yakima Herald Republic - Two free community forums will be held next week to help Yakima Valley citizens and businesses avoid being victimized by identity theft. The two events, sponsored by a variety of local organizations, are scheduled Monday in Sunnyside at the Sunnyside
Source: www.yakima-herald.com