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Thursday, June 22, 2006

ID Theft - Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft


Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft
WTOP Radio - However, it is important that consumers understand that credit card theft is not identity theft. Identity theft involves a whole lot more, the crook actually takes over your identity, opens accounts in your name, makes purchases using your identity
Source: www.wtopnews.com

Two teens injured in one-car crash
Centre Daily - STATE COLLEGE -- Police said Walnut Street resident Daniel Haxall reported a credit card theft of $500, accomplished by a fraudulent call to Western Union for a cash transfer. The transfer appeared on his MBNA credit card, police said. From CDT staff
Source: www.centredaily.com

Man faces charges in burglaries of 23 homes
Hampton Roads Daily Press - Smith was charged Tuesday with 17 counts of burglary, 12 counts of grand larceny, two counts of petty larceny, one count of credit card fraud and one count of credit card theft. It was the credit card of one victim that linked Smith to the crimes
Source: www.dailypress.com

Stow police log
Beacon Villager - 1:16 p.m., a caller reported credit card theft totaling more than $8,000. The card was new and the caller had not received it.
Source: www2.townonline.com