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Thursday, June 22, 2006

Phishing - VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 


VA Offers Free Credit Monitoring 
Veterans whose personal information was stolen from a Veterans Affairs employee's home last month will receive free credit monitoring from the government to protect against identity theft. Veterans groups have blasted the VA for the theft.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

New law helps fight identity theft used by meth makers 
Criminals who steal a person's identity so that they can purchase the raw ingredients needed to manufacture methamphetamines will face stiffer jail times due to a bill supported by State Rep. Mike Smith and recently signed into law.
Source: www.cantondailyledger.com

8 arrested in identity theft ring targeting restaurant customers 
Los Angeles police are seeking one other person connected with the crime, which bilked victims out of $1 million.
Source: www.dailybreeze.com

Police Look for More Possible Identity Theft Victims 
In Sumner County, police have made an arrest in an identity theft case, and now they're hoping to find more possible victims. The suspect is 61 years old.
Source: www.newschannel5.com