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Monday, June 19, 2006

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


Sorting Out Myth From Fact When It Comes to Credit Cards and ID Theft
WTOP Radio - No, in fact this e-mail tells people to write "Ask for photo ID" in the signature line. That is not a good idea because the card is not valid until it is signed, and it should not be accepted by merchants. Rosetta Jones, a Visa spokesperson, says
Source: www.wtopnews.com

Mom, daughter admit ID theft
Columbian - A mother and daughter pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to using false identities to purchase homes and cars while living in the Vancouver area. Mildreada Ruiz Rapa, 47, and Melanie Andrews, 24, both formerly of Vancouver, used fraudulent
Source: www.columbian.com

Identity Theft "repair instruction guide" released
Santa Fe New Mexican - ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - The state is offering an "identity theft repair kit" in the wake of the theft of Veterans Affairs information on 26.5 million veterans and active duty military. The kit, announced Thursday by Attorney General Patricia Madrid and
Source: www.freenewmexican.com

Online Banking Gets Bad Rap
TechNewsWorld - The updated report from the Better Business Bureau study shows that fear has unrealistically worsened. "Our numbers show that fears about online identity fraud may be out of proportion to the relative risk, causing consumers to ignore the most
Source: www.technewsworld.com