This page will feature the latest headlines on identity theft, identity crimes and Internet fraud. Check back weekly to stay abreast of the latest cases and articles from leading news sources.
| 10 ways to stop identity theft cold, June 4, 2009, MSN Money |
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| Find out how to safeguard your identity in a world of Dumpster divers, mail thieves and shoulder surfers. Plus: What to do if your identity is stolen. |
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| Woman pleads guilty to more identity theft, June 4, 2009, Chicago Tribune |
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| Sentencing is scheduled for October for a southwestern Illinois woman who federal authorities say stole identities while working as a restaurant manager in East St. Louis. |
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| E-Mail Scam Alert: Ford Cars for Half Price? Don't But It!, June 3, 2009, CBS |
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| As the U.S. economy tries to regain its footing, cyber criminals continue to exploit the steady drumbeat of recession-oriented headlines. In this case, the concern involves spam email purportedly from the Ford Motor Company that offers consumers the chance to purchase new cars at half-price. |
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| Improve PC Speed and Security, May 26, 2009, Washington Post |
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| Use file management and deletion software to clean your hard drive, and child-friendly tools to protect your family's privacy. |
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| Don’t let ID thieves hijack your job hunt, May 18, 2009, CNN Money:Fortune |
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| Every three seconds, someone’s identity is stolen, writes Fortune’s Anne Fisher in her May 18 Ask Annie column. And ID thieves often prey on job hunters, she writes. |
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| When to Provide Your Social Security Number, May 12, 2009, The Wall Street Journal |
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| When a service provider asks for a Social Security number, when should you give it out and when should you refuse to do so? |
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| Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, and What to Do if It Happens, May 1, 2009, New York Times |
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| Identity theft is not just an unauthorized charge on a credit card anymore. Taking some common-sense steps now can help prevent major headaches later. |
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| Identity thieves target job seekers, April 29, 2009, UPI |
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| People out of work and looking for jobs are the latest targets of identity thieves, a California-based watchdog group says. |
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| Report says online crime surging in recession, March 30, 2009, Reuters |
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| Fraud on the Internet reported to U.S. authorities increased by 33 percent last year, rising for the first time in three years, and is surging this year as the recession deepens. |
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| Mortgage fraud at an all-time high, March 16, 2009, CNN Money.com |
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| The number of reported incidents of mortgage fraud has reached an all-time high even as the number of home loans being issued has shrunk, according to a recently released report. |
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| FTC: Identity Theft Top Consumer Complaint in 2008, February 27, 2009, Fox News |
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| According to a report issued Thursday by the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft accounted for 26 percent of all consumer complaints received in 2008. |
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| 40 Precautions for Preventing Identity Theft, January 27, 2009, Moneying.com |
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| Below are 40 precautions you can take to prevent identity fraud. Incorporate these into your way of life to greatly reduce the chances of identity theft happening to you. |
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| Is Your Account Safe?, December 8, 2008, Newsweek/Forbes |
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| During the past year, banks have lost more of their customers' personal data than ever before. |
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