• Frightened Immigrants Unknowingly Become Instant Thieves
    A vicious cycle that must be broken
    First, let me make myself very clear: Identity thieves come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and nationalities. They could be your mother, brother, employee, or best friend. In pursuit of money, or “living large,” some people will do outlandish things without caring how it affects the lives of others.
  • Hackers, Thieves Love to Hate (Hack) Federal Entities
    Don’t assume you’re always safe on government Web sites
    Hackers, terrorists, and thieves all love to target the federal institutions. It could be spite, it could be a game, it could be a national threat.
  • Sneaky Ways Identity Thieves Get Your Information
    And steps you can take to thwart them
    After watching a CBS Evening News segment on the dangers of copiers in workplaces, retail locations, and offices that retain personal information to establish insurance, bank, and other accounts, I was appalled at how exposed we are without even realizing it.
  • Identity Thieves Target Our Children
    Now they’ve really gone too far
    Jayne’s son was born in a small hospital in the suburbs of Denver. Upon turning 16, he applies for his first job. Imagine his family’s shock when he’s told that, according to his Social Security number, he’s already worked at Target—several times!
  • The Real Threat of Medical Identity Theft
    You could lose your money, your insurance, even your life
    Medical ID theft is a burgeoning headache for hospitals and insurance companies. It’s even worse for the over 200,000 Americans who will become victims every year, according to the FTC. Unfortunately, the pace of such theft is expected to accelerate.
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