CNET News. Identity fraud is a bigger problem than generally acknowledged, with an estimated 10 million Americans becoming victims in the last year

But identity fraudsters appear to be traditionalists. The survey, released Wednesday, found that only a small percentage of identity fraud appeared to involve personal information gleaned from the Internet. Instead, the details were typically obtained from lost wallets or from acquaintances and family members who knew Social Security numbers and account numbers, according to those respondents who had experienced identity fraud and who knew how their information had leaked out.

Stolen laptop contained info on SUNY Fredonia students, along with 16,000 Buffalo State College students and 1500 high school students WKBW.com

That laptop was taken over a month ago from a college consultant.

FBI Warns of Jury duty identity theft scam...

FBI issues identity theft warningPahrump Valley Times Sat, 20 Oct 2007 6:32 PM PDTThe Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a warning regarding a jury duty scam leading to identity theft. The recent surge is being perpetrated by telephone when someone calls the intended victim and claims to be a jury coordinator. The intended victim is told they have missed jury duty.

Mortgage Office Manager Charged With Identity Theft and Grand Larceny

Mortgage Office Manager Charged With Identity Theft and Grand LarcenyNew York Times Mon, 15 Oct 2007 8:51 PM PDTAfter investigators found that six identity theft victims had applied for loans at the same local mortgage office police arrested the branch manager and his sister.

Identity-theft suspect seized after chase... Buffalo NY

Identity-theft suspect seized after chase The Buffalo News Thu, 12 Jul 2007 4:08 AM PDTAmherst police chased a forgery and identity-theft suspect from the Central Park area in Buffalo onto two highways and over the Skyway before arresting him in South Buffalo late Wednesday morning.

OC car dealership raided in identity theft probe

The Fresno Bee Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:13 AM PDTDozens of police and district attorney's office investigators raided an Orange County car dealership as part of an identity theft probe.

A check-authorizing company said Tuesday that credit, bank account and other personal information on 2.3 million consumers had been stolen,

Tacoma News Tribune Wed, 04 Jul 2007 1:33 AM PDT The report from Fidelity National Information Services unit Certegy Check Services Inc. was the latest case of data theft that has troubled corporations, the federal government and universities.

They make millions gathering and selling consumer data. Freezes cut into that business.

USA TODAY 06/04/2007. Barely a month passes anymore without news of another breach of personal data, stoking fears that a thief might open credit cards in your name, run up bills and ruin your credit rating. That's a lot bigger problem than the garden-variety theft of a single credit card. The year started with a disclosure by TJX, parent company of retailers T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, of the theft of credit card data on 45.7 million customers. Since then, everybody from the Veterans Affairs Department to the University of California, Davis, have reported breaches of personal data.

Boeing laptop stolen, putting 382,000 at risk for identity theft...

WQAD Moline Sun, 17 Dec 2006 2:08 PM PST CHICAGO The theft of a laptop belonging to Chicago-based Boeing has put 382-thousand workers and retirees at risk for identity theft and credit-card fraud.

Identity Theft Concerns Rise: Chicago Workers' Data Mailed to Wrong People

Insurance Journal Tue, 28 Nov 2006 7:19 AM PST Names, Social Security numbers and home addresses of nearly 1,740 former Chicago school employees were mistakenly mailed to other members of the group, prompting concerns the information could be used

Former Tax Preparer Sentenced For ID Theft, Tax Fraud

Former Tax Preparer Sentenced For ID Theft, Tax Fraud WJXT News4 News Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:25 PM PST Lake City resident Morris Hines, 40, was sentenced last week to 63 months in prison and three years of probation for tax fraud and identity theft, the U.S. Attorney's office announced Monday.

Illegal immigration and a growing methamphetamine problem are the two main reasons why identity theft criminals are prevalent in the state...

Former FBI agent: ID theft will get worse. By Amanda Baillie/Herald/Review SIERRA VISTA - Arizona is the No. 1 state for identity theft, and it is only going to get worse, according to a national personal security expert.

Illegal immigration and a growing methamphetamine problem are the two main reasons why identity theft criminals are prevalent in the state...

Former FBI agent: ID theft will get worse. By Amanda Baillie/Herald/Review SIERRA VISTA - Arizona is the No. 1 state for identity theft, and it is only going to get worse, according to a national personal security expert.

Rapid Response Is Best Defense Against ID Theft

Rapid Response Is Best Defense Against ID TheftWashington Post Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:15 PM PDTWhile consumer data leaks don't automatically result in financial losses or cases of identity theft, experts say your chances of becoming a victim depend on how well you know your rights and how rapidly you spring into action.

Meth Users Specialize in Identity Theft...

Meth Users Specialize in Identity Theft Join Together Online Wed, 12 Jul 2006 1:28 PM PDTMethamphetamine users often apply the energy and focus caused by the drug to the detail-oriented crime of identity theft, sometimes putting in long hours akin to a full-time job, the New York Times reported July 11.

...methamphetamin... Identity theft...

Identity Theft Reaching New HeightsKOLD News 13 Tuscon Thu, 13 Jul 2006 7:22 AM PDTDue largely to the criminal explosion surrounding methamphetamin... Identity theft has become an enormous problem--especially in Arizona--which continues to lead the nation in identity-related crimes.

Hotels.com customers warned about data theft

Hotels.com customers warned about data theft Seattle Times Sun, 04 Jun 2006 0:23 AM PDTAbout 243,000 Hotels.com customers may be at risk for identity theft after a password-protected laptop computer containing their credit-card...

Personal Data of 26.5 Million Veterans Stolen

Personal Data of 26.5 Million Veterans Stolen Washington Post Mon, 22 May 2006 11:29 AM PDT Every living veteran is at risk of identity theft after thieves stole an electronic data file this month containing the names, birthdates and social security from the home of a Department of Veterans Affairs employee, VA Secretary R. James Nicholson said today.

Why ID theft insurance might not be worth it. MSNBC

Statement of Treasury Secretary John W. Snow On Protecting Americans from Identity TheftUnited States Department of the Treasury Wed, 10 May 2006 11:32 AM PDT"Perhaps the most serious threat to financial consumers today is identity theft. Identity thieves are clever, adaptable, and heartless. Woman pleads guilty to identity theft and wire fraudRichmond Times-Dispatch Wed, 10 May 2006 3:16 AM PDTKym Salisha Saloman pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for setting up a fake mortgage loan on her own West End residence. Bill would protect against identity theftThe News Journal Wed, 10 May 2006 2:24 AM PDTDOVER -- Delaware residents concerned about identity theft would get some protection under a proposed law allowing them to freeze access to their credit reports. Identifying, preventing, and protecting yourself from identity theftKTBS Tue, 09 May 2006 4:22 PM PDTYou may already be a victim and not know it. That's one of the problems of identity theft. Here's some ideas on preventing I-D theft, how to discover if you've been victimized, and how insurance may protect you. ID theft hearing waivedThe Grand Rapids Press Wed, 10 May 2006 8:10 AM PDTAn Indiana man accused of stalking West Michigan television reporters waived his preliminary examination Tuesday in Grand Rapids District Court. Marco Munoz, 39, of Evansville, Ind., earlier pleaded no contest in Wexford County to attempted identity theft of a Cadillac reporter. FTC Launches Nationwide ID Theft Education CampaignFederal Trade Commission Wed, 10 May 2006 11:04 AM PDTYou can take steps to minimize your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. That is the message of a nationwide education program launched today by the Federal Trade Commission:“AvoID Theft: Deter, Detect, Defend. House ID-theft bill broadenedPioneer Press Wed, 10 May 2006 1:06 AM PDTAll Minnesotans and not just victims of identity theft would be able to freeze their credit reports to keep out identity thieves under a compromise bill that is trying to make it to the floor of the Minnesota House for approval before the session ends May 22. ID Theft Victims Learn to RecoverKGBT 4 Rio Grande Valley Tue, 09 May 2006 7:43 PM PDTThe number of identity theft cases continues to grow in the U.S., but many victims of these crimes don't know how to recover and get their identity back. Why ID theft insurance might not be worth itMSNBC Tue, 09 May 2006 12:06 PM PDTThis week, Herb tackles the question of identity theft insurance, which aims to protect consumers against the after-effects of one of the nation's fastest-growing crimes.

Case for Oregon law gets boost from theft of Providence recordsThe Olympian Sat, 15 Apr 2006 3:18 PM PDTPORTLAND -- The theft of 365,000 patients' records from Providence Health System has prompted lawmakers to push new data protection laws in Oregon. Oregon has no law requiring companies to report security breaches, unlike California, Washington and at least 23 other states. Madison Weekly: A look at what is happening at the State CapitolGreen Bay Press-Gazette Sun, 16 Apr 2006 2:17 AM PDTIdentity theft Gov. Jim Doyle on Thursday announced that he was launching "a broad crackdown" on identity theft. Doyle said his plan will strengthen enforcement and toughen penalties to combat the problem, which reportedly costs consumers $570 million annually. Vista spotlightSan Diego Union-Tribune Sun, 16 Apr 2006 0:18 AM PDTThe Gloria E. McClellan Senior Center will offer a seminar on identity theft and reverse mortgage scams at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Ethical hackers battle the bad guys in cyberspaceAsheville Citizen-Times Sat, 15 Apr 2006 9:07 PM PDTENKA - You've done everything you can to protect yourself from identity theft - shredded the incoming credit card offers, safeguarded your social security number, put up the firewall on your home computer. Procedures for getting a new or replacement Social Security cardKingsport Times-News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 7:34 PM PDTTerrorists among us, credit card scams, and identity theft all seem to have one thing in common - someone using our identity to obtain a fake Social Security number. The Social Security card and number are almost essentials for life in 21st century America.

Florida Pair Charged in Alleged Multi-state Identity Theft Ring Kansas City InfoZine Sat, 15 Apr 2006 3:10 AM PDTA Miami, Fla., man and his niece who allegedly were part of a multi-state identity theft ring are the latest defendants to face criminal charges filed by Attorney General Jay Nixon and local Missouri prosecutors. Opelousas identity theft suspectsKATC3 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 8:57 AM PDTIn St. Landry parish Opelousas police need your help tracking down a pair of identity theft suspects. Take a look at these surveillance photos from an Opelousas convenience store. Woodland police close mobile identity-theft labThe Daily News Sat, 15 Apr 2006 0:21 AM PDTWoodland police seized a massive mobile identity theft lab Friday that police say may have affected hundreds of victims. 20 charged in identity theft ringThe Monterey County Herald Fri, 14 Apr 2006 7:04 PM PDTTwenty people have been charged in a Southern California identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud, officials said Thursday. Man held for Salisbury identity theft, larcenyTorrington Register Citizen Fri, 14 Apr 2006 2:36 PM PDTBANTAM -- A Waterbury man was arraigned on identity theft charges for allegedly using the name of his former girlfriend’s father in Salisbury to obtain credit cards and purchase $7,676.72 in goods and cash advances. 22 arrested in ID theft ringNorth County Times Fri, 14 Apr 2006 4:40 PM PDTLOS ANGELES ---- Felony charges were announced Thursday against 20 suspects in a Southern California identity-theft ring responsible for millions of dollars in fraud. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Fri, 14 Apr 2006 6:00 PM PDTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Fri, 14 Apr 2006 6:11 PM PDTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Lawmakers move on data theft-security billCoos Bay World Link Sat, 15 Apr 2006 11:58 AM PDTPORTLAND (AP) - The theft of 365,000 patients' records from Providence Health System has prompted lawmakers to push new data protection laws in Oregon.

Thousands Of Hawaii Workers Exposed To Possible Identity TheftKITV TheHawaiiChannel.com via Yahoo! News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 11:49 AM PDTThe Hawaii Attorney General's office alerted more than 40,000 Hawaii residents Thursday that they are at risk for identity theft. KBI to present identity theft seminarThe Pratt Tribune Fri, 14 Apr 2006 10:50 AM PDTScott Ferris, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Specialist, will present a seminar on Identity Theft at Pratt Community College beginning at 9:30 a.m. on April 20 in room 312. This informative session will describe what identity theft is, how thieves use and get information, what to do if it happens, preventative steps to take and information on fraud. Governor creates office for identity theftDuluth News Tribune Fri, 14 Apr 2006 4:47 AM PDTMADISON -- Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to battle identity theft and wants legislation to punish identity thieves with stiffer penalties. Governor creates new office to fight identity theftWinona Daily News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:26 AM PDTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to deal with identity theft and wants legislation to slap identity thieves with stiffer penalties. 20 charged in identity theft ringThe Monterey County Herald Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:04 AM PDTTwenty people have been charged in a Southern California identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud, officials said Thursday. 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringWKYT 27 NEWSFIRST & WYMT Mountain News Fri, 14 Apr 2006 3:08 AM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed (m) millions of dollars in fraud. Identity Theft Ring BustedKABC-TV Los Angeles Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:59 PM PDTCharges are expected to be announced today against some two dozen suspects involved in an identity-theft ring that committed millions of dollars in fraud, including establishing fake businesses. 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringWSMV Nashville Thu, 13 Apr 2006 8:15 PM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed (m) millions of dollars in fraud. Police say the suspects... 20 charged in Southern California identity theft ringKBCI Boise Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:57 PM PDTLOS ANGELES California authorities say 20 people have been charged in an identity theft ring that allegedly committed millions of dollars in fraud. Police say the suspects face charges of conspiracy, identity theft, making false financial statements and receiving stolen property.

Action Line: Plan ahead to respond quickly to identity theft San Jose Mercury News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 7:43 AM PDTHere is some free advice from an attorney who became the victim of identity theft. ``My wallet was stolen last month,'' the attorney told friends by e-mail. ``Within a week the thief had ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a Visa credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information Governor creates new office to fight identity theft Winona Daily News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:40 AM PDTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Jim Doyle said Thursday he has set up a new state office to deal with identity theft and wants legislation to slap identity thieves with stiffer penalties. Charges To Be Announced In Identity-Theft Ring Case NBC 4 Los Angeles Thu, 13 Apr 2006 9:00 AM PDTLOS ANGELES -- Charges are expected to be announced Thursday against some two dozen suspects involved in an identity-theft ring that committed millions of dollars in fraud, including establishing fake businesses, authorities said. Identity theft could soon be a class 4 felony 9 News Denver Wed, 12 Apr 2006 8:34 PM PDTDENVER - The State of Colorado could soon have a strong law against identity theft. Identity theft can take many forms Grand Rapids Herald-Review Wed, 12 Apr 2006 1:27 PM PDTEditor: A recent article about "identity theft" focused on the Internet. We had an experience with an acquaintance that involved the U.S. Post Office. This acquaintance went online and filled out a "change of address" to change our mail address to the acquaintance's address without our knowledge. Identity theft case spans Midwest Cadillac News Thu, 13 Apr 2006 5:49 AM PDTCADILLAC - A local television anchor and others throughout the Midwest were targets of a bank employee who used their personal information to make obscene phone calls.

Common mistakes can lead to identity theftNorthwest Herald Wed, 12 Apr 2006 1:19 AM PDTTo protect yourself from identity theft, you can shred important personal documents and guard your Social Security number like the crown jewels. Woman Wanted for Identity TheftKIFI-TV Idaho Falls Tue, 11 Apr 2006 5:45 PM PDTPolice need your help finding suspects in a case involving identity theft. The victims had personal information stolen out of their mailbox from their home near Highland High School in Pocatello. Second woman is charged in ID theftFort Wayne Journal Gazette Wed, 12 Apr 2006 2:49 AM PDTA second woman faces charges in connection with the theft of a local woman’s identity to obtain an unauthorized credit card and cell phones.

Web site offers help for identity theft victimsThe Salt Lake Tribune Tue, 11 Apr 2006 0:17 AM PDTOne click can put identity theft victims in Utah on the way to recovering their good names. On Monday, the Utah Attorney General's Office launched a new Web site called IRIS - Identity Theft Reporting Information System - where victims can go to file a complaint that will be sent directly to the proper law enforcement agency. The site gives victims step-by-step directions on how to repair their McKenna: Meth and identity theft top priorities for law enforcementKing County Journal Tue, 11 Apr 2006 3:31 AM PDTWENATCHEE -- Methamphetamine and identity theft, closely linked, are Washington state's most pressing law enforcement and consumer protection priorities in the state, Attorney General Rob McKenna says.

Members of Liberty Alliance, the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice Gather to Address Online Identity TheftSYS-CON Media Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:39 AM PDTThe Liberty Alliance Project, the global consortium developing open standards for federated identity, interoperable strong authentication and identity-enabled Web services, today announced its second identity theft prevention workshop to take place from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on April 26th at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Washington, DC. This free event is open to all individuals and Senate passes safeguards to identity theftMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Tue, 11 Apr 2006 8:54 AM PDTThe Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously approved protective measures against identity theft, giving victims and law enforcement some defense against hijacked accounts. Identity theft bill's passage unanimousPioneer Press Tue, 11 Apr 2006 7:42 AM PDTBRIEFING: MINNESOTA SENATE The Minnesota Senate united Monday to approve safeguards against identity theft for consumers and provide help for victims who are trying to clean up their records.

Identity theft runs rampantThe Salt Lake Tribune Mon, 10 Apr 2006 0:31 AM PDTA former Park City resident was surprised when he learned new credit cards had been issued in his name. The parents of a 2-year-old Utah girl got a bigger shock when they were doing business with a credit union and discovered thieves had obtained phony credit cards with their toddler's Social Security number. Their experiences were not unusual. A newly released federal study says identity Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Mon, 10 Apr 2006 8:15 AM PDTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Area busts reflect surge in ID theftSan Gabriel Valley Tribune Mon, 10 Apr 2006 0:15 AM PDTWithin a two-week span last month, Montebello detectives busted two separate identity theft scams, confiscating hundreds of stolen Social Security and bank account numbers, among other personal information

EPPD Cracks Down On Identity TheftKFOX 14 El Paso Sat, 08 Apr 2006 6:53 PM PDTApril 8, 2006 -- From bank statements to credit card receipts, Saturday hundreds of El Pasoans took one big step to avoid being an identity theft victim. Identity theft: it could happen to youTown Online Sat, 08 Apr 2006 1:56 PM PDTSenior citizens are the most at risk of identity theft, but Rockland Council on Aging (COA) Director Beverly Borges said many of the town’s elders are catching on. Tools to protect: your identityProvo Daily Herald Sun, 09 Apr 2006 0:18 AM PDTQ: I've been receiving offers in the mail for services protecting me from identity theft. Are they worth subscribing to and paying the extra few dollars a month? What are the different types of services offered? -- J.B., Berkeley, Calif. A: In response to the rapid growth of identity theft, a number of services have emerged to help protect your identity.. East Orange pastor charged with identity and credit card theftsThe Star-Ledger Sat, 08 Apr 2006 10:49 PM PDTThe pastor of a prominent East Orange church and his wife were arrested on charges of identity theft and using false information to open up credit card accounts, police said yesterday. Risky business: To prevent identityLisbon Morning Journal Sat, 08 Apr 2006 9:45 PM PDTLISBON - If you think identity thieves are only out for financial gain think again. Your health identity, your driving record, and criminal record, or lack of one, also may be at risk. Banks tighten privacy policiesWALB News 10 Sun, 09 Apr 2006 9:13 AM PDTAlbany - People in more than three million U.S. households reported identity theft last year. Banks and other financial institutions are making government mandated changes to crack down on the skyrocketing crime. Miss. attorney general to pursue financial info freeze in 2007WREG-TV Memphis Sun, 09 Apr 2006 11:28 AM PDTJACKSON, Miss. Attorney General Jim Hood says his office will push again in 2007 to get lawmakers to pass a bill designed to prevent people from becoming victims of identity theft. Polk takes lead on computer crimesOrlando Sentinel Sun, 09 Apr 2006 1:42 AM PDTDetectives create online fictitious profiles in a search for child pornographers and others breaking the law. From a covert office in Polk County, two undercover detectives spend their days investigating computer crimes such as child pornography, identity theft and online fraud. Stalking suspect soon to return to face chargesWOOD TV 8 Sat, 08 Apr 2006 3:55 PM PDT(Grand Rapids, April 8, 2006, 6:15 p.m.) By Marc Thompson. Police arrested Marco Munoz, Friday, for identity theft and stalking. His targets, several women, including at least three television news personalities: one in Cadillac, and two in West Michigan.

iPod used to store data in identity theftCNET Fri, 07 Apr 2006 5:10 PM PDTBlog: A 35-year-old identity theft suspect may have taken Apple Computer's mandate, "Think Different," a little too far.Wilson Lee,... Nixon Files Felony Charges Against Out of State Pair for Alleged Identity TheftKansas City InfoZine Sat, 08 Apr 2006 3:06 AM PDTTwo individuals from Georgia and Florida who allegedly stole the identity of a Bolivar woman and used the information to purchase more than $3,000 worth of computer equipment online have been charged with one criminal count each of identity theft filed in Missouri IDENTITY theft is big business in Australia with identity frauds costing an estimated $1.1 billion a year, so protectThe Border Mail Fri, 07 Apr 2006 1:03 PM PDTThe Australian Institute of Criminology said identity theft happens in a multitude of ways. It can range from somebody using your credit card details illegally to make purchases over the internet or telephone, through to having your entire identity assumed by another person. State gets $600K to fight identity theftEaton Rapids Community News Sat, 08 Apr 2006 1:06 AM PDTMichigan residents who receive e-mails asking them to verify bank account and Social Security numbers should beware: It's probably an attempt to steal your identity.

Could IRS Plan Open Taxpayers To Identity Theft?Government Enterprise Thu, 06 Apr 2006 8:02 PM PDTTaxpayers would be exposed to identity theft if the Internal Revenue Service gets its way with proposed rule changes considered during a congressional hearing this week. Identity theft: Much worse than we thoughtGrayson County News-Gazette Thu, 06 Apr 2006 1:27 PM PDTWASHINGTON, D.C. - A survey recently released by the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics says that 3.6 million households, or about 3 percent of all households in the United States, had been the victim of at least one type of identity theft during a six month period in 2004. Study: ID theft hits 3.6 million U.S. householdsElectronics Supply and Manufacturing Fri, 07 Apr 2006 7:19 AM PDTAn estimated 3.6 million households reported being victimized by identity theft in 2004, about three percent of all U.S. homes, said a government study released Sunday.

Identity Theft Law in EffectWAAY 31 Wed, 05 Apr 2006 4:08 PM PDTA new identity theft law went into effect Wednesday. The law toughens penalties against those who commit identity theft in Alabama. All cases will now be considered felonies, punishable by one to 10 years in prison, for the first offense. The new law also allows judges to order victims' financial records be corrected, even if the identity thief is convicted of another crime. Woman charged in identity theftThe Beacon News Thu, 06 Apr 2006 1:31 AM PDTYORKVILLE — When a Montgomery woman reported that her Social Security number, credit card numbers and other personal information had been stolen, the Kendall County Sheriff's Office traced the theft back to an acquaintance of the woman. Sessions to help elders defeat identity thievesHonolulu Advertiser Thu, 06 Apr 2006 5:47 AM PDTSeveral public events designed to help elderly residents guard against identity theft and other forms of financial abuse are scheduled the next few weeks. CHECKLIST: ID theft very commonCourier-Post Thu, 06 Apr 2006 0:13 AM PDTAn estimated 3.6 million U.S. households -- or about three out of every 100 -- reported being victims of identity theft, according to a government study that counted misuse of someone else's cell phone, credit card or personal information.

DelCo Woman Charged with Identity Theft, FraudWPVI-TV Philadelphia Tue, 04 Apr 2006 3:07 PM PDTA Delaware County woman is charged with identity theft and fraud. Doris Carter of Folcroft was arrested Tuesday afternoon. Concerns over identity theft prompt proposals to limit release of dataMinneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune Tue, 04 Apr 2006 9:15 PM PDTA Senate panel was expected to consider proposals Tuesday night for further restricting the release of motor vehicle and driver's license information and increasing safeguards against unauthorized use of the data. The proposals include restrictions on the bulk release of data to reduce the likelihood of the information being obtained by identity thieves. The Senate Judiciary Committee is

DoJ: Identity Theft Touches Millions in USE-Commerce Times Mon, 03 Apr 2006 3:59 PM PDTBased on interviews with 40,000 American residents, the Department of Justice (DoJ) has reported that 3.6 million -- or about 3 out of every 100 -- households were victimized by perpetrators of identity theft between July and December 2004. The numbers differ from earlier research findings. Who is most likely to be a victim of identity theft?ABC 7 Chicago Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:11 PM PDTA new study looks at who is most likely to be a victim of identity theft. What can you do to protect yourself? US estimates 3 percent victims of identity theftPhysOrg Mon, 03 Apr 2006 1:51 PM PDTSome 3.6 million US households, or about three percent of the total in the United States, fell victim to identity theft during a six-month period in 2004, a Justice Department report showed.

Identity theft is hitting young consumers hardChicago Tribune Sun, 02 Apr 2006 8:27 AM PDTBy now, we've all heard about identity theft. But some of us are more vulnerable to the crime than others. Battling identity-theft bills stuck in HouseThe Columbus Dispatch Sun, 02 Apr 2006 4:20 AM PDTWASHINGTON — Proposed safeguards against identity theft could fall by the wayside this year because Congress can’t decide between rival data-security bills. Identity Theft: More and More People Are Falling VictimSouthern Pines Pilot Sun, 02 Apr 2006 5:04 AM PDTAnyone can be a victim of identity theft. Just ask Sheriff Lane Carter. His wife had her identity stolen by a woman in New York. A woman who coincidentally has the same name as Carter’s s wife, Anita, managed to co-sign for a car and get several credit cards in Carter’s name.

Identity theft hit 3.6 million in U.S.InfoWorld Fri, 31 Mar 2006 5:52 PM PST( InfoWorld ) - Wondering how likely you are to have your credit card number stolen? Well, according to a comprehensive survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), identity theft is affecting millions of households in the U.S each year and costing an estimated $6.4 billion per year. About 3 percent of all households in the U.S., totaling an estimated 3.6 million families, Should You Buy Identity Theft Insurance?About.com Fri, 31 Mar 2006 4:20 PM PSTIdentity theft is a growing problem, but before you shell out any money to buy identity theft insurance, make sure you know exactly what identity theft insurance is and what it will and won't do for you. Find out what... ID theft: it could happen to youTown Online Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:56 AM PSTSenior citizens are the most at risk of identity theft, but Rockland Council on Aging (COA) Director Beverly Borges said many of the town’s elders are catching on.

Police Search For Identity Theft SuspectFox 12 Oregon Thu, 30 Mar 2006 4:01 PM PST(FOX 12) -- Sherwood authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for eleven counts of identity theft. FTC Testifies on Identity Theft and Social Security NumbersFederal Trade Commission Thu, 30 Mar 2006 2:55 PM PSTThe Federal Trade Commission today told the House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Security, that there are steps that government, industry, and consumers can take to help stem the tide of identity theft. Prevention best way to fight identity theftDanville News Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:14 PM PSTPrevention is the best way to fight identity theft, according to Barbara Petito, spokesperson for the state attorney general's office. For consumers, there are a number of ways to do this: P Credit card fraud is the most common type of identity theft, according to the FTC. In 2005, 31 percent of identity theft cases in Pennsylvania were related to credit card fraud. L.A. County Warns of ID TheftAP via Yahoo! News Fri, 31 Mar 2006 4:14 AM PSTCounty officials have sent 94,000 letters warning people of possible identity theft after documents containing their confidential information were publicly exposed in January.

Protecting your own identitySouth Idaho Press Tue, 28 Mar 2006 9:47 AM PSTThere's only one you, or is there? Identity theft is on the rise everywhere, including Mini-Cassia, and consumers need to be diligent about safeguarding vulnerable information. Enid Police Arrest Two Suspected Of Identity TheftKOTV Tulsa Tue, 28 Mar 2006 8:37 AM PSTENID, Okla. (AP) _ Enid police say they've arrested two people suspected of identity thefts in Oklahoma and Texas. Police Chief Mike Adams says investigators are still trying to positively identify the man and woman who were arrested after a traffic stop Sunday. Hatch pushes for ID theft legislation By Josh Verges/Austin Daily HeraldAustin Daily Herald Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:15 AM PSTNews Call or email the Newsroom at (507) 434-2230. State Attorney General Mike Hatch flew to several cities Monday to give a boost to identity theft legislation he says is politically popular, but has died in past years to lobbyist pressure.

'Shred It Day' helps foil identity thievesCTV.ca Sat, 25 Mar 2006 4:56 PM PSTIdentity theft is the fastest growing form of consumer fraud and combating it is as easy as shredding documents with personal information. Identity Theft Scare For HP PensionersWCAX 3 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 6:50 AM PSTA scare for hundreds of people in our region after a laptop with personal information was stolen from Fidelity Investments. The company handles the retirement account for a business that was once in South Burlington. Charles A. Jaffe Single most crucial step to take to avert identity theftThe Philadelphia Inquirer Sun, 26 Mar 2006 2:37 AM PSTWhen Fidelity Investments acknowledged last week that a laptop holding the financial data of nearly 200,000 retirement-plan customers had been stolen, investors started worrying about the wrong thing. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Sat, 25 Mar 2006 2:03 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Sat, 25 Mar 2006 2:16 PM PSTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. The Identity Summit 2006 begins in DubaiAME Info Sun, 26 Mar 2006 1:41 AM PSTA large number of international experts and industry professionals in biometrics, information security and smart cards are participating at the Fourth Middle East Biometrics Summit (Identity Summit 2006), which was inaugurated today at the Dusit Hotel in Dubai. Risky business: To prevent identityLisbon Morning Journal Sat, 25 Mar 2006 6:27 PM PSTLISBON - If you think identity thieves are only out for financial gain think again. Your health identity, your driving record, and criminal record, or lack of one, also may be at risk. Decision haunts attorney generalMiami Herald Sun, 26 Mar 2006 3:42 AM PSTThe disclosure that a company doing work for the state may have given cheap labor in India access to the confidential information of up to 100,000 state employees -- making them vulnerable to identity theft -- is starting to haunt the governor's race of state Attorney General Charlie Crist, who declined to investigate the case. Emergency ServicesThe Mail Tribune Sun, 26 Mar 2006 2:12 AM PSTVehicle theft, identity theft — Ian Patrick Robertson, 31, no known street address, Medford. A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy Friday arrested Robertson on charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, identity theft and seven out-of-county warrants. ID plan mooted for health, welfareNews Interactive Sun, 26 Mar 2006 6:57 AM PSTAUSTRALIANS could be issued with a health and welfare smart card to save on postage and prevent billions of dollars being lost to fraud and identity theft, under a plan to be debated by federal Cabinet this week.

SAN FRANCISCO / Woman killed by CHP was sought by feds / Warrant had been issued for her in identity-theft caseSan Francisco Chronicle Sat, 25 Mar 2006 3:41 AM PSTAn Antioch woman shot to death by a California Highway Patrol officer in San Francisco after a high-speed chase was being sought on a federal warrant in an identity-theft case but had no significant history of violence, authorities and family members said... Tips On Preventing Identity TheftKXAN 36 Austin Sat, 25 Mar 2006 3:47 AM PSTAs you try and make sure Uncle Sam doesn't come after you for not paying taxes or are looking for money back from the government, security experts warn about identity theft during tax season. Elderly Targeted In Identity Theft ScamKOTV Tulsa Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:11 PM PSTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Con artists are posing as court officials in an attempt to seek personal information from elderly Oklahomans in a new identity theft scam, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said Friday. Suspect Charged with Identity TheftDetroit Now Fri, 24 Mar 2006 4:08 PM PSTPolice used high tech tools to catch a man suspected of identity theft after he used a local man’s name to buy high priced items. 24-year-old Blair Langston was charged with stealing the identity of a man named David. 3 charged in identity theft ringDeseret Morning News Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:24 PM PSTA woman attempting to pass a forged check led police to a ring of identity thieves in Magna and the filing of 84 felony counts against three of them. Ross charged with I.D. theft, meth possessionHood River News Sat, 25 Mar 2006 9:03 AM PSTHood River defense attorney Brian Aaron was appointed on Tuesday to represent an accused mail thief. Robert Earl Ross, 22, made his first appearance in Circuit Court where two counts of identity theft and two counts of forgery were leveled against him. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Fri, 24 Mar 2006 5:04 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Fri, 24 Mar 2006 5:16 PM PSTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Fraud Resource Group and StrikeForce Technologies Launch New Program to Mitigate Vehicle and Rental Equipment Theft;The Auto Channel Fri, 24 Mar 2006 5:08 PM PSTBETTENDORF, Iowa & EDISON, N.J.--March 24, 2006--Fraud Resource Group, a business, insurance and identity fraud investigative and consulting firm, is using StrikeForce Technologies' products to launch its unique Trusted Customer(TM) program, a Web-based identity validation and authentication service that helps prevent fraudsters from using false identification to set up fraudulent accounts and Satellite TV worker is charged with ID theftThe Salt Lake Tribune Sat, 25 Mar 2006 0:50 AM PSTA man working at a Salt Lake County satellite TV retailer took personal information from clients and used it make fraudulent purchases, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday in 3rd District Court. Three others also were allegedly involved. The employee and two others were charged Friday with dozens of third-degree felonies, including identity and communications fraud, falsely

13,000 identity theft victims expected in 2006 unless more people shred bills Canadian Press Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:18 AM PSTTORONTO (CP) - Identity theft has siphoned more than $100 million into the pockets of criminals and wreaked havoc on the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians, and unless people begin the habit of shredding their bills, there will likely be another 13,000 victims this year, police warn. Identity Theft Possible At D.C. Elections OfficeNBC4 Washington, D.C. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 5:33 PM PSTThe D.C. elections office may have compromised thousands of residents' personal information to identity theft. Identify theft victims could reach 13,000 in 2006CTV.ca Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:58 AM PSTUnless Canadians get into the habit of shredding their bills, police warn there could be upwards of 13,000 victims of identity theft in 2006. Ross charged with I.D. theft, meth possessionHood River News Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:11 AM PSTHood River defense attorney Brian Aaron was appointed on Tuesday to represent an accused mail thief. Robert Earl Ross, 22, made his first appearance in Circuit Court where two counts of identity theft and two counts of forgery were leveled against him. Former reality show participant arrested for alleged identity theftWLNE-TV Thu, 23 Mar 2006 2:30 PM PSTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A man who went on the A-B-C reality show "Wife Swap" has been arrested for allegedly using his father's identity to get money. Committee to Approve Bipartisan ID Theft BillLinuxElectrons Thu, 23 Mar 2006 2:06 PM PSTWASHINGTON - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders have reached bipartisan agreement on sweeping legislation to tackle the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the United States - identity theft - and plan to formally approve the bill at a Wednesday, March 29 markup. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Thu, 23 Mar 2006 3:20 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Former R.I. Reality Show Participant Charged With ID TheftThe Boston Channel Fri, 24 Mar 2006 4:27 AM PSTPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A former participant on the ABC reality TV show "Wife Swap" was arrested for allegedly using his father's identity to buy a luxury car and fraudulently obtain more than $120,000 in credit. Laptop theft nets HP workers' info / Fidelity Investments trying to make sure the data not at riskSan Francisco Chronicle Fri, 24 Mar 2006 3:32 AM PSTA laptop with the personal information of about 196,000 current and former Hewlett-Packard employees has been stolen from mutual fund company Fidelity Investments, which manages the tech giant's pension and retirement plans. The theft last week... Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Thu, 23 Mar 2006 3:32 PM PSTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended.

Even teens can face identity (theft) crisisPioneer Press Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:15 AM PSTMany of them may not have credit cards or checking accounts yet, but students at a St. Paul high school were warned... Police Sting Captures Suspected Identity TheftDes Plaines Journal Wed, 15 Mar 2006 6:59 PM PSTDes Plaines Police set up a sting operation to capture a Chicago man suspected of stealing another man's identity... Former con artist explains how to avoid identity theftWPMI 15 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 1:48 PM PST(MOBILE, Alabama) March 15 - Former con artist, Frank Abagnale, who Leonardo Dicaprio played in the movie, Catch Me If You Can, was in Mobile today speaking... Voting forms could lead to ID theft Paid circulators send filled-out ones to PhoenixThe Arizona Daily Star via Yahoo! News Thu, 16 Mar 2006 0:40 AM PSTVoter registrations collected by paid circulators, but never turned in to the County Recorder's Office... Identity Theft 101: High School StudentsKARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul Wed, 15 Mar 2006 4:17 PM PSTImagine having your identity stolen at the age of seven, and not finding out until the age of 17... Man surrenders in ID theft caseFox 12 Oregon Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:47 PM PSTOne of Fox 12's Most Wanted gave himself up to police on Wednesday but... Lawmakers try to stymie identity thievesKAALtv.com Wed, 15 Mar 2006 3:01 PM PSTST. PAUL (AP) - A Minnesota Senate committee has endorsed legislation aimed...

Police: GM Employees Victims Of Identity Theft WDIV ClickOnDetroit.com News Tue, 14 Mar 2006 2:44 PM PSTAt least 100 General Motors employees could be victims of identity theft... Calif. Could Fight Identity Theft At State Level CBS 2 Los Angeles Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:37 AM PST Assembly Majority Leader Dario Frommer Wednesday introduced legislation designed to fight identity theft by allowing state authorities to help the federal... Younger people victims of identity theftKARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul Wed, 15 Mar 2006 8:47 AM PSTIdentity thieves aren't biased when it comes to age. In fact, the fasted growing group of identity theft victims is people under... Identity theft dumpster documentsKTBS Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:01 PM PSTIt's being called an identity theft time bomb. A dumpster at a Shreveport park ... filled with medical reports with clients' vital information. It came from a local attorney... Former GM security guard charged with identity theftMacomb Daily Wed, 15 Mar 2006 5:11 AM PSTA Washington Township man remains free on bond awaiting a preliminary court date on 10 felony charges, after officials uncovered evidence of identity theft involving more than 100 General Motors employees.... Investigators are looking into an identity theft ring9 News Denver Tue, 14 Mar 2006 9:38 PM PSTDENVER - The I-Team has learned that the United States Secret Service and Aurora Police are investigating an identity theft case...

Woman Arrested In Big Identity Theft CaseKIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:48 AM PSTA Seattle woman has been arrested in a case of identity theft involving more than 100 victims.... Former GM Security Guard Arrested for Identity TheftDetroit Now Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:25 AM PST100 GM employees became victims of identity theft, after a former GM security guard stole their social security numbers... Silver Spring Man Indicted on Bank Fraud, Identity Theft ChargesWJLA-TV Washington D.C. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 4:27 AM PSTGREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted a Silver Spring man on bank fraud and identity theft charges for ... IRS Notices More Identity Theft AttemptsSan Francisco Chronicle Mon, 13 Mar 2006 5:16 PM PSTThe Internal Revenue Service, noting an escalation in identity theft scams, is raising alarms about e-mails designed to dupe taxpayers... IRS: 'Phishing' ID Theft Scams On RiseCBS News Mon, 13 Mar 2006 4:32 PM PSTNoting an escalation in identity theft attempts online, the IRS is raising alarms about "phishing" e-mails that...

Combating Identity TheftOnline Recruitment Mon, 13 Mar 2006 1:43 AM PSTIdentity theft is the major security concern facing organisations today. TrustedID Unveils Revolutionary Identity Theft Protection ServicePR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Mon, 13 Mar 2006 5:00 AM PSTEach year, an estimated nine million U.S. consumers are victims of identity theft, which the Federal Trade Commission estimates costs individuals and businesses approximately $50 Billion. Republicans face awkward identity theft fixThe Canton Repository Mon, 13 Mar 2006 0:49 AM PSTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republicans clamping down on a potential identity theft crisis must tread carefully because the issue involves one of their own candidates for governor. Secretary of State Kennet... Theft of mail from state building leads to fear of identity theftFox 6 News San Diego Sun, 12 Mar 2006 5:33 PM PSTThe California Highway Patrol and federal postal inspectors are investigating a mail theft from a state government building that may have exposed some people to identity theft. Republicans face awkward identity theft fixWKYC Cleveland Mon, 13 Mar 2006 10:15 AM PSTRepublicans face awkward identity theft fix Stop ID theft before it happensCNN Money Mon, 13 Mar 2006 7:53 AM PSTEverybody fears identity theft but not many people do anything to prevent it from happening. Beating identity theftSan Jose Mercury News Mon, 13 Mar 2006 2:58 AM PSTToday's investor might hold a morning mug of coffee up to a Morgan Stanley brokerage statement, which now contains a mark made by heat-sensitive ink, to double-check its authenticity.

Theft of mail from state building leads to fear of identity theftThe Daily Comet Sat, 11 Mar 2006 6:30 PM PSTThe California Highway Patrol and federal postal inspectors are investigating a mail theft from a state government building that may have exposed some people to identity theft. Many products fight ID theft, but none fully prevent itMarket Watch Sun, 12 Mar 2006 5:06 AM PSTSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- A slew of products are now available to consumers fearful of identity theft, but none can promise complete immunity from the myriad forms of the crime, ranging from a stolen credit card to new accounts created in your name. Identity theft a concern for law enforcement agenciesDothan Eagle Sat, 11 Mar 2006 8:33 PM PSTGuarding an individual’s privacy, along with their identity, and protecting an ongoing investigation are two reasons why local law enforcement agencies hesitated or refused to release public records during a recent survey by the Dothan Eagle. Beating identity theftSan Jose Mercury News Sun, 12 Mar 2006 5:29 AM PSTToday's investor might hold a morning mug of coffee up to a Morgan Stanley brokerage statement, which now contains a mark made by heat-sensitive ink, to double-check its authenticity. Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Sat, 11 Mar 2006 5:44 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant from Pulaski County on charges of writing hot checks, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances and forgery. Ross charged with I.D. theft, meth possessionHood River News Sat, 11 Mar 2006 12:25 PM PSTHood River defense attorney Brian Aaron was appointed on Tuesday to represent an accused mail thief. Robert Earl Ross, 22, made his first appearance in Circuit Court where two counts of identity theft and two counts of forgery were leveled against him. Mail Theft at Department of Consumer Affairs Facility Prompts Privacy NotificationBusiness Wire via Yahoo! Finance Sat, 11 Mar 2006 3:33 PM PSTSACRAMENTO, Calif.----March 11, 2006--A recent mail theft at a Department of Consumer Affairs facility may have exposed a small number of DCA licensees or prospective licensees to identity theft. Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Sat, 11 Mar 2006 5:55 PM PSTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery. Saline County Circuit Judge Grisham Phillips followed Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Bush's recommendation in sentencing Austin to 16 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Protection tips at Scam JamSeattle Times Sun, 12 Mar 2006 0:30 AM PSTLearn more about how to avoid identity theft, home-improvement fraud and Internet scams at Scam Jam 2006, a free anti-fraud event March...

Credit cards, drugs, guns seized; 3 arrestedThe Buffalo News Sat, 11 Mar 2006 5:57 AM PST Two Alden women and a Basom man were arrested Friday morning after State Police raided the women's Wende Road house and seized a number of items relating to alleged identity theft ... Privacy, security motivate moves to curtail access in VermontWCAX 3 Sat, 11 Mar 2006 8:34 AM PSTMONTPELIER, Vt. -- Access to public records in Vermont during the past five years has been influenced by three trends: privacy concerns and fear of identity theft... Of phishing, pharming and shoulder surfingThe Abbotsford News Sat, 11 Mar 2006 9:08 AM PSTGeorge Greenwood is offering a free seminar in Abbotsford offering tips to protect yourself from identity theft.... News Of Identity Theft Scam Brings More Potential Victims Forward Cindy Clyne580 CFRA News Talk Radio Fri, 10 Mar 2006 2:41 PM PSTCopyright ©2004 580 CFRA & CHUM RADIO OTTAWA. CHUM Limited Privacy Brochure . All rights reserved. Please visit other CHUM sites... Nigerian National ChargedWTVY-TV 4 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 8:06 PM PSTA Nigerian national has been arrested for identity theft in Troy... Former Top Bush Aide Accused of Md. Theft Washington Post Fri, 10 Mar 2006 8:09 PM PSTClaude A. Allen, who resigned last month as President Bush's top domestic policy adviser, was arrested this week in Montgomery County...

Identity theft measure signedSioux City Journal Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:33 PM PSTPIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A state law to help protect victims of identity theft in South Dakota will be enacted July 1... U-Haul store records found in ID theft caseThe Sacramento Bee Fri, 10 Mar 2006 5:05 AM PSTA local man picked up on a routine warrant recently was carrying hundreds of customer records from a U-Haul store... losing your identityNews Gleaner Fri, 10 Mar 2006 8:22 AM PSTDo you pay your credit card bills without examining each item listed? Do you give... TPS detectives warns against ID theft, common scamsThe Terrell Tribune Fri, 10 Mar 2006 7:02 AM PSTTerrell Police Detective W. K. Newell of the forgery and financial crimes unit reiterated... Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Thu, 09 Mar 2006 4:26 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft ... Columbus woman, 7 others charged with identity theftThe Columbus Dispatch Sun, 05 Mar 2006 4:20 AM PSTCINCINNATI — Eight people, including a Columbus woman, are accused of running an identity theft ring ... Insurers cover identity theftBoston Herald Sat, 04 Mar 2006 9:22 PM PSTSeveral companies offer identity-theft insurance for between $25 and $60 per year. These policies typically cover the costs you incur if your identity is stolen. Costs may include long-distance... Consumer group says identity theft measure not strong enoughSioux City Journal Sat, 04 Mar 2006 10:35 PM PSTPIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A consumer group says a South Dakota bill that would allow victims of identity theft to make their credits reports confidential is not strong enough. Two Visalia Men Arrested for Identity TheftKFSN-TV Fresno Sun, 05 Mar 2006 11:44 AM PSTVisalia police have arrested two men they say were stealing identities.... Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Sat, 04 Mar 2006 8:12 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft... Benton man gets 16 years for identity theftBenton Courier Sat, 04 Mar 2006 8:23 PM PSTChadwick Allen Austin, 29, was convicted this week on four counts of first-degree forgery... Student fears going to jail after identity stolenicCroydon Sun, 05 Mar 2006 6:21 AM PSTA STUDENT fears he could end up paying hundreds of pounds in legal fees and fines, or even go to jail, after a fare dodger stole his identity.... Stolen laptop contains 93,000 namesCasper Star-Tribune Sun, 05 Mar 2006 1:23 AM PSTDENVER (AP) -- Approximately 93,000 former and current Metropolitan State College of Denver students are at risk of identity theft after a laptop... State Dept. Revising RFID Passport PlansBusiness Travel News Sun, 05 Mar 2006 2:14 AM PSTMAY 02, 2005 -- U.S. State Department deputy assistant secretary for passport services Frank Moss last night asserted that proposed radio frequency identification technology for passports ... Protect yourself against ID theftThe State Sun, 05 Mar 2006 3:42 AM PSTNEW YORK About three years ago, Michael Steiner got a call from a bank asking him to confirm that he had applied for a $20,000 personal loan... http://www.identitytheftandidentityfraud.com/

Victim in N.C. office shooting now facing identity theft chargesThe Charlotte Observer Thu, 09 Mar 2006 8:43 AM PSTASHEVILLE, N.C. - A man shot four times by a business partner during a meeting now faces charges of identity theft ... Identity theftThe Columbus Dispatch Thu, 09 Mar 2006 4:12 AM PST Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, such as Social Security number... Victim in N.C. office shooting now facing identity theft chargesThe Herald-Sun Thu, 09 Mar 2006 8:47 AM PSTA man shot four times by a business partner during a meeting now faces charges of identity theft... Pheffer Moves To Curb Online Identity TheftQueens Chronicle Thu, 09 Mar 2006 9:57 AM PSTAs online shopping, email communication and Internet banking increasingly... 100 victims caught in identity theft scamCBC Ottawa Thu, 09 Mar 2006 6:39 AM PSTTwo thieves allegedly racked up more than $500,000 in charges on bogus credit cards ... Cops break up identity theft duoCBC Toronto Thu, 09 Mar 2006 6:33 AM PSTOttawa police have broken up a major identity theft scam that preyed on victims in Toronto, Montreal and other cities... Pioneer Services to Participate in ICFE Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist ProgramPR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:45 AM PSTIn response to more than 41 million cases of credit and identity theft, the Institute of Consumer Financial Education has developed the ... Identity theft measure signedSioux City Journal Wed, 08 Mar 2006 11:19 PM PSTPIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A state law to help protect victims of identity theft in South Dakota will be enacted ...

New identity theft law to take effectIndependent Record Sat, 25 Feb 2006 11:32 PM PSTMISSOULA A new state law aimed at protecting privacy and curbing identity theft... Identity Theft Through ObituariesCBS 2 New York Sat, 25 Feb 2006 6:33 PM PST In a new form of identity theft, thieves are stealing information from obituaries... Protect your Social Security number from identity theftKingsport Times-News Sat, 25 Feb 2006 6:51 PM PSTIf you watch the local news, listen to the radio or read this newspaper, or use the Internet, then you probably are aware that identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America... Eye-Dentity TheftFort Wayne News Channel 15 Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:27 AM PSTFor more information on how to protect yourself from identity theft... ID theft task force launchedDesert Dispatch Online Sun, 26 Feb 2006 9:40 AM PSTVICTORVILLE -- The San Bernardino County District Attorney's office has launched a new task force... Brokerage Firms Take Steps to Combat Identity TheftRedNova Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:55 AM PSTBy Laura Smitherman, The Baltimore Sun Feb. 26--Today's investor might hold a morning mug of coffee up to a Morgan Stanley brokerage statement... Spoofed Identity Crimes Plague InternetCBS 13 Sacramento Sat, 25 Feb 2006 3:59 PM PSTA new type of identity theft is cropping up around the country. It happens ... Be careful or become an identity theft statisticThe Huntsville Times Sun, 26 Feb 2006 2:41 AM PST Maybe it's the lure of easy money... How to combat identity theftPortsmouth Herald Sun, 26 Feb 2006 7:09 AM PSTOver the past several months, my e-mail spam filter has picked up thousands of unwanted messages... Benton man arrested on ID theft warrantBenton Courier Sat, 25 Feb 2006 4:08 PM PSTSaline County sheriff's deputies arrested Steve Bonds, 47, of Benton on a Little Rock Police Department warrant for financial identity theft and a parole violation warrant ...

AZ Identity TheftKVOA Tucson Mon, 13 Feb 2006 12:06 PM PSTPHOENIX The Senate today rejected a law enforcement-backed bill to require that a person convicted of identity theft serve time behind bars... State can help you deal with identity theftChicago Sun-Times Mon, 13 Feb 2006 2:36 AM PSTMore than 11,000 people in Illinois were victims of identity theft last year... ANDREW FISHER: Identity theft dollar losses rise, says BBB surveyThe Times Mon, 13 Feb 2006 0:10 AM PSTThe incidence of identity theft declined slightly over the last two years, but dollar losses rose ... Q&A: Identity card plansBBC News Mon, 13 Feb 2006 3:15 AM PSTA look at the issues surrounding identity cards and the practicalities of how they might work.... Stolen Checks Lead To Identity TheftWSB-TV 2 Atlanta Mon, 13 Feb 2006 1:25 AM PSTConsumer Adviser Clark Howard reports thieves are targeting replacement checks left in residential mailboxes....

Lawmakers want to make identity theft a felonyRocky Mountain News Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:50 AM PST10:58 a.m. Colorado lawmakers have introduced a bill, seeking to make identity theft a crime. If passed, people convicted of using or possessing others' personal information for financial gain could face up to six years in prison.

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Revealed: huge rise in ID theftSunday Herald Sat, 28 Jan 2006 4:09 PM PSTA SUNDAY Herald investigation into identity theft has exposed Russian mafia gangs selling fake passports wholesale...

Cary Clack: Which identity would they steal?San Antonio Express News Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:27 PM PSTI keep losing my identity. Identity theft is a growing problem in this country, especially in Texas...

Social Security number theft hard to handleSan Mateo County Times Sun, 29 Jan 2006 3:06 AM PSTIdentity thieves are known to snag credit card numbers...

CONSUMER WATCH: Take steps to ward off identity theftRichmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 28 Jan 2006 8:20 PM PSTID this: A nation of savvy consumers immune to identity theft...

Sheriff's Office Cracks Down On Identity TheftKFOX 14 El Paso Sat, 28 Jan 2006 9:03 PM PSTJanuary 28, 2006 -- The El Paso Sheriff's Office is joining...

but are usually not as expensive as being a victim of identity theft.

Victoria Advocate Sun, 15 Jan 2006

The Organized Theft and Identity Theft Task Force racked up some 450 arrests in its first year

New York Post Sun, 15 Jan 2006

CRIME: Identity theft grows in N.D.

Grand Forks Herald Mon, 16 Jan 2006

CLEVELAND -- A joint Secret Service and FBI investigation into identity and credit card theft leads to the search of an east side Cleveland apartment.

WKYC-TV. They were taken into custody...

Governor and banking department alert the public to email theft

Consolidated Publishing-“Your account is in danger of being closed - send us your Social Security number and your secret password...

Corporation Admits To Major Identity Security Breech

10News.com. Tax giant H & R Block mailed software to its customers with Social Security numbers printed on the mailing ...

ID theft taking toll on thousands of Hawaiian Islanders

The Honolulu Advertiser...40, learned in early 2000 that someone had taken out a $17,000 home-equity loan in his name in Memphis, Tenn., a city he's never visited...

Poochigian: Committee Kills Identity Theft and Personal Privacy Protection Act

American Chronicle.It took the average consumer victim 175 hours and $800 to resolve identity theft problems, and it took an average of two to four years for victims to clear...

Identity theft victim gets closure

The News & Observer. Stone Tyler feels 'just great' now that the man who stole his birth name is going to jail

Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch wants the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to stop selling driver's license information

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Elderly often victims of identity theft

MontereyHerald.com. Seniors targeted because they're more trusting, consumer advocates say

Local woman struggles with stolen identity; state passes protective measure

Herald Community. "For the past seven years, I have been receiving monthly collection notices from at least 48 different accounts set up in my name...

Sad State of Data Security

Wall Street & Technology .From the time early last year that ChoicePoint Inc. admitted it had been duped into revealing personal data to identity thieves, dozens of other businesses, government agencies and schools have followed with their own admissions of ineptitude...

Identity Theft Victims Could Be Treated As Criminals

nbc4.com."In three months she totaled up $36,000, computers, personal loans, department store accounts...

Stolen cell phones raise opportunities for identity theft

The Repository.

A Berks County man learns the dangers of identity theft the hard way.

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On Jan. 1 new Illinois legislation may provide more help to victims of identity theft.

Beloit Daily News.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2006 IDENTITY THEFT SUMMIT!

CommunityDispatch.com. The Schwarzenegger Administration presents the second identity theft summit, Teaming Up Against Identity Theft: A Summit on Solutions, on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, as California helps lead the fight against our nation’s fastest-growing financial crime

Local man recalls nightmare of identity theft

WorldNow and KESQ. Marriott Vacation Club announced it lost computer files containing personal information on more than 200,000 of its workers and customers...

Identity theft on the rise

CNC and Herald Interactive Advertising Systems, Inc. Last year, once again, identity theft also topped the Federal Trade Commission’s top 10 list of consumer complaints...

Many Meth Users Turn to Identity Theft

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Man Sentenced For Identity Theft Of Will Smith

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sentenced by Johnson to five years of probation, $4,310.37 in victim restitution and 90 days in K-PEP work release for two counts of identity theft

Kalamazoo Gazette.

IRS Warns of e-Mail Scam about Tax Refunds

Sun Coast Media Group.

personal identification of 55,000 Atlantis Resort Guest Stolen

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A Bay Street woman learned she was an identity theft victim when she discovered her bank account had a negative balance of about $976, police said.

The Contra Costa Times

Manteca police mailed notices Tuesday alerting more than 200 south San Joaquin County residents that they are victims in an identity-theft case ...

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State measures aim to put the `freeze' on identity theft

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More are savvy about ID theft

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Identity Theft Victim Helps Catch Criminal

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A Glynn County, Ga. man was arrested on charges he stole identities and used them to buy new cars.

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As lawmakers dither, identity-theft victim remains trapped in long nightmare

www.iht.com. As lawmakers dither, identity-theft victim remains trapped in long nightmare...

From the Better Business Bureau: Identity thieves use jury duty as scam

The Daily Advertiser - Lafayette, LA. From the Better Business Bureau: Identity thieves use jury duty as scam Just when you thought of every scam out there, a new one pops up. According to consumers, here's a new twist scammers are using to commit identity theft: the jury duty scam...

One of Biggest mistakes made by Identity Theft Victims

www.ssnfraud.info One of Biggest mistakes made by Identity Theft Victims is reporting fraud and putting a fraud alert on your credit reports before looking at them and downloading them online. Yes you will have a hard time getting a new credit report after you put a fraud alert on. You will not be able to get reports online and you will probably be behind the 8 ball by at least 3 months. The new fraudulent accounts show up in that time you will have no idea exist and you will need knowledge of your own credit file and lots of ID to get your credit reports, including a birth certificate, drivers license, social security card, bank account number and credit card number, along with the current address in your credit file which may have been changed without you knowledge. So always order 3 bureau credit monitoring or buy your credit files online from all 3 major credit bureaus online first. When you order credit monitoring, you will get FREE credit reports!** Also updates by email every time something changes in your file. Order Free Credit Report & Score from TransUnion Now! and order Credit Watch with Free Equifax Credit Report, and also get a credit report from http://www.experian.com/ or from another source for credit reports. New Federal Law Get free Credit Reports from all 3 Major Credit Agencies Free once a year online.

Stealing a Life and Identities

Fort Worth Weekly, TX - Jan 4, 2006

The Super Model is accused of identity theft

www.themilwaukeechannel.com. The Super Model is accused of identity theft...

Hotel wrongly dumps details

www.news24.com London - Managers at one of Britain's most luxurious coastal hotels said on Monday that credit card numbers, signatures and addresses of thousands of guests had been thrown into a dumpster and left on a public street.

Beware Of Child Identity Theft

www.thepittsburghchannel.com. Beware Of Child Identity Theft Pittsburgh...

Identity Theft Victim Falsely Jailed...

cf.wesh.com Video: ID Theft Victim falsely jailed suing police and stores!