Saturday, October 20, 2012

Identity Theft News - Sat Oct 20, 2012

Don't get 'skimmed,' watch out at ATMs
Marine Corps Times
While it may be impossible to prevent identity theft entirely, you can
reduce the chances. Always check card readers before you swipe. If anything
appears loose or damaged, use another ATM. Use machines at your bank or
inside a building, where it's ...
<http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2012/10/air-force-skimming-watch-out-atm-102012/>

Debt collection agents given tax file numbers
The Australian
THE tax file numbers of Australians are being passed on to contracted
third-party debt collection agencies by the Australian Tax Office, despite
the ATO claiming compromised tax file numbers are leading to identity
theft. The ATO regularly runs ...
<http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/debt-collection-agents-given-tax-file-numbers/story-e6frg6n6-1226499933065>

Ken Hess column: Don't let identity thieves trick you
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
During the days before Halloween, it also happens to be National Protect
Your Identity Week — from October 20 to 27. Identity theft is a real
threat. Identity thieves victimize millions of people each year. Don't be
tricked by identity thieves; take ...
<http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20121020/CWS03/310200346/Ken-Hess-column-Don-t-let-identity-thieves-trick-you?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs>

Springfield's Better Business Bureau holds "Secure Your ID" day
KSPR
Identity theft is a growing problem, so Saturday the Springfield-area
Better Business Bureau held an event aimed at helping prevent it from
happening to you. The bi-annual "Secure Your ID" day offers residents and
small businesses a chance to protect ...
<http://www.kspr.com/news/kspr-springfields-better-business-bureau-holds-secure-your-id-day-20121020,0,6603585.story>

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