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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Tue Aug 21, 2012

Learning to Avoid Identity Theft
Patch.com
Back to school means an opportunity for stealing the identity of students
who can easily become victims of identity theft. ... Brian Kelly,
information security officer at Quinnipiac University, has some advice for
college students looking to prevent ...
<http://hamden.patch.com/articles/learning-to-avoid-identity-theft>

Northbrook Blotter: Identity Theft and Lots of Stolen Vodka
Patch.com
Sharon Gould, 49, of Northbrook, was charged with battery and retail theft
after biting the hand of a Dominick's security guard who tried taking her
into custody for allegedly removing two bottles of wine, valued at $100,
according to police. "Like ...
<http://northbrook.patch.com/articles/northbrook-blotter-identity-theft-and-lots-of-stolen-vodka>

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Friday, June 22, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Fri Jun 22, 2012

Parents Can Now Easily Monitor Their Child's … 10:00 am
Providence Business News
IDentity Theft 911, a national leader in identity and data risk services
and National ... interactive sessions will impart valuable information and
resources that PTA ...
<http://www.pbn.com/Parents-Can-Now-Easily-Monitor-Their-Childs-Social-Network-and-Mobile-Activity,68499>

Scarsdale Police Log: Identity Thefts, Stolen Boiler
Patch.com
A Continental Road resident was the victim of identity theft. On June 11,
he told SPD that he received numerous letters at his home, denying him
credit. He told ...
<http://scarsdale.patch.com/articles/s-d6474f46>

Identity Theft Expert Advises on Why Elders are Targets for Scams ...
Virtual-Strategy Magazine
A Victim Advocate at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's identity theft
unit, ... Hazel Heckers is an advocate counselor and resource for crime
victims and their ...
<http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2012/06/19/identity-theft-expert-advises-why-elders-are-targets-scams-and-financial-abuse>

California Law Enforcement Invited to Free Identity Theft Training in ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Attendees will be presented with in-depth instruction on the technological
resources available to assist in identity theft investigations, as well as
hands-on ...
<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/california-law-enforcement-invited-to-free-identity-theft-training-in-san-francisco-and-galt-presented-by-fbi-leeda-and-lifelock-2012-06-18>

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sat Jun 9, 2012

Use data loss prevention software to secure endpoints from malicious insiders
TechTarget
Identity Theft Resource Center, organizations across the US reported 56 incidents of insider thefts in 2011 -- 13.4% of the total number of reported data breaches. The easiest way to transfer a large quantity of data is to copy it to a Universal Serial ...

CNB participates in Independoplis
Enid News & Eagle
CNB's focus was educating attendees on identity theft and protecting yourself against fraud. The event, held at the Cherokee Strip Conference Center in Enid, is an initiative of the University of Oklahoma Outreach National Resource Center for Youth ...

Experian Data Breach Resolution and Ponemon Institute study indicates consumer ...
MarketWatch (press release)
"As shown in the findings of this consumer study, resources spent on personalizing the message, offering assistance to reduce the likelihood of identity theft and providing specific information about the nature of the incident help reassure victims ...

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Mon May 28, 2012

Feds phasing out SIN card to fight identify theft
Canada.com
OTTAWA — The federal government is phasing out the plastic SIN card issued to millions of Canadians in order to save money and help avoid identify theft. Beginning in March 2014, Canadians who receive a new social insurance number will get a letter ...

SIN cards headed for scrap heap
CBC.ca
Social Insurance Number cards are going to be a thing of the past starting in 2014 in an effort to cut costs and to reduce the risk of identity theft. The measures to phase out the plastic cards are contained in the federal government's massive budget ...

SIN card phasing out to help avoid identify theft
The Province
By Mark Kennedy, Postmedia News May 15, 2012 2:30 PM The federal government is phasing out the plastic SIN card issued to millions of Canadians to save money and help avoid identify theft. OTTAWA — The federal government is phasing out the plastic SIN ...

Plastic SIN cards to be phased out
Vancouver Sun
The federal government will stop issuing plastic SIN cards to save money and help avoid identify theft. In future, Canadians getting a social insurance number will be told the number by a letter, but they will not get a card.

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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sun May 27, 2012

Identity thieves filing fake returns using data on real taxpayers
Baltimore Sun (blog)
That report says 641052 taxpayers were affected by identity theft last year, more than double the year before. IRS resources haven't kept pace with the growing fraud, and cases sometimes take more than a year to resolve, the report says.

Tax fraud cases are tough to prosecute
Tbo.com
That issue is being addressed in part by a pilot program in which the IRS seeks waivers from identity theft victims so the evidence can be shared with police. "The federal government, their hands are tied by the federal regulations and laws that are in ...
Left Behind by ID Theft
St. Augustine Record (blog)
It might not be a spiritual crisis; you could be the victim of Identity Theft. Somebody could have pick-pocketed your personal finances and used your hard-earned resources for their gain and your loss. Prevention is the best policy.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sat May 5, 2012

ID theft and the Equifax product
When you employ the tools and resources available with your Equifax Identity Theft product, you will be able to better spot the early warning signs and take ...

Bouncing Back: Regaining Control After Falling Victim to Identity ...
There are a number of free resources available to victims of identity theft. In many cases, you can find information and resources for victims in a particular locality ...

Friday, May 4, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Fri May 4, 2012

ID Watchdog Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results
U.S. Politics Today
ID Watchdog, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IDW) (PINKSHEETS: IDWAF) ("ID Watchdog" or the "Company"), provider of consumer-facing identity theft protection and resolution services, today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, ...

Texas Man Sentenced to 61 Months in Federal Prison for Bankruptcy Fraud and ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
Gladle pleaded guilty on January 6, 2012, to one count of bankruptcy fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. He was originally charged on December 9, 2011. In addition to the $84010, Gladle was ordered to forfeit 63 prepaid, reloadable debit ...
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud and Identity Theft
Mortgage Daily
BUFFALO, NY— US Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Julius Willard, 55, of Chicago, Illinois, pleaded guilty before US District Judge Richard J. Arcara to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges carry a maximum penalty ...
Club-area parking lots soon to be more secure
San Francisco Chronicle
The ordinance now requires applicants for parking lot licenses to provide police with a signed declaration that none of their workers has been convicted of a crime ranging from burglary to identity theft to DUI in the past 10 years.

Cybersecurity, Internet Regulation Resources Outlined in Report for Congress
HSToday
These include incident estimates, costs and annual reports on data security breaches, identity theft, cyber crime, malware and network security.” Under the “Reports by Topic” section of the report, references are provided “to analytical reports on ...

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Tue May 1, 2012

AOL On - How to Deal with Identity Theft - Resources
Learn about Identity theft and how to deal with it - What are the best resources for dealing withidentity theft?

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Mon Apr 30, 2012

Mobile vulnerabilities increased by 93%
Help Net Security
Hacking incidents posed the greatest threat, exposing 187 million identities in 2011—the greatest number for any type of breach last year. However, the most frequent cause of data breaches that could facilitate identity theft was theft or loss of a ...

Friday, April 27, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Fri Apr 27, 2012

Trust Essentials Senior Resource Center | Trust Essentials
Identity Theft Protection. ID Theft ... Trust Essentials Senior Resource Center ... Medical Identity Theft : How to Prevent Risking your Finances and your Health ...

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Thu Apr 26, 2012

Money Smart Week April 21-28 - Classes & Events to be Held in 30 States
HelpingYouCare™
... Place Like Home: Affordable Help,” “Financial Security and Retirement Planning,” “Planning for Financial Emergencies,” “Smart Money Savings Tips,” “Money Management for Women,” and “Identity Theft for Mid Age Adults to Seniors,” among many others.

Federal Trade Commission Resources for Reporters
FTC Resources for Reporters. Protecting Consumer Privacy ... Identity Theft and Data Security · Advice for Consumers · Spyware and Malware · Policy · Phishing ...

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Wed Apr 25, 2012

Identity Theft in New Hampshire | NH Legal Resource | Personal ...
Identity Theft Arrest: What Now? In an increasingly technological world, identity theft has become a familiar crime. It has been a familiar crime in some.

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Sunday, April 22, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sat Apr 21, 2012

Full Text of H.R. 4362: STOP Identity Theft Act of 2012 - GovTrack.us
USE OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RESOURCES WITH REGARD TO TAX RETURN IDENTITY THEFT. (a) In General- The Attorney General should make use ...

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Friday, April 20, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Fri Apr 20, 2012

City of Lytle, TX - Official Website - Identity Theft Resources
If You Are A Victim of Identity Theft Identity theft is becoming a more common incident. The Lytle Police Department routinely takes reports of identity theft.

Tax Day Identity Theft - Sacramento News Story - KCRA Sacramento
Keep yourself protected from identity thieves. Tuesday, April 17, 2012. ... IRS Resources On Identity Theft. Publications And Other Identity Theft Resources ...

IRS Identity Theft Awareness | e-Veritas
Go to irs.gov and search for “identity theft.” Under “Helpful Resources” you can find links to YouTube videos, podcasts, and victim-assistance resources. Recent ...

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Thu Apr 19, 2012

IRS Budget Cuts Hurt Effort to Combat Identity Theft
Accounting Today
By Michael Cohn, Accounting Today Budget cuts at the Internal Revenue Service are taking a toll on the agency's ability to safeguard against identity theft and close the tax gap, according to the head of the employees union. “The need for sufficient ...

Free Checklist: "10 Things to Consider Before Purchasing Cyber Insurance"
Sacramento Bee
ID Experts' data breach preparedness and response services have been endorsed by the American Hospital Association. ID Experts is active with organizations that advocate for privacy for Americans including ANSI/ Identity Theft Prevention, ...

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Wed Apr 18, 2012

Delays for some getting their tax returns
WJXT Jacksonville
There are two issues: The IRS is short-staffed and identity theft is a growing problem. Dealing with the IRS can be an uphill battle, according to some taxpayers. But for one woman, advice is desperately needed after her meeting with HR Block.

Cadre Selected as Check Point Platinum Partner of the Year
MarketWatch (press release)
Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft. Cadre Computer Resources, Inc. Denise Quiles, 513-762-6503 marketing@cadre.net.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Tue Apr 17, 2012

Budget-battered IRS sinks under workload
AZ Central.com
While the IRS has made significant progress in deterring identity theft, it lacks sufficient personnel to help those who have been victimized, Olson said in her annual report. Unlike many other IRS services, Olson said, assisting identity theft victims ...

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Identity Theft Resource - Mon Apr 16, 2012

Website helps businesses guard against identity theft
Alexandria Echo Press
In an effort to help business owners protect themselves from business identity theft, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has launched the National Business Identity Theft Resource Website at: www.BusinessIDTheft.org.

With resources stretched, IRS may audit fewer folks
Atlanta Journal Constitution
A lean IRS staff translates into less help for taxpayers seeking assistance at the same time the agency is dealing with exploding identity theft and complex changes in tax law. If all the nonfilers and dishonest filers paid their due, perhaps tax rates ...

Businesses invited to local BBB Shred Day
News Courier
BBB officials also will offer advice and resources to help consumers and businesses protect themselves from identity theft. Participants are invited to bring boxes or bags of paper documents to safely shred in a commercial shredding truck in a quick ...

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sun Apr 15, 2012

Deceased are Prime Target of Identity Theft
The Identity Theft Resource Center has printed an entire brochure on what you need to do to guard the identity of loved ones who have passed away. According ...

Free Seminar:Identity Theft - About Seniors
All About Seniors: Caregiver Tips, Events and Resources. This is a blog for ... Free Seminar:Identity Theft: Protect Yourself May 16, 2012. WHAT TO DO IF ....

Identity Theft News « All In
Read Article Identity Theft Resource Center The notices are going current and former donors notifying them they are now at some risk of identity theft. The news ...

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Identity Theft Resources - Sat Apr 14, 2012

IRS Agent Stresses Tax Time Caution
Wheeling Intelligencer
"Return preparer fraud and identity theft is a top priority for IRS Criminal Investigation and we have committed resources to investigating and prosecuting these types of cases," said Thomas Jankowski, special agent in charge at the IRS Criminal ..

Identity Theft Resource Center Facebook Survey results
Identity Theft Resource Center, Working to Resolve Identity Theft. SEARCH Advanced Search · Facebook · Twitter · Home · Data Breaches; Victim Resources ...

Comprehensive Identity Theft information to help protect you and your family

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