What businesses need to know about identity theft (Ralston Recorder)
Identity theft is a crime used to refer to fraud that involves someone pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. The person whose identity is used can suffer various consequences when he or she is held responsible for the perpetrator's actions.
AG¡¦s office offers tips on avoiding identity theft (Cnylink)
Studies have shown that seniors are particularly vulnerable to identity theft. In order to prevent area seniors from falling victim to scams, Assistant Attorney General Juanita
Businesses and identity theft: What to know (Papillion Times)
Identity theft, America’s No. 1 growing white-collar crime, is costing businesses more and more.
Montana Man Reports Bremerton-Based Identity Theft (The Kitsap Sun)
A 32-year-old Montana man told police Tuesday that he believes his identity has been stolen by someone in Bremerton. According to the Bremerton Police reports, the man received a 6 bill for medical services provided on Dec. 25, 2008 at a Bremerton-area medical clinic.
Protect yourself from identity theft (Fort Frances Times)
What is identity theft? Identity theft, called the fastest-growing crime in North America, involves the acquisition of information or documents of a living or deceased person. This information then is used to commit crimes. Typically, identify theft includes fraudulently obtaining or forging government documents, such as driver’s licences, health cards, SIN cards, and birth certificates. read more
