Md. passes measure to address child identity theft
As more and more children are having their credit ratings damaged by identity theft before they think of borrowing a dime, Maryland lawmakers have approved a first-of-its-kind measure to enable parents to take steps to protect their kids.
Identity theft involving children is a growing crime
Identity theft involving children is a growing crime By Lesley MITCHELL The Salt Lake Tribune Published Apr 7, 2012 04:03PM MDT ID theft is a growing crime, especially involving children. In the past five years, the Utah Attorney General’s online Identity Theft Reporting Information System has received more than 3,000 reports of ID theft — about 67 percent of which involved Social Security ...
Bank of the West's Expert Panel Will Discuss Trends and Perspectives on Identity Theft
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of the West is presenting a regional panel of financial services experts who will discuss identity theft awareness, prevention and recovery as part of ...
Your child could be a target for identity theft
Imagine that you've taught your child everything they need to know about personal finance. Then as he's getting ready to head off to college and applies for financial aid, he's unexpectedly rejected for financial aid due to poor credit. Yet he's never applied for credit in his life.
Will ID Theft Insurance Shield You From Fraud?
Identity theft affects millions each year. Is insuring against it a sound decision?