Archive for October 2006

Medical ID theft leads to lengthy recovery By Mike Wereschagin – Tribune – review 10/24/2006 – By Mike Wereschagin TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, October 24, 2006 In a wallet full of credit cards, it was Jo-Ann Davis’ medical insurance card that became the golden ticket to stealing her identity. Davis left her wallet atop her car on…

No-Swipe Credit Cards Could Make ID Theft Easier ABC News 10/24/2006 – Oct. 24, 2006 — Companies are touting the newest generation of credit cards, where data are transmitted instantly by radio waves. There’s no need to swipe or sign to make a purchase. Related: Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft They may make shopping faster…

Michigan Attorney General Issues Alert About New Identity Theft Scam Attorney General’s Web site 10/24/2006 – Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is warning consumers to be aware of a telephone scam in which phony information is transmitted through Caller ID as a ruse to con individuals into providing illicit callers with sensitive personal information. Cox…

Ohio Epitomizes Rampant Identity Theft in America Identity Theft 911 10/23/2006 – Ohio Epitomizes Rampant Identity Theft in America – Mishandling of Official Records Deepens Risk of Identity Theft. A Contentious Issue in Upcoming Political Races – SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Identity Theft 911, the industry leader in identity theft resolution services and proactive education, announced today…

SEC Conducts Identity Theft Sweep By Edward Hayes 10/23/2006 – The SEC has begun a sweep of investment advisers and broker-dealers to track down perpetrators of identity theft. But the Commission is also investigating how those firms prevent identity theft and compensate clients who become victims, said an SEC official. The sweep began recently and…

Ten Tips to Prevent ID Theft Ten Tips to Prevent ID Theft Having your identity stolen can be a nightmare, both emotionally and financially. Unfortunately, Identity theft is a crime that is on the rise with one in four adults in the UK having been a victim or know someone that has. “smile,” the UK…

College Kids And Identity Theft MMVI, CBS Broadcasting Inc 10/16/2006 – Parent 2 Parent: College Kids And Identity Theft (KUTV) We’ve all heard about identity theft but new research indicates college kids are most at risk. In Parent 2 Parent report what your college student needs to know. Last year at college, someone stole Eric…

A woman is worried about her privacy after her former doctor was evicted DENVER – A woman is worried about her privacy after her former doctor was evicted and potentially sensitive documents were scattered across a South Denver parking lot. Additional Resources… A woman is worried about her privacy after her former doctor was evicted…

Identity Theft – Part 1 Identity theft is one of the most common crimes in America. If you’ve ever had an unauthorized charge on your credit card, you’ve probably been a victim of identity theft. It can be much more serious than that, too. People and families have had significant harm done to them as…

Beware identity theft By LINDA LEATHERDALE Toronto Sun 10/3/2006 – By LINDA LEATHERDALE They call it the theft that keeps on taking. That’s because once a thug steals your identity, and takes off with your hard-earned cash, even your home — the crime doesn’t end there. Your credit rating can be ruined. Your home taken…