Archive for December 2006

Identity Theft Warning TMJ4 Staff 12/29/2006 – MILWAUKEE – A big screw up by the state could put tens of thousands of people at risk for identity theft. The error appears on state income tax forms – around 170,000 tax forms were mailed with taxpayers names and Social Security printed numbers right on the front…

Identity theft a problem for all businesses The Naperville Son 12/13/2006 – December 13, 2006 Business owners are facing a legal storm on the horizon; identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America today. With new federal laws in place regarding business owners’ responsibilities in the event of a security breach, this target market needs…

Reports of ID theft grows statewide By: Gretchen Bartelt, News 14 Carolina 12/6/2006 – RALEIGH — The number of people reporting identity theft in North Carolina has more than tripled in the past few years, according to a report by the Federal Trade Commission. Law enforcement officials say it’s unclear whether there’s more crime going…

Ways to prevent identity theft Petosky 12/4/2006 – Deter Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. — Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. — Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it…