Identity theft at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and more
Identity theft at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and more WCBD-TV 1/19/2007 – Framingham, MA–The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) today announced that it has suffered an unauthorized intrusion into its computer systems that process and store information related to customer transactions. While TJX has specifically identified some customer information that has been stolen from its systems, the…
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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…
Read MoreIdentity theft a problem for all businesses
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…
Read MoreReports of ID theft grows statewide
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…
Read MoreWays to prevent identity theft
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…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Businesses not meeting identity prevention requirements
North Carolina Businesses not meeting identity prevention requirements Smith Moore LLP 11/30/2006 – Thursday November 30, 12:35 pm ET Consequences of failing to comply with the state’s Identity Theft Protection Act could be severe. RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — On December 1, North Carolina’s Identity Theft Protection Act (ITPA) will turn one year old.…
Read MoreMedical identity theft becoming a big problem
Medical identity theft becoming a big problem Melissa Luck / News4 Reporter 11/22/2006 – SPOKANE — For years, people have heard about the dangers of identity theft, people stealing your personal information to eventually get drugs or money. But there’s a new trend. It’s called medical identity theft, and tens of thousands of people could…
Read MoreTake steps to avoid identity theft safety
Take steps to avoid identity theft safety CINDY CARCAMO 11/14/2006 – Q. With the holiday season approaching, what are some fraud prevention tips consumers should keep in mind? A. “Use cash,” says Detective Glenn Finley of Westminster’s property-crimes unit. He’s kidding. Well, sort of. Finley uses cash for most of his purchases after years of…
Read MoreProtect yourself from identity theft this holiday
Protect yourself from identity theft this holiday Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch 11/14/2006 – MARSHALL LOEB’S DAILY MONEY TIP Protect yourself from identity theft this holiday PrintE-mailDisable live quotesRSSDigg itDel.icio.usRelated Blog Posts & ArticlesBy Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch Last Update: 12:01 AM ET Nov 14, 2006 NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year,…
Read MoreHolidays Likely to Cause Spike in ID Theft
Holidays Likely to Cause Spike in ID Theft PR Newswire 11/9/2006 – COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Identity thieves could come out in droves this holiday season. The busy shopping time presents numerous opportunities for thieves to steal your financial information. “Identity thieves see the holidays as a potentially lucrative time of year,” said…
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