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Identity Theft Reaches Epidemic Proportions

On November 24, 2011 By

(PRWEB) September 12, 2003

Las Vegas, Nevada – Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Bill Gates and one out of every eight Americans, what do they all have in common? All have been victims of identity theft. With 9.9 million victims last year alone, the FTC warned the thefts cost businesses $ 48 billion [...]

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Avoiding Identity Theft – A New Web-Based Course from Cosaint

On November 21, 2011 By

(PRWEB) January 27, 2004

Cosaint (http://www.cosaint.net) – a Mount Vernon (WA) based company specializing in end-user security awareness training – is pleased to announce the release of “Avoiding Identity Theft” – the latest in its series of web-based awareness courses.

Identity theft is a hot topic these days. Seldom does a [...]

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FTC Issues Document Destruction Rule to Combat Identity Theft and Protect Consumers’ Privacy

On November 13, 2011 By

PALISADE (PRWEB) November 23, 2004

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new rule that will require Grand Junction businesses to properly dispose of and destroy sensitive consumer data. The rule is one of several new requirements intended to combat consumer fraud and identity theft and protect privacy required by the federal [...]

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Simple Things You Can Do Today to Prevent Identity Theft

On November 3, 2011 By

(PRWEB) January 5, 2005

* Know your rights. The Truth in Lending Act will limit consumer liability to $ 50 when the credit card is stolen or lost. And, most credit card companies waive the $ 50 charge as a customer service.


Examine your credit card bills. Look at [...]

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AP9 PrivacyPlus Alerts Consumers to Identity Theft Threats at Automatic Teller Machines

On October 29, 2011 By

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) May 13, 2005

As the number of recent thefts of personal and financial records from major corporations continues to rise, members of AP9 PrivacyPlus, a leading security membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, are turning to the program for increased security and peace of mind surrounding their identities.

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AP9 PrivacyMatters Alerts Consumers to Identity Theft Threats at Automatic Teller Machines

On October 26, 2011 By

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) December 30, 2006

As the number of identity theft cases either on the personal or financial level continues to rise, more members of AP9 PrivacyMatters, a leading security and privacy protection membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, are turning to the program for increased security and peace of mind [...]

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SOLUS Identity Theft Protection Launches Expansive, Broad-Spectrum Identity Protection

On October 20, 2011 By

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) September 9, 2008

Identity Theft Protection Pro, LLC launches SOLUS Identity Theft Protection, the company’s full-featured solution for the ever increasing threat and risk of identity theft. SOLUS Identity Theft Protection delivers best-in-class protection services focused on prevention, detection, and restoration – comprehensive identity protection designed to [...]

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Top Ways To Prevent ID Theft in 2006 — Protecting Your Identity Should be a New Year?s Resolution

On October 8, 2011 By

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 19, 2005

In the last year alone, nearly ten million Americans have become victims of identity theft. Most people are unaware that the paper trail? a receipt at the ATM, bank statements or credit card offers in the trash ?makes their identity and financial well-being vulnerable to thieves. A [...]

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Consulting Firm Unveils Powerful New Weapon to Stop Identity Theft

On October 7, 2011 By

Houston, TX (PRWEB) March 1, 2006

As long as there are data bases to be hacked into, as long as there are dumpsters to dive into and as long as there is vital customer information to be stolen; it is a pretty safe bet that identity thieves and terrorist will continue to do [...]

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Identity Theft – Don’t Blame The Web

On September 25, 2011 By

(PRWEB) September 3, 2005

Identity theft – a fraud where criminals assume someone else’s identity for illegal gain – is the fastest growing crime in many developed countries.

In the UK incidence of identity theft is growing at a rate of 500% each year and, according to Which Magazine, 25% [...]

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