Targeting children: the young victims of identity theft
From toddlers to teenagers, hundreds of thousands of children are now victims of identity theft and, according to the Federal Trade Commission, most of their parents don't even realize it.
Combating Identity Theft by protecting your personal information
Recent news reports have highlighted an increasing trend of identity theft in Florida. In the first half of 2011, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 20,000 complaints from Floridians claiming their identities were stolen. Misuse of social security numbers is the most frequent type of identity theft. Scammers use the numbers to file fraudulent [...]
Couple arrested on elder abuse/identity theft charges
Fresno County Sheriff's authorities arrested a husband and wife Tuesday, Jan. 24, on suspicion of elder abuse and identity theft involving the wife's great-grandparents in Selma. Arrested were Kimberly Rose Rodriguez, 19, and Ray Michael Rodriguez, 21.
eTips and Traps: Here’s a potential fix for the identity theft mess
Identity theft continues to grow as a huge industry, nailing an estimated one in 10 Americans and generating more than 0 billion in losses worldwide.
Parental guidance: Babies and identity theft
Can your baby's identity be stolen? Yes, says Ken Chaplin, senior vice president of Experian Consumer Direct, part of the Experian credit report agency.
