Preventing identity theft
The Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that works with individuals and companies to prevent identity theft, reports that in 2010 more than 16 million incidents of breach of information were reported by U.S. companies.
Medical identity theft a rising and significant threat
When most people think of identity theft, it's credit card transaction fraud or perhaps a criminal taking out a car loan or a mortgage in someone else's name. What doesn't always come to mind is someone stealing identity and medical credentials and then using those to obtain needed medical care, or selling those credentials on the underground market.
Identity Theft Prompts Prison Time
An identity thief who used a people search website to confirm stolen Social Security numbers has been sentenced to 16 years and seven months in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Cherokee Co. Scam Connected to Identity Theft
An incident in Cherokee County shows how determined identity thieves are to get your personal information.
Identity theft discussion set
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania will offer information on how to protect against identity theft, Wednesday at its Chester office, 410 Welsh St.
