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.
Identity theft low in Iowa, but still a problem
Iowa may rank in the mid 40s for states reporting identity theft crimes to the Federal Trade Commission, but that is no reason for anyone to let their guard down, police and identity theft experts say.
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.
Identity Finder Helps Individuals Prevent Identity Theft During Tax Season
As the IRS tax filing deadline quickly approaches, Identity Finder, LLC, a global leader in identity theft prevention and information protection, today released tips to help individuals protect private and personally identifiable information.
Your own time is probably all you need to spend to prevent identity theft
You don’t need a hired gun to fend off identity theft. ID theft topped the list of complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission for the 11th straight year in 2010. So consumers may see a fresh barrage of offers for credit monitoring.
