Identity Theft

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Identity Theft

Millions of people have been victimized by identity theft. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your private information, such as your driver’s license or Social Security number, and uses that data for his or her own personal gain, to open credit accounts or take out loans in your name.

Identity Theft

Watch Out for Tax-Related Phishing Scams

Just because your tax return has been filed and any refund may have already been spent or tucked away in...

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Did Someone Use Your Social Security Number to File Taxes? Here’s What to do

The IRS says that millions of people have become victims of con artists that have used the victim's social security...

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How to Safeguard Your Tax Refund and Your Credit From Identity Theft

Imagine filing your federal taxes with the Internal Revenue Service, only to have your tax return rejected because some crook...

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Is Privacy an Illusion?

By Eva Velasquez The term “privacy is dead or is dying” has been bandied around for the last few years....

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Top 10 List of States for Identity Theft Includes Florida, Georgia, California

Identity theft is the fastest-growing white-collar crime in America, with more than 10 million victims in the U.S. every year....

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Equifax Creates Consumer Website to Help Americans Deal With ID Theft

When one of my sisters recently tried to file her taxes ahead of the April 15th tax-deadline, she got a...

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FTC: Top 10 List of Consumer Complaints

Identity theft is once again the top consumer complaint in America, according to data received by the Federal Trade Commission...

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What to Do When Someone Used Your Social Security Number or SSN

If your Social Security card gets stolen or someone picks up your Social Security number from a confidential document, they...

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4 Ways to Beat Con Artists and Avoid ID Theft, Tax Fraud and Tax Scams

Tax fraud is on the rise, according to federal authorities. Before the April 15 tax-filing deadline arrives, scores of...

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IRS Launches 2013 Crack Down on Identity Theft, Tax Fraud in U.S.

The IRS has just announced a nationwide crackdown on identity thieves who steal other people’s tax refund checks or misuse...

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3 Ways Tax Fraud By Prisoners Impacts You

The number of fraudulent tax returns filed by U.S. prisoners has exploded in recent years, representing a growing financial problem...

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Identity Theft Explained

Identity theft is a crime that occurs whenever one or more individuals steal someone else’s personal information for financial gain....

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Stolen Credit Cards Used to Buy 85 iPads Worth $50,000

Two men have been accused of using stolen credit cards to purchase high priced electronics like iPads. The iPads were...

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Payday Lenders and Check Cashing Stores Put Consumers At Risk of ID Theft

Add this to the list of reasons you should stay away from payday lenders: they might not handle your personal...

Identity Theft

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