identity theft
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Identity Theft, Fraud Poses Problem in D.C.
District residents and visitors might want to hold on to their wallets — and vigilantly protect their personal information.
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America’s Oldest Man Gets Money Back After ID Theft
Bank of America has credited the account of a man believed to be the country's oldest living citizen after thieves…
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Experts Meet in Paris to Tackle Growing Document Fraud
ELAINE GANLEY, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Criminal networks are busier than ever faking, forging and doctoring travel documents, identity…
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Protect Yourself from Fake Sweepstakes Scams
By Lucy Drafton-Lowery and Idriys Abdullah Special to the NNPA via The Washington Informer YOU WON! We all dream…
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Identity Theft Victims Face Months of Hassle
BRANDON BAILEY, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As soon as Mark Kim found out his personal information was…
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Home Depot: Hackers Also Stole 53M Email Addresses
ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Business Writers SARAH SKIDMORE SELL, AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Hackers stole 53 million email…
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Kmart Becomes Latest Retailer Hit by Data Theft
Anne D’Innocenzio, ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp. said Friday that a data breach at its…
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43% of Companies Had a Data Breach in the Past Year
SAN FRANCISCO (USA Today) – A staggering 43% of companies have experienced a data breach in the past year,…
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Home Depot Breach Affected 56M Debit, Credit Cards
ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Home Depot said Thursday that a data breach that lasted for…
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Justice Dept. Seeks New Tool Against Data Fraud
ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Working to combat an increasingly lucrative crime that crosses national boundaries, Justice Department…
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