'Pa. announces anti-identity theft Web site (BizJournals)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced the launch of a new state Web site Monday to help residents combat Identity Theft.

'MetLife Bank(R) to Provide Identity Theft Resolution Service at no Charge to All its Depositors (FinanzNachrichten)
MetLife ( Nachrichten ) Bank, NA, today announced that it will provide full-service identity-theft resolution assistance to all its depositors at no charge, becoming the first direct bank to provide such services.

'Crime log: Man held on identity theft (The Herald-Sun)
An 18-year-old arrested for identity theft was held at the Durham County Jail on a $40,000 secured bond Saturday, according to warrants. Terrance Wayne Proctor, of 3835 Horton Road, allegedly used another man's name, warrants stated.

'Identity Theft Program (WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg)
Pennsylvania fights back against identity theft.

'You're never too young for identity theft (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
In about 65 percent of the cases of child identity theft, the thief is a parent who claims to be "just borrowing," officials say.

'FTC Launches Redress Program for ChoicePoint Identity Theft Victims (Federal Trade Commission)
Today, the Federal Trade Commission mailed claims forms for reimbursement to more than 1,400 Identity Theft victims who experienced out-of-pocket expenses due to alleged security lapses at data broker ChoicePoint Inc. These victims, who were identified with the assistance of law enforcement, should receive the claims form with instructions on how to file a claim.

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