'Identity theft scams - should you provide a copy of your DL to an internet company? (The Devens Commerce Journal)
Identity Theft scams - should you provide a copy of your DL to an internet company?

'Data Theft Soars to Unprecedented Levels (Wired News)
The loss or theft of personal data such as credit card and Social Security numbers is soaring to unprecedented levels, and the trend isn't expected to turn around anytime soon as hackers stay a step ahead of security and laptops disappear with sensitive information.

'Help for Victims of Identity Theft 12/28/07 CBS 7 News Staff December 28, 2007 (CBS 7 West Texas)
Texas and New Mexico are among the top ten states for identity theft. That's why a victim's advocate group has landed a grant to help people whose identities have been stolen.

'What You Can Do To Thwart Identity Theft (The Tampa Tribune)
Chances are you just finished dropping a boatload of money on holiday gifts. You probably paid for the bulk of your purchases with a debit or credit card, particularly if you did any of your shopping online. But what did you do to protect yourself against identity theft?

'Damages in identity theft case reduced (WDBJ 7 Roanoke)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has reduced the damages awarded to a Virginia woman in an identity-theft suit against Equifax Information Services.

'Identity theft: Don?t let it happen to you (Waxahachie Daily Light)
Could you become a victim of identity theft? It?s more likely than you might expect. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your identification ? such as your Social Security number or credit card number ? without authorization to commit a crime.

'Damages in identity theft case reduced (WRIC 8 News Richmond)
Associated Press - December 28, 2007 4:55 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has reduced the damages awarded to a Virginia woman in an identity-theft suit against Equifax...

'Personal data theft reaches all-time high (Houston Chronicle)
The loss or theft of personal data such as credit card and Social Security numbers soared to unprecedented levels in 2007, security groups warn.

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