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11-Jun-2006
Nearly two weeks ago, a laptop holding the personal information of thousands of veterans was stolen from Washington, D.C. Valley veterans are still unaware if they are at risk for Identity Theft. 'Identity theft soars and now costs $3bil a year (Herald Sun) Identity Theft is costing Australians up to $3 billion a year and it is getting worse, according to credit and consumer groups. An Australian Consumers' Association survey revealed 8 per cent of people had been victims of Identity Theft. 'Qld to outlaw identity theft (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) Identity theft is to become a criminal offence in Queensland. 'SF Cleared in Identity Theft Case (CBS 5 Bay Area) An appeal is planned now that a San Francisco judge has thrown out a lawsuit by a victim of identity theft. 'Veterans receive letter warning about identity theft (KESQ) We have new information tonight about the theft of millions of veteran's personal information. Now, the Department of Veterans Affairs has sent out letters, warning veterans about the problem and telling them what they can do to protect themselves against identity theft. 'FTC campaigns against identity theft (The Times of Northwest Indiana) The Federal Trade Commission launched a national campaign against identity theft in May. The campaign is in response to the fact that each year millions of Americans have their identities stolen. 'Consumers Warned About New Form Of Identity Theft (10 News San Diego) A new form of identity theft has people worried about their medical information. 'Identity theft to be made offence in Qld (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) Identity Theft will become an offence in Queensland under new laws proposed by the government.
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