'State tries to help vets at risk of identity theft (Greensboro News-Record)
Freezing accounts is still free to victims of Identity Theft.

'Lingle Signs New Laws to Fight Identity Theft (KHNL News 8 Honolulu)
HONOLULU (KHNL) - Veterans across the nation continue to reel from the latest Identity Theft scandal- a frightening reminder of just how vunlerable everyone is to this kind of crime. Here in Hawaii- the governor signed six bills into law this afternoon, all designed to protect your information.

'Identity Theft And The Medical System (The Chattanoogan)
Being an IT professional I know all too well the widespread and growing problem of identity theft. Name, social security number, and birth date is all someone with a little savvy needs to steal your identity and cause severe ramifications that are all up to you to repair.

'Philadelphia man pleads guilty to identity theft (The News Journal)
WILMINGTON -- A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty today in federal court to identity theft and mail fraud. Leonard J. Garner, 48, admitted he ordered credit cards in other people?s names then had those cards directed to a mailbox he controlled.

'New laws target identity theft (KPUA Hilo)
HONOLULU (AP) _ Governor Lingle has signed into law a package of bills passed by the Legislature to combat identity theft. Lingle says the bills offer new ways to protect consumers from the fastest growing crime across the nation.

'Employers offer services for fighting identity theft (The Arizona Republic)
As identity theft continues to claim millions of victims, a growing number of employers are offering to help affected workers pick up the pieces.

'Protect Yourself from Identity Theft (The Gilroy Dispatch)
Identity theft, including the misuse of Social Security numbers, names, driver's licenses, bank accounts, PIN numbers and credit/debit card numbers, is one of the fastest-growing crimes for all Americans, young or old.

'New credit law hinders identity theft (Telegraph)
Illinois consumers no longer will have to prove they were victims of Identity Theft in order to freeze their credit reports under legislation signed by the governor Wednesday.

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