'Credit report freeze among new laws against identity theft (WNYT Albany)
Consumers in New York state are getting some more protection against Identity Theft. Starting Wednesday, New Yorkers can freeze their reports at the three major credit reporting agencies, stopping identity thieves from opening charge accounts or loans in their name.

'New law to fight identity theft (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
ALBANY -- A new law that takes effect today will allow New Yorkers to block access to their credit information -- a measure that legislators and consumer advocates said will establish a new line of defense against Identity Theft.

'Identity theft alleged (The Beaver County Times)
Ida G. Kier, no age, of 120 Polk Ave., Beaver Falls, has been charged by Chippewa Township police with identity theft, theft, forgery and receiving stolen property.

'Credit report freeze among new laws against identity theft (WCAX 3)
ALBANY, N.Y. Consumers in New York state are getting some more protection against identity theft.

'More than a million at risk for identity theft (9 News Denver)
DENVER - A computer with sensitive information was stolen and now up to 1.4 million people across the country could be at risk of identity theft.

'Kids Can Be Victims Of Identity Theft Too (WGRZ-TV Buffalo)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Identity theft is a growing problem and kids aren't immune. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says as many as 400-thousand children may be victims of identity theft. She says the number of complaints has grown by 78 percent, making it the fastest growing segment of ID theft victims.

'CEO Charged With Identity Theft (WNBC)
A respected Westchester businessman has been charged with identity theft for allegedly using his employees' identities to get more than $1 million in bank loans and credit card charges.

'Credit Freeze Law Protects From Identity Theft (1010 WINS New York)
A new state taking effect Wednesday allows New Yorkers to freeze their credit reports at the three major reporting agencies, effectively stopping identity thieves from opening charge accounts or loans in their names."It should be for people that feel they have been a victim of Identity Theft or they want to take control over their financial and personal information," said Teresa

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