'Reduce chance of identity theft during holidays (Akron Beacon Journal)
The holidays might be full of good cheer, but it's also the time people are most susceptible to Identity Theft. ``More activity equals more opportunity for fraud. The more you buy, the more times your financial information is put at risk,'' said Kirk Herath, chief privacy officer for Nationwide insurance.

'North Valley Arrests Tied to Identity Theft (KFSN-TV Fresno)
The arrest of two people in the North Valley is responsible for a Valley wide Identity Theft investigation.

'Laptop theft sparks identity fears (ic Ealing.co.uk)
A security lapse by Nationwide Building Society may have put 11 million customers at risk of identity theft. The Financial Services Authority is investigating the incident after an employee's laptop was stolen, containing sensitive customer account information.

'US Rep Frank To Recommend Joint Identity-Theft Task Force (Nasdaq)
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., who is expected to become chairman of the House Financial Services Committee in January, said Friday he would recommend House leaders form an identity-theft task force across several top committees to craft legislation that would protect victims of data breaches while encouraging data holders to encrypt confidential information.

'Students at Risk of Identity Theft (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
With one click of the send button , 143 students are now at risk of identity theft. Kyle B owmaster's name and social security number are among those on a list emailed by J efferson C ollege of H ealth Sci ences financial aid director D ebra J ohnson.

'In ID theft, AT&T adds to burden (The Plain Dealer)
I got a bill from AT&T demanding $516 on a past-due account for service in my name for a New York address. After I called AT&T to say the account wasn't mine, the fraud department sent me an identity-theft packet that asked me for information I wasn't comfortable giving to them.

'Software helps minimize identity theft exposure. (ThomasNet)
Securely storing user's passwords and other confidential information in encrypted database, Password Magic can retrieve information needed to fill out web order forms and complete web logins automatically. Program can also store pin numbers, lock combinations, and software registration codes. It provides Identity Theft protection, multiple user support, and seamless integration with Internet

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