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Identity Fraud: 12.6 Million Victims Last Year

Written By Bill Hardekopf
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One in twenty Americans were victims of identity fraud in 2012. According to the Identity Fraud Report released today by Javelin Strategy & Research, 12.6 million people in the United States or 5 percent of consumers were victims of ID … Continue reading →

Leading Ways of Stealing Someone’s Identity

Written By John Oldshue
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The "old fashioned" ways of stealing someone's identity are still the leading causes of identity fraud. According to a study by Travelers, the offline methods of identity fraud such as stolen or lost wallets, pilfered identifications and burglaries far outweigh the … Continue reading →