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Tips to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

What Is Identity Theft? Identity theft also referred to as identity fraud, is a very common issue that should not… Read More

Data Breach at Renown Health at South Meadows in Reno, NV

The following is a posting on the Renown.org website about the recent data breach incident: Notice to Our Patients of… Read More

A Brief History of Paper Shredding, Part Two

The first paper shredder is credited to Abbot Augustus Low, a prolific inventor with the patent being filed on February… Read More

A Brief History of Paper Shredding, Part One

In today’s society, we have become so accustomed to the digitization of data, that sometimes we may forget how much… Read More

Another Day, Another Data Breach

It seems every day there is a data breach being reported. The latest one being a collection company for two… Read More

Another Data Breach

SECURITY & FRAUD First American Financial Admits To Consumer Data Breach ByPYMNTS Posted on May 26, 2019 First American Financial, the… Read More

Summer Safety or Don’t Let the Bad Guys Know

With Memorial weekend just around the corner, we start the unofficial beginning of summer. With all the fun times we… Read More

Tax Identity Theft: Protecting Your Credit and Finances

Tax season is here, and though you technically have until April 15 to file your returns, you might want to… Read More

Curiosity got the Cat

Curiosity killed the cat is the way the saying goes, however in this case curiosity got a whole bunch of… Read More

Checking your Bank Account Weekly

How often do you currently check your bank account? Only when the statement comes in or, for some of us,… Read More

Were You Hacked?

by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Marriott International says that a breach of its Starwood guest… Read More

The Costs of a Data Breach

This blog is a summary of a 2017 study commissioned by IBM and undertaken by the Ponemon Institute, LLC on… Read More

Keeping it Safe During the Holidays

This is a wonderful time of the year. Everyone is holiday shopping and giving to those in need. Just be… Read More

4 Ways Professional Paper Shredding Benefits Your Business

Document Destruction is a very important part of protecting sensitive business information, client records and employee files. Privacy protection should be… Read More

Anyone Can Be A Victim of Identity Theft

Right now, hackers and identity thieves could be looking for ways to steal you or your family members personal and… Read More

Document Destruction – Important For Protecting Your Identity

Nowadays, identity thieves may get your identity from data breached or compromised accounts. However, some still rely on the old-fashioned… Read More

Shred Day!

Every October, we join the Better Business Bureau of Northern Nevada in the “Secure Your ID Day” shred event to… Read More

HIPAA Compliant Shredding

In today’s digital age, electronic medical records are normal. However, most doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals still handle, maintain… Read More

Five Types of Documents to Shred to Prevent Identity Theft

One of the areas where you’re most at risk for identity theft is something you get almost every day—your paper… Read More

The Importance of Document Destruction For Your Business

Identity theft and theft of customer data gives nightmares to small business people. It can happen easily, innocently, and unnecessarily… Read More

How Do You Check Your Childs Credit Report

https://lendedu.com/blog/how-do-you-check-your-childs-credit-report No Comments Jeff Gitlen January 26, 2018 Our research, news, and assessments are scrutinized using strict editorial integrity. In full… Read More

Paper Shredding vs. Recycling – Which is Most Secure

Shredding companies such as American Document Destruction that are certified and affiliated with the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) have access… Read More

What to do after a data breach?

After the recent data breaches in the news from Saks 5th Avenue/Lord & Taylor and from Orbitz/Expedia, it is important… Read More

Equifax: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Identity theft: Equifax breach brings up questions

http://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/local_news/identity-theft-equifax-breach-brings-up-questions/article_cdc068e7-5160-5191-8022-0cb9a1079974.html Identity theft: Equifax breach brings up questions By Grant D. Crawford gcrawford@tahlequahdailypress.com Oct 12, 2017 When browsing the… Read More

Sparks police seek female suspect in identity theft case

http://mynews4.com/news/local/sparks-police-seek-female-suspect-in-identity-theft-case Sparks police seek female suspect in identity theft case by News 4-Fox 11 Digital Staff Sparks police seek female… Read More

The Equifax Breach And The Danger Of Identity Theft

https://www.sdentertainer.com/news/equifax-data-breach-identity-theft/… Read More

1/3 of Floridians fall victim to identity theft

1/3 of Floridians fall victim to identity theft By Joe Putrelo, Charlotte County reporter CONNECT 1/3 of Floridians fall victim… Read More

Moving From Static Identity To Digital Identity

Moving From Static Identity To Digital Identity Forbes Finance Council Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written… Read More

Identity theft protection increasingly important to employees

Identity theft protection increasingly important to employees SEP 28, 2017 | BY KATIE KUEHNER-HEBERT EMAIL LINKEDIN TWITTER FACEBOOK GOOGLE+ SHARE THIS STORY Only… Read More

Should You Get Identity Theft Insurance?

Should You Get Identity Theft Insurance? Identity theft insurance seems like a good idea, but you may not get as… Read More

Sonic shares dip after fast-food chain confirms payment breach, offers identity theft protection

Sonic shares dip after fast-food chain confirms payment breach, offers identity theft protection Sonic confirmed Wednesday that it had been… Read More

Identity theft nightmares: ‘It’s the fear of losing money’

Identity theft nightmares: ‘It’s the fear of losing money’ by Anna Bahney @annabahneyOctober 3, 2017: 2:47 PM ET Freezing your credit… Read More

Look For Identity Theft Signs

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/look-for-identity-theft-signs_us_59cb99b5e4b028e6bb0a66f7 Look For Identity Theft Signs 09/27/2017 08:40 am ET PHOTO ©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/LEOLINTANG We’re All At Risk In today’s interconnected and… Read More

Credit firms skip hearing on identity theft, data breach

http://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article175825646.html Credit firms skip hearing on identity theft, data breach BY DAVID KLEPPERAssociated Press SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 3:18 PM ALBANY,… Read More

Freezing Your Credit Isn’t Enough to Prevent Identity Theft. This Is What You Need to Do

https://www.inc.com/business-insider/how-to-protect-yourself-against-identity-theft-after-equifax-hack.html Freezing Your Credit Isn’t Enough to Prevent Identity Theft. This Is What You Need to Do A credit freeze… Read More

“I am you”: Hear hacker’s threats to victim of identity theft

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/i-am-you-hear-hackers-threats-to-identity-theft-victim/ CBS NEWS September 25, 2017, 7:32 PM “I am you”: Hear hacker’s threats to victim of identity theft 7 Comment … Read More

Targeted by Identity Thieves? Here Are 8 Red Flags to Look Out For

http://mentalfloss.com/article/504643/targeted-identity-thieves-here-are-8-red-flags-look-out Targeted by Identity Thieves? Here Are 8 Red Flags to Look Out For ISTOCK Identity theft is the fastest growing… Read More

Protecting yourself from identity theft: An explainer

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201709191635–tms–savingsgctnzy-a20170919-20170919-story.html Protecting yourself from identity theft: An explainer Anya Kamenetz, Tribune Content AgencyThe Savings Game I want to take this… Read More

Should you worry about identity theft?

http://www.livemint.com/Money/ABgusszVZhUExJmXOlMy9O/Should-you-worry-about-identity-theft.html Should you worry about identity theft? Laws in India regarding data protection may be weak, but following basic cyber… Read More

Yes, your child could be a victim of identity theft

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/yes-your-child-could-be-a-victim-of-identity-theft/ Yes, your child could be a victim of identity theft Email By MoneyTips Could your child have a credit report… Read More

Your next worry after the Equifax breach: Fake tax returns

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/09/18/your-next-worry-after-the-equifax-breach-fake-tax-returns.html Your next worry after the Equifax breach: Fake tax returns Tax-related identity theft is one of the IRS “Dirty… Read More

Here’s a Better Identity Theft Idea for Elizabeth Warren

Here’s a Better Identity Theft Idea for Elizabeth Warren Here’s a Better Identity Theft Idea for Elizabeth Warren KEVIN DRUMSEP.… Read More

Here’s what to do if your identity is stolen

https://www.marketplace.org/2017/09/15/life/here-s-what-do-if-your-identity-stolen Here’s what to do if your identity is stolen By Marketplace Weekend Staff September 15, 2017 | 3:14 PM The… Read More

To prevent identity theft, government will issue new Medicare cards

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/prevent-identity-theft-government-will-issue-new-medicare-cards/ A BLOG OF NEWS AND INSIGHT HEALTH SUPREME COURT HEALTH To prevent identity theft, government will issue new… Read More

What consumers should know about identity theft

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/what-consumers-should-know-about-identity-theft-091217.html What consumers should know about identity theft Many affected consumers may not understand the gravity of the threat 09/12/2017 | ConsumerAffairs | Identity… Read More

Equifax data breach could create lifelong identity theft threat

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/09/09/equifax-data-breach-could-create-life-long-identity-theft-threat/646765001/ Equifax data breach could create lifelong identity theft threat Adam Shell, USA TODAYPublished 7:00 a.m. ET Sept. 9, 2017… Read More

Equifax breach sows chaos among 143M Americans

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/equifax-breach-exposes-143-million-people-identity-theft-49694776 Equifax breach sows chaos among 143M Americans By ken sweet, ap business writer NEW YORK — Sep 8, 2017,… Read More

Equifax Breach Exposes 143 Million People to Identity Theft

http://www.snopes.com/2017/09/07/equifax-data-breach-exposes-identity-theft/ Equifax Breach Exposes 143 Million People to Identity Theft The credit tracking company says “criminals” accessed files between May… Read More

ID Shield Identity Theft Protection: Overview, Pricing and Features

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/id-shield,review-2810.html IDShield Identity Theft Protection: Overview, Pricing and Features by MARK SPOONAUER Sep 5, 2017, 3:24 PM IDShield isn’t a typical identity… Read More

I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (And Wrong)

http://www.blackenterprise.com/money/id-theft-victim-heres-right-wrong/ I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (And Wrong) Learn from this author’s experience by… Read More

Steps for protecting your personally identifiable information at home

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/09/03/steps-protecting-your-personally-identifiable-information-home/608736001/ Steps for protecting your personally identifiable information at home Adam Levin, Credit.comPublished 1:00 p.m. ET Sept. 3, 2017 Not… Read More

IRS won’t warn a half-million victims about undocumented workers stealing their Social Security numbers

https://www.wthr.com/article/irs-wont-warn-a-half-million-victims-about-undocumented-workers-stealing-their-social IRS won’t warn a half-million victims about undocumented workers stealing their Social Security numbers Investigating the IRS h BOB… Read More

Medial identity theft a growing threat!

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2017/08/29/medical-identity-theft-growing-threat/572830001/ Medical identity theft a growing threat Liv Osby, losby@gannett.comPublished 9:52 a.m. ET Aug. 29, 2017 | Updated 2:01 p.m. ET… Read More

Protect against identity theft

http://www.tribtoday.com/news/business/2017/08/protect-against-identity-theft/ Protect against identity thef BUSINESS AUG 27, 2017 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Identity theft happens when someone steals personal information… Read More

Onsite or Offsite?

American Document Destruction Inc, is proud to offer our clients both on-site mobile and off-site shredding. We understand that many… Read More

A new form of ID theft: account takeover

A new form of ID theft: account takeover By Sabri Ben-Achour August 21, 2017 | 3:30 PM – Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images… Read More

Identity theft ‘at epidemic levels

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/finance/topstories/identity-theft-at-epidemic-levels/ar-AAqyRxw Identity theft ‘at epidemic levels Identity theft is reaching “epidemic levels”, according to a fraud prevention group, with victims… Read More

6 steps to protect yourself against medical identity theft

http://www.9news.com/sponsor-story/6-steps-to-protect-yourself-against-medical-identity-theft/465145270 6 steps to protect yourself against medical identity theft Digital Marketing Solutions , KUSA 1:00 PM. MDT August 21, 2017… Read More

The campaign against identity theft needs you

http://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/the-campaign-against-identity-theft-needs-you/ The campaign against identity theft needs you Originally published July 25, 2017 at 8:16 am In Washington, more than… Read More

Social Security: Protect yourself from identity theft by following these steps

https://www.ohio.com/akron/business/social-security-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft-by-following-these-steps When it comes to doing business with Social Security online, there is little to worry about — all of… Read More

12 Places Your Data May Not Be Safe (And What You Can Do)

12 Places Your Data May Not Be Safe (And What You Can Do) August 17, 2017 • 6 min… Read More

Combat Identity Theft With Alertness And Preventive Steps

http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/118227/identity-theft Combat Identity Theft With Alertness And Preventive Steps Presented by John Cullum, Principal, Bell and Company Most people today… Read More

Soaring identity theft problem spurs education forum

http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/plymouth/2017/08/07/soaring-identity-theft-problem-spurs-education-forum/540178001/ Soaring identity theft problem spurs education forum Darrell Clem, hometownlife.comPublished 9:11 a.m. ET Aug. 7, 2017 | Updated 2:17 p.m.… Read More

College students are targets for scams and at high risk for identity theft

http://www.macon.com/news/business/article167094322.html College students are targets for scams and at high risk for identity theft BY KELVIN COLLINS Special to… Read More

Your cell phone could protect you from identity theft at the pump Most credit card skimmers use Bluetooth technology

https://www.ksat.com/news/your-cell-phone-could-protect-you-from-identity-theft-at-the-pump Your cell phone could protect you from identity theft at the pump Most credit card skimmers use Bluetooth technology… Read More

Mail theft often times leads to identity theft

http://wncn.com/2017/08/08/mail-theft-often-times-leads-to-identity-theft/ Mail theft often times leads to identity theft By Steve SbracciaPublished: August 8, 2017, 4:29 pm Updated: August 8, 2017, 5:25 pm Click… Read More

I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (And Wrong)

I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s What I Did Right (And Wrong) I Was An ID Theft Victim: Here’s… Read More

Soaring identity theft problem spurs education forum

College Students Face a High Risk of Identity Theft

https://www.consumerreports.org/identity-theft/college-students-face-risk-of-identity-theft/ College Students Face a High Risk of Identity Theft Thieves use high- and low-tech strategies to steal personal information… Read More

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10 ways to keep your identity safe while traveling

http://www.10best.com/interests/travel-tips/10-ways-to-keep-your-identity-safe-while-traveling/ 10 ways to keep your identity safe while traveling You’re more vulnerable to identity theft than you think… Read More

Facebook is fighting social media identity theft in India, but it’s a global problem

https://techxplore.com/news/2017-08-facebook-social-media-identity-theft.html Facebook is fighting social media identity theft in India, but it’s a global problem August 1, 2017 by Ritesh Chugh,… Read More

The campaign against identity theft needs you

Ways to protect your parents from identity theft

http://www.theoaklandpress.com/lifestyle/20170727/ways-to-protect-your-parents-from-identity-theft Ways to protect your parents from identity theft FILE – In this Oct. 15, 2013, file photo, Chuck Goolsbee,… Read More

How to guard against identity theft and bank fraud

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/how-to-guard-against-identity-theft-and-bank-fraud-072717.html How to guard against identity theft and bank fraud Survey shows it is a growing concern for consumers 07/27/2017 | ConsumerAffairs | Identity… Read More

IRS sees big drop in identity theft, stolen tax refunds

http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/07/25/irs-see-big-drop-in-identity-theft-stolen-tax-refunds.html The number of victims was nearly cut in half last year, compared to the previous year. At the… Read More

7 tips for staying safe while traveling

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/24/7-tips-for-staying-safe-while-traveling.html 7 tips for staying safe while traveling Abigail Summerville | @summervillea19 15 Hours Ago Many fraud cases occur while… Read More

4 seniors: Protecting yourself from identity theft

http://kfor.com/2017/07/20/4-seniors-protecting-yourself-from-identity-theft/ 4 seniors: Protecting yourself from identity theft POSTED 5:06 PM, JULY 20, 2017, BY KFOR-TV & K. QUERRY OKLAHOMA CITY –… Read More

Why It’s Important to Report Identity Theft and How to Do It

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-its-important-to-report-identity-theft-and-how_us_596e4c93e4b05561da5a5b16 Why It’s Important to Report Identity Theft and How to Do It 07/18/2017 02:01 pm ET LESIA_G/BIGSTOCKPHOTO.COM By Jocelyn… Read More

Federal Tax Treatment of Employer-Provided Identity Protection Services

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/federal-tax-treatment-of-employer-32111/ Federal Tax Treatment of Employer-Provided Identity Protection Services In the wake of several recent high-profile security breaches, employers… Read More

Residents of these states are most vulnerable to identity theft

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/residents-of-these-states-are-most-vulnerable-to-identity-theft-2017-07-07 Residents of these states are most vulnerable to identity theft Published: July 7, 2017 8:33 a.m. ET Higher-earning residents tend… Read More

How to protect your child from identity theft

http://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/how-to-protect-your-child-from-identity-theft/article_cdb614b0-a5e3-5978-8281-4aa5d5a3cff8.html How to protect your child from identity theft Suzanne Woolley Bloomberg Jul 3, 2017 Dreamstime Alan Brill has scoured… Read More

Identity theft an overlooked wrinkle of illegal immigration

http://www.jacksonsun.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/07/03/identity-theft-overlooked-wrinkle-illegal-immigration/444863001/ Identity theft an overlooked wrinkle of illegal immigration JOE GUZZARDI, CAGLE CARTOONS SYNDICATEPublished 5:30 a.m. CT July 3,… Read More

Why You Should Never Go Online Without Using A VPN

http://www.thedailybeast.com/why-you-should-never-go-online-without-using-a-vpn Why You Should Never Go Online Without Using A VPN Prevent your personal data from mining by the… Read More

How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-29/how-to-protect-your-child-from-identity-theft How to Protect Your Child From Identity Theft Kids’ identities are low-hanging fruit for hackers. Here are two experts… Read More

To avoid identity theft, lead a double life

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/to-avoid-identity-theft-lead-a-double-life-2017-06-28 To avoid identity theft, lead a double life Published: June 28, 2017 5:02 a.m. ET 6 strategies to avoid… Read More

Employment-related identity theft much bigger than previously thought

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/employment-related-identity-theft-much-bigger-than-previously-thought Employment-related identity theft much bigger than previously thought By Michael Cohn Published June 22 2017, 2:10pm EDT More in… Read More

Ask Kim: How can I prevent identity theft when I’m traveling?

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201706011233–tms–kplngmpctnkm-a20170622-20170622-story.html Ask Kim: How can I prevent identity theft when I’m traveling? Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceKiplinger’s Money Power Q:… Read More

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Identity theft: A 5-Minute Expert guide to outsmarting the scammers

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/jun/19/5-minute-expert-identity-theft/ Identity theft: A 5-Minute Expert guide to outsmarting the scammers Melissa McCarthy was only acting in Identity Thief. Real scammers… Read More

Survey Shows Consumers Need More Education on Identity theft

http://www.insidecounsel.com/2017/06/12/survey-shows-consumers-need-more-education-on-iden Survey Shows Consumers Need More Education on Identity theft BY AMANDA CICCATELLIJUNE 12, 2017 In 2016, over 15… Read More

How The Superhero Approach Can Help You Avoid Identity Theft

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-the-superhero-approach-can-help-you-avoid-identity_us_593038dae4b042ffa289e7fe How The Superhero Approach Can Help You Avoid Identity Theft 06/01/2017 12:01 pm ET | Updated Jun 07, 2017… Read More

On the Prowl: Four Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft

https://kdminer.com/news/2017/jun/14/prowl-four-ways-protect-against-identity-theft/ On the Prowl: Four Ways to Protect Against Identity Theft By Hayden Merrill Originally Published: June 14, 2017 6… Read More

Curbing Medical Identity Theft with Improved Identification

https://healthitsecurity.com/news/curbing-medical-identity-theft-with-improved-identification Curbing Medical Identity Theft with Improved Identification The Social Security Number Removal Initiative aims to improve patient identification and… Read More

How Your Mouse Movement Could Be Used to Stop Identity Theft

http://gizmodo.com/how-your-mouse-movement-could-be-used-to-stop-identity-1795990339 How Your Mouse Movement Could Be Used to Stop Identity Theft Rhett Jones Saturday 5:57pm Filed to: AUTHENTIC AUTHENTICATION… Read More

Feds: Identity theft ring bought information online, used student loan website to get $12 million in tax refunds

http://fox59.com/2017/06/08/feds-identity-theft-ring-bought-information-online-used-student-loan-website-to-get-12-million-in-tax-refunds/ Feds: Identity theft ring bought information online, used student loan website to get $12 million in tax refunds POSTED 6:49… Read More

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Clinic Rocked by Patient Records Heist: “There Is Still Outstanding Stolen Property”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/beverly-hills-plastic-surgery-identity-theft-is-still-outstanding-stolen-material-1011301 Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Clinic Rocked by Patient Records Heist: “There Is Still Outstanding Stolen Property” 6:15 AM… Read More

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How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft: Welcome To Adulthood

http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/06/02/identity-theft_n_16913622.html How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft: Welcome To Adulthood Like most millennials, you love sharing your life. Every… Read More

Why the U.S. Can’t Kick Its Addiction to Social Security Numbers

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-01/identity-theft-feeds-on-social-security-numbers-run-amok They’re convenient, dangerous, and deeply entrenched in American culture. by Suzanne Woolley June 1, 2017, 1:00 AM… Read More

Chipotle Warns Customers of Possible Identity Theft

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Dumpster Diving May Create Identity Theft Problems

The old adage, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” takes on a new and scary meaning when applied to… Read More

How Long to Keep Tax Records and Other Documents

http://www.consumerreports.org/taxes/how-long-to-keep-tax-documents/ How Long to Keep Tax Records and Other Documents You’ll also want to safely keep other documents for… Read More

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/identity-theft-survey-results-consumers-need-more-education-and-help-300457205.html Identity theft survey results: Consumers need more education and help Experian launches IdentityWorks(SM), a comprehensive product to detect,… Read More

Identity theft ring busted after suspects spend $150K at Macy’s

http://nypost.com/2017/05/09/identity-theft-ring-busted-after-suspects-spend-150k-at-macys/ Identity theft ring busted after suspects spend $150K at Macy’s By Rebecca Rosenberg May 9, 2017 | 6:04pm Modal Trigger… Read More

6 Shredding Tips To Prevent Identity Theft

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identity theft after county published sensitive information online

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/investigations/thousands-exposed-to-identity-theft-after-county-officials-publish-sensitive-information-online Thousands potentially exposed to identity theft after county published sensitive information online Denver7 investigation spurs sweeping changes Ryan Luby… Read More

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Identity Theft Protection: 10 Ways To Secure Your Personal Data

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertadams/2017/05/05/identity-theft-protection-10-ways-to-secure-your-personal-data/#1857100962fd Identity Theft Protection: 10 Ways To Secure Your Personal Data R.L. Adams , CONTRIBUTOR I write about technology… Read More

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Identity theft is alive and well–and fraudsters keep getting richer

http://www.techrepublic.com/article/identity-theft-is-alive-and-well-and-fraudsters-are-getting-even-richer/ Identity theft is alive and well–and fraudsters keep getting richer Last year, cyber criminals netted 16 billion dollars in… Read More

Is identity theft protection worth it?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2017/04/22/identity-theft-protection-worth/100554362/ Steve Weisman, Special for USA TODAY10:04 a.m. ET April 22, 2017 (Photo: Thinkstock) 63CONNECTTWEET 16LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Identity theft is a… Read More

When in Doubt, Shred it: Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft

http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-04-25/senior-issues/when-in-doubt-shred-it-tips-for-avoiding-identity-theft/a57414-1 April 25, 2017 PIERRE, S.D. – This week is Money Smart Week, and AARP wants South Dakotans to be… Read More

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Smart Tips to Prevent Identity Theft

http://www.thesnaponline.com/news/smart-tips-to-prevent-identity-theft/article_ac33f516-2452-11e7-80d9-7f92d745e760.html Smart Tips to Prevent Identity Theft 4 hrs ago (StatePoint) More than 13 million U.S. consumers fall victim to… Read More

Why You Need to Be Careful of Tax-Related Identity Theft

https://www.thestreet.com/story/13857839/1/why-you-need-to-be-careful-of-tax-related-identity-theft.html Why You Need to Be Careful of Tax-Related Identity Theft Tracy Byrnes Follow Apr 16, 2017 3:40 PM EDT… Read More

HOW TO SPOT A SKIMMER AND AVOID IDENTITY THEFT

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What kinds of people fall prey to identity theft, phishing, and hacks? It’s not who you think

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Statistics offer look at identity theft

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How to protect yourself from tax identity theft

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How to protect yourself from tax identity theft

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Tax Identity Theft: Tips and Tricks To Stay Secure

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Your Guide to Beating the Crooks

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Tips to avoid identity theft

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Is It Possible to Catch Child Identity Theft Early?

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Personally Identifiable Information Found on 40 Percent of Used Devices in Largest Study To-Date

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How to protect yourself from Identity Theft ID theft is real but overhyped by companies selling pricey services. These eight steps can secure your identity for less.

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This Scam Surpassed Identity Theft for the First Time Ever Last Year

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In the Wrong Hands: Child Identity Theft

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Cloudflare Security Breach Exposes Data Among 3,400 Websites, Password Change Recommended

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Cybercriminal selling nearly one million Coachella accounts on the dark web

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4 Types of Identity Theft and How to Avoid Them

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Buying ID theft insurance? Read the fine print

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Identity Theft Takes a New Turn

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Identity Theft 101

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Fast Food Chain Arby’s Acknowledges Breach

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Identity theft hit an all-time high in 2016

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Get free wings at Hooters by ‘shredding your ex’ on Valentine’s Day

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Skimming devices, cameras found on ATMs in local 7-Elevens.

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Why Hire a Document Destruction Service for Office Shredding?

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How to prevent tax identity theft

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Facebook rolls out safer logins with a security key

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LifeLock Enhances Identity Protection for the Enrolled Employee

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Here are important tips from the IRS on how to prevent identity theft

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File taxes early to fight off ID theft

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Should you pay for identity theft protection?

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How to declutter your office and secure your data

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How flashing a peace sign can set you up for identity theft

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The Fab Mom On 2: How To Protect Your Child From Identity Theft

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Why you need to destroy your hard drives.

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College students are popular ID theft targets!

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Yahoo Says Information on at Least 500 Million User Accounts Was Stolen

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The 5 main reasons why you should be shredding your confidential documents.

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Report Shows One in Five Breaches Involved Paper Records

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Another Breach at the IRS

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Class Action Lawsuit Against UCLA

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Data Security Bombshell

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Data Breach at UCLA Affects 4.5 Million People

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Man Sentenced to Prison in Mail Theft Case

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Orlando PD Busts Identity Theft Ring

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CVS and Walmart Canada Investigate a Data Breach

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Feds Investigate Data Breach

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Data Breaches Just Not A US Problem

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Oregon Amends Data Breach Laws

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Is Your Personal Data Safe?

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Oakland Accountant has Hard Drives Stolen

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States Expand Data Breach Definition

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Are You A HIPAA Business Associate?

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FTC to Help with Business Education

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Smaller Companies need Protection Too!

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Harvard Announces Data Breach

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Lawsuit over Data Breach

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ID Theft Leads to IRS Change

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21.5 Million Stolen in Second OPM Data Breach

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Medical Breaches on the Rise

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States and Congress Quibble over Data Breach Laws

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When will People ever Learn

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The Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act of 2015

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Casino hit with Data Breach

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Identity Theft from Medical Records is up.

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Still More Records Found in a Dumpster

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Court Rejects Data Breach Claims

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Still More Social Security Numbers Found in a Dumpster

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Data Breach at Cuesta College

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More Social Security Numbers Found in a Dumpster

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US Judge Rule Former Employees can Sue over Data Breach

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Social Security Numbers Found In dumpster

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Medical Identity Theft is Rising

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Nearly 4 million users’ data at risk

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How much is your personal data worth to thieves?

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A Stolen Identity is a Powerful Cloak of Anonymity

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IRS watchdog warned of Identity Theft for years

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Medical Data Breaches 2010 to 2013

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Old Fashioned Paper Data Breach

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Theft ring accused of using Oregon data breach to help steal $2 million

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Data Breach Not Just About Getting Financial Information

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