Archive for February, 2009

JIM FLYNN: FACT Act helps stem identity theft (Colorado Springs Gazette)

If you’re worried about identity theft - and you should be - it may give you modest comfort to know that, in 2003, Congress passed a law called the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, commonly known (because it’s easier to remember) as the FACT Act.

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Identity theft rises as economy tanks (The San Francisco Examiner)

SAN MATEO – A married couple charged with bilking unsuspecting diners and a man whose counterfeit check led to a violent confrontation with police are the latest in a rising tide of identity theft cases, San Mateo County prosecutors say.

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How to Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft is a very serious crime that can not be taken lighlty. Please take the steps to protect yourself from having your identity stolen.

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Identity Theft Prevention Insurance

The crime of ID theft is a huge and rapidly growing issue. With tens of millions of identities being stolen in the last year, you must make sure that you do not become identity theft ’s next victim. There are a few things that you can do to reduce the chances of you becoming a victim of ID theft. Probably the easiest thing to do is to just use your good judgement. Make sure you protect your important personal info and do not give it out unless there is a good reason to do so. You need to ch

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Online Porn – Conservative States Biggest Users…

ABC News has published an article that indicates the people who are most outraged by pornography turn out to be consumers of the very things they claimed to be outraged by. A nationwide study, which was based on credit-card receipts from a major online adult entertainment provider, is indicating that the more conservative and religious states are reportedly topping out the numbers. Irregardless of your stance or the validity of the study; my stance is avoid it at all costs. They call it an “e

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