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The trial of three men accused of reggae icon Lucky Dubes murder was postponed in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. The court needed time to consider certain issues before making a ruling on the trial-within-a-trial. Regrettably, the court is …


Identity fraud on the increase - ZDNet UK

Identity fraud rose 22 percent in 2008 from the year before, reaching the highest level since 2004, according to a report released on Monday by Javelin Research. Of nearly 4,800 US adults who were surveyed over the telephone, 482 said they had been …

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A Montana woman who pleaded guilty to stealing the identity of a missing South Carolina woman in order to attend an Ivy League school is to be sentenced Wednesday.


YOUR MONEY: Identity thieves, including family members, target kids (Grand Forks Herald)

Financial educator Cynthia Nevels would rather not see one subject that’s been appearing in some of her students’ essays: theft of their identity by a parent.

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Health care provider Kaiser notifies its nearly 30,000 Northern California employees that data breach may have exposed their personal information.   RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Montana woman who stole a missing South Carolina’s woman identity and used it to attend an Ivy League university was trying to hide from an emotionally abusive family and start a new life as someone else, according to a new court filing in the case.


‘Dollhouse’: An identity crisis in a fantasy world (AP via Yahoo! News)

“Dollhouse” follows the search for self-awareness by a woman methodically stripped of hers. At the same time, it’s a thriller about the plushest escort service in the history of the world. And along with its brooding intrigue and sexual sizzle, there are some laughs.


Identity fraud up in total dollars, victims (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Identity theft has become more prevalent, with nearly 10 million American victims losing $48 billion in 2008, but the average loss is falling as consumers and businesses detect fraud faster, a new study shows.

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Identity fraud rose 22 percent in 2008 from the year before, reaching the highest level since 2004, according to a report released on Monday by Javelin Research. Of nearly 4,800 US adults who were surveyed over the telephone, 482 said they had been …


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The trial of three men accused of reggae icon Lucky Dubes murder was postponed in the Johannesburg High Court on Tuesday. The court needed time to consider certain issues before making a ruling on the trial-within-a-trial. Regrettably, the court is …

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The treasure hunters claiming to have found a legendary 18th-century British warship in the English Channel said they had confirmed its identity through a close examination of 41 bronze cannons.   News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Judge Graciela Freixes arraigned 44 people Monday in connection with a Valencia identity theft raid. Each person pleaded not guilty and will return to court Feb. 19 for early disposition hearing, Freixes said. The Los Angeles County District Attorney …


Identity fraud on the increase - ZDNet UK

Identity fraud rose 22 percent in 2008 from the year before, reaching the highest level since 2004, according to a report released on Monday by Javelin Research. Of nearly 4,800 US adults who were surveyed over the telephone, 482 said they had been …


Defense seeks court mercy for Ivy League ID thief - Town Hall

A Montana woman who stole a missing South Carolinas woman identity and used it to attend an Ivy League university was trying to hide from an emotionally abusive family and start a new life as someone else, according to a new court filing in the case …

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The number of Americans ensnared by identity theft is on the rise, but victims are striking back more quickly and limiting how much is stolen.


Identity fraud up in total dollars, victims (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Identity theft has become more prevalent, with nearly 10 million American victims losing $48 billion in 2008, but the average loss is falling as consumers and businesses detect fraud faster, a new study shows.


9.9 million Americans fell victim to identity theft in 2008, survey finds (Sun-Sentinel)

More Americans are becoming victims of identity theft, but fraud detection and resolution skills are improving, which has helped to limit losses, a new study has found.

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Identity theft has become more prevalent, with nearly 10 million American victims losing $48 billion in 2008, but the average loss is falling as consumers and businesses detect fraud faster, a new study shows.

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The Identity Theft Red Flags Rule compliance deadline was Nov. 1. All banking institutions now must prepare for their first examinations on this important new regulation. Register for this webinar to learn from a senior Information security …


Nevada man who quit Beaumont witness protection program claims feds … - Port Arthur News

A man who claims to be a former FBI informant and claims to have quit the witness protection in Beaumont, has filed a $54 million federal lawsuit against the government, saying his life is in danger because his identity was compromised after he went …

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