Identity Theft

K.C. asked: Ok when I was like 11 or 12 my identity was being fasely used for credit purposes. I now have a daughter and just recieved her social security number and was wondering how can prevent someone from falsely using it thus helping her not to have to endure waht I have gone thru.Identity [...]

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Can identity theft happen in a mall?

by joe on September 30, 2010

Angela H. asked: i saw on the news i think about a week or two ago that some people stole credit and identity theft by driving by around stores and using some sort of technology in their car to steal it. but what if its in a mall? i like to shop at forever21, and [...]

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Lindsey asked: Someone apparently got my SS# and claimed me on their taxes in 2008 and since they did that I was not eligible to receive the Stimulus check that most people got. Is it possible to get my stimulus check back this year, seeing how it was basically like identity theft?? And if it [...]

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How much can I charge an identity theft?

by joe on September 7, 2010

Vincent D asked: Yeah I have been a victim of idenity theft for 12 years now and I found the theft with a little help from dish network and myspace. I currently live Oregon and the theft live in Georgia. How much can I sue his ass?Identity Theft

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Jen asked: I looked myself up on a background check site. My father who passed away 13 years ago is suddenly alive and well living about 30 miles from me. OH! And he’s 16 years younger! Amazing, right? Obviously someone stole his identity, and unless they’re rich & I inherit their fortune (because I show [...]

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How would I report Child identity theft?

by joe on August 18, 2010

crookmatt asked: When my wife was a child, her own mother used her identity, and Social Sec #, to get credit, sign up for utilities, since she had ruined her own credit. For 3-4 years while my wife was in her early 20′s it was difficult for her to fix her credit because of the [...]

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How Do Criminals Commit Identity Theft?

by joe on August 5, 2010

You may consider yourself one of the most careful people when it comes to your information. However, that will not stop a thief from pilfering your personal information. There are a surprising number of ways in which thieves will get your identifying information. And once they have it? They can do some serious damage on [...]

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KV asked: What is the best way to avoid credit card fraud and Identity theft?Fraud Alerts

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Maria asked: With identity theft on the rise how do I keep my good name safe?Fraud Alerts

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