WKYC - WILLOUGHBY - Willoughby police have released surveillance photos of a couple that allegedly used an elderly’s woman’s identity and stolen bank cards. According to police, the 90-year-old woman was shopping at a clothing store in Willoughby when her

Marylanders due weapon in preventing identity theft
Baltimore Sun - ‘Maxed Out’: Credit addictions ( Windows Media Player required ) ‘Maxed Out’: ‘I lost it all, because I was stupid’ ( Windows Media Player required ) ‘Maxed Out’: ‘I believe they’re exploiting college students’ ( Windows Media Player required

Duo sought in credit card theft
North Channel Sun - He outlined the difference between credit card abuse and identity theft, two major crimes now on the rise. Credit card abuse occurs when a credit or debit card number or the actual card is used without authorization, or by a card holder who knows the

Consumer data theft
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - Maryland, which ranks 13th in the nation for identity theft complaints, needs new laws that would require consumers to be notified when their personal information is breached and to allow them to restrict access to their credit reports, consumer

Gadget guards against identity theft
Contra Costa Times - It’s the ID Vault from San Mateo-based GuardID Systems. If you’re worried about your personal information getting stolen while doing online banking or signing on to your favorite Web sites, this product aims to help. It’s a tiny piece of hardware you

Identity Theft Information
27 First News - Ohio taxpayers who fear they might be part of an identity theft case can search an online database to find out if they are affected. Last week, a stolen computer back-up device was taken from an intern’s car. Governor Ted Strickland confirmed the

Two sought in open-house theft scams
Oakland Tribune - Identification documents also have been taken, but so far none of the victims have been notified they have been targeted for identity theft, she said. At one Oakland home a few weeks ago, Kusmiss said the duo made off with the badge of a former

Measure puts chill on identity theft
Oregonian - SALEM — It will be easier for Oregonians to safeguard their personal information — including putting a security freeze on their credit reports –under a bill that cleared the Senate unanimously Friday and is expected to become law. The Oregon

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