January 2007
 
More than 100 million US individuals have had personal information stolen since early 2005.

ID Theft Protection Newsletter

Welcome to the E-newsletter for Identity Theft protection, providing you with breaking news, alerts and information to protect yourself from the fastest growing crime.

Thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands of Americans are right now sharing their identities with immigrants and don't know it. The scope of this problem is vast. Every year, nearly 9 million people pay their taxes using the wrong Social Security number.

No blame to the immigrants, who are simply following the real-life rules they’ve been given. Want a job? Want to feed your family, want a better life for your kids? Just get a nine-digit number.


Some recent news stories reporting this common type of identity theft:
You can’t always prevent fraud but don't make it easy for a crook by stuffing your wallet full of payment cards and I.D. cards. Carry only what is necessary.

 

Immigration Sweeps Raise Questions About ‘Identity Theft’ by Shreema Mehta
The NewStandard - Syracuse,NY,USA

 

More Being Charged with Theft of Identities
The Des Moines Register - December 16, 2006

 

Immigration Raid Detainees Face ID Theft Charges 12/15/2006
KKTV 11 News - Colorado Springs,CO,USA

 

Fifteen Indicted on Identity Theft Suspicion
By Adam Freeman - 12/16/2006
KHAS-TV News  12-20-2006

 

Large-Scale Identity Theft Scheme Uncovered
Government Technology By
News Release Dec 19, 2006