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  • Your Risky Mailbox: Identity Theft 101Updated: 2008-08-26 @ 16:02:56 GMT
    The most commonly used means of identity theft in the real world is mail theft and redirection. This article explains the crime and provides tips for protecting your mail and your identity. …
  • Definition of Fraud AlertCreated: 2008-08-19 @ 05:38:07 GMT
    A fraud alert is used to alert potential lenders that your identity may have been compromised by identity theft…
  • Definition of Credit FreezeCreated: 2008-08-19 @ 05:29:31 GMT
    A credit freeze, or credit report freeze, locks down a consumer's credit report so no new credit accounts can be activated without the proper authorization from the consumer…
  • How to Report Identity TheftCreated: 2008-08-19 @ 04:42:40 GMT
    No matter how you learn about identity theft, reporting it quickly and to the right agencies and companies is essential. These steps will help you quickly begin to regain control of your identity…
  • Reporting Identity Theft 101Updated: 2008-08-05 @ 12:49:51 GMT
    Identity theft happens to even those who protect their identities closely. But when it happens, you want to report it as quickly as possible to limit your liability. Use these steps to quickly re…

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