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Recovering from Identity Theft

Identity theft in this digital age has become an increasingly prevalent and sophisticated crime, leaving countless individuals dealing with the aftermath of stolen personal information. If you find yourself a victim of identity theft, it’s critical to take immediate and decisive action to minimize the damage and reclaim control over your identity. […]

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How to Prevent Identity Theft

Preventing identity theft depends on staying vigilant. Most retail transactions require the exchange of personal information. From credit cards numbers and ATM PINs, to home addresses and more, shoppers pass along important and sensitive information […]

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Northstar Bank: How to protect your identity – LIVING WELL Magazine

Protect Your Identity

By Michele Barber, Northstar Bank, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports approximately 10 million Americans fall victim to identity theft each year. Because this crime is growing at an unbelievable rate, it is important for us to know what to do to prevent identity theft, and even more important to know how to respond when our identity is stolen. […]

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DATCU Credit Union on How to Avoid Being a Victim of Identity Theft – LIVING WELL Magazine

Security from Identity Theft: How to Avoid Being a Victim
Courtesy DATCU Credit Union, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes with about 1.8 million victims in 2010. While significant improvements have been made in this area, identity thieves become more sophisticated every day. […]