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identity theft
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Identity Theft With a Happy Ending: A Personal Account
When I found out my identity had been stolen, I felt embarrassed. As a former information security professional and a current financial counselor, I’m supposed to know better—right? It’s one thing to teach others how to avoid fraud, but quite another to have it happen to you. I felt overwhelmed, embarrassed, and frankly, a bit…
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Social Security Matters: Learn How to Protect Your Identity During Identity Theft Awareness Week
Has someone misused your Social Security number or other personal information to open new credit cards or utility accounts? Steal your tax refund? File fake health insurance claims? Pretend to be you when stopped by law enforcement? These are all examples of identity theft.
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Wednesday Workshop: Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Tonight we focused on how blind people can protect themselves from identity theft. We discussed prevention measures, early detection, and response strategies. During the chat, we covered important topics such as the vulnerability of blind people to identity theft, the importance of taking steps to protect oneself, and specific prevention…
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Podcast: Accessible Resources To Prevent Identity Theft
If upon hearing the phrase “identity theft,” your first thought is, “Oh, crap!” You are not alone. While the topic of identity theft can evoke feelings of overwhelming dread, there are accessible resources out there if you find yourself a victim of identity theft as well as steps that can be taken to minimize the…