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Does it surprise you to learn that Nevada has the fifth highest rate of identity theft in the United States? Approximately 2,800 cases of identity theft in Nevada are reported to the Federal Trade Commission every year. These stolen identities are used in a number of ways by criminals: to obtain expensive medical treatments, from nose jobs to knee replacements; to get a job using someone else's good name and clean record; to open several credit cards and make thousands of dollars in purchases before their victims are aware; and even to file false tax returns, walking away with refunds that were greatly anticipated and needed by taxpayers.
As a Nevadan, you have several ways to protect yourself from identity theft. Obviously, the primary step is to be wise with any disclosure of your personal information. Don't carry your social security card or any document bearing it (e.g. Medicare cards) in your purse or wallet unless you are going to a specific location where it will be needed; most places only require you to give them the number rather than showing them your card. However, it is also important to realize that many requesters of your SSN may not actually need it, so find out why it's being asked for, how it will be used, and most importantly, how it will be safeguarded in their office or business. Beware of "phishing" emails; if you receive an email supposedly from your bank or credit card company alerting you of an issue, it is wise to go to their website directly rather than clicking on any links in the email or to call the customer service number given on the back of your card.
Identity Theft Protection services are also available in Nevada, and can give you added peace of mind knowing that their software is keeping an eye on your personal information 24-hours-a-day and alerting you to any suspicious activity before it can get out of hand.
Identity Theft In The News
That royal wedding quiz filling your Facebook could put you at risk for identity theft
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Published: Thu, 17 May 2018 16:24:00 GMT
Keeping kids safe: Protecting your child's identity
LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN. ABOUT 1 TO 3 MILLION CHILDREN ARE AFFECTED BY CHILDHOOD IDENTITY THEFT. 50% ARE YOUNGER THAN SIX YEARS OLD ACCORDING TO TO ROBERT CHAPELL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND AUTHOR OF CHILD IDENTITY THEFT WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW.
Published: Fri, 18 May 2018 04:22:00 GMT
Royal Wedding Facebook Quiz Puts You at Risk for Identity Theft
If you use Facebook, you're probably no stranger to personality quizzes and text-based prompts littering your News Feed. For some, they're fun. For others, they're annoying. But, at least in one recent case, they can also increase your risk of ...
Published: Fri, 18 May 2018 14:24:00 GMT
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SubscriberWise, the nation's largest issuing CRA for the communications industry and the leading protector of children victimized by identity fraud, announced today the confirmation of a suspected child identity theft and ...
Published: Sat, 19 May 2018 09:38:00 GMT
Outrage, frustration, exhaustion | What happens when your identity is stolen
I love telling stories"¦ just not my own. But when I became a victim of identity theft, my boss asked me to document the experience. I envisioned some boring video of me making phone calls (and there was plenty of that) but honestly, I had no idea what I ...
Published: Sat, 19 May 2018 15:34:00 GMT
FOX10 Shred Event: Helping protect you from identity theft
FOX10 News is committed to our community. On Saturday, you'll have another chance to shred important documents to help protect your identity. Our second "Shred Event" of the year kicks off at 8 a.m. at Hank Aaron Stadium and lasts until noon. We had such ...
Published: Fri, 18 May 2018 13:49:00 GMT
Years-ago purse theft ruins Bahamas holiday
It turns out that Stansbury, who now lives in Portland, was the victim of a terrible case of identity theft that came back to haunt her after her purse was stolen out of her car in Albuquerque in 2014. It happened in a flash - Stansbury said she was ...
Published: Sat, 19 May 2018 23:19:00 GMT
BBB "˜Shred Day' to fight identity theft is this Saturday
ST. LOUIS, MO - You probably know better than to throw away unnecessary personal documents in the trash. But what if you don't have a shredder at home You need to protect yourself so no one can steal your information or identity. The Better ...
Published: Thu, 17 May 2018 10:31:00 GMT
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