Best Identity Theft in Nevada in 2018

Identity Theft in Nevada

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.

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Adams County serial squatter sentenced to six years prison for felony identity theft

A woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for felony identity theft in connection to serial squatting, in which she fraudulently leased residences and failed to pay rents prior to evictions. H...

Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 23:27:00 GMT

Serial squatter gets 6 years in prison for identity theft

DENVER (AP) - A woman accused of being a serial squatter by fraudulently leasing properties and failing to pay rent has been sentenced to six years in prison. The Denver Post reports 43-year-old Heath...

Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:47:00 GMT

Consumer Alert: The Time Is Now To Protect Your Child From ID Theft, Experts Say

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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:08:00 GMT

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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:25:00 GMT

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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:57:00 GMT

To Prevent Identify Theft, Set Up Web Access for Banking, Phone & Other Accounts

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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:32:00 GMT

BBB URGES BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST THE EPIDEMIC OF IDENTITY THEFT

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Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:31:00 GMT

Protecting your digital identity from theft, fraud

ST. LOUIS - Has your digital identity been taken and sold online Hardly a month goes by without hearing of another data breach exposing personal information to hackers and potential thieves.

Published: Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:54:00 GMT

Cops to discuss identity theft in The Colony

Detectives with The Colony Police Department know that identity theft across the nation is growing and that their city isn't immune to it. They would know. They've seen plenty of cases.

Published: Sat, 15 Sep 2018 04:29:00 GMT

Protect your child from identity theft

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