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IN THE HEADLINES: Could You Be a Victim of Identity Confusion?

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 16, 2011

Tampa Bay Online recently ran a story on what could be a growing problem of identity confusion, a case where a victim is treated like a criminal because the real criminal happens to have the same name, date of birth, and even Social Security number. While there are not too many documented cases, it could [...]

A recent audit by New Jersey State Controller found a very troubling pattern of lazy security when it came to disposing of personal information on state-owned computer hard drives. Although the state has very clear guidelines and procedures for the secure disposal of information on any device owned by the state (especially smart phones and [...]

As any cop will tell you, there’s no such thing as a routine traffic stop. You always have to be prepared for surprises, and a simple traffic stop in New Jersey might have thwarted a heartless scam focused on the identities of young cancer victims and their parents. When cops in New Jersey pulled over [...]


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