Another Computer Theft Leaves Thousands Of New Yorkers Vunerable To Identity Theft

Computer Theft Could Mean Identity Theft Risk For Thousands Of New ... - NY1

In a story reminisant of the Veteran's Administration laptop computer that was stolen recently, a new computer theft has put thousands of New Yorkers ar risk for Identity Theft.   The computer belongd to a Chicago-based company that handles New York special Workers' Compensation claims but the theft was not reported to the company by an employee for over a month!  As this story unfortunately shows, no matter how carefully you attempt to protect yourself from the risk of Identity Theft, there is always the possibility of something happening that is outside your control

Computer Theft Could Mean Identity Theft Risk For Thousands Of New ... NY1, NY - Jul 22, 2006 According to Newsday, half a million New Yorkers may reportedly be in danger of identity theft after a computer containing information on thousands of special ...

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Good Morning America Discussess How To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT - ABC News

On July 22, 2006 ABC's Good Morning America provided some basic but good guidance on how to protect yourself against identity theft to include not putting your first name on your checks, not writing account numbers on checks, opting out of the "pre-approved credit card junk mail," photocopying the important items in your wallet or pocket book and using a shredder.  For the full details, see the article below...

PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT ABC News - Jul 22, 2006 Identity theft is a scary prospect, but there are steps you can take to guard against it. Here are some ways to protect yourself: ...

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