4 More Identity Theft Suspects Arrested

4 arrested on suspicion of identity theft - Reno Gazette Journal

One of the suspects was arrested when he attempted to get a driver's license at the Reno DMV using the identification of a Texas man who had filed an identity theft complaint. According to Tom Jacobs, Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles spokesman, "if the gentleman in Texas had not filed a complaint, he would not have been caught because those were genuine identification documents [that he presented]." This shows the importance of filing an identity theft complaint and the sharing of information between authorities. To read the full article, click the link below.

4 arrested on suspicion of identity theft Reno Gazette Journal, NV - 17 hours ago State fraud investigators arrested four men this week on charges related to identity theft to obtain Nevada driver's licenses, permits and credit cards. ...

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Minimize Your Identity Theft Risk By Following These 10 Simple Steps

Identity Theft: 10 Simple Steps to Minimize Your Risk - Community Dispatch (press release)

This article discussess 10 easy things you should do to help reduce the likelihood of you becoming an identity theft victim.  It is well worth reading by clicking on the link below...

Identity Theft: 10 Simple Steps to Minimize Your Risk Community Dispatch (press release) - 10 hours ago ... Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country and the key to protecting yourself is constant awareness of your personal information and your ...

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