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Protecting the Identities of the Deceased

Posted on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 by

When a loved one passes away, the last thing we want to think about is if there will be credit cards opened in the future using their information.  That being said, here  are a few ways to protect the identities of our deceased loved ones…. Read More

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Is Nothing Sacred? Death, Identity Theft, and Steps You Can Take Thereafter

Posted on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 by

Identity thieves obtain information about deceased individuals in various ways. They may monitor obituaries, steal death certificates, or even get the information from websites that offer the Social Security Death Index file. These web sites are supposed to be used for genealogy research but are sometimes used to steal identities. Unfortunately, the thief may also be a family member who may take advantage of the situation or who has already been using the deceased’s identity. This may be especially true if the deceased suffered from a lengthy illness, mental confusion, or if there is disagreement among family members prior to death. Read More

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