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Prosecutors Say Two Women Used Fake Craigslist Ads In Identity-Fraud Tax Scheme

An identity-theft scheme in New York began to unravel when victims complained of poor credit scores and trouble receiving tax refunds because they had apparently already been filed.

The two suspects were indicted for allegedly using identities stolen via Craigslist ads to file false tax returns and take out loans. Read More

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How Identity Thieves Steal Our Lives from the Cradle to the Grave: Part II: Robbing the Grave

Identity thieves are targeting Americans in record numbers.  And a growing number of their victims have one thing in common:  They’re dead.  Find out about the IRS and Social Security system flaws that allow cybercriminals to steal the identity of your loved ones while you’re still mourning their loss. Read More

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