Wednesday, March 17, 2010

18- to 24-year-olds most at risk for ID theft, survey finds

By Allison Klein

Identity-theft cases are rising sharply across the country, as young people -- sometimes cavalier with their personal information -- are hit the hardest, according to a survey released last month.

Identity fraud can include stealing a credit card number or opening a bank account in someone else's name. Thieves generally cross state lines in the commission of their crimes and are often linked to rings overseas in places such as Russia and Spain. Read more...




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