Identity theft has become so commonplace that it no longer shocks you to hear about the latest scam. As normalized as identity theft has become, identity thieves are getting savvier and more creative ...

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Identity theft is a serious problem, and it seems to get worse every year. Identity thieves stole $15 billion from their victims in the year 2015 alone, according to the 2016 Identity Fraud Study by ...

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If someone steals your identity, it may take you weeks or months to clear up the resulting mess. Taking a few precautions can help keep this nightmare from ever happening. Identity theft is a serious ...