Big Bear, Ca April 8, 2011 3:00 pm - Many residents in the Big Bear Valley have experience with attempted identity theft. They may have received a phone call from a person who represents themselves as a bank or agency. During the conversation, the caller asks for verification of a social security number. Hopefully awareness of the risk of identity theft will keep most people … [Read more...] about Fight Back Against Identity Theft
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Identity Theft as Easy as Throwing Out Trash
Big Bear, Ca March 28, 2011 8:00 am - Your identity can be taken as easily as throwing out the trash. In 2007, a mountain resident had her identity stolen and at least 10 different charge accounts opened in her name. Recently, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detectives were able to follow the trail of items purchased with these accounts and raided a residence in Los … [Read more...] about Identity Theft as Easy as Throwing Out Trash