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Parenting Pointers: Synthetic Identity Theft

Motherhood Moments

Children are especially vulnerable to a new form of identity theft – synthetic – which now makes up 85 percent of cases and means thieves use combinations of real and fake information to take out loans, get credit cards, purchase cars, collect unemployment, and much more. Shred documents that contain sensitive data.

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8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. Did you know that identity theft is the fastest growing crime in North America?! According to an inspection done by the US Postal Service in 2004, there were over 10 million cases of identity theft in one year alone.

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Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft

For the Mommas

Ten Ways to Protect Your Family from Identity Theft. Identity theft is increasingly a concern for families. With hackers tapping into major businessesí credit card information, and credit card companies issuing offers to your toddler, you never know where or how your information can fall into the wrong hands.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Are your financial documents piled up in the corner of your office or under your desk? So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. You should keep any credit card receipts to match up with your statement. So, I googled my question and here is what I found.

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Best Buy: Insignia™ Shredder As Low As $27.99

For the Mommas

Prevent identity theft with the help of Insignia™ shredder, which shreds paper, credit cards and staples down to 0.2″ ″, so you can help protect your personal information and documents. Best Buy: Insignia™ Shredder As Low As $27.99. ″ x 1.3″,

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Insignia 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder – $24.99

Saving With Shellie

Prevent identity theft with the help of this 6-sheet Insignia™ NS-PS06CC crosscut shredder, which shreds paper, credit cards and staples down to 0.2″ ″, so you can help protect your personal information and documents. ″ x 1.3″,

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

Keep the Card at Home. There’s no reason to be walking around with your social security card, in fact, it’s a top way to get your identity stolen. Lost or stolen wallets are a key cause of identity theft—especially when a social security card is found within—and the most consequential as well.