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Identity Theft is a BIGGER Problem than the IRS Reports

By DSCarroll1

In 2008, the IRS found only 50,000 incidents of identity theft and employment fraud and stopped 90% of fraudulent tax returns. James White, director of tax issues on the GAO strategic issues team reports, “data provides an incomplete picture of the amount of identity theft-related fraud occurring at the IRS. »

Largest Identity Theft Ring in US Busted

By DSCarroll1

The largest identity theft ring in the United States history acquired more than 130 million credit and debit cards used at 7-Eleven stores, Hannaford Brother grocery stores and Heartland Payment Systems (credit card processor). The Justice department said this case represents the largest credit and debit card breach in the US. Criminals have your... »