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Archive Home > 2006 > May > 19 > U.S. official warns ID theft rising

U.S. official warns ID theft rising

Speaking in Bend, prosecutor gives tips for protecting data

By Chuck Chiang / The Bulletin
May 19, 2006

Consumers should be more careful about giving personal information over the Internet because identity thieves are continuously evolving their scams, a federal official who visited Bend said Thursday.

Hackers are increasingly using computer programs to direct Internet traffic to illegal sites....

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