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Friday, January 25, 2013  Cell phones and laptops are now part of our daily lives; these devices allow thieves easy access to personal information.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Friday, June 15, 2012  Text message scams offers fake prizes to Wal-Mart but Attorney General says it's a ploy to get your personal information.

Monday, February 20, 2012  Law enforcement wants you to be aware of  and protect yourselves from scams and identity theft.

Friday, October 21, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Denver prosecutors accuse 2 men of running up tab on dead friend's debit card; body was in car.

Friday, May 13, 2011  Recommendations to fight identity theft from the Attorney General's office.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  AG cautions PlayStation online users about massive data breach

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  According to the latest Federal Trade Commission report, Missouri ranks 20th in the nation for the most identity theft complaints.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  New requirements in Missouri will soon change how you can obtain a copy of birth and death certificates, as well as marriage and divorce records.

Monday, January 10, 2011  The woman is accused of fraudulently using the identity of Richard Luman (deceased) to obtain a credit card in his name as well as using Luman’s credit cards and writing checks on Luman’s account after his death

Friday, April 16, 2010  Officials say Iowa's new process for getting a driver's license is designed to provide stronger protection against identity theft and fraud.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  NYC real estate developer charged with stealing $2.5 million from friends, investors

Saturday, August 15, 2009  The Internal Revenue Service reminds consumers to avoid identity theft scams that use the IRS name, logo or Web site in an attempt to convince taxpayers that the scam is a genuine communication from the IRS

Friday, March 13, 2009  A southeast Iowa man is sitting in jail after he stole the identity of a high-ranking gang member from the east coast.