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There are a lot of movies out there that portray what a powerful criminal tool the internet is.  Most of these give you an idea about hackers stealing document files online. But did you know that identity theft can happen on the internet as well?

In today’s world, the internet has become a haven for scam-artists and criminals. Most of these criminals gain access to passwords, personal data, and identifying information in order to gain access Read more . . .

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Most people have heard of identity theft, but not everyone knows how it happens.   The act of committing this malicious and dangerous   crime may be simple or complex, and can be fascinating to study.

Identity theft happens when a thief assumes another individual’s identity and uses confidential information intended only for the owner’s exclusive use.  Using the stolen name and important confidential information, the criminal commits Read more . . .