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College-aged increasingly fall victim to ID theft
BY ALI GRAY
STAFF WRITER
October 10, 2005
Something as simple as taking out the garbage or buying a shirt online can make people victims of identity theft, one of the country’s most rapidly growing crimes.
And recent studies have found college students to be an especially vulnerable population.
According to “Customary Focus 2005: Insurance,” a study conducted by consumer research organization Vertis , identity theft is on the rise.
The study showed that the younger generation, who might be at higher risk for fraud, were more concerned. Thirty-eight percent of men and 23 percent of women ages 18 to 24 said they were interested in purchasing identity theft insurance.
Identity Theft 911 is an organization dedicated to preventing identity theft crimes and helping victims. Judd Rousseau, chief operating officer and director of fraud operations, says he also has seen the drastic increase in the crime and wants to help.
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STAFF WRITER
October 10, 2005
Something as simple as taking out the garbage or buying a shirt online can make people victims of identity theft, one of the country’s most rapidly growing crimes.
And recent studies have found college students to be an especially vulnerable population.
According to “Customary Focus 2005: Insurance,” a study conducted by consumer research organization Vertis , identity theft is on the rise.
The study showed that the younger generation, who might be at higher risk for fraud, were more concerned. Thirty-eight percent of men and 23 percent of women ages 18 to 24 said they were interested in purchasing identity theft insurance.
Identity Theft 911 is an organization dedicated to preventing identity theft crimes and helping victims. Judd Rousseau, chief operating officer and director of fraud operations, says he also has seen the drastic increase in the crime and wants to help.
Read Full Story
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