Identity Theft
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In-Depth
Cyber Monday: Watch Out for Deals, Danger
By Jordynn Abernathy Senator David Perdue warns consumers to tread carefully with their credit card information. Senator Perdue revealed what consumers don’t know about holiday deals in a recent column. Senator Perdue is concerned about consumer data being collected by the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), an agency that collects,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Credit Card Theft
ATHENS, GA - Your credit card might not be safe, even if it's tucked away in your wallet.
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Northeast Georgia News
Deceased Child’s Identity Is Stolen
Athens, GA- A Monroe family is facing the identity theft of their deceased daughter after someone unrelated to them claimed her in their income tax return. Melanie and John Winstanley are shocked and are looking for answers. “We miss her so much. She was a beautiful human being. And we…
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Northeast Georgia News
Multi-state Identity Theft Case Busted
Featured image: Angela Davida Miller Athens, Ga- The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office busts a multi-state identity theft case. They have signed 12 warrants on identity theft charges. It all started around 11:30 AM yesterday Corporal Clark Sparrow was parked by 316 with another Deputy when the tag reader system in…