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Theives Now Targeting Kids’ SS Numbers

Source:  Associated Press
The latest form of identity involves targeting your kid’s number long before the little one even has a bank account.
Hundreds of online businesses are using computers to find dormant Social Security numbers — usually those assigned to children who don’t use them — then selling those numbers under another name to help people [...]

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Defunct Bar Opened Illegally

Source: CNN
A homeless man has been accused of breaking into a closed down California bar and selling alcohol to unsuspecting patrons, even prompting news coverage, before being recognized as a local transient.
The bar, called the Valencia Club, had gone out of business for some time and its liquor license had expired, police said this week.
But [...]

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Obama Open to Reducing Malpractice Suits

Cited: New York Times
Democrats and the AMA have been battling for a long time about protecting doctors from malpractice lawsuits.  According to Association officials, during a private meeting at the White House they may have found one Democrat willing to entertain the idea, President Obama.  It seems that Mr. Obama believes that reducing malpractice suits [...]

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Are You a Victim of Medical Identity Theft?

Cited: For the Record Magazine
One crime has proven to be quite costly in terms of dollars and reputation as well as become more prevalent in recent years, medical identity theft! It has become a leading issue with providers from every aspect of the medical industry. All facilities need to be vigilant and be able to [...]

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