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College students high risk for identity theft
By Adam | August 30, 2006
College students high-risk for identity theft (Carolinian)
Here’s one thing that can ruin your credit in a hurry and recent statistics show college students should be worried the most - identity theft.
Here’s what the FTC says:
“The Federal Trade Commission recently reported over 70,000 complaints
last year related to identity theft between ages 18 and 29 - the
highest number of complaints out of any age group.”
“You are 25 times more likely to have your identity stolen than your car…”
Read the article for some tips on how to protect your credit and minimize your risk for identity theft.
-Adam
College students continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups to identity theft. While most students are concerned more with making their 8 a.m. classes, recent statistics may begin causing people to think twice.
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Topics: Credit Repair, Identity Theft, Personal Finance |