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Support the Hudson Valley Economy at the Dutchess County Fair
ByHV ShredWe typically use this weekly space to share the latest on identity theft resources. With the summer winding down and our favorite focus on supporting the community, this week we opt to use the space to encourage all within reasonable distance to attend the Dutchess County Fair. According to Colleen Cruikshank’s article in the Poughkeepsie…
Still More ID Theft News You Can Use
ByHV ShredExcerpted from ID Theft Alerts for October, 2008 Be Prepared for Mandatory Compliance of Federal Red FlagsLaw Identity theft continues to accelerate, and protecting against it has become a multimillion dollar business. A survey conducted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2006 estimated that 8.3 million American consumers, or 3.7 percent of the adult…
Elderly Are Hot Target for ID Thieves
ByHV ShredWith Florida topping all states in identity theft complains (361 complaints for every 100,000 residents according to a recent report by Equifax), it’s no surprise that a major target for ID theft transgressors is senior citizens. Seniors are attractive to criminals because they have built up very good credit records over the years and are…
Safe Holiday Shopping
ByHV ShredIt’s the 11th hour and many of us are hastily making last minute orders to get that perfect gift in time for Christmas. Still, be mindful of some key aspects of the process to make sure we don’t fall into Identity theft traps along the way. First and foremost, check the authenticity of the web…
Announcing an Electronic Waste Recycling Event
ByJudithAs Chair of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber’s Green Life Committee, I am happy to announce our Electronic Recycling Days coming up in October. Technology changes so quickly, many of us end up with piles of obsolete equipment. A suggested donation of $5 per carload for households and $20 for businesses will benefit The Chamber…
Obama Proposes ID Theft Protection Measures
ByHV ShredThe Associated Press recently reported that the President’s 2014 budget includes measures to combat Identity Theft particularly ID Theft related to IRS tax refund fraud- the fastest growing type of identity theft. Identity theft has been the #1 consumer complaint for 13 consecutive years. Tax refund fraud made up over 40% of all identity theft…