Identity Theft Protection Information
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When it comes to identity theft, Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation. It's a distinction we would rather live without, but with so much of our personal information out there - it can be easy pickings for thieves. More than 8 million Americans have their identities stolen each year and that's why it's so important to keep your personal information private. One way to do that is to shred your documents, but don't trust just any shredder to keep you safe.
Identity theft is a growing problem in the technology age, so today law enforcement officials gathered together to learn ways to curb the crime.
More than two dozen City of Pittsburgh employees have become the victims of identity theft. According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city was notified over the weekend that at least 29 workers from multiple departments were affected.
The last person you'd think would be the victim of identity theft is a child -- young and innocent with no independent financial means.