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	from Jen Hubley About twice a year, my bank calls me to tell me that I'll be getting a new ATM card, thanks to some attempt to swipe my numbers. I'm always annoyed by this, until I remember that it's less annoying to use a temporary card than it is to, say, attempt to reclaim your entire identity.
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How ID Theft Happens It turns out, your identity is the most valuable thing you own - and there are plenty of people who will stop at nothing to swipe it.              More Topics Sarah Palin Announces Daughter's Pregnancy Urban Legends What Causes Hurricanes? Environmental Issues Fall 2008 Reality Shows and Premiere Dates Reality TV 5 Must-Have Trends for Fall Budget Style How to Stay Healthy in College Cold & Flu 10 Contests that Changed the World Contests & Sweepstakes Popular Party Dances Dance How to Prevent ID Theft Your job, then, is to protect your info. The trick is to be conscious of all the ways in which someone can get at your vital stats. (This is where you'll start to really wish we didn't rely on technology as much as we do.)   What Mail to Shred My shredder is now going day and night. If it weren't for the lack of colorful slogans, you would think I lived in a campaign headquarters.     Sponsored Links   Back to School Tips for Students, Parents and Teachers. Get the house, the school, and the kids ready for the new school year with shopping tips, recipe ideas, homework help and more!

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