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Identity Theft on Campus
Ahhhh, September. Football, crisp fall weather, and the start of a new school year. For many students heading back to campus the start of the semester can also mean repairing your credit report after becoming a victim of identity theft. ID theft on college campuses is a growing trend and in between mid-terms and frat parties, coeds need to be aware of the threat of identity theft. We can’t help but cheer for schools, such as several California State University campuses, who have replaced Social Security numbers on student ID cards with alternate numbers, a big step forward in curbing ID theft. Students can also help themselves by being careful about what they post on social networking sites , keeping a watchful eye on the credit card statements and ignoring offers on campus, and being aware of phone scams, such as people pretending to be from the Department of Education and offering fake grants or scholarships in return for your personal and credit card information. We come from the school where any step that can help prevent ID theft is worth giving the old college try.
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