Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring


While the number of incidents of identity theft has dropped, the cost to get your identity back is rising. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky explains who is after your identity (it could be someone you know) and gives great advice on steps you must take now to protect yourself.

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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00.

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