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Wednesday, November 28, 2012  A Florida woman formerly from the St. Louis area is accused of being the ringleader in an identity theft ring that tried to cheat the government out of nearly $1.5 million.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Kansas case puts face on growing problem of 'total identity theft' by illegal immigrants

Sunday, January 29, 2012  After Boone County Sheriff's Deputies served a search warrant they find an active methamphetamine lab.

Friday, September 30, 2011  Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is offering tips on how to avoid falling victim to identity theft.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Denver prosecutors accuse 2 men of running up tab on dead friend's debit card; body was in car.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  How thieves are getting more of your information with just your name and email address.

Monday, January 24, 2011  Benefit statements, health services letters and new ID cards were sent to wrong addresses.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  NYC real estate developer charged with stealing $2.5 million from friends, investors

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  A new twist on old scam: ID thieves e-mailing potential victims offering cold hard cash for free. Of course, it's still a scam.

Thursday, June 25, 2009  ID thieves using tracking software to steal credit info, could explain why woman's identity was stolen twice.