Protecting Your Identity

Data theft levels reached an all time high in 2007. And they don’t expect things to be any better this year. But Linda Foley, founder of the Identity Theft Resource center is here to make you aware of the latest scams and what to look out for. Plus – its tax time, and the IRS is here to help! Find out everything you need to know about e-filing, the quickest and most accurate way to file!

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Fighting Identity Theft Data theft levels in 2007 reached an all time high according to a survey done by the Identity Theft Resource Center. More than 79 million records of Americans were reported compromised, four times the number reported in 2006. Our guest, Linda Foley, founder of the Identity Theft Resource Center, a non-profit consumer advocacy group, was a victim of identity theft.
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Tax Tips Millions of Americans, just about 7 out of 10, are eligible to file their taxes free at the IRS website. According to our guest Jodie Reynolds, IRS Media Relations Specialist, E-Filing is the most accurate way to file and the quickest way to get your refund.
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Guest(s) Appearing on this Episode

Linda Foley Linda Foley founded the ITRC after her employer stole her identity. Upon realizing the complexity of issues that identity theft victims face, Linda chose to go public with her case and subsequently established the ITRC in 1999. A former teacher and a published writer since 1981, Foley develops and writes the numerous comprehensive publications on ITRC’s website which are used by the national office and network of trained volunteers. Foley provides testimony and information for national and state conferences and taskforces, and remains a resource for legislators. Foley has appeared on numerous major television news show, several talk shows and is widely quoted by major newspapers, radio stations and magazines. Besides teaching, Linda has a background in marketing, personnel, training and small business management. She is a recipient of the prestigious Foundation for Improvement of Justice Award, the 2004 National Crime Victim Service Award presented by U. S. Attorney General for the DOJ, and has received commendations by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein and former California Governor Gray Davis. Click here to visit her website