The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library will be hosting an Identity Theft Seminar on Thursday – October 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Library – Martinsburg Room. Admission is FREE. Call 267-8933 for more information

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information (your name, Social Security number, or credit card number) without your permission, to commit fraud of other crimes. The FTC estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft

Troy Paige from PrePaid Legal Services presents Identity Theft to answer whatever questions you may have concerning this crime. Paige’s focus is to educate the public on the specifics of identity theft, what causes it, and how best to protect yourself from it. He also explains steps to take if you discover you are a victim of identity theft. Print Add a Comment Back to All Articles