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Florida Woman Sentenced to 4 Years for Stealing 652 Identities

A woman in Broward County, Fla., will spend four years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 600 stolen identities that were used to steal tax returns and in fraud. Laveisha Dorray Charles-Coldros of Miramar pleaded guilty …

New York DMV Advises Drivers to Keep License Images Off Social Media

The New York Department of Motor Vehicles is warning drivers of the risk of identity theft from posting images of their newly-obtained permits and driver licenses on social media, particularly popular among young adults. Officials said the sensitive information on …