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Identity Theft enforcement act signed into law by President Bush

Posted by geeknews at 3:09 AM on July 16, 2004

The penalties for Identity Theft got a lot stiffer today. Judges and Prosecutors now can really throw the book at individuals charged and convicted of Identity Theft. This is a win for consumers. Hopefully the banking industry will get on board and help us fight these criminals. [Guardian Unlimited]

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  1. From zeppelin at 6:15 am on July 16, 2004

    I hope the law doesnt send college students to prison for borrowing ID to get in to clubs.

    -zep

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