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College Students and Identity Theft: Ways to Help Protect Yourself

College is supposed to be fun.  It is a time many look back upon with smiles and fond memories.  Of course, final exams and uppity professors can put a temporary cramp in an otherwise extended party. The last thing a college student wants to worry about is their identity being stolen.  However, with 24% of all identity theft complaints being in the 18-29 year old age bracket, it is a reality college students need to be prepared for.  Nowadays, it’s not enough to send your college freshman to school with a laptop, cell phone, books and clean clothes.  A cross-cut shredder and a locking box large enough to hold a laptop, loaded with current computer security software, are equally important.

These protective measures, while seemingly insignificant, are critical steps in protecting your teen’s belongings and personal identifying information.  To read the rest of this article, visit the original article here.

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