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SAFEGUARDS YOU
By: Amy C. Dean
Social Security District Manager in Chico, CA to
At home, you can lock your doors. When it comes to your
car, you can activate the alarm system. 8mm, Super8 & VHS
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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in
America. Someone illegally using your Social Security Your
number and assuming your identity can be more trouble
than a car thief or house burglar. Identity thieves can use MEMORIES MADE NEW
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credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and do archiving, editing and custom home movie productions
not pay the bills. You may not find out that someone is
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you begin to get calls from creditors demanding payment
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What better time than National Safety Month to educate Contact:
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Free pick-up and delivery in Chico, Paradise & Magalia1. Keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place,
wherever you keep your important paperwork;
2. Safeguard your number as well  don't give it to just
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or home fries & toast.While we're talking about safety, here's another great tip:
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mailbox. At Social security, signing up is quick, easy, and
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If you believe someone may be using your number or identity,
you should contact the Federal Trade Commission at 343-5543 " 185 Cohasset Road, ChicoCorner of Cohasset & Esplanade
www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft, or call 1-877- Behind Dairy Queen
IDTHEFT (1-877-438-4338) (TTY 1-866-653-4261.)
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