Cheerleading mom found not guilty of identity theft

Posted by Caitlin on December 22nd, 2008

Last week, a Wisconsin mom who used her 15 year old daughter's name to enroll in high school and try out for the cheerleading squad was found not guilty of identity theft due to mental illness. While this is certainly an unusual example of identity theft, it is actually quite common for identity thieves to prey upon friends and family, since they have easy access to their victims' personal information. It is also becoming increasingly common for children to be identity theft victims, since it generally takes longer for these identity thefts to be discovered. NextAdvisor.com's child identity theft guide outlines 8 steps you can take to protect your children from becoming identity theft victims. To learn how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft yourself, see our reviews and comparison chart of identity theft protection services.

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