ID Theft Hit Wilkes Resident

Identity Theft continues to be an ever-increasing problem across the country and right here at home.  A resident of Ronda was called by her bank last week concerning some checks written on her account.  The victim had no knowledge of the forged checks written on her account.  The investigation determined that the checks were done on a computer from someone out of state.  No suspects were listed.  The bank did reimburse the victim for the stolen funds from her account.  The financial fraud is still being investigated and charges are pending.  There is ID Theft information online at ftc.gov.  The website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft.  It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.  On this site, consumers can learn how to avoid identity theft – and learn what to do if their identity is stolen.  Businesses can learn how to help their customers deal with identity theft, as well as how to prevent problems.  Law enforcement can get resources and learn how to help victims of identity theft.  Again the government website is:  www.ftc.gov/idtheft