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Take steps to avoid fraud, ID theft

After newspapers' error, consumers have options

By Chris Reidy
Globe Staff / February 4, 2006

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The unintentional disclosure Sunday of customers' financial information by The Boston Globe and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette raises questions about potential fraud and identity theft. Here are some recommendations for taking action that would apply to this instance, as well as others that have occurred with other companies in recent years. (Full article: 675 words)

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