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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft

In 2009, there were 2,777 reported cases of identity theft, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

In an increasingly digital world, important information about our savings and credit is out floating on the Internet.

In 2009, there were 2,777 reported cases of identity theft, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

To help you avoid this from happening to you, the Menomonee Falls Public Library will present a program called “Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft.” Menomonee Falls Police Detective Chris Cybell will give the presentation at 7 p.m. Monday, February 27 in the library's community meeting room. 

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Cybell will discuss the pitfalls and dangers of going online, the scams and rip-offs of Craigslist and Ebay, and he'll help you protect yourself from the unknown.  For more information, please call Karen at (262) 532-8912 or check the website at home.mf.lib.wi.us.


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