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[Compare Identity Theft Protection Services from LifeLock, Identity Guard and TrustedID] A report by Javelin Research reveals that identity theft incidences are on the rise, even in recent months. Its latest data, released in February, stated that over 11.1 American adults were victimized in 2010 which is an increase of 12% from the total in 2009.
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