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Ken’s Duplicate Driver’s License Cost Him $8,000

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By the time Ken understood what happened, his similar-looking identity thief had walked off with $8,000. In this episode, we learn about a vulnerability courtesy the DMV and what an enterprising identity thief was able to do with it. Eva Velasquez from the Identity Theft Resource Center offers tips on safeguarding yourself. Plus: the pros and cons of password managers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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