Identity theft is this nations fastest growing crime. The recently passed Financial Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Protection Act (FIFITPA) aims to fight this problem. The Act provides several protections for consumers in the areas of security freezes, credit reports, records disposal, security breaches and more. Here is a quick look at some of the new measures in the law. A complete version of the law, as well as more information about FIFITPA, can be viewed by visiting the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) website at www.scconsumer.gov.

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