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The Death of the Death Master File (Sort of)

I’ve been complaining about the Death Master File for some time. This is a wonderful tool for identity thieves, allowing them to get all the details for an individual who has gone to the great beyond. As Jason Dinesen noted, … Continue reading

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A Story of Identity Theft; Why Is the Death Master File Still Available?

My father died almost six years ago. It’s something that’s inevitable for all of us. My mother was lucky in one respect: No one stole my father’s identity at death. Unfortunately, such identity thefts are becoming far more common. Jason … Continue reading

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