High-Tech and Low-Tech Techniques in Id Theft

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REDLANDS The continuing rise in identity theft owes much to the Internet, but many cases involve combination of high-tech and low- tech crimes, according to police. Locally, police have made about 10 arrests in connection with identity theft investigations since the start of the year. From that handful of arrests, investigators recovered personal information from victims and potential victims numbering into the thousands.

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High-Tech and Low-Tech Techniques in Id Theft

In February, a tip from a maid at the Good Night Inn in the 1600 block of Industrial Park Avenue led to four arrests.

"It was what I would call an ID mill,'" said Detective Corey Hunt.

A search of four motel rooms turned up pieces of cardbo...

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