GSU Library Research Guides: Financial Literacy for College Students: Protect Your Financial Identity

How to Prevent Identity Theft

Crime is Everywhere

A Cautionary Tale

The following is the Georgia State University Police Departments Daily Crime and Fire Report summary from 7:00 a.m. June 20, 2014 through 7:00 a.m. June 23, 2014.

06/23/14
Information Desk
14-0662 A report was filed for theft. A GSU student stated his identity was stolen two years ago but someone attempted to open two cell phone accounts at different times using his social security number. This case is being handled by investigations.

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