Steps to Prevent Identity Theft, and What to Do if It Happens (New York Times)
Quick action is needed if an unusual charge shows up on a credit card statement or a thief opens an account in your name.

2 Columbus women sentenced in Va. immigration case (Local 12 Cincinnati)
Two Ohio women have been sentenced in Virginia for their roles in a scheme to obtain bogus identification cards for illegal immigrants.

Mom-daughter duo among indicted for ID theft ring (KING5 Seattle)
The five suspects used people's Social Security Numbers and date of births to open instant credit accounts at stores, then racked up more than $125,000 in charges.