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The nightmare that is identity theft

The nightmare that is identity theft

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times


The nightmare that is identity theft

FromThe Times: Essential news from the L.A. Times

ratings:
Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jessica Roy was hanging with friends at a piano bar when her wallet was stolen — and became a victim of identity theft. Roy filed the necessary reports and thought she’d be able to handle everything pretty quickly. That didn’t happen.Today, she shares her ordeal and explains why fixing identity theft is a never-ending nightmare and why recovering from it is so much harder than you think.Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: Assistant Utility Journalism team editor Jessica RoyMore reading:My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare beganAre you the victim of identity theft? Here’s what to doIs identity theft protection worth it? Here’s what you should know
Released:
Dec 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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