South Carolina Senate Republican Caucus

Last week, the Department of Justice busted what they say is the biggest identity theft case they’ve ever prosecuted. Thieves are accused of hacking into retailer computers and stealing 40 million credit card numbers, including those for BJ’s Wholesale, Office Max, and Sports Authority. The good news is the state legislature has passed a new law to help protect you from identity theft.

“It startled me. You feel invaded,” said Jan McCloud when she found a surprise in her mailbox. “We found a bill from Sears and I don’t have a Sears card, nor does my husband.”

She says someone had stolen her identity and ran up a bill for clothes and shoes. Because she’s a victim, she’s had her credit report frozen. That means no one can open an account in her name unless she gives a passcode. Read the rest of this entry »