Ben Bernanke Victimized By Identity Theft Ring | Newsweek National News | Newsweek.com

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1. “ It's fair to say he was not pleased. ”

   By Ben Bernanke

2. “ Identity theft is a serious crime that affects millions of Americans each year. ”

   By Ben Bernanke

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• Starbucks
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• Ben Bernanke
• Capitol Hill
• Wachovia
• Newsweek
• Anna Bernanke
• Federal Reserve

1. If ever there were living proof that identity theft can strike the mighty and powerful as well as hapless consumers, look no further than the nation's chief banker: Ben Bernanke. The Federal Reserve Board chairman was one of hundreds of victims of an elaborate identity-fraud ring, headed by a convicted scam artist known as "Big Head," that stole... (Read Full Article)

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