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. ”

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

   By Ben Bernanke

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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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