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Feds Charge Three in ID Theft Scheme

Federal authorities charge three men with running an identity theft scheme in which credit information was stolen from more than 30,000 victims across the country. Authorities say financial losses of more than $2.7 million have already been substantiated. NPR's Bob Edwards speaks with Betsty Broder of the Federal Trade Commission.

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