Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Who's Using Your Identity?

Since I started reporting for ABC 7 nearly one year ago, I've had the opportunity to expose a wide range of consumer- related issues. From bogus grouper being served on the Gulfshore, (we continue our expose this Friday at 6pm) to an Indian scam preying on desperate illegal immigrants. But this next story, which airs tonight at 6pm, stands out for many reasons. It humanizes how desperate illegal immigrants are to live and work in the USA, and the extremes they'll go to stay here.

Tonight, only ABC 7, reveals how illegal immigrants are robbing you of your identity so they can find work here. It's the hidden cost behind the politics of a debate that has brought the entire country to its feet. Whether you support immigration reform or not, this is a story that impacts every one of us.

We introduce you to two victims on the Gulfshore. One of them, can't find a job, because of the damage that has been done to her identity. The other victim shares how for three years, at least two - possibly three - others were living and working on the Gulfshore AS him. Imagine, three people assuming your identity at the same time and you don't know it!

Find out why this crime even has local and federal authorities stumped for answers. See what you can do to keep your identity from being stolen by people who aren't even supposed to be here.

Immigrant ID Theft Tonight at 6pm ONLY on ABC 7.

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