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<tr><td><b>Comment Number: </b></td><td>534030-00015</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Received: </b></td><td>1/13/2008 4:22:08 PM</td></tr>

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<tr><td><b>Commenter: </b></td><td>Jed Fonner</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>State: </b></td><td>DC</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Agency: </b></td><td>Federal Trade Commission</td></tr>

<tr><td><b>Rule: </b></td><td>Credit Report Freezes</td></tr>

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<hr><P><b>Comments:</b></p>I am very concerned about identity theft.  I've been mugged more than once and had all my information stolen.  I've also noticed many dumpster divers around my area in Washington, DC.  I do not doubt that identity theft is a big deal.  I rely on the free credit reports and the credit report freeze to keep my identity safe.</body></html>