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Identity theft a motive in mail carrier's murder, feds say

A Pembroke Pines mail carrier may have been killed by identity thieves for his master key that allows access to mailboxes.

Identity theft motive in Pembroke Pines mail carrier's murder, feds say

The growing crime of identity theft involves a complex web of fraudsters from crooked tax preparers and document forgers to Internet scam artists, and in one particularly violent case, may have led to the murder of a Pembroke Pines mail carrier.

Two charged in slaying of mail carrier from Pembroke Pines

Several steps can protect against identity theft

Limit damage after ID theft

High gas prices prompt summer travelers to seek savings

The price of gas is way up, but that summer trip can still be affordable if travelers seek out savings on hotels and other expenses.

Video: Gas prices cutting into family budgets

Save 15 cents a gallon with Exxon Mobil Speedpass

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Sentencing postponed for woman convicted of murdering pool cleaner
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Masilotti tries again to get back $7 million he forfeited
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Shooting leaves one dead, one injured in Jupiter
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Sheriff's Office searching for suspect in Belle Glade store robbery
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Florida Legislature ends on conservative high note

Audit: $1 million in equipment missing from Broward School bus department

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Fla. legislators: 23 weeks maximum on jobless benefits

Florida Legislature passes bill cracking down on 'pill mills'

What to watch for when selecting a contractor

Narcy Novack's murder trial delayed at least six weeks

Masilotti tries again to get back $7 million he forfeited

Boy found stabbed outside Lake Worth says mother did it

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