Consumer Reports: Tips for college students to avoid identity theft

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- College is back in session and education is not the only thing students should worry about.

Between homework and exams, identity theft is the last thing on college student's minds, but that doesn't mean they can't be ripped off. Especially since so many of them use credit cards instead of cash.

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