>> pretty much the sky's the limit. >> reporter: it was in candida's case. she's still fighting the credit agencies. >> even though now she's in jail, it's still going to take me at least two more years to clear my credit. i kept thinking, why me. why is this happening. what did i do to deserve this. >> now, the suspect in this case pleaded not guilty and is currently in jail awaiting trial. nbc news reached out to her lawyer, but hasn't heard back. security experts say the best way to protect yourself, don't store anything on your computer that has your social security number on it. that includes your tax returns, old college admission papers, even medical records. you should never carry your social security card in your wallet because if it's stolen, that's a major problem. and finally, check your credit report once a year. >>> a woman caught driving on the sidewalk to avoid a school bus will endure a little public embarrassment to serve as a warning to others. cell phone video here shows the woman driving her suv on a sidewalk in front of a day care cente

the democratic united party candida candidates disclosed the drafts as different venues. >> translator: i will ask them to talk to with the details about the policy as soon as possible. >> translator: we will discuss ways to field a single candidate to realize a change of government. that is what the people want. >> moon and ahne held a phone conference, and agreed to sbree grate their campaign processes and begin talks on how to choose a single candidate. they will explain their views this week. the two nominees plan to unite against park. she's leading the polls ahead of next month's election. >>> south korean lawmakers have decided to spend more on a public relations campaign for a group of disputed islands. south korea controls the islands in the sea of japan. south kor japanese lay claim to the territory they call takeshima. members of a foreign affairs committee decided to tripled budget to about $5.7 million. they say the money will be used to consult with international legal experts and to influence foreign lawmakers and media organizations. >>> tibet's spiritual leader deliver

identity she's stolen. >> reporter: and the federal government almost bought it, telling the real candidaally you. >> it's outrageous, not only am i a victim, but i'm also having to defend myself against the people who are supposed to defend me and protect my rights. >> reporter: eventually, police caught the suspect. her real name is benita gonzalez. in the u.s. illegally now charged with aggravated identity theft. still unclear how she stole the information. >> if you're not looking for it, it's almost impossible to detect it. >> reporter: todd fineman is a security expert. >> once a thief has this information, how does it get this far where they can buy a house? basically assume your life and no one catches it? >> once an identity thief has our social security number and name, they can go out and get addresses, dates of birth, and then with that information take out a driver's license, a credit card, open up a bank account and that's really when the worst type of identity fraud starts to occur. >> reporter: he says it can go on for years undetected because most of us don't check our cr

the city does not have a lot of time to find a replacement so far that has no beebeen no word on a candidasay they are looking for someone who will be an effective manager and communicator. someone with a proven record and success in fighting crime. >> we need someone that will come in and be a leader lead by the heart into encourage the officers to work with the community. develop and police the community the way it should be. >> within the department they will no san jose. they will know of the citizens of san jose. >> more has only been a police chief for about 20 years. similar meetings were held before war was hired as the police chief. >> the time is 721 a m a san francisco sheriff's deputy accused of robbing the bank of america and the richmond district has pleaded not guilty. phillips jonah tung was arraigned on commercial robert charges. tom has been released after poafter posting bail--tung there is prints were found on a demand note. >> a lot of fog in san jose we are jammed packed. 101 northbound at the 87 interchange. more on traffic and the wet weather forecast coming up. u-v