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30th September 2009
It is a reality that many people are faced with the time consuming task of credit restoration. Some may have made bad decisions or suffered income loss and found themselves overextended. A lot of consumers have fallen victim to unemployment in the past ye... Read >
Author: brazierm29th September 2009
Have you been the victim of identity theft? Do you have concerns that someone may get your credit information without your authorization?
Identity theft is worse than anything that you will go through. Months, in some cases years of problems because so... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
The FTC Red Flag Rules will take effect on November 1, 2009. Will your practice be prepared and protected? If not, you’re not only putting yourself and your practice at risk; you’re also exposing your patients to the threat of identity theft.
The F... Read >
Author: Scott Siders23rd September 2009
How to avoid identity theft is one topic that anyone who makes any kind of financial transaction – big or small - should be knowledgeable about. Your credit cards are often the grounds of identity theft. But since it is almost impossible not to have cre... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Protecting credit card details and other financial and personal information should be the utmost of importance for businesses, it has been suggested.
Businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their customers' personal and financial details fr... Read >
Author: Sam Gooch18th September 2009
If you get your free annual credit report and discover there are some inaccuracies, you will want to dispute the information and work to get it corrected on your credit report. When you dispute the information, you are protected by the Fair Credit Reporti... Read >
Author: nandita sarkar18th September 2009
Identity theft is getting to be a bigger trouble as more and more people are making the Internet a larger part of their lives. People who are just starting with the online medium are repeatedly falling as a prey to phishing or additional Internet identi... Read >
Author: C.G.17th September 2009
If you do not love the insurance business, you have to respect it: It sells nothing more than peace-of-mind at a guaranteed profit. Insurance is gambling's good twin: You lay some money on the table, and in case something bad happens, you "win," beating t... Read >
Author: ChuckLin116th September 2009
Any time of year can be the right time to get your home office organized-and while you're at it, your finances, too. Here are some tips:
• Take out the garbage. Start with your desktop-not your computer, the real one. If your desk is covered in paper... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Many people will have heard about identity theft in the media lately. Identity theft is a growing problem in the UK, having originated in the US. It involves stealing the personal information of an unsuspecting person and using this information to get acc... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Identity theft is fast becoming the major way in which criminals are stealing your money. They are not only stealing your money but they are stealing your identity, using your personal details to gain access to your credit and open up new accounts in your... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Instant approval credit card offers may appear in your mailbox, pop up on your computer screen or beckon you at retail outlets. If you've gone through the application process in the past, then you probably had to wait weeks to receive a decision. With the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
When a potential creditor pulls your credit report, they will learn your employment, address, and credit history. Details about credit history are their primary concern. For this matter, it is important to maintain a good payment history with creditors. T... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
So, you've just realized that someone has stolen your identity and is racking up debt left and right, and you want to put a stop to it, but you don't know what to do. Well, keep reading, because in this article you will learn exactly what to do when you ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
FBI statistics reveal that identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, with about 1 in 5 families in the U.S. being a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is obtaining another person's personal information (e.g., name,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
Most experts advise consumers to avoid having too many credit card accounts. When you decide to open a new card because it has better rates, it is important to make sure you properly close your existing credit card. There are a number of reasons why you s... Read >
11th September 2009
Are you aware of how many ways there are for thieves to take access of your credit card accounts and make unauthorised charges against your account? Simply by rummaging through old receipts that you have thrown out or left somewhere public, or by a shop a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th August 2009
Somebody has stolen your name, address, social-security number, bank and credit account numbers and phone numbers. Somebody has stolen your IDENTITY.
That somebody has been using your identifying information and accounts to purchase properties and e... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter25th August 2009
Once identity theft crime becomes more flagrant, victims may have to spend more than this, and not only in terms of time and money. They may end up spending more in terms of frustration.
If you do not have money to spend, or rather, waste just to pay f... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter25th August 2009
- If the balances of our accounts are current or delinquent
- Public record information such as federal bankruptcy records local government court records, liens, judgments, and child support records (information that can stay in your record for up to ... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter25th August 2009
It is now the fastest growing crime in America. In 2002, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that 43% of all fraud complaints they received are actually identity theft. By 2003, identity theft cases and incidents have already reached 9.9 million. ... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter18th August 2009
Are you creative? Do you prefer to do things on your own rather than taking professional help? You can also save a substantial amount of money if you do things on your own. If you wish, you can take help of do it yourself online guides to find out how to ... Read >
Author: John Smith11th August 2009
Identity thief is a very serious crime since it involves the stealing of someone else's identity and using the said robbed identity in committing fraud crimes or other related crimes. The problem with identity theft is that you can never really be sure wh... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter11th August 2009
Have you ever had a huge credit card bill without even purchasing the things listed in the credit card statement?
Have you ever been arrested for outstanding parking tickets even if you know that you didn't even commit any traffic violations?
Then y... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter01st August 2009
Examine the Situation
Finding an account on your credit report that you do not recognize can be unnerving. It’s possible that someone has stolen your identity, but maybe the problem is less sinister than you think. Whatever the case credit repair off... Read >
Author: Ian Webber01st August 2009
You might be wondering why you have a lower FICO credit score than you think you should have. Your lower FICO score could simply be caused by a credit bureau clerical error or due to an oversight you have made in handling your credit. At the same time, it... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis31st July 2009
Most young Americans between the age of 18 and 25 have not needed to check their credit score. They have been either living at home or going to college and have not really cared about their credit score. Now is the time to check your credit score.
If t... Read >
Author: Mel Jensen28th July 2009
Stopping thieves start with you and starts with me. As a retailer, you are responsible for also protecting your clients and consumers. Learn how to stop one of the quickest growing crimes in America – identity theft.
According to a recent study comp... Read >
Author: sanjeevbeniwal8224th July 2009
If you want to know how to stop malware, this article can help! Has your computer been acting weird lately? Don't get mad - get even! Know that frequent error messages, sluggish running speeds, excessive pop-ups, massive spam emails, phishing attempts... Read >
Author: Christin Loren24th July 2009
Has your computer started acting freaky lately? Are you getting error messages, is it running slow, are you getting a lot of pop-ups, spam emails, and hoaxes, are other strange happening going on? These signs all point to one thing Malware infection.
... Read >
Author: Christin Loren21st July 2009
You may have been shocked at the stories of identity theft told by those who have fallen victim into this kind of crime. With the way things are going today, you can expect more to read and see more of these crimes being presented.
According to recent ... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter18th July 2009
To cut or minimize the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud, there are some key steps you can take. If you are a victim of identity theft, your liability for charges can build up the longer the crime goes unreported, you should not be liab... Read >
Author: Justin Fields09th July 2009
The simplest way for fraud to get access to your bank statement is by the use of your own checks. Well, how could other people get your checks? It is so simple! They just snatch your checkbook when you are about to pay for your purchases or they can just ... Read >
Author: Josiah Walter09th July 2009
Finally, you have gotten your business online and you begin to accept credit cards for transactions. You get your first statement and are pleased with the amount of sales you have generated through credit card charges. Then you get a letter from your me... Read >
Author: zander smith02nd July 2009
Credit Repair and Your Identity
There are credit repair techniques for everything from repairing errors on your credit report to dealing with identity issues. In all cases an intimate knowledge of relevant legislation is helpful in resolving the proble... Read >
Author: Ian Webber29th May 2009
Making your PC more secure should start with the basics and this article is going to teach you exactly what you need to do. Securing your PC is very important if you use email, do online banking, use PayPal, shop on eBay, and more. In conducting any of th... Read >
Author: Trent Dyrsmid07th May 2009
Identity Theft Concerns
There are a number of reasons you might have a concern about the illicit use of your identity. A lost wallet, unexplained accounts on your credit report, mysterious transactions on a credit card; these can all give rise to very ... Read >
Author: Jim Kemish27th April 2009
The number of identity scams these days is very alarming. If you watch the news, there isn’t a day that you don’t hear reports about identities being stolen. What is more disturbing is the fact that many techniques are used to steal your personal info... Read >
Author: Bernz Jayma P.16th April 2009
It is more important today, more than any other time, to know what information your credit report contains. This is what lenders refer to when you apply for credit or a loan, which makes it important to know about the information the report contains conce... Read >
Author: Todd R.10th April 2009
Being a victim of identity theft is a horrible thing to go through. You feel a sense of violation that goes bone deep and interferes in everything that you do. You suddenly have credit issues or even trouble with the law. The identity thief takes somethin... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON09th April 2009
Identity theft and credit fraud are among two of the fastest growing crimes across the entire world. In 2008 an estimated 10 million consumers were affected by identity theft which is a 22% increase from 2007. Amazingly though about 43% of all cases repor... Read >
Author: Scott P. McKay08th April 2009
If you have ever known someone who has been an identity theft victim, then you know how terrible recovering can be. It is a personal violation and it can ruin your credit and even land people in court for problems that were not their fault. You can be pro... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th March 2009
Identity theft existed well before the Internet became established, but the ease with which information can be harvested from the World Wide Web has seen the medium used more in those types of crime. However, it is still traditional methods that account f... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton13th March 2009
What credit reporting agencies do and how your credit report is created.
There are three major credit reporting agencies: Transunion, Experian, and Equifax. They are not the only credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) but they are the main ones, al... Read >
Author: John Chase13th March 2009
When identity theft strikes you, even if you have tried to be safe, then you need to start thinking about how you are going to fix the problems created by identity theft.
The most important thing you can do is to act quickly. Identity theft damage move... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,11th March 2009
Personal financing has become really simple thanks to online personal loan lenders. These lenders provide easy online qualification and simple hassle-free applications for obtaining the funds that you need. However, there are certain precautions that need... Read >
Author: Amanda Hash04th March 2009
The fastest growing crime, and possibly the defining crime of the 21st century, is identity theft. Identity theft is a problem that is not going to go away, and it is important that you know how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of this terrible ... Read >
Author: Dr. Jennifer B. Lagrotte, DMFT,01st February 2009
At this point in time perhaps the most common and serious type of financial crime is identity theft. Indeed, the statistics pertaining to identity theft in the 21st century are beyond alarming. The sad reality is that you are more than likely to become ... Read >
Author: Bernz Jayma P.21st January 2009
Most people think they’ll never become a victim of identity theft because they assume a Fraud Alert or Credit Freeze submitted to the three credit reporting bureaus insulates them from criminal activity. Though these measures are a good proactive measu... Read >
Author: Ronald Hudkins21st January 2009
With identity theft on a continued advance upward and noted as the number one white collar crime in America today a popular option is for consumers to shut down (lock) access to their credit reports. This makes it nearly impossible for some criminal inte... Read >
Author: Ronald Hudkins12th January 2009
Insurers have added coverage for identity theft to their offerings in addition to the traditional life, health, pet, travel, and automobile coverage. The yearly costs attributed to crimes involving identity theft are staggering. While services are availab... Read >
Author: Justin Narin07th January 2009
Life as an Identity Theft Victim could be stressful and intimidating. Stressful as you need to ensure that all financial and credit accounts are in order or closed and opened new again. Negotiation with bankers and lenders could lead to less favorable ter... Read >
Author: Joey Lee05th January 2009
You must have heard at least a few stories about people who have had their identities stolen and you have also probably witnessed friends and relatives who seem to be constantly shredding all kinds of piece of paper, everybody has. If you have never been... Read >
02nd December 2008
Once you find out that your identity has been stolen and you have made all of the necessary phone calls to the bank and credit card companies, you then want to begin getting everything back on the right track, and build up your credit all over again. Man... Read >
Author: JhoanaCooper 01st December 2008
Life after identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft, then not only will you have to look more into identity management, as in not letting yourself become a victim of this vicious crime again, but you will also have to look in to debt re... Read >
Author: Russell Phillips01st December 2008
It's sad for you to wind up with bad credit due to a variety of circumstances such as unexpected job loss and falling behind on your credit card payments. If you have bad credit, don't be dismay. It isn't the end of the world. You can change your credit s... Read >
Author: yangguang0107th October 2008
A more modern sign of the times is the ability to steal another person's identity, which for the person involved can be quite an ordeal. However, victims of this awful crime are not always aware of what has happened until sometime later and it is not alwa... Read >
Author: mightypen30th September 2008
Identity theft is something that happens to other people, not to you, right? Nothing could be further from the truth, especially if you are not being more careful than ever with your personal information. Your identity can be compromised before you are e... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold25th September 2008
Finding reputable bad credit repair services is a vital part of your credit repair building process. If your credit has fallen into the red then it is time to take action to repair it so you can gain access to all important services in life again. Having ... Read >
Author: Ann Born16th September 2008
Becoming an identity theft victim can happen to anyone. Many people believe they can only become a victim if they make purchases online. However, there are countless ways people can become a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is becoming an incre... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold12th September 2008
In 2006, approximately 15 million people were victims of identity theft. That means there’s a new victim of identity theft almost every 2 seconds. The age of electronic information has made it easier and easier for thieves to access your personal and f... Read >
Author: Vijayanand12th September 2008
This is the sixth in a series of articles which will increase your awareness about Identity Theft.
It’s a typical weekend. You drove to your friend’s house, asked your
friend to hang out with you at the mall while having a shopping spree. The tw... Read >
Author: John Ritchie12th September 2008
This is the fifth in a series of articles which will increase your awareness about Identity Theft.
Have you been hearing and reading reports about the crime of Identity Theft?
Do you have any idea what Identity Theft is?
What is Identity Theft?
... Read >
Author: John Ritchie09th September 2008
According to the Mortgage Asset Research Institute, mortgage fraud has increased significantly during the past year by 42 percent. Mortgage fraud happens when brokers and loan officers participate in illegal activities to gain profit.
Mortgage brokers ... Read >
Author: zeusjohn08th September 2008
Free debt consolidation actually means debt consolidation that is being offered free of charge by several lending companies.
Free debt consolidation advice is generally granted subject to your eligibility and based on your credit report and credit... Read >
Author: Arvind Singh08th September 2008
It’s a reality that most people today own one or two credit cards. This credit card is a big help especially when making huge purchases and when cash is not readily available. The only downside is the interest fees that card holders need to deal with.
... Read >
Author: Gloria Smith06th September 2008
Cleaning up the mess left by identity theft is time consuming, stressful, and expensive. Some people actually give up and just pay off the fraudulent charges of identity theft because it's the only way that they can improve their credit rating. Here are... Read >
Author: CreditExpert14th August 2008
Through no fault of your own and without you even knowing it, you could become the victim of identity theft because of a data breach. In January of 2008 information was released about a back up data tape containing credit card information from hundreds o... Read >
Author: Randy Vezina14th August 2008
Through no fault of your own and without you even knowing it, you could become the victim of identity theft because of a data breach. In January of 2008 information was released about a back up data tape containing credit card information from hundreds o... Read >
Author: Randy Vezina23rd July 2008
Refinancing your existing home loan is possible even if you don't have pristine credit. While you may have to pay a premium for the privilege, it is possible. Here are some steps you can take before you get the ball rolling that can help guarantee that ... Read >
Author: Darrin Roseborsky - OMAC Mortgage Specialist10th July 2008
You’ve probably come to appreciate the convenience of credit cards and the ease they bring to many everyday transactions – as well as the protection for those occasions in which a merchant or service provider fails to honor some aspect of the transact... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac10th July 2008
Identity theft prevention methods are essential for individuals to avoid being identity theft victims. It is estimated that in the last year itself, more than 10 million Americans became identity theft victims, resulting in losses amounting to 5 billion d... Read >
Author: ncrcredit30th June 2008
How emotions impact credit is a subject that few people think about but more and more therapists are talking about. As a Pastoral Counselor I have long known that there is a powerful link between our emotions and our money. We may think that money is all ... Read >
Author: Jim DeSantis30th June 2008
Identity theft is an ever increasing problem in our modern society. So much information is readily available and only too easy for unscroupulous people to obtain. Identity theft sometimes be a relatively minor hassel, like some opening a cell phone accoun... Read >
Author: Adam Valentine03rd June 2008
If you do not know how to identify fraudulent auctions then you will be a victim. The only question is when.
Over 44% of all Internet fraud complaints are about auctions according to the FBI's joint Internet crime center. What is even worse is that acc... Read >
Author: Bobby Dhanoa19th March 2008
Worrying survey shows that we don’t trust retailers, especially online ones.
A survey carried out by GB Group (a data security specialist) has shown that only 9% of us trust mobile phone companies and retailers to keep our personal data safe. Sadly ... Read >
Author: JGray19th March 2008
A survey carried out by GB Group (a data security specialist) has shown that only 9% of us trust mobile phone companies and retailers to keep our personal data safe. Sadly this means that the mobile phone industry is at the bottom of the ‘trust’ scal... Read >
Author: JGray10th March 2008
Wow! One day you got a financial shock!
How? You went into your favourite hardware store, and placed an order for a new fitted kitchen, asked for easy terms and Bingo! Your credit application was turned down.
Well, apart from being a trifle embarras... Read >
Author: Geoff Morris21st February 2008
Identity Theft and the Internet: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Credit
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Your identity is unique to you: it’s your name, address, social security number, financial status, credit history, mo... Read >
Author: RubyA02nd February 2008
With identity theft on a continued advance upward and noted as the number one white collar crime in America today a popular option is for consumers to shut down (lock) access to their credit reports. This makes it nearly impossible for some criminal inte... Read >
Author: Ronald Hudkins22nd January 2008
Hundreds of people each year are victims of fraud, and many of these relate to their credit cards. There are many ways for identity thieves to obtain your credit card details but likewise, there are many ways to avoid them.
Because cards can be used at... Read >
Author: Jay Tillotson20th January 2008
Okay so you're feeling smug and savvy because you know all about Fraud Alerts. Despite the fact you accomplished it for free and only had to actually contact one of the major credit reporting agencies you want everyone to know who to call. You tell them... Read >
Author: Ronald Hudkins19th January 2008
The Internet and to some extent you email can contain hazardous materials that pose a risk to your computer. As time passes these threats become increasingly dangerous as they can be programmed not just to steal data and files from your computer and/or n... Read >
Author: scottjarvis12317th January 2008
Credit reports are the basis on which lenders decide to provide a loan or a credit card to consumers. However, credit reports may also in some cases be mistakenly reported. In such a situation, a consumer can apply to change the relevant portions of the r... Read >
Author: R Rama15th November 2007
If you spend any time watching the TV news or reading the newspapers, most people have heard of identity theft. But do you really know what identity theft is? Or even more importantly, did you realize that if you are not proactively taking steps to chan... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold20th September 2007
Majority of security chiefs express belief taking the right precautions will protect the average consumer from becoming a victim of identity theft.About 58 percent of the respondents say identity theft can be prevented, 28 percent believe identity theft i... Read >
Author: Beverly Rivo18th September 2007
With the phenomenal growth of the global marketplace through the internet, preventing identity theft has become a major concern for many people all over the world. Millions have had their personal information compromised and used by thieves in the most ha... Read >
Author: Clyde Dennis17th August 2007
Protecting Your Identity
Identity theft can be one of the most difficult situations to deal with. Often, the ill effects of becoming a victim can last for years. Some of the common problems victims face are:
• Money is fraudulently withdrawn from c... Read >
Author: Strativia15th August 2007
Identity theft can be one of the most difficult situations to deal with. Often, the ill effects of becoming a victim can last for years. Some of the common problems victims face are:
• Money is fraudulently withdrawn from checking or saving account... Read >
Author: Strativia31st July 2007
One of the most prevalent crimes in America right now is identity theft. The victims of this crime can attest that taking the time to prevent the thieves from stealing your identity is far better than trying to clean up the mess after the fact.
These ... Read >
Author: Fabiola Castillo30th July 2007
Why do you need protection from identity theft? If you understand how easy it is for someone to steal your identity then you will have no doubt in your mind why you need identity theft protection.
You see, for someone with ill intentions getting a hol... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold30th July 2007
Identity theft is a very real threat today. Whether it’s on the internet or not, there are dark figures waiting around every corner to snatch up your personal information. Once this personal information has been obtained by thieves, you can lose your ... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold04th May 2007
You secure everything in your life. You save money for your child’s education, you save money to buy a nice home for your family, and you also save money for emergency situations. This is why you work hard in order to get a good job with a sufficient sa... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa02nd May 2007
If you want to have lasting pleasure online then you should have some kind of adware spyware removal tool protecting your computer against adware, spyware, trojans, dialers and worms.
Once spyware, adware, keyloggers, Trojans and other malicious codes ... Read >
Author: Melvin Tan Kok Liang18th April 2007
Visa claims to be the nation's leading payment brand. And rightly so: more than 500 million Visa credit cards circulate in the United States. For every $100 that consumers spend, approximately $14.60 is spent with a Visa-branded product. Visa offers a lar... Read >
27th March 2007
Identity theft is on the rise. As technology continues to advance, it only makes it easier for the common criminal to steal other people’s identities. It’s no wonder identity theft has quickly grown to be an alarming national problem. If you are a vic... Read >
Author: Omalley george27th March 2007
Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licences in your name. If your ide... Read >
Author: Michael Saville13th March 2007
If you are a victim of identity theft, here is what you need to do now. Contact a lawyer that is well skilled in the crime of Identity theft to assist you. Millions of individuals are victims of identity theft. Some of the most common forms of identity th... Read >
Author: Dale Williams12th March 2007
Did you know that within the United States alone, there are 10,000,000 victims of identity theft every year. That is a stunning 27,400 cases every day or 1,140 victims every hour. What is even more disturbing is that by all indications, this problem will ... Read >
Author: Christopher Phillips07th March 2007
The yearly costs cost of identity theft are enormous. Several companies have insurance for identity theft. The number of cases of identity theft go up each year, and everyone is a potential target. People from every walk of life can be a victim of identit... Read >
Author: Dale Williams07th February 2007
Identity theft encompasses a wide range of deception, from a
stolen credit card used to charge purchases to an existing account,
to stolen information used to impersonate the victim, open new
accounts (even ones for utilities), and rack up thousands... Read >
Author: Chemain Evans26th January 2007
As the internet grows as a business medium, identity theft is becoming a bigger problem by the week. Most people, however, don’t realize it can cause you problems with the IRS.
As the name suggests, identity theft is the swiping of your identity for ... Read >
Author: Richard Chapo20th January 2007
There are many reasons why a person may have fallen behind on there bills. Most of them are good honest reasons. But just because you fall behind in your bills doesn’t mean you should be harassed, intimidated or even embarrassed by debt collectors.
I... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten10th January 2007
"Hello, this is the fraud department of American Express, is Stephen Snyder available?"That's what my assistant Brenda heard when she answered the phone recently.I quickly called back.The gentleman asked if I recently purchased anything from Sony Electron... Read >
Author: Stephen Snyder24th November 2006
We as consumers have the responsibility to make sure our credit report is accurate as the our reports are used in many of our personal financial dealings. Taking a look at your credit report on on regular basis is the foundation for successful financial p... Read >
Author: Robert Jones17th November 2006
It's one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, and most victims are unaware they've become a target until long after the crime is committed. We're talking about identity theft. In today's world, information travels faster than ever, and that inc... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny17th November 2006
Identity theft is undoubtedly a major problem of our modern times, especially in areas where technology is used consistently, hence there's a higher opportunity for identity thefts. Recent surveys show that in the United States only, $57 billion have been... Read >
Author: Michael Trad17th November 2006
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Author: Chris McKay16th November 2006
Have you been a victim of identity theft? Do you think that your identity is in jeopardy, and that somebody has taken it upon themselves to use your personal information as their own? If this sounds like a situation that you are in, you will definitely ... Read >
Author: Ed Torres07th November 2006
There are many ways that you can prevent identity theft. Your first step is to become aware of some of the more unusual methods that criminals can use to steal an identity.
A stolen identity can easily be obtained from something as simple as a carbon c... Read >
Author: Enid Edginton04th October 2006
All across America people are fighting a battle they never imagined they would. No, they are not using artillery and tanks. Instead, they are fighting off the prey that try to steal their identity each and every day.
That's right, every place you go an... Read >
Author: Christopher Pratt29th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Liz Roberts
So, you've just realized that someone has stolen your identity and is racking up debt left and right, and you want to put a stop to it, but you don't know what to do. Well, keep reading, because in this article you will learn... Read >
Author: Liz Roberts28th September 2006
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So you want to donate your computer to charity. Before doing so, be aware that your kind act may backfire and cause more trouble than you realize. Your computer knows you better than you think, and so will the recipients of that old PC after yo... Read >
Author: Veronica Mun31st August 2006
This year an estimated 10 million people will be victims of identity theft in the United States. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America costing consumers and businesses tens of millions of dollars a year. Though there is no way to ... Read >
Author: Richie Chapin24th July 2006
Copyright 2006 Francesca Black
Some law-enforcement authorities call identity theft the fastest growing crime across the country right now. In fact, identity theft is the most called-about subject on the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse's telephone hotline... Read >
Author: Francesca Black28th June 2006
Identity thieves take advantage of everyday opportunities to discover your personal information and use it to commit fraud or other crimes. The good news is a victim of identity theft has more options today than ever before. According to the Federal Trad... Read >
Author: Cathy Taylor28th June 2006
Is identity theft really that serious? Thousands of people every year are victims of this terrible crime. Thieves use your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes in your name and can cause significant credit damage. Identifying information t... Read >
Author: Cathy Taylor25th June 2006
Internet banking has changed the way we manage our money forever. Instead of having to call the bank, go there or wait for a statement to find out how much money we've got or where it's all gone, we can now just log on at the bank's website and find out i... Read >
Author: John Gibb18th June 2006
Instant approval credit card offers may appear in your mailbox, pop up on your computer screen or beckon you at retail outlets. If you've gone through the application process in the past, then you probably had to wait weeks to receive a decision. With the... Read >
Author: Robert Alan26th May 2006
Many people will have heard about identity theft in the media lately. Identity theft is a growing problem in the UK, having originated in the US. It involves stealing the personal information of an unsuspecting person and using this information to get acc... Read >
Author: Peter Kenny09th May 2006
Maintaining a secure computer is a good defense against becoming a victim of Identity Theft. Use a secure password. By secure, I mean a password that is not easily guessable, such as a word you may find in the dictionary. These types of passwords can ve f... Read >
Author: jake feuerbacher05th May 2006
Most experts advise consumers to avoid having too many credit card accounts. When you decide to open a new card because it has better rates, it is important to make sure you properly close your existing credit card. There are a number of reasons why you s... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny01st April 2006
What is rampant, spreading like wildfire and can kill life as you know it? No, not a deadly virus (but close). Answer: Identity theft. My stepson, Aaron, was a victim of identity theft recently. Someone stole his bank cards, deposited fake checks into his... Read >
Author: Drew Miles20th March 2006
Imagine waking up in the morning to find that your worst nightmare has come true. Yes, someone has stolen your identity and in doing so has turned your life upside down.
Is identity theft really that serious? You'd better believe it. If your identity i... Read >
Author: Alan Allport14th February 2006
Identity theft is a phenomenon that is growing in leaps and bounds according to law enforcement authorities. In fact, on both the state and federal level we've seen major increases in criminal penalties. We see this as positive move on the part of governm... Read >
Author: Neil Goldberg14th February 2006
Identity theft commonly begins with the loss or theft of a wallet or purse. But there are many or high-tech and low-tech ways criminals can get their hands on your personal and financial information in order to commit identity theft.
When someone uses... Read >
Author: Etienne A. Gibbs09th February 2006
There's a new type of internet piracy called phishing (pronounced fishing). Internet thieves are fishing for your personal information. They're looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other persona... Read >
Author: Beth Gabriel08th February 2006
There's a new type of internet piracy called 'phishing' (pronounced 'fishing'). Internet thieves are 'fishing' for your personal information. They're looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other p... Read >
Author: Beth Gabriel21st January 2006
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Identity Theft is a real and growing problem. So what is identity theft exactly? Basically, identity theft is when someone uses your social security number, your bank credit card number, your driver's license number or ... Read >
Author: Dan Farrell19th January 2006
The National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch is warning the public against Phishers who are lurking around the web looking for victims.
Here are some tips to avoid getting hooked by a Phisher:
· The most common form of phishing is by... Read >
Author: Mars Mosqueda Jr.14th January 2006
Are you aware of how many ways there are for thieves to take access of your credit card accounts and make unauthorised charges against your account? Simply by rummaging through old receipts that you have thrown out or left somewhere public, or by a shop a... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny14th January 2006
FBI statistics reveal that identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States, with about 1 in 5 families in the U.S. being a victim of identity theft. Identity theft is obtaining another person's personal information (e.g., name,... Read >
Author: Debbie Pettitt17th December 2005
You've heard the "buzz" about identity theft, but what exactly is identity theft? According to Wikipedia, identity theft (or identity fraud) is the deliberate assumption of another person's identity, usually to gain access to their finances or frame them... Read >
Author: Debbie Pettitt11th December 2005
You go to a nice restaurant, enjoy a great meal and pay with your Visa or MasterCard. Although you add a nice tip for your friendly waiter, it's possible that he earns a much bigger commission on his way back to the Cashier, with a tiny scanning dev... Read >
Author: David Skul07th December 2005
Right now, someone could be using your identity to start a new credit card, to get a loan, to drain your checking or savings account. In some cases, you might not find out about the theft for weeks, sometimes even months. Unfortunately, the longer it ta... Read >
Author: Howard Goff03rd December 2005
Identity theft occurs when someone illegally obtains your personal information (social security number, credit card numbers or some other personal information) and uses that information to apply for loans or credit cards under your name or to make unautho... Read >
Author: Debbie Pettitt01st December 2005
Phishing is the practice of sending fraudulent email messages supposedly from a legitimate company or organization in order to trick someone into giving out personal and confidential information. This information could include a user ID, password, credit ... Read >
Author: Colleen Durkin22nd November 2005
Identity theft is fast becoming the major way in which criminals are stealing your money. They are not only stealing your money but they are stealing your identity, using your personal details to gain access to your credit and open up new accounts in your... Read >
Author: Joseph Kenny17th October 2005
There are many ways to find you are the victim of identity theft. You can find out after you are turned down for a loan or after you start getting strange bills for items you never purchased. Here is another, more traumatic way to discover that your ident... Read >
Author: Rick Parrott, MCP01st July 2005
Identity Theft is one of the most serious problems facing
Internet users. Identity Theft is exactly as the name states
- someone steals your Identity and commits fraud in your name.
It can result in untold financial and legal problems that may
lit... Read >
Author: Titus Hoskins
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