Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is defined as another person or group of people that steal your personal and financial information in order to commit a crime or fraud.

New Year's Resolution - Be Destructive!

Whether an individual or a business, by this time of the year, you are probably dealing with last year's records. Of course, any time of the year, you are dealing with junk mail. You know, things like credit card offers or warranty expirations or anything else under the sun that might be riddled with someone's personal information.

Phone verification fights phishing

Phishing is an up-to-date online security problem. There are some methods to fight it but none of them can offer 100% defense from cyberfraudsters activity and identity theft. Phone verification seems to be a good solution to escape the problem.

The Perfect Christmas Gift…For Identity Thieves

We depend on it everyday especially during this time of year. Since it is such a normal part of life its easy to take it for granted. Identity thieves don't.

Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country right now. Within the last twelve months, 9.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft. Could you be next? Here’s what to do to prevent identity theft.

Defining Identity Theft - Protecting Your Credit Rating

Identity theft is not new. It has been around for a long time. There was a time when an individual could flee his or her life, town and mistakes, and go somewhere far away, pretending to be someone else. The ramifications of stealing someone's identity then did not have the far-reaching implications that they do today for the person whose identity is stolen. Those were the days before credit reporting and high-tech methods of tracking and sharing information were commonplace.

Preventing Identity Theft: What Can You Do?

Identity theft is becoming an increasingly used buzzword in today's high tech world of online banking and bill paying, and with the advent of services like Paypal and shopping cart. We hear about identity theft in the news all the time, and we think we very well may be at risk, but we're not sure what to do to help prevent it. These are tips that can help you to never be a victim of this federal crime.

Identity Theft – What You Don't Know Can Definitely Hurt You

As the internet technology has made shopping, banking and business transactions more convenient by taking it all online, so has it also taken fraud and thievery to a higher, more technologically-advanced level: identity theft. What is identity theft? Identity theft is the stealing of identity through the internet

How To Prevent Identity Theft

A stolen identity can easily be obtained from something as simple as a carbon copy from your credit card receipt. Although most stores are phasing these antique mechanical card processors out of existence, there are still quite a few places that use them. They are very common at places like country fairs or exhibitions where there are no available NCR type cash registers (in which case you should bring cash and plan not to use your credit card at these events)

A Couple Ways To Protect Your Personal Information

In this day in time your personal information such as your address, credit card number, checking account number, and even your telephone number, is at an all time high of theft. Telemarketing companies and marketing companies will pay top dollar for your personal information depending on the type of information collected. Identity theft and other related crimes are also at an all time high. There are a couple things that you can do to help reduce the risk of having your phone constantly ringing day in and day out with a telemarketer on the other end and to keep your personal information secure from theft.

Identity Theft Awareness - Getting to Know This Crime

Identity awareness and prevention start with the knowledge that it this crime can occur to anyone. A conscious change in behavior and thought process is required to prevent and deal with identity theft.

Gym Security Considerations and Identity Theft

Protect your personal items when you visit your health club and consider these gym security tips. Identity theft can occur as a result of stolen personal items and information at the gym.

Identity Theft: What to Do if You Think Your Identity Has Been Stolen

Over 19,000 people each day fall victim to identity theft according to studies done in 2003. Identity theft victims spend an average of $1,400 out-of-pocket and an average of 600 hours recovering from this crime.