Don't Be a Victim of Identity Theft

Just about everybody has heard of identity theft, but most people do not believe it could ever happen to them. The fact is, identity theft is more common than most believe. It's not hard for identity thieves to obtain all of the information they need in order to assume another person's identity, but it can be made a whole lot harder for them if people remain smart and protect themselves as completely as possible.

Why is Identity Fraud / Theft Rising?

A study by Javelin Strategy and Research in 2005 showed that 9.3 million Americans are victims of identity theft each year. This is about 4.25% of adults. The Home Office in the United Kingdom also claims that this crime is reaching epidemic proportions, although they do not actually collect data and statistics. But why is this becoming such a problem? This article hopes to help answer some of your questions.

Identity Theft is an Ongoing Problem

Identity theft is an ongoing serious problem. Unfortunately we hear of problems much more often.

Identity Theft and the Internet: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Credit

Your identity is unique to you: it's your name, address, social security number, financial status, credit history, mother's maiden name and credit card numbers. It's all you have to identify who you are other than your fingerprints. The problem is, identity can be stolen and with the wide usage of the internet, it’s becoming easier and easier to gain other people's supposedly private information. If you become a victim of identity theft, there are many consequences. You'll literally spend years clearing your records (possibly credit and criminal). You'll probably be denied credit and might even be denied jobs. You could also even be arrested for crimes you didn't commit.

How To Protect Your Social Security Number

Your social security number is your key in life. If your social security number ends up in the wrong hands all kinds of things can happen; your bank account can be accessed, your identity can be used and tons of other things.

Identity Theft And The Internet

LexisNexis, a provider of personal and financial data, recently reported that the personal information of as many as 310,000 people nationwide may have been stolen. This figure is nearly 10 times hi...

Preventing Identity Theft—6 Tips You Need to Know

Identity theft has become an all too common problem in the last couple of years, and more than ever before people need information in regard to preventing identity theft. It’s scary to think that someone can steal your private personal and financial information without you having any idea that it’s happened—until you find out that you’re greatly in debt or wanted for a crime.

FTC Must Now Sue Themselves; Lap Tops Stolen Personal Information Too

Now I have heard it all the Federal Trade Commission had two laptops stolen here in Scottsdale, AZ can you believe it? From a locked car or so they say as to not look bad. The mighty FTC Federal Trade Commission in all their glory and incompetence indeed?

The Coming Pandemic Of Identity Theft?

Despite the theft of V.A. files containing the personal info of 26.5 million veterans. There is a even bigger problem looming which no one is yet addressing.

Do You Know an Identity Thief?

Of course its not possible to know who's going to steal your identity otherwise it wouldn't be an epidemic. However people in your life may be exhibiting some symptoms.

Identity Theft; Did They Get You Yet?

Well despite the efforts of authorities Identity Theft is still slightly on the rise although the speed of acceleration of these crimes has slowed and may eventually reverse and let's hope so, because believe me having your identity stolen...

What is the Government Doing on Identity Theft?

Unlike SPAM where the Federal Trade Commission proved completely incompetent and consumers experienced a nearly 3000% increase in SPAM since the FTC put out their press releases that they were going to take a bite out of SPAM; it appears that the justice department is indeed making some headway on Identity Theft.

Identity Theft Victim Records

Identity theft crimes are not new, but they have become more persuasive in the past decade. In mid-2005, San Francisco Chronicle discovered that holders of more than 40 million credit cards were vulnerable to financial fraud because identity thieves had compromised their credit card information.