Identity theft is on the rise in America. Con artists want something for nothing. Unfortunately many innocent people get hurt because of the fraudulent activities of others. Restoring your good name and credit can take much longer to repair than it took to be destroy. The worst part about the whole thing is that you […]
It all started one Monday morning when the phone rang at 9:05. I answered it only to find that there was no one there. I waited a few moments to see if the other party would pick up the line. No one came on. Instead, the “computer” which was calling tried to disconnect the call […]
While identity theft is nothing new, the Web has opened up whole new world of opportunity for identity thieves.
According the FBI, identity theft is the top online fraud. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission says that identity theft is its number one source of consumer complaints - 42 percent of all complaints, in 2001.
The thief will […]
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 of dollars in debt.
With over 500,000 new cases each year (and some say upwards of […]
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ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name
Report From the Federal Trade […]
The United States Congress enacted the Identity Theft And Assumption Deterrence Act in October of 1998.
This Act makes it a crime when someone:
“knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal […]
The online job scam problem is growing and evolving. Some schemes involve identity theft, others can involve eBay fraud and money laundering. Be aware of the following:
Be cautious if a prospective employer asks for your banking or credit card information while applying for a job online. Direct deposit is a convenience, but shouldn’t be the […]
Memorize your PIN (Personal Identification Number) as soon as possible. Do not write the number down on the card or keep in your wallet/purse.
Use a unique PIN. Do not use your birthdate, phone number, social security number, license number, house number or any number that is easy to guess.
Keep your ATM receipts, don’t leave these […]
If your personal checks have been lost, stolen or misused, stop payment and notify your bank(s) immediately. Ask your bank to notify the check verification service that it does business with.
You may also wish to contact the major check verification companies and request that they notify all retailers who use their databases not to accept […]
Guarding your Social Security Number is vital in terms of minimizing your risk of identity theft. With your Social Security Number, an identity thief can obtain various kinds of personal information about you. Many times they will use your Social Security Number to apply for credit in your name - and they have no intentions […]