Identity theft is on the rise, lurking in some seedy corner just waiting to pounce on you the innocent bystander. The reason for this is simple. We all like to believe that everyone is good, but most people don't realize exactly how easy online crime is committed by those hell bent on doing so no matter what - and it could be someone that you think less likely to do such a thing.
Continue reading...8. March 2008
Someone lurking in the corners who wants to deprive you of anything he/she can get their hands on for their illegal gain is easy to do. Your social security number, credit card number, passwords, PIN codes, are all elements that they can use to make transactions in your name, that can end up costing you both money and time trying to undo the damage that they have done to you. It's power that these identity theft thieves don't deserve - so make sure you don't let them do it.
Continue reading...8. February 2008
Identity theft is becoming increasingly common, and protecting yourself is important. One way to keep your identity safe is to get an unpublished phone number. This is often overlooked but phone companies sell customer information including name, address, and calling records to anyone who will pay for it.
Continue reading...30. January 2008
Each day hard working individuals like yourself discover a nightmare situation - their personal credit has been attacked by someone using it for their own benefit. Since no one is exempt from the possibility of this happening, you need to take a stand to protect your personal credit.
Continue reading...25. January 2008
Id theft is an offense that has grown to be very common nowadays. It is when someone uses your personal information sans permission to facilitate crime or fraud. ID thieves steal this personal information to allow them to proceed with their illegal activities whilst protecting their real identity. They put at stake the reputation and identity of the real owner of the stolen identity. Espionage, terrorism, illegal immigration and blackmailing are some of the illegal activities related to ID theft. This crime is indeed very common and what makes it scarier is the fact that it has given birth to more than one classification including financial, criminal and commercial or business identity theft, and also identity cloning.
Continue reading...22. January 2008
There are a number of different types of identity theft such as the fraudulent use of someone else's credit card or bank account, running up bills in another person's name and working in another person's name. Victims of identity theft often responsible for repaying the money and/or owed and this is why everyone should follow some guaranteed to work tips for protection against identity theft.
Continue reading...12. January 2008
Everyone is at risk of becoming an identity theft victim. However, there are easy things you can do to reduce your exposure. Here are 6 tips that may help.
Continue reading...8. January 2008
Every year more than 10 million people find that they have become the victim of identity theft. With a statistic like that, it is way past time for you to start taking identity theft prevention seriously so that it does not happen to you. Like anything else, an ounce of preventive measures is worth several pounds of cure.
Continue reading...14. December 2007
Here are a few ways identity thieves can get your social security number, your credit card numbers, your login names and passwords, and other sensitive information:
Continue reading...14. December 2007
Here are a few ways identity thieves can get your social security number, your credit card numbers, your login names and passwords, and other sensitive information:
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9. March 2008
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