Who should read this article: Anyone over the age of 18 with a good credit history should learn how to protect themselves against identity thieves. Introduction: Identity theft is a very pervasive problem, especially since the advent of the internet. It is very easy for identity thieves to find you, your credit card numbers, your [...]
In the U.S., the Fair Credit Billing Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act spell out what you should do if your credit cards are lost or stolen. As soon as you know that your cards are missing, report them to the card issuers. Most issuers have toll-free 24-hour service for this situation. Make note [...]
You haven’t had any real health problems nor have you stepped foot in an emergency room lately. Having said that, I’m sure you would be surprised to learn that you owe thousands of dollars worth of emergency-service medical bills because you weren’t protecting your identity. That’s what happens when you’re a victim of medical I.D. [...]
Preventing identity theft is as important as protecting your life. It has officially passed drug trafficking. The FTC estimates that as many as nine million Americans will have their identities stolen this year. In fact, you or someone you know may have experienced some form of identity theft. The average dollar amount charged to the [...]
Email Hoaxes and Email Scams Email scams in the form of a petition are a huge scam. Like many people, have you received a ton of these in your in basket? The truth is… Almost all of these emails want you to add your name and address, then you’re asked to forward to all your [...]
Watching movies like Catch Me If You Can have culturally shown how criminal identity theft can be used in modern society to protect those who have done wrong. Making us ask How do I protect myself from Identity Theft? Unfortunately, criminal/character identity theft is all too common in modern society and it can be incredibly [...]
Unfortunately, identity theft is a topic that is covered all too often on the news. With a variety of types of identity theft that are out there, many people find themselves asking: how can I protect myself from identity theft? We will look to answering that question in a moment, but first, a look at [...]
Are Identity Theft Protection Services a good value? Consider this: By the time you get to the end of this sentence, another Americans’ Identity has been stolen. It happens every 4 seconds. In fact, someone could be stealing your identity as you read this fascinating article. Most people think that identity fraud will happen to [...]
A strong password protects you from identity theft. Even if it is a personal computer, have a secure password to prevent intrusion of hackers who are in search of personal information such as social security number, credit card information etc. Here are some best practices given by professionals in password management. Never write or reuse [...]
As I researched a series of articles about identity theft, I came across a lot of statistics. The shudder down my spine grew colder and more intense with every number. Did you know that only 20 percent of identity theft involves credit card fraud? It’s true, according to the latest statistics available from the Federal [...]