Archive for April, 2008
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LifeLock
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Data Breaches
Through no fault of your own and without you even knowing it, you could become the victim of identity theft because of a data breach. In January of 2008 information was released about a back up data tape containing credit card information from hundreds of U.S. retailers and how it went missing from a secure […]
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Protect your Social Security number
To protect against identity theft, it is best not to carry your Social Security number in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Before disclosing your Social Security number (SSN) to anyone, first make sure that it is absolutely necessary that they have it. You are allowed to ask pointed questions, […]
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Phishing
Here is more detailed article about the phishing:
The term is a variant of fishing, and that’s what the identity thief does, they go phishing with increasingly sophisticated bait. Phishing is an illegal attempt to gain your confidential information while you’re seated at your computer. They are after info like usernames, passwords and credit card details […] -
Military Personnel and Families and Identity Theft
As a member of the U.S. Military and away from your usual posting, you should consider placing an “Active Duty Alert” on your credit report. This alert will help to minimize your risk of identity theft while your deployed. A persons credit report contains the most vital personal information, including your home address, how you […]
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Phone Fraud
If the identity thief has set up phone service in your name or is making unauthorized calls that may be originating from and are billed to your cell phone or is using your calling card and PIN, then don’t waste any time, get hold of your phone company and cancel the account and/or the calling […]
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Prepare now in case your Wallet does get Stolen
Before anything happens to your wallet and identity, protect it by placing the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Copy both sides of each license, credit card etc. (do not carry your Social Security Number in your wallet!!). If something does happen you will know what was in your wallet and know all […]
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Stealing of Your Mail
The identity thief or one of his/her crew will simply walk up to your home and steel your mail and they are hoping for bank statements, credit card statements, tax forms, pre-approved credit card offers, new checks and anything else that will allow them to steal your identity. And don’t expect them to be dressed […]
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Pickpockets
Pickpockets earn good money selling your identity to an identity thief. There is no firearm or other weapon involved, so even if they do get caught, the jail time is minimal. Forget about getting your Social Security card, credit cards and identity back, they sell it. Your identity is worth a fair bit of change. […]
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What are some of the ways identity thieves steal an identity?
Identity theft starts with the misuse of your personally identifying information such as your name and Social Security number, credit card numbers, or other financial account information. For identity thieves, this information is as good as gold.
Skilled identity thieves may use a variety of methods to get hold of your information, including:Dumpster Diving. Identity thief’s […]
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Do you want to Know, What is identity theft?
Identity theft is a robust criminal industry and we should realize that it could happen to us. Incredible amounts of highly confidential information are constantly flying through the air (wireless), phone lines, cable lines and thrown into dumpsters and shipped to the dump. Criminals have always gravitated to areas where they can easily make money […]
