Identity and Financial Theft Archive

There are many ways a person can safeguard their identity from identity theft. Most of these ideas usually surround protecting sensitive personal information. A person should never reveal their Social Security number unless they are …

It is such a sad fact of life today that we cannot trust anyone anymore. Unless identity theft has happened to you or someone you know, it is quite common for people to think it …

Identity Theft has been a growing concern since the late ’90s, as criminals started to find ways to manipulate electronic data to their advantage. It has grown substantially with the expansion of the internet and …

If your identity is stolen, you can put a freeze on your credit report. A thief can steal your identity at anytime. The credit freeze prevents the three major credit bureaus from releasing your credit …

You’re thinking: sure, just another piece on identity theft. Well, yes – and no. First, it’s important to understand what identity theft is and why you should protect against it. Then, you’ll get words of …

Identity theft is an ever growing problem that can affect anyone at anytime. It is a scary fact to know that someone can steal your identity from you and ruin your credit not to mention …

Are you a victim of identity theft? Has someone used your name, social security number or credit card number to commit fraud? Has someone opened a telephone account in your name without paying the bills? …

NBC carried a story a few years back which was quite disturbing for me the watch. By age five, an innocent child, had some 17 credit cards in her name and had racked up thousands …

identity theft is something that should be taken very seriously and if you aren’t careful, you could have your own identity stolen. Identity theft can leave your entire life in shambles and it can take …

Identity theft is a life shattering crime that is quickly on the rise. It affects all manner of people at all stages in their life. It can be devastating to several aspects of a personal …

In this day and age, everyone has heard about identity theft. But what steps can people take to prevent it from happening to them? The first thing you can do is buy a decent shredder. …

Discovering your identity has been stolen means you need to act. There are some things you need to do if you are a victim of identity theft. While we can’t possible cover all of them …

Identity theft is quite common these days.  In an age where our personal lives are scattered over the Internet and our finances are stored in an online database, there is a good chance that you …

Stealing Your Life is a wonderfully written book to show case examples and possible prevention techniques to protect yourself from identity theft. Identity theft is a crime that has been around for ever but is …

Identity theft is prevalent everywhere and in ways that many people do not realise. You have to be vigilant about protecting the keys to your identity and in many cases it is far better to …

Do you know that criminals need very little information to steal your identity? Did you know if someone gets hold of your social security number, they can apply for credit cards, cellular phones, loans, bank …

Individuals should always be careful when using the ATM. There are many people who do not exercise caution when using ATMs and this can lead to a huge loss of income. Here are a few …

The latest form of identity theft and on-line scams doesn’t depend on stealing your personal social security number but instead the social security numbers of children. Authorities believe this is a form of identity theft …

With all the talk in the media about identity theft and credit card fraud, many companies are selling identity theft insurance and credit monitoring services. But are these ‘services’ worth your hard earned money? Maybe …

Identity theft is the No. 1 consumer crime in the United States, and it’s growing rapidly. In 2004, almost 1-in-12 households were victimized by some form of identity theft, and surveys indicate that about one-fifth …

Who, or where, is an identity theft victim waiting to happen? Indeed, how many times- unknown to you- have you cheated ”identity death”? And just how much within the identity fraudster’s reach are you- or …

People worry about identity theft, and rightly so. Many Americans are in danger of having their identities stolen, and having credit debt run up in their name, only to have to go through cleaning up …

Hundreds of people around the world find themselves becoming victims of identity theft and many more are left worried that they too will become victims. To help protect yourself you can follow these top 10 …

You can’t prevent ID theft. Most of the time that personal identification and financial information is stolen, it’s stolen from data bases of companies with which you have a relationship. These are retailers, employers, investment …

Socrates once said to regard your good name as the richest jewel you could possibly possess. This wisdom couldn’t be more appropriate for today’s world. Thieves are more than willing to steal your richest jewel, …

Identity theft can ruin your credit score. Here are seven tips to prevent an identity thief from ruining your good name and credit rating. Seven Tips To Prevent Identity Theft From Ruining Your Credit Score …

In today’s tough economical times, more and more people are relying on their good credit to get them by. Some folks are living week to week, paycheck to paycheck, just to put food on the …

Identity theft is all too common in today’s computer-driven modern world.  There are steps you can take to combat this from happening to you. Do not give out your personal information to people who contact …

Moving scams are an unfortunate reality in today’s world. Over the years many people who have relocated have experienced a variety of scams from moving companies. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), in 2012 …