Identity Theft
Identity Theft Victim Tells His Story
New here? You may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!I’ve never heard so much detail in a case involving identity theft. I’ve known that it is very difficult to repair the damage inflicted upon you, but the hoops this guy (or girl…the article didn’t say) had to jump through are absolutely […]
VoIP Users Beware
Users of VoIP have benefited from low-cost or sometimes free long distance calls over the Internet. But what those same users may not know is that they are also susceptible to the same security risks as e-mail and the Internet.
VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, uses the same network as regular Web traffic. Organizations providing […]
A New Bill to Protect Americans and Their ID
Maureen and Ray, a couple that are victims of identity theft, have something to feel good about. The silver lining to their unfortunate tale it that it has motivated the US government to pass a bill that will help protect the identity of Americans.
It seems no matter how often I read these sorts of things, […]
Get your free annual credit report
One of the best ways to defend yourself against identity theft is to get and review a copy of your credit report. In fact, it’s recommended you check on it annually. This simple method of protection can help you spot abnormalities that could appear with your credit, which can be an indication that someone may […]
A Master of Disguise is Finally Tracked Down
Arizona authorities finally tracked down a woman who is responsible for stealing the identities of hundreds of people. She was found possessing several binders and disks of over 400 potential victims. Her ability to use the information she stole was what enabled her to hide from the authorities so long.
Four hundred identities! That’s amazing! […]
Are you at risk? Take the ID Theft Quiz
This is pretty cool. The people who brought you the 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report also offer an online quiz to help you assess your vulnerability to identity theft. It doesn’t take long at all and even gave me pause to consider how I might improve my procedures at home.
More tips to help you stay […]
ID Theft Happens More in the Offline World
The 2005 Identity Fraud Survey Report, a report co-conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research and the Better Business Bureau, discovered that while identity theft is on the rise, most of these crimes happen offline. In fact, out of 9.3 million Americans who were victims of ID theft, less than 12 percent of those crimes took […]
