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real stories of ID theft

Real stories from victims of ID theft and advice on how you can protect yourself.


There’s an App for Everything…Even Identity Theft

While most of us never thought we would be able to order a pizza from a phone while driving down the freeway, this is now the reality.  These apps can be incredibly helpful, but users must remain cautious and alert in order to protect themselves.  The steps outlined in this post should help do just that.

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What Seniors Need to Know About Online Identity Theft

Thanks to advances in healthcare, seniors can look forward to living longer and more productive lives than ever before.  But increasingly, something they haven’t bargained for may also be in their future – the prospect of becoming a victim of online identity theft and online fraud.  If you’re a senior, find out how to protect yourself from the silent crime that could mar your golden years.

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Identity Theft and Emergency Situations

Hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, floods, blizzards, and manmade disasters are all things that we need to be concerned about as consumers.  Find out steps to take to protect yourself, and your identity, before an emergency situation or natural disaster. Read More

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How to Report a Scam

The types of scams thieves can utilize are virtually limitless, and the prevalence of social networking and the ever-increasing use of technology in everyday lives have made these scams all the more simple to perpetrate.  If you have fallen victim to a scam, or even if you’ve only been targeted but were quick enough to spot the scam for what it was before volunteering your personal information, there are a few quick steps you can take to properly report the scam, in the hopes that the thief will not be able to victimize more unsuspecting consumers in the future. Read More

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Are You at Risk for Identity Theft? Take the Quiz

Maybe you have heard about identity theft in the news.  Perhaps you even know someone who has become a victim.  However, identity theft still remains one of those things that always happens “to someone else”. If you have wondered if it could happen to you then here is a quick quiz to gauge how at risk you are for becoming a victim of identity theft. Answer the questions below and add up the corresponding numbers to get your score:

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The Military and Identity Theft

When the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces are deployed for duty, the last thing on their mind should be whether or not someone will steal their identity while they are gone. Read More

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Lax Information Security Makes Hotels Low Hanging Fruit for Hackers

Let’s face it, hackers love hotels.  And not because they want to get away from it all. The huge volume of personal information collected, transmitted and stored by the hospitality industry has made it a prime target for cybercrime, according to a 2011 report by Willis Group Holdings, a global insurance broker. As hotels push consumers to conduct more of their business online, they’ve opened the door to cybercrime. Check out what you can do to protect your online security before you check in.

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What is RFID and is it Safe?

A great deal of public discussion is currently going on regarding credit cards which have RFID technology. Many people don’t know what it is, how it works, or what it is for.  Find out about this technology. Read More

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Shopping Online for Your Valentine Can Lead to Cybercrime: How to Protect Your Identity from Heartless Hackers

It’s that time of year when Cupid’s arrows send millions of love struck consumers online to buy something special for their Valentine. But there’s a good chance that cute little cherub infecting us with the love bug could be a cybercriminal in disguise. Find how to spot online Valentine’s Day scammers looking to steal your identity and empty your wallet.

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Craigslist Scams

Craigslist has become one of the prominent online tools to find…well just about anything.  From job offers, to used cars, the site is one of the most convenient and comprehensive ways to buy or sell nearly any good or service.  The ease of use and lack of expense draws all sorts of people to the site…and cyber criminals, fraudsters, and identity thieves are no exception. Read More

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