Identity Theft - How to Protect Yourself

New ways of stealing your identity pop up frequently. “Phishing” became prominent in 2003 and 2004: well-designed emails and websites convince victims to provide information. Emails look legit, but release any information and the nightmare begins. The cost? Damages now top $1 billion per year. How’s that for a nightmare?

Sole-Proprietors, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft by Obtaining an EIN

Obtaining an EIN or employer identification number is a good idea if you are self-employed. From time to time, you'll be asked to provide your social security number or employer ID to clients or governmental agencies. Once you do that you have no control over which client employees and others can view your number. With identity theft an ever increasing problem, reducing the need to give out your social security numer can only be a good idea. The best way to do that is to have an employer identification number.

Home Refinancing Scam - Thieves Use Identity Theft to Steal Your Equity

The dramatic rise in real estate prices has brought a lot of thieves out of the woodwork. They are now using identity theft to steal equity from homeowners.

Preventing Online Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the most common criminal acts in society today. Criminals will use your personal information such as banking accounts and passwords, to pretend that they are you. There are things that you can do to help prevent such a crime. It costs very little to protect your information, and it is money well spent.

How did a Thief get my Name? Don't be a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity Theft is America’s fastest growing type of robbery. There have been an estimated 9.9 million victims in America and over 40% of all consumer complaints in the U.S. involve identity theft. About half of the victims do not know how the thief obtained their personal information.

Resources to Help You Learn About and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

If you get an email or letter or form that looks like it came from your bank, credit card company, the IRS, online auction or bill pay service asking you to verify information so they can update their records, verify this with your bank or credit card company. Never click on the link in an email; it will take you to a fraudulent website that is disguised to look like the companies. If you call to verify and your bank or credit card company wants this information, give it to them over the phone, if you initiated the call and are sure it is the correct number, or stop by in person if possible. Warning signs you can look for to identify “Scams” If someone tells you: “Poor or no credit – No problem!” Offers you a “Bargain loan” Rushes you through signing up for anything Wants you to pay a fee If a salesman comes to your door and says “I was just in the neighborhood” Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it is!

Identity Theft: Don't Be A Victim!

If you don't think you have ever been a victim of identity theft, think again. In ways almost beyond our perception, thieves are making off with your valuable personal information, bringing havoc to so many lives. Here is a narrative outlining how you can respond if victimized by identity thieves.

Identity Theft - Don't Blame The Internet

Identity theft is a major problem in many developed countries, and it's growing all the time. So it's only natural to be concerned about internet security - but used properly, the net can enormously helpful in fighting this type of crime.

America's Fastest Growing Crime?

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America! Over 12.7 percent of Americans reported they were victims of Identity Theft in the last five years!

Anatomy of A PayPal Identity Theft Scam - The 7 Warning Signs

Paypal is becoming the online payment processor of choice for many users. Paypal allows virtually anyone to except credit card payments. Paypal is also a great way to send and receive electronic payments. Unfortunate fame has it's price and in the case of Paypal that means scam artists preying on the Paypal members

Detect Key Logger, Identity Theft Spyware

Here are a few tips to protect you against key logger spyware so identity thieves can't steal your bank account passwords and credit card numbers.

Identity Theft Prevention - Tips on Avoiding Disaster

Identity theft is a serious crime, which can leave us feeling vulnerable, unprotected and severely impacted financially. There are a number of steps you can take to prevent this heinous crime.

Preventing Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud: How to Protect Your Credit Information

According to a recent poll by Experian, one in five Americans has reported they have experienced some form of identity theft. If it happens to you, and your identity is stolen, you might be in for a lengthy hassle that could

Identity Theft and Pharming - A New Twist on an Old Theme

Understand what pharming is and how it can threaten your money. Learn how to protect yourself from the newest identity theft threat.