Identity Theft: Five Tips To Help You Beat On-Line Fraudsters

In the past ten years, identity theft has grown from being virtually unheard of to something that is on everyone's lips. It has already affected millions of people and it is estimated that its worldwide cost in 2005 was over $221 billion. Following these simple steps will help to prevent you becoming a victim.

Identity Theft: Could You Be Next

Identity theft is a problem that is growing rapidly across this country. Everyday thousands of people have their lives changed forever by someone who uses-

Nun a Victim of Identity Theft

In the US, investigators in cases of identity theft are expected to be making arrests soon (January 2007). An organised gang of criminals have been involved in a lucrative and elaborate scam which has made them a considerable sum of money. These people, part of an identity theft scam ring, were found to be targeting a nun and, unfortunately, nearly led to the nun losing her home in Dorchester.

Phishing and Identity Scams - Savings Account, Personal Checking and Credit Card Crooks

Phishing and email scams are targeting most people in the online world. Most are vulnerable to identity theft and here are a few ideas to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

Lessons for Consumers After the TJX Data Breach

While incidences of data theft from companies are out of the hands of individual consumers, there are still preventative steps you can take to minimize your risk when your personal financial information is stolen.

Have You Been A Victim or Do You Know Someone Who Has Been A Victim Of Identity Theft?

Nearly everyone I talk to day in and day out know someone who has been a victim of identity theft.

Why You Need To Report Identity Theft Immediately

If you discover that you are a victim of identity theft, there are certain steps that you must take as quickly as possible to minimize the damage done. Find out what you need to do, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Identity Theft And How To Protect Against It

Aside from your body, nothing is as personal as your identity. Identity thieves use your identity to break the law, and avoid being identified. Read here how to protect yourself from this crime.

Identity Theft - Are YOU At Risk?

Chances are you think that you won't be affected by the nation's number one fast-growing crime. Think again. Identity theft is on the rise. Find out what you don't know about ID Theft and how you can protect yourself.

The Worker Identity Theft Crisis (And How You Will Save The Day)

Corporate data breaches have become an epidemic, and new legal and regulatory changes lead to massive corporate liability. There were 50 million records breached, at an average COST to the company of almost $200 per record in 2006. Review key strategies to reduce risk and cost.

Top 5 Identity Theft Protection Tips

Are you worried about identity theft protection? In the last decade, identity theft has become a rampant crime. Millions of people have been affected by it and the estimated worldwide damage caused by it is a staggering $221 billion.

Data Protection - Government Intends to Impose Tougher Penalties for Misuse of Personal Data

The Department for Constitutional Affairs (National) issued a press release on 7 February 2007, stating that the courts will now be able to imprison anyone who trades in or deliberately mis-uses individual’s personal data.

Your Money and Your Life - Gone in Sixty Seconds Flat!

The new trend recently discovered- online hazards in hotels. Authorities are becoming alarmed at the number of traveler-victims who have reported that their personal or financial information was stolen after they had used a computer in a hotel's business center. It seems like the cybercriminals use keylogging software to record the victim's key strokes.

Identity Theft - Who Is The Weakest Link In The Chain

'Identity Theft' is a term used for the event when some bad guy steals your sensitive information without your knowledge, misuses it and tries to harm you financially.