by Robert P. Chappell, Jr. – Author Child Identity Theft: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Rowman and Littlefield) According to the 2013 Javelin Strategy and Research Identity Fraud Report[i] someone falls victim to identity theft every three seconds in the U.S. In fact, there were 12.6 million victims of identity theft last year alone. [...]
Well, well, well… “IT” IS BACK! And by “IT” I mean Koobface. Recently, McAfee released its Threat Report: First Quarter 2013. The Report shows a steady growth in mobile malware; increase in general malware (including Koobface) and spam. Koobface is coming back with vengeance! According to McAfee Labs, there were almost three times as many [...]
By Ron Palmer You may be smart, but some scammers are smarter I like to think I’m a pretty savvy dude. I’m the type of guy who won’t fall for a scam, a shady deal or a good old-fashioned shakedown. Frauds and charlatans set off my rip-off radar the moment they use poor sentence structure [...]
What are the Biggest Warning Signs of Emails that May Want to Steal Your Identity? Internet phishing is a growing threat for billions of email users daily. It seems like there is always a web scammer trying to access your information every time you read an email. The reality is that it’s incredibly simple [...]
Identity Theft Victim’s Rights Are you a victim of ID theft? If you are, then you know that you are guilty until proven innocent. Every case of ID theft is different and, at times, everyone questions your honesty and integrity. In some cases, all it takes is a few phone calls, a police report and [...]
Active Duty Alerts Every single day, members of the armed forces risk their lives to protect our liberties and freedom. But they are not just risking their lives, they are the prime targets for identity theft. The fact that the military personnel might be deployed for extended periods of time, allowing identity theft to go [...]
Guest Post by Jason Knapfel You may have heard rumors of data security breaches. However, some of them were very real. That’s why you stay on top of your own digital security. You’re vigilant when it comes to how you store and share your documents. You make sure you take your sensitive documents to a shredding [...]
A few weeks ago, my friend told me that her debit card was used on Macys.com without her authorizaton. My friend is probably one of the most responsible people I know. She checks her online bank account almost every single day and this is why she was able to notice this unauthorized charge while it [...]
While I was browsing the web for the latest Identity Theft news, I came across an article titled Credit Card Fraud Really Isn’t Identity Theft by Robert Siciliano. I would like to say that Robert Siciliano is a very respectable professional. He definitely has my respect and my attention. However, even people who are called experts, [...]
2013 is here! Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! 2012 was a challenging year for me and, I am sure, I am not the only one. But I am very optimistic about this coming year and see 2013 as a new chapter in my life with a lot of possibilities, opportunities and [...]
My version of a classic “Santa Baby”. I had fun writing “Hacker Baby”, recording it and then making a “music video”. Trivia: I recorded the audio in my car near the park where it was quiet, because my household was extremely loud.
Identity theft is a major problem. And if you live in South Carolina, the chances are very good – 75% in fact – that you may be at risk. In October, 2012, 3.6 million social security numbers of South Carolina residents were hacked, along with 16,000 credit card numbers. That means this cyber-disaster effects three-fourths [...]
Can you imagine getting pulled over for speeding and finding yourself put in jail for three days because of a case of mistaken identity? That’s exactly what happened to Stancy Nesbit . She got pulled over for speeding, and was arrested for possession of cocaine. Some other woman had been arrested for possession of cocaine, [...]
Identity theft tax fraud – using someone else’s tax ID or social security number to file a fake tax return and get a refund – has overtaken credit card fraud as the leading form of identity theft. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued a report on identity theft tax fraud in July, 2012. [...]
What is Keylogger? A Keylogger is a software program or a hardware device created to capture every keystroke that the user makes. A Keylogger is a malware, which belongs in the spyware family. A Keylogger logs every single website you visit, every email you send and receive, every document you create, etc. Basically, a Keylogger [...]
The workplace is a repository of valuable personal information. Social security numbers are linked to names and birth dates: tantalizing data bits for thieves intent on accessing these records for fraudulent use. Identity theft has become so rampant nationwide, victimizing millions of consumers and causing billions in business and personal losses every year. Technology has [...]
Guest Post by Brandon Allred The leading fraud problem in the United States is identity theft. The old methods of fraud involving dumpster diving and mail interception still exist, but with the new technological advancements we have seen over the past 20 years or so have allowed criminals to take things to a whole [...]
When it comes to identity theft prevention, there is really no cure-for-all type of prevention strategy. It is really a combination of various strategies that you have to implement. A lot of Identity Theft Prevention Experts will tell you that Credit Freeze is the cure for all, but it really isn’t. Yes, Credit Freeze is [...]
Do you know who Christopher Chaney is? Christopher Chaney is a hacker; a celebrity hacker! He was arrested in October of 2011 as a part of a yearlong investigation of celebrity hacking, which was named by the authorities “Operation Hackerazzi”. Mr. Chaney hacked into email accounts of more than 50 celebrities including Scarlett Johansson, Christina [...]
Guest Post by Nussin S. Fogel, Esq. Over 250,000 identity theft complaints were filed across the US in 2010. The good news is that overall identity theft is declining: complaints peaked in 2008 with 314,521 cases. This decline may be attributed to greater consumer awareness of scams like “phishing”, in which a criminal sends an [...]
It is that time again! Elections… This is the time we get passionate about our beliefs, views and favorite candidates. Time for the politicians to put on a likable facade and try to convince us that they are the best for the job. But it is also the perfect opportunity for scammers to take advantage [...]
Scams and Identity Theft Crimes targeting job seekers are always lurking around and are definitely on the rise. There are scams that are there to just get your money and there are those scams that may lead to Identity Theft. At one point or another in our lives, we all look for a new job [...]
Do you still use checks to pay for your bills and/or every day purchases? I do. I still pay some of my bills with checks. My rent, for example. I am certain that many of you still use checks as well. However, a lot of people are under the wrong impression that paying with traditional [...]
I have to tell you: I almost had a heart attack the other day! Okay, I am exaggerating a little. Didn’t “almost have a heart attack”, just panicked a little bit. I had a meeting with a potential client, which went well. Do you know how horrible the parking situation in Hollywood? Limited and very [...]
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The credit checking company Experian says that it is not surprising that identity fraud happens more frequently in London than in any other part of the UK. In East Ham, new research suggests there are seven times the number of attempts at identity … See all stories on this topic »
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Published on Jun 17, 2013. Vardan Kagramany was found guilty of identity theft and being an accomplice to identity theft . Prosecutors say Kagramany and his accomplice installed a debit card skimming device at an Aloha Island Mini Mart gas pump in 2010. See all stories on this topic »
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Video: For the past 13 years, the number one complaint to the FTC has been identity theft . Cyber security expert Jim Stickley says to protect yourself you should keep confidential information in a safe place, watch out for vacation rentals that request … See all stories on this topic »
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Many computers in small businesses and homes contain data, such as personal and financial information that hackers can use to commit fraud or identity theft . ~~. I talk to many people in the local community about computer security, and one of the … See all stories on this topic »
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Ashley D. Dodson, 25, of Shermansdale, is scheduled for sentencing on charges of forgery, identity theft and access device fraud. She pleaded guilty to the charges April 4. She was accused of repeatedly making checks payable to herself from the … See all stories on this topic »
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Identity theft : Police took a report June 11 from the 200 block of West Mariposa Avenue. Unauthorized withdrawals were made from the victim's bank account. Forgery: Police took a report June 12. The victim's credit card information was used to rent a … See all stories on this topic »
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“From their 7-Eleven stores, the defendants dispersed wire fraud and identity theft , along with Slurpees and hot dogs,” Lynch said at a Brooklyn news conference. She said the 7-Eleven defendants allegedly forced the immigrants to work 100 hours a week … See all stories on this topic »
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But there's one downside to using Facebook and Twitter that's giving thieves a new way to steal your identity. Identity theft is pretty common, and isn't considered a “new problem.” But social media has made it much more prevalent — and much easier to … See all stories on this topic » WCPO
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Sparta resident Rachel Mongiovi, 28, has been living an identity – theft nightmare for years. She can't get a job, apply to graduate school, or pay off her student loans, but, on Monday, she finally saw what could be the light at the end of the tunnel … See all stories on this topic »
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The defendants appeared in court on Long Island and Norfolk, Va., facing wire fraud conspiracy, identity theft and alien harboring charges. They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of conspiracy and other charges. Three men arrested in Virginia … See all stories on this topic » ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)
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The Sag Harbor 7-Eleven was one of 14 such convenience stores on Long Island and in Virginia seized by federal authorities on Monday in a crackdown that also charged nine store owners and operators with conspiring to commit wire fraud, stealing … See all stories on this topic » 27east.com
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A few neighborhoods on Long Island and in Virginia are without late-night Slurpees after feds took control of 14 7-Eleven stores on Monday. Nine owners and managers were charged with harboring and hiring more than 50 illegal immigrants. Forty other … See all stories on this topic » msnNOW
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