A lot of experts claim that Credit Freeze is the best way to prevent identity theft. What is Credit Freeze? Credit Freeze, aka Security Freeze, allows you to restrict access to your credit file. When the Security Freeze is added to your file, you or anyone else using your name will not be able obtain [...]
When I decided to move, I, of course, thought that Craigslist is the right place. I must tell you I encountered a lot of Rental Scams there. Since I am absolutely curious, I decided to investigate some of the more common rental scams and see what I can find out. I put my “Nancy Drew” [...]
Let’s face it: Identity Theft is not something most of us are concerned about every waking moment. The reality is Identity Theft is not going away. Although there is no one perfect way to completely prevent Identity Theft, there are steps people can take to reduce the chances of this crime happening. Yet, very often [...]
The other day, probably just like you, I received the “Uniform Traffic Ticket” email. Of course, I knew it was malicious and I never opened the attachment. But I started wondering: How did the spammers get my email address in the place? Have YOU ever noticed that as soon as you create a new email [...]
As with any other post I have written, this one is no different. I draw everything from my own experiences. I did not think of Rental Scams until I actually started looking for a new place. I went on Craigslist.org-one of the biggest classified sites on the web for rentals, sales, jobs, (you name it!) [...]
I got a text message from one of my best friends this morning saying that I should warn my friends on Facebook about a virus, and also not to open any emails from her that would prompt me to watch a video. That didn’t sound right, so I called her later that day. So last [...]
The Identity Theft crime is one of the fasted growing. Many of us associate identity theft with an Internet age. But is it a correct assumption to make. What is the history of identity theft? When did it all start? No one can really tell when a first case of identity theft happened, but there [...]
With the recent economic downturn and a high unemployment rate, the identity theft crimes targeting job seekers is up by 345% or so. Out of all Identity Theft cases filed with the FTC in 2008, 15% of them were employment related. This is, perhaps, one of the easiest ways to steal someone’s information. People are [...]
In one of my previous articles How Much Is Your Information Worth?, I wrote about the an underground market and how much the information is sold for. I came across these three videos that explain in depth what type of information is popular in those markets, the going rates, etc. These videos are shocking! Leave [...]
A simple video explains what phishing is, how to identify, avoid it and fight it.
(ARA) – Nearly 10 million people in the United States were victims of identity fraud last year and, over the past two years alone, Americans have lost $8.5 billion to online con artists. When online criminals are so convincing, how do you avoid becoming a victim? And how do you know if you’ve already become [...]
Who should read this article: Any parent with minor children who use the internet. Introduction: Identity theft is a huge problem worldwide. It is not limited to adults; children can also have their identities stolen. It’s much harder to catch someone using a kid’s identity, since the child is under the age of 18.
Recently, I spoke to someone about Identity Theft, types of ID Theft, its effects on the victim’s life and prevention methods. Naturally, the person I was speaking to had a lot of questions about the subject matter. But at the end of our conversation, that individual said something that made me worried a little bit. [...]
As an Identity Theft Victim you are guilty till proved innocent. In some cases, the victims are able to resolve the effects of the crime in a couple of hours, but there are some cases in which things get so tangled and complicated. It takes way more than just making a few calls. When the [...]
It seems we have heard enough about common email scams, but I feel compelled to talk more about it. Scams will continue to exist, because there is market for them. If no one was buying into them, the amount of scam would most likely be reduced. Today, I am getting more scam emails than I [...]
In many Identity Theft cases, the victims discover they have been victimized by this crime while reviewing their credit reports. The credit reports contain our personal information and basically all of our financial history including judgments, bankruptcies, repossessions, etc. However, about 75% of all credit reports contain incorrect information. Therefore, you do not need to [...]
I have recently noticed tons of emails from FBI signed by Robert S. Mueller, III again. The first round of them happened about a year ago and now it is happening again. With all the media attention to this issue, you would think that the scammers would figure out that pretty much everyone out there [...]
In the article Avoid the “Work-At-Home” Scams!, I told you a story about a young man I interviewed for a job for one of my clients. As a recruiter, I interview a lot of people and every one of them has a story. A while ago, I interviewed an individual, let’s call him Mark for [...]
With an identity theft being the fasted growing crime in the US, I am still baffled by the amount of sensitive personal information available through public records. Your name, date of birth, your address, your social security number, driving record, legal matters, bankruptcies and a lot of other information about you can be obtained by [...]
Identity theft is a crime that leaves the victim with a heavy financial burden, tarnished reputation and an uncertainty for the future. If you are a victim of an identity theft in any shape or form, you are guilty till proven innocent. According to the FTC 2006 survey, the median amount of time spent on [...]
As a recruiter, I come across many different people and many different stories. Some are impressive, some-offensive, some-compelling and some really touch my heart. Recently, I interviewed a very young man, let’s call him John Doe. About 20-22 years old. His story really touched my heart. I interviewed him early in the morning; he came [...]
When someone is using your information for financial gain, your credit may be affected. There are cases in which the thieves ran up the credit card bills, took on mortgages, and got deep into debt without your knowing. Then, when they found themselves unable to repay the debt, they filed for bankruptcy or their home got [...]
A while ago I published a post “The Creative Scam Artists” in which I was wondering about how the thieves were obtaining our personal information and how they come up with their scam ideas. Well, after some extensive research, I found out that, yes, indeed, the thieves HAVE manuals, how -to guides, tutorials, advice, scam [...]
I write plenty here about Identity Theft, but I feel I should delve into this term a little bit deeper. What is Identity Theft? Really, What is it? A Legal Definition of Identity Theft per Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Identity Theft Means: “… a fraud committed using the identifying information of [...]
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Porter is charged with 20 counts of filing false tax returns and 20 corresponding aggravated identity theft counts. Although the charges are limited to the more than $55000 in refunds that Porter allegedly received, there is evidence that she … See all stories on this topic »
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Personnel from Ashley Furniture, Home Depot, Walmart and High Desert Furniture were being asked to come identify their property. Brewster and Holguin were arrested on suspicion of burglary and identity theft . Brewster was booked at Victor Valley Jail, … See all stories on this topic »
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RoadFish.com men's lifestyle and finance magazine released their top tips for protecting against identity theft which can wreak havoc on personal finances and future finance endeavors. RoadFish's advice comes after the news that early filers tax … See all stories on this topic » PR Web (press release)
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ENID — An Enid man has been charged in federal court with six felony counts of identity theft and filing false tax returns. A federal indictment charging Jeremiah Avery Martin was unsealed Thursday, according to Sanford C. Coats, US attorney for the … See all stories on this topic »
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Curtis Tyrone Wudtee, 62, was sentenced by Chief US District Judge Marsha Pechman to 57 months in prison for misuse of a Social Security number, aggravated identity theft and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Wudtee pleaded guilty to those … See all stories on this topic »
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Two people were arrested Friday on suspicion of mutlitple burglaries and instances of identity theft . San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies in Victorville stopped a Uhaul van at 8:41 am after a short chase, according to a sheriff's news release. See all stories on this topic »
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Edwards was arrested last week and charged with identity theft . A complaint says he fraudulently used or attempted to use the identity of Secretary of State Matt Schultz and/or that of his brother during a scheme to falsely implicate Schultz in illegal … See all stories on this topic »
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New York City police arrested her later that day in a related crime. Greenwich Police arrested her Thursday at the King's County Courthouse on Thursday. West was charged with larceny, identify theft and criminal impersonation. See all stories on this topic »
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Three Dayton women are facing charges of tax fraud and identity theft . A federal grand jury charged the women with conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by using stolen identities belonging to mentally disabled adults … See all stories on this topic »
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Rita Kim of Fort Lee was allegedly part of Palisades Park man's identity theft and bank fraud ring that netted millions. By Patch Staff A Fort Lee woman faces up to 20 years in jail after a federal grand jury in Newark returned an indictment Friday, … See all stories on this topic »
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The IRS is taking additional steps this tax season to further prevent, detect and resolve identity theft cases as soon as possible.” Adams and Turnage were charged with conspiracy to defraud the US Government through the submission of false claims. See all stories on this topic »
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MUMBAI: Identity theft is one of the growing concerns in cyber crime in India today. According to Norton Cybercrime Report 2011, globally 431 million adults experienced cybercrime in 2011 and more than 1 million plus adults became victims every day. See all stories on this topic »
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