My new roommate’s 3 credit cards have been stolen and about $1000 charged.

Read my previous articles on this subject:

How do criminals get your information? and another article posted HERE

Here are just a few examples of how you can tell if you are a victim of identity theft.  You can read more Here.

The latest (2008) identity theft statistic speak for themselves.  The total number of identity theft complaints is higher than in 2007 and 2006.  Bad news.  But there is also great news!  The percentages for some types of identity theft or fraud went down compared to 2007 and 2006.  For example, credit card fraud and bank account fraud.  Watch this video to learn more.

Identity Theft definition in my own words.  Learn more about this crime and learn how to differentiate an identity theft and identity fraud.

If you have been following the updates on the “Red Flags” Rule, you are probably aware of the fact that the American Bar Associations had filed a lawsuit, because the lawyers wanted to be exempted from this rule.  They won that lawsuit, of course.   No surprise here-the judges are lawyers too and they are looking out for their colleagues. Read the full story

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 your comments.

TAMPA — The FBI has generated a list of the latest scams and ways people can protect against becoming victims.

Special Agent Dave Couvertier, a spokesman for the FBI Tampa Field Division, said there are “literally thousands” of scams making their way through cyberspace. Read the full story

In one of my previous posts, I expressed my opinion about a free service called MyIDScore. (Read Here).  I have mentioned in my post that I contacted MyIDScore in regards to my 310 id score while I was already an ID theft victim.  Last night, I finally got a delayed response.   I still think that the service is pointless and useless and, to me, nothing more than just a fun number guessing game.

Here is a response from MyIDScore, which would give you a better idea of how it works and the accuracy of their service.  Again, I am only expressing my own opinion about it and in any way would I want to influence my readers to share my opinion.  Try their service (I am glad it is free) and decide for yourself if it is worth your time. Read the full story