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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We all know by now that having too many pre-approved credit card offers in our mailboxes makes us more vulnerable to Identity Theft. When you receive all kinds of junk mail that means that your information is being sold, exchanged, leveraged, used and abused. This is why people who are prudent about their financial planning [...]
Do you even need Identity Theft Prevention Services? Identity theft crime has created a lot of problems, headaches and financial burdens for its victims. And it has also created a new industry that offers an array of services. Some of these services are worth it and some are just a waste of your hard earned [...]
There are times when I feel like being around people yet I want to be alone. Does it make any sense? When it happens, I go to the library or a bookstore. I am a bookworm, what can I say. Anyhow, this is exactly how I was feeling the other night. I decided to go [...]
Preventing Medical Identity Theft by Grant Hall Doctors and Dentists offices and medical facilities have become fertile ground for criminal identity thieves who infiltrate these businesses and practices for the purpose of preying on unsuspecting medical patients. The last problem a sick or injured person needs in her life is an attack by a fraudster [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What is a Fraud Alert? A Fraud Alert is a notification, a security statement if you will, attached to your credit file. Once you place a fraud alert in your file, any potential lender must take every reasonable step to verify your identity before extending any credit to you or anyone else applying for credit [...]
Happy Holidays! May this season-and always- be filled with love and happiness. I feel it is my responsibility to remind you that the thieves and crooks are more active during the Holidays. We are so happy and excited during this time of the year. I know I am. I have noticed that my email box [...]
