More Info on Identity Theft

Identity theft refers to the misappropriation of your identity and that too without your consent or knowledge, which in turn leads to the loss of critical personal or business information including key banking data, user name and password, credit card or debit card number, passport, and social security number. In other words, identity theft is [...]

Identity Theft Explained – Know More About This New Crime

Suppose you get robbed as you walk down the street, trying to get to your house. Suddenly out of nowhere, a person runs right to you, knocks you over and makes off with your wallet or purse and before you really register in your brain what has happened, they are gone.
Now what do you do? [...]

Identity Theft is More Sophisticated

Identity theft is a complex, worldwide problem. It is defined in various ways but in essence it is the misuse of another’s individual personal identification to commit fraud. Identity thieves can act alone, but increasingly law enforcement agencies report thieves are forming networks to operate nationwide and even on other continents. In the United States [...]

Identity Fraud Costs You More Than a Name

If you have ever received a call from a collection agent claiming you owe money for a loan you don’t recall applying for, you very well could be a victim of identity fraud. All someone needs is your name, social security number, date of birth and account numbers to ruin you financially.

This information is [...]

Why is identity theft happening more and more than ever?

taking a person’s credit information, photos, etc.
on the news today, there was a discussion about hackers, and no one’s information is truly safe.
i’ve been hearing about identity theft happening to teenagers, and not only teens but adults.
the worse kind of identity theft is using one’s credit history, credit cards, name, address, etc. and pursuing things [...]

could you add any more to this?

Some surveys indicate that as many as six million Britons have been victims, although the government estimates that the crime affects closer to 120,000 people each year. Either way it’s one of the fastest-growing crimes of the 21st century.
These tips could help to protect you:
1.Shred sensitive information. Shred financial statements, offers of loans and [...]

Businesses ‘need to do more in fight against identity theft’

Protecting credit card details and other financial and personal information should be the utmost of importance for businesses, it has been suggested.
Businesses are being urged to take steps to protect their customers’ personal and financial details from falling into the wrong hands.
The warning, which comes from Crime Stoppers Australia, reveals that a significant number of [...]

Are Hispanics in America more likely to have their identity stolen?

Identity theft linked to illegal immigration
Apr. 23, 2008 06:58 PM
McClatchy Newspapers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nobody likes getting a letter from the IRS. So imagine Amanda Bien’s reaction last Valentine’s Day when the agency wrote to demand $3,300 in back taxes.
For jobs she never worked. Five of them. In multiple states.
A Lenexa, Kan., Taco Bell. A [...]

Do the more bank accounts you have open raise your chances for identity theft?

I asked a question about closing accounts for credit score reasons and have been educated on that topic. My next question is if you have open accounts that you don’t use or if you have many open, does it raise your chances for identity theft? Also how do they get your information?

Identity Theft: Even Your Child Is Not Safe Any More

Surprisingly, identity theft has begun to take a whole new turn with identity thieves not even sparing children. The new method being employed by identity thieves is to impersonate a child in order to gain financial rewards. Often, the perpetrator is a member of the family; or, it could be a complete stranger, egged on [...]

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