Reporting Identity Theft

Knowing what to do and how to do it properly is often the difference between success and failure. There are few times when knowledge is more important than when reporting identity theft. By having a guide to follow, the consumer can feel confident that everything is being handled appropriately.

Internet Identity Theft - How You Can Shield Yourself

With the advent of the World Wide Web, a whole new breed of criminals have surfaced, posing threats to more than just our material assets, but also to our very identities. Although there are a number of effective methods for protecting yourself from internet identity theft, not everyone takes the necessary steps to initiate such a plan.

How did a Thief get my Name? Don't be a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity Theft is America’s fastest growing type of robbery. There have been an estimated 9.9 million victims in America and over 40% of all consumer complaints in the U.S. involve identity theft. About half of the victims do not know how the thief obtained their personal information.

Resources to Help You Learn About and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

If you get an email or letter or form that looks like it came from your bank, credit card company, the IRS, online auction or bill pay service asking you to verify information so they can update their records, verify this with your bank or credit card company. Never click on the link in an email; it will take you to a fraudulent website that is disguised to look like the companies. If you call to verify and your bank or credit card company wants this information, give it to them over the phone, if you initiated the call and are sure it is the correct number, or stop by in person if possible. Warning signs you can look for to identify “Scams” If someone tells you: “Poor or no credit – No problem!” Offers you a “Bargain loan” Rushes you through signing up for anything Wants you to pay a fee If a salesman comes to your door and says “I was just in the neighborhood” Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it is!

America's Fastest Growing Crime?

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America! Over 12.7 percent of Americans reported they were victims of Identity Theft in the last five years!

Anatomy of A PayPal Identity Theft Scam - The 7 Warning Signs

Paypal is becoming the online payment processor of choice for many users. Paypal allows virtually anyone to except credit card payments. Paypal is also a great way to send and receive electronic payments. Unfortunate fame has it's price and in the case of Paypal that means scam artists preying on the Paypal members

Phishing - What It Is and How to Avoid Identity Theft

Phishing is a term used to describe a type of spam that aims to steal your identity. It can be attempted through email, instant messages, or pop-up windows. Phishers seek to convince their potential victims to provide personal data such as credit card numbers, passwords or account information.

Some Identity Theft Victims End Up With Criminal Records

One in six Identity Theft victims end up with criminal records. Will this happen to you? Identity theft is a massive crime that is destroying the lives of many Americans. Losses are estimated at over $33 billion dollars per year.

Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Identity Theft

Identity theft is becoming a big concern and is starting to receive attention from lawmakers in Washington DC. Here are our top 10 steps you can take to prevent you from becoming a victim.

Identity Theft and Pharming - A New Twist on an Old Theme

Understand what pharming is and how it can threaten your money. Learn how to protect yourself from the newest identity theft threat.

Identity Theft's Young Victims: How to Protect Your Children's Identities

Did you know that someone could be using your child's identity? Read on to learn how to protect it and keep it from happening.

Internet Privacy a Growing Concern

We do on the Internet things that we would never do in public. However, with the growing use of AdWare, SpyWare and the rapidly expanding crime of identity theft, we enjoy less privacy on the Internet now that ever before.

Don't Let Spyware Sneak Up On You

Spyware is everywhere. Within this informative article you will learn how to become more aware of the possibility of it infecting your computer.

Prevent Identity Theft From Happening to You

Chris McElroy and I provide you with valuable tips on what YOU can do to ensure your identity is kept safe.