Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season

With the holiday spending season fast approaching, it’s crucial that you understand the dangers of identity theft. Though many of the methods thieves use to steal identities are out of our control, there are many measures you can take to protect yourself from the threats identity thieves pose.

Identity Theft Over Hyped?

It appears that Identity Theft has been way over hyped. Yet why? Well let’s follow the money? The Federal Trade Commission has a budget right? They have to employ a handful of really good economists and quite a few wannabe economists who think that every business merger is some sort of economic conspiracy

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.

Preventing Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud: How to Protect Your Credit Information

According to a recent poll by Experian, one in five Americans has reported they have experienced some form of identity theft. If it happens to you, and your identity is stolen, you might be in for a lengthy hassle that could

Identity Theft Prevention

The most important step that you can take for identity theft prevention is to order a new copy of your credit reports at least once a year to prevent being caught by surprise charges and accounts.

Identity Theft, Even After You Die

Discover how identities of the deceased is becoming an irresistible target to scam artists and how to minimize it happening to your family members.

Identity Theft: Oh No... Not Them

It's not just the many ways and identity can be stolen that has turned identity theft into an epidemic. In many cases, it's who's doing the stealing...

How You Can Help Prevent Identity Theft

Identity theft can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone, individuals or businesses. Everyone must be educated and aware so it can be avoided. Most identity theft involves the U.S. Mail which is why the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is a lead agency in investigating Identity Theft. Identity Theft is a criminal offense.

Identity Theft Prevention: Raising the Bar on Protection

Identity theft is fast becoming an epidemic in today’s society, and can be perpetrated in ways that many people would never stop to consider. Without ever realizing it, you might be leaving yourself open to having your very own identity stolen – and may not discover the full impact of its implications for many years to come.

How To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious crime that continues to grow. If you become a victim of identity theft, you may spend months, or years, trying to repair the damage.

Identity Theft - Monitor Your Credit Report

Those at risk for identity theft have a new tool at their disposal. The credit bureaus will allow you to monitor your credit activity.

A Personal Experience with Identity Theft

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Another Fine Mess!

I'm in the Anti-Spyware business, and I'm doing a lot of advertising to promote my website, but here I am online and on the phone, giving my personal information to.....who? Strangers basically, Geez! The majority of identity thefts occur thru contractors employing people in entry-level jobs that have not been properly screened. Not even Hackers, Phishers or Dumpster Divers account for as many! The ideal location for a Identity stealer would be in a outsourced agency that fails to use adequate screening processes.

Identity Theft - Early Detection Is Key

Early detection of identify theft is essential in preventing undue loss, as well as protecting your credit from long-term damage...

Are You The Only One Using Your Name?

Identity theft has become an epidemic. Millions and millions of purses and wallets are stolen everyday and many of them are not just taken for the money inside. Thieves can use your credit cards to buy whatever they want to and whose credit does it ruin?