Credit Cards and Identity Theft

Once upon a time, your biggest worry with a credit card was that someone might use it if you lost it or it was stolen. With the ever increasing complexity of today's world, there's a bigger danger lurking for the unwary.

Identity Theft Task Force; Thank You President Bush

How can we stop Identity Theft, which is growing each year and becoming one of the biggest concerns of the American People? What can our government do to curb these pirates of our data and thieves of our good names? What is to be done with regards to those who have already been victimized?

Credit Card Fraud Prevention

Globally credit card fraud costs card issuers billions of dollars a year in fraudulent use of their cards. Some of this loss is passed back to retailers who failed to comply with the normal processing method for the card.

Identity theft - Are You Safe Online?

11 million admit to being caught by phishing emails. Should we be more concerned of what happens to our personal information once we submit it online? Can we trust those we deal with?

Phishing Scams, A Growing Identity Theft Menace

You have likely heard of the identity theft threat known as phishing since it is a growing problem affecting our online activity. Phishing has claimed many victims in the last several years and you should understand what it is and how you can minmize your exposure.

Identity Theft Prevention Measures

Identity theft, one of the most insidious forms of white-collar crime, is a federal crime under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. It occurs when charlatans steal your personal and/or financial information to use your credit accounts, tap your bank accounts, get new credit in your name, file fraudulent tax returns, get cell phones in your name, access your insurance benefits, and so on.

What is the Government Doing on Identity Theft?

Unlike SPAM where the Federal Trade Commission proved completely incompetent and consumers experienced a nearly 3000% increase in SPAM since the FTC put out their press releases that they were going to take a bite out of SPAM; it appears that the justice department is indeed making some headway on Identity Theft.

Identity Theft: Safeguarding Can't Hurt

Will we ever get a break? Not right now .In San Diego, police arrested a postal worker for stealing mail and trading it to identity thieves to support his drug habit. Another arrest involved the hac...

IRS Gives Away More Information on US Citizens than the Identity Thieves Even Need

The Internal Revenue Service gives away more information on U.S. citizens than almost any other agency and the identity thieves Love It. But why is it that the government gives away information on U.S. citizens to anyone who wants it? Why does the Internal Revenue Service collecting information and make it public to anybody?

Preventing Identity Theft—6 Tips You Need to Know

Identity theft has become an all too common problem in the last couple of years, and more than ever before people need information in regard to preventing identity theft. It’s scary to think that someone can steal your private personal and financial information without you having any idea that it’s happened—until you find out that you’re greatly in debt or wanted for a crime.

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the rising crimes in the world. It happens everywhere and can take various forms, from a stolen credit card to an illegal use of a social security number. Learn how to protect yourself against identity theft!

How To Protect Your Social Security Number

Your social security number is your key in life. If your social security number ends up in the wrong hands all kinds of things can happen; your bank account can be accessed, your identity can be used and tons of other things.

Don't Get Caught: The Easiest Way To Avoid Phishing Scams

Avoiding online frauds and scams is easy if you follow advice to stop, think, and stay in charge.

Identity Theft is an Ongoing Problem

Identity theft is an ongoing serious problem. Unfortunately we hear of problems much more often.

How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Protect your financial data, especially online.