Identity and Financial Theft Archive

Social security numbers are vulnerable to identity theft that is preventable to an extent. Social security numbers are often public record, meaning anyone who accesses public records that have your social security number on them …

Identity theft is a very serious crime because it not only costs the victim money, but it also costs the victim a lot of time and frustration. Additionally, you will have to monitor your personal …

Preventing ID theft. ID theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the US, according to the FBI. However, there are simple things you can do in your everyday life to revent this awful …

The very thought of some faceless thief stealing your identity and using your good name is scary. Even without the other inherent dangers of identity theft the idea can be pretty frightening. Unfortunately there are …

With companies selling your personal information and the endless amount of junk mail a lot of us seem to receive, identity theft is becoming more and more of a concern in the back of people’s …

Identity theft is a scary crime. The idea of some unknown person using your personal information to ruin your financial life and even possibly commit serious crimes is intimidating. While the threat of identity theft …

It is a sickening feeling when it happens. Usually, people start to panic and search the same places over and over again hoping and praying that their purse or wallet will be found. The loss …

If you have an identity, then it can be stolen. It doesn’t matter where you are, whether you are out and about on the streets, or whether you are safely tucked away in your home, …

Identity theft occurs when someone accesses and uses your personal information without your permission to commit fraud. Identity theft victims often find themselves in deep debt and at the center of civil and criminal lawsuits …

Identity theft is a quickly growing Internet crime that effects millions of people each year. According to the BBC one in ten people have fallen victim to identity theft in some form. So what can …

Is it correct that you sometimes lose some of your money? Do you worry about criminals taking your money? It is important to take precaution every day. By continuing to read this article, you are …

“To Criminals, it’s a faceless crime”; so quoted a special fraud investigator. Yet to those affected, it’s a crime that results in a fight for your credit, your good name, and your sanity. It is …

You don’t know whom you are giving the information to. Websites on the Internet can seem legit even though some of them aren’t. Here are six reasons why you need to protect your personal information …

If you have had personal information stolen, for example, your wallet ot documents containing your name, address etc. from your home, then you may be worried about becoming a victim of identity theft. You may …

A lost or stolen purse or wallet is something many of us unfortunately deal with at some point during the course of our lives. Reaching for your purse or into your pocket for your wallet …

Perhaps you went to get the mail just like any other day and among your mail is a notice saying you are overdue on your Disney credit card. The only problem is that you don’t …

If you are the average person living on the average income the answer is no. Identity theft insurance and credit monitoring services are marketed largely through scare tactics, but a savvy consumer can follow just …

Identity theft is a quickly growing crime in a time where so much information is readily available. Everyday people share personal information on social networking sites and through E-mails without even considering what they are …

Social security benefits are linked with the identity of the beneficiary, which in turn is linked with the social security number. If somebody else makes a claim for the social security benefits in your name, …

When you find that you have become the victim of identity theft immediate, timely action is a must. The worst thing you can do is delay action. The theft may have been going on for …

One of the scariest realities that people have to deal with in the modern world is identity theft and fraud. Both involve the loss of personal information and the use of personal data, but the …

Debit and credit card scams continue to plague society as schemers use old and new tricks to defraud people of their money. Another incident was uncovered at a busy railroad station in Long Island. According …

Many of us have heard news about identity theft, along with the warnings on how to avoid it.  But, do you know that children, including yours, can fall prey to identity predators, too?  According to …

One of the fastest growing crimes around the world is identity fraud.  This is where criminals steal an individual’s personal and financial details and use these to either steal money directly or to purchase goods …

If someone has stolen your identity; you probably won’t realize it until you go to get loan for a house or a car. Victims of this crime have had their good credit history replaced with …

Several years ago the Social Security Administration (SSA) created the Death Master File to help banks and businesses prevent identity theft, however it has led to some unintended consequences. As a result, lawmakers are calling …

Sadly to say along with the advancement in communications, advanced measures in stealing arrived as well. Identity Theft is a major concern these days. When your Identity has been stolen it can take years to …

A vicious identity thief can ruin your life from the comfort of his or her pajamas. These cowards cause rage, anxiety, and maddening hopelessness. Identify thieves are willing to trawl through dumpsters for bank statements. …

Identity theft is a major problem. In a matter of minutes an identity thief can bring chaos to your financial  and personal life. It can take many hours of personal time trying to sort out …

As we consider the issue of paying for identity theft or credit monitoring services, it’s worthwhile to consider them as separate options.  I’m not a fan of credit monitoring services because you can do this …