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What Is Identity Theft?

What Is Identity Theft?

Identity theft occurs when a criminal acquires and uses someones personal information and then uses that information to, in a sense, become that person for a while. The most common uses of identity theft are credit card and check fraud. Some other uses that can occur are illegal immigration, blackmail, various crimes or just attacking […]

May 28, 2015 | By More
Identity Theft With Social Security Numbers

Identity Theft With Social Security Numbers

One of the most damaging types of identity theft is more common than you think. Do you make sure you don’t have your social security card in your wallet or purse? Do you shred every document you have with your social security number on it after you don’t need it anymore? Not many people do. […]

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Identity Theft And The Computer

Identity Theft And The Computer

The home computer is one of the newer places for identity theft to occur. Many people do not understand how it can happen to them but later realize they really messed up using online services that just were not secure. An intelligent identity thief can easily get all of your personal information and use it […]

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Medical Identity Theft

Medical Identity Theft

Medical identity theft is often overlooked on television and in the newspapers, but is growing extremely rapidly. People are unable to get medical coverage easily and desperate times can drive many people to take very desperate measures. Unless you have a medical condition, you could keep your insurance card in your wallet or purse and […]

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Information About The Three Major Credit Bureaus

Information About The Three Major Credit Bureaus

If you have ever been turned down for credit for any reason, you probably got a letter in the mail explaining that your credit was not sufficient for whatever reason, and then explaining from where that information was gathered. Although some companies only go with one credit reporting company, many more go with reports from […]

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Recovering From Identity Theft

Recovering From Identity Theft

Identity theft is often in the media. Someone gets another person’s personal information, ruins their credit, steals all the money from their bank account, and really ruins that person’s life for years to come. Most media topics cover the financial and law enforcement aspects but what about the fear and pain that person goes through. […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
Are You Already An Identity Theft Victim?

Are You Already An Identity Theft Victim?

According to studies, there were over 15 million American victims of identity theft in the last year alone. You can expect that number to rise. Persons who find themselves victim to this kind of crime have a lot to suffer through. Not only have they been taken advantage of, they also have to endure long […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
Fifteen Easy Solutions to Avoid Being a Victim of Identity Theft

Fifteen Easy Solutions to Avoid Being a Victim of Identity Theft

Identity theft usually happens when a certain person unlawfully gains access to your personal data like your Social Security Number, credit card accounts, driver’s license Number and other information about you. The person who obtains your personal information utilizes it for his or her loan or credit card application, which goes forward under your name. […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
What Identity Theft Resource Centers Can Teach You

What Identity Theft Resource Centers Can Teach You

Identity theft is one of the crimes that people are always talking about. Media is one of the most effective identity theft resource centers. You can find all related stories, new techniques and solutions for this crime through media. It is also because of them that people have gotten all the needed information to fight […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
Identity Theft Video: Great Way To Catch An Identity Theft

Identity Theft Video: Great Way To Catch An Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the worst problems occurring today. It can happen almost anywhere, in small towns and big cities. Identity theft is defined by the law as the use of another person’s identity or identification to steal or commit a crime. An identity thief often uses another person’s identity to take their money. […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
Driver's License Identity Theft

Driver's License Identity Theft

When you think of identity theft, you probably think of people using credit cards that are in someone else’s name. Though this does happen often, it really is just caused by cashiers who are too lazy to check the back of the card, demand identification, or check that signatures match exactly. Sometimes, the cashier themselves […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
Checks And Identity Theft

Checks And Identity Theft

Many people have a love/hate relationship with their checkbooks. Checking accounts are absolutely unnecessary in today’s world but people are naturally stubborn and will continue to use paper checks instead of electronic checks. Those little rectangular pieces of paper have the ability to ruin your life for years to come. That sounds a little dramatic […]

August 2, 2011 | By More
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