Tuesday, May 25, 2004
JS Online: Identity theft paints victim as prostitute: "'It took some time and money to get it straightened out,'" said her attorney
It's not just about getting money stolen, it's about your good name.
It's not just about getting money stolen, it's about your good name.
Attorney General Shurtleff warns of new identity-theft scam - Local News - thespectrum.com: "The scam involves promoters targeting illegal aliens to purchase homes with another person's social security number. The buyer pays as much as twice what the property is worth and inevitably loses the home in foreclosure."
Thursday, May 20, 2004
deseretnews.com | Utahns hit hard by costly mortgage scam
The thieves "made up" social security numbers, which happened to be real in some cases.
No amount of shredding or not carrying around a SSN card would have prevented this.
Continuous credit monitoring would have helped some victims. But many of these victims now need extensive restoration assistance.
The thieves "made up" social security numbers, which happened to be real in some cases.
No amount of shredding or not carrying around a SSN card would have prevented this.
Continuous credit monitoring would have helped some victims. But many of these victims now need extensive restoration assistance.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
Increasing Number of Identity Theft Victims Find Culprit in Own Family: "While most victims never know the crook, a study says 17 percent do - they're family members or relatives."
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Preventing Business Identity Theft - Technology- CFO.com
Article about phishing - fake emails that look like they come from a reputable company.
This is very important to watch out for.
In fact, if you get an email or letter, do some research first, before giving out personal information. Don't click any links in the email. Instead, type the address yourself in the web browser.
You may also want to contact Customer Support at the business to see whether it is legitimate.
Article about phishing - fake emails that look like they come from a reputable company.
This is very important to watch out for.
In fact, if you get an email or letter, do some research first, before giving out personal information. Don't click any links in the email. Instead, type the address yourself in the web browser.
You may also want to contact Customer Support at the business to see whether it is legitimate.
Monday, May 10, 2004
ProtectionConnect.com: Identity Theft Exploding: Here's How you can Avoid Becoming a Victim
Great article on commonsense and protecting yourself.
The ProtectionConnect website also offers great personal, home, and business products that assist in protection.
Great article on commonsense and protecting yourself.
The ProtectionConnect website also offers great personal, home, and business products that assist in protection.
Friday, May 07, 2004
CBS News | All In The Family | May 6, 2004: "In fact, getting your credit and good name cleared is often the most excruciating part of being a victim of identity theft. And in some cases, it can take years."
10% of cases are the result of family members stealing identity - no amount of shredding or not giving out info to strangers can fix this.
10% of cases are the result of family members stealing identity - no amount of shredding or not giving out info to strangers can fix this.
Thursday, May 06, 2004
Lost wallet? Who and when to call
Great information about the steps to protect yourself if you lose your wallet.
Great information about the steps to protect yourself if you lose your wallet.
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Keeping Your Identity Safe
An excellent resource, with links to other sites, and some free videos about ID Theft.
An excellent resource, with links to other sites, and some free videos about ID Theft.
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
KDKA: Overseas Identity Theft Ring Hits Close to Home
One reason to make sure that your ID Theft restoration service (if you even have it with your ID Theft protection) has experts all over the world, rather than just in the U.S.
One reason to make sure that your ID Theft restoration service (if you even have it with your ID Theft protection) has experts all over the world, rather than just in the U.S.
Monday, May 03, 2004
Washington Mutual Launches Products to Respond to Identity Theft; Research Indicates That a Majority of Consumers Are 'Extremely Concerned' about Identity Theft
Banks and financial institutions are now offering their own credit monitoring services.
Of course, most only apply to a customer's accounts with that institution and do not extend beyond that.
This product from Washington Mutual is free, and does provide some additional benefits, which are nice - like the $5000 coverage for expenses like lost wages and legal fees.
Banks and financial institutions are now offering their own credit monitoring services.
Of course, most only apply to a customer's accounts with that institution and do not extend beyond that.
This product from Washington Mutual is free, and does provide some additional benefits, which are nice - like the $5000 coverage for expenses like lost wages and legal fees.
