Monday, December 20, 2004
Identity theft isn't always online crime: "According to an American Express study, consumers have a lot to learn about protecting themselves against identity theft.
While 77 percent claim they take precautions to secure their information, nearly half still make the mistake of carrying their Social Security numbers in their wallets. Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed don't check to see if a Web site is secure when shopping online."
While 77 percent claim they take precautions to secure their information, nearly half still make the mistake of carrying their Social Security numbers in their wallets. Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed don't check to see if a Web site is secure when shopping online."
