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3 Identity Theft Prevention Tips
I know Identity theft and fraud has become quite a pain in you know where, but this can be checked. You can prevent Identity theft. And it is not as difficult as it may seem. You just need to keep your antenna out, and employ a watchdog inside you to see any suspicious thing. I [...]
11 Million US Adults are Now Victim of Identity Theft
In a study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research, it was found that in 2009 12% more US adults became victim of identity theft and related fraud compared to 2008. The 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report found that in total 11.1 million US adults had been victimized in 2009, whereas, in 2008, this number was [...]
Criminals Use Internet for Fraud and Theft
The internet has become an integral part of doing business across the globe. However it has opened up yet another avenue for criminals to commit various crimes. Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to describe the unlawful activity of these criminals. People are wrongfully obtaining and using other people’s information for their own [...]
Ways to Avoid Identity Theft on the Internet
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says that identity theft is the United State’s fastest growing crime. As if this is not enough to scare anyone who has a bank account and credit card, then the level of sophistication that are increasingly being used by identity thieves is enough to concern even the most laidback person. [...]
Synthetic Identity Theft: The New Threat
Probably the most prolific type of fraud perpetrated in the 21st century is identity theft. With the statistics on this fraudulent activity increasing exponentially the last few years, people have become aware and many have implemented the safety precautions needed to avoid being a victim. Nevertheless, criminals have likewise adapted and found other ways of [...]
