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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 [...]

An identity thief uses many techniques to rip you off your personal information. From installing a malicious program and stealing your data to just asking for information, they do everything in their might. Therefore, you need to be extra careful when sharing your personal information with anyone. You should guard it the way you would [...]

Among the types of identity theft that are out there is synthetic identity theft.  Through synthetic identity theft a potential thief assumes a fictional identity in order to gain employment, credit/bank accounts, bank loans, etc.  But how does this affect you in the long run?  If someone has become a synthetic identity thief, therefore they’re [...]

Another identity theft scam you may not have considered, is cell phone identity theft.  You cell phone is a huge window into your personal life.  The information your phone stores, in the wrong hands, could absolutely be used against you.  That’s why, as with everything else, you should be careful about how you use your [...]

Not many people really think about the information stored on an old smart phone, before upgrading to a new one.  Take the iPhone for example.  It’s a great resource to easily store information, and make checking email, making online purchases, etc incredibly easy.  The problem with that is the information that remains on the unit’s [...]

Understanding the common techniques that thieves use to take hold of your identity is important.  With knowledge you can keep yourself safe.  By knowing what to avoid, and how to handle your personal information, you lower your risk.  So here are a few ways identity thieves operate.
One of the most common methods is to use [...]

Scanning your email inbox is a matter of cleaning out the scams, and the actual messages.  Being able to spot the scams is essential for everyone.  This way you avoid the risks of email identity theft, and protect yourself.  Not to mention, it helps you clean out your inbox and spam folders very quickly.
First, look [...]

A form of identity theft that many do not even realize is a risk, is the identities of your children.  Many thieves are turning to stealing the identity of children, as most parents don’t bother checking the credit reports of their 6 year old.  This gives the thieves free range to demolish their credit by [...]

No matter how much you can protect yourself, identity theft is still a real risk that can happen to you.  Identity theft has just become so rampant that anybody is vulnerable.  So part of protecting yourself these days, is knowing what to do once you’ve been hit by identity theft.  Thinking of this like a [...]

It’s important to know that in the information age of technology, any time you use the internet, you could be putting yourself at risk of identity theft.  Through no fault of your own, you could become a victim if theft, simply because some viruses lurk the internet, just waiting to pounce on your machine.  If [...]

Identity theft just gets easier and easier for the criminals that perpetrate your personal information.  So every person really needs to know how to respond to an identity thief, considering we’re all at risk.  Especially considering many people don’t really even know where to turn when they find their identity has been stolen.  So here [...]

With the upcoming United States national Census coming up in 2010, there’s a fair amount of concern considering the personal information you’ll be required to give to the government, and the ways it could be easily used against you by the wrong people.  The problem here is that identity theft is a problem that’s only [...]

Identity theft is the same as when someone is trying to break into your house.
Are there ways in preventing anybody from breaking into your house? Well, there are things that you can do so that it makes them hard to enter your house. There are easy ways such as installing locks, alarms and even security [...]

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 [...]