Identity Theft News
New Jersey Shredding (More losing identity)
New Jersey Shredding (More losing identity) By JANUARY WETZEL 7/23/2005 – If you’ve ever bought a product on a Web site, you could be a victim. If you’ve ever thrown out old checks without shredding them, you could be a victim. If you’ve ever lost your wallet, you could be a victim. Even by using…
Read MoreIdentity theft rules mean getting rid of information
Identity theft rules mean getting rid of information Cincinatti Enquirer 7/22/2005 – What do a hammer, a paper shredder and a $250,000 truck that can pulverize paper and metal have in common? They are just a few of the ways the Federal Trade Commission will allow businesses to comply with its new rules for disposing…
Read MoreID fraudsters turn household rubbish into gold
ID fraudsters turn household rubbish into gold Trevor McDonald 7/13/2005 – ITV’s Tonight Show presented by Trevor McDonald highlighted the issue of consumers leaving personal information in their bins, therefore putting them at risk from ID fraud. However, recent research from MyEquifax.co.uk, the instant online credit information provider, reveals that there could be a conflict…
Read MoreIDs stolen from junk computers
IDs stolen from junk computers John Millar, Special to the Free Press (London Fr 6/30/2005 – There’s an illicit market for personal information and many people are feeding it by failing to remove their identities from decommissioned computers. Website www.iaaca.com, says a June 22 International Herald Tribune story, ran an ad for available “dump” information.…
Read MoreShredding and pulverizing records to prevent ID theft
Shredding and pulverizing records to prevent ID theft By Tim Pennington Enquirer contributor 6/30/2005 – What do a hammer, a paper shredder and a $250,000 truck that can pulverize paper and metal have in common? They are just a few of the ways the Federal Trade Commission will allow businesses to comply with its new…
Read MoreIdentity Theft – Tales from two who were targeted
Identity Theft – Tales from two who were targeted RANDI F. MARSHALL AND HENRY GILGOFF (Newsday) 6/26/2005 – Several years ago, a man walked into a Chicago car dealership wanting to buy an expensive car. He said his name was Aaron Meyer and produced Social Security numbers, credit card information and other details to prove…
Read MoreSmall firms must now protect sensitive information
Small firms must now protect sensitive information Rhonda Abrams (USA Today) 6/17/2005 – If you don’t already have a shredder, get one. As of June 1, you’re now required to shred many documents you’ve routinely tossed in the trash — or you may be violating federal law. Really! A new federal regulation — the Federal…
Read MoreJunk mail finds its way into the garden
Junk mail finds its way into the garden GLORIA VIORGE 6/15/2005 – Identity theft is very scary. How dare those thieves steal our personal information and use it for personal gain? I worry about it like everyone else; I, too, have submitted personal info via credit card and in buying a home. Though our home…
Read MorePersonal information there for the taking in Jackson County garbage bin
Personal information there for the taking in Jackson County garbage bin Nicole Sack (The Southern) 6/15/2005 – MURPHYSBORO – Amanda Riegger stared down at the thick file. “You got that out of his dumpster?” she asked as she looked at the printed name of the man she had recently filed an order of protection against.…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Fraud Protection Agency Offers Identity Theft Restoration
Identity Theft Fraud Protection Agency Offers Identity Theft Restoration Margaret Norris-Guerrero 6/7/2005 – Margaret Norris-Guerrero, who is the Executive Administrator of the Identity Theft Fraud Protection Agency, asked, “why would someone want to do all of that leg work by themselves when they can have a trained expert do it for them and have peace…
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