Identity Theft News
Credit Scars: Youngest Victims
Credit Scars: Youngest Victims posted by Alex Ferreras on May 8, 2012 in Credit (Source: Mike Wagner and Jill Riepenhoff The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio (MCT) — By the time Kimberly Dean was in eighth grade, she had a mortgage, dozens of credit cards and enough debt to fill six pages on a credit report. The…
Read MoreGovt to release report on identity theft
Govt to release report on identity theft Federal and state governments are working on new laws which will help victims of identity theft re-establish their credit histories. Federal Home Affairs Minister Bob Debus says he will release a report this week which tracks the nature, impact, extent and cost of identity crime, as well as…
Read MoreIdentity theft costs an average of $31K
Identity theft costs an average of $31K The average cost of identity theft and resulting fraud in cases solved by the US Secret Service over a six-year period was more than $31,000, according to a study. Research by the Center for Identity Management and Information Protection (CIMIP) looked at 734 cases with an identity theft…
Read MorePrevent Identity Theft – Check Your Child’s Credit History!
Florida continues to lead the nation in identity theft complaints with children fast becoming the number one victims. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12, the Florida consumer folks want you to know, that silly as it sounds, you should be checking your child’s credit history. Child Identity Theft Each year, more than…
Read MorePrevent Identity Theft – Check Your Child’s Credit History!
Prevent Identity Theft – Check Your Child’s Credit History! Florida continues to lead the nation in identity theft complaints with children fast becoming the number one victims. As part of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6-12, the Florida consumer folks want you to know, that silly as it sounds, you should be checking your child’s…
Read MoreIRS, States and Tax Industry Ask for Public’s Help to Fight Identity Theft
IRS, States and Tax Industry Ask for Public’s Help to Fight Identity Theft With tax season underway and millions of families expecting refunds, the entire tax community is working together to fight back against tax-related identity theft. The time is now to protect your personal, financial and tax data online and at home, and we…
Read More6 tips for seniors to protect themselves from ID theft
6 tips for seniors to protect themselves from ID theft It seems like seniors have a target on their foreheads, and ID-theft criminals are taking aim to steal their information and money. Worse yet is that all too often seniors are ID-theft victims at the hands of friends and relatives. Take note and take action…
Read MorePersonal information of job applicants exposed in Allentown
Personal information of job applicants exposed in Allentown Ann Paynter was making her routine stop at Allentown’s recycling center a few weeks ago when something caught her eye as she tossed her items into the paper recycling bin. “I saw what looked like an application, a job application,” she said. Looking further, she saw what…
Read MoreIdentity theft: Be careful when purging sensitive documents
Identity theft: Be careful when purging sensitive documents A lot of people start the new year by cleaning house. If that’s your annual tradition, the Better Business Bureau reminds you to do it safely. Be careful how you throw away documents. “Be very careful about what sensitive documents and personally identifiable information you may also…
Read MorePrevent the Grinch from stealing your information
Prevent the Grinch from stealing your information GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn.- While most of us have embraced the technological age using computers and smartphones to efficiently shop and manage financial affairs, guarding against a cyber-Grinch is sometimes overlooked. Dan Ament, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley joins with some tips to consider Review and change your passwords…
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