MySpace Identity Theft Scams On the Rise? MySpace has become a target for identity thieves. Not that this is surprising, there is an added twist that takes it beyond what I’ve seen done on sites like PayPal or Ebay. For example, who hasn’t received an email claiming to be from PayPal or Ebay telling you…

Insurance tips for Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month The holidays are quickly approaching and the retail season is in full swing. It is the busiest shopping season of the year, which means your personal information may be at a greater risk of falling into the wrong hands. In fact, the Identity Theft Resource Center…

Identity Theft On The Rise Identity theft is on the rise. More than 162 million records have been reported lost or stolen in 2007. That’s three times more than the more than 49 million that went missing last year. It’s happened in Austin, too. The personal information, including the social security numbers of 22 students,…

Facts about identity theft — In 2005, about 1.6 million households experienced theft of existing accounts other than a credit card, such as a banking account, and 1.1 million households discovered misuse of personal information, such as a Social Security number. — Ten percent of households with incomes of $75,000 or higher experienced identity theft.…

Takahashi: When ID theft hits home STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO GUARD AGAINST IT My identity has been stolen. Again. Last month, someone used my Visa credit card to buy three $29 video games on the PlayStation Network. As much as I like video games, it wasn’t me. Visa’s fraud department was on the ball. They…

Avoiding the theft for the holidays She might have been Jane Doe of New Hampshire on Black Friday, with little more than two credit cards, a house and a car. But by the time she checks her credit the next year, she might see that five credit cards, three houses and two cars have been…

Minors at risk of ID theft, too Did you know that nearly 5 percent of all identity theft cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission last year were filed for children under the age of 18? In the information age, minors — online and sharing personal information — are at a greater risk of falling…

Identity Theft: Do You Know Where Your Child’s Credit Is? Identity theft is happening at epidemic proportions these days, a crime that costs consumers, credit card companies, and financial institutions billions of dollars every year. Fortunately, awareness has spread about this financially devastating crime, spurring many consumers to monitor financial affairs and credit report activity…

Tips offered to aid shoppers avoid problems Identity theft ande disputes involving gift purchases can spoil the holiday season. In the excitement of a holiday season filled with the spirit of giving, it can be easy for people to take for granted the honesty of others. “The joy of the holiday season can quickly be…

‘Tis the Season for Financial Crimes Against Seniors Not everyone is full of goodwill during the holidays. Unfortunately, the holidays are prime time for financial crimes — identity theft, robbery and fraud — and seniors are often the target. “Consumers are reminded to Shred, Signup, Suppress and be Sensitive,” says Melissa Companick, Acting President of…