Ways to prevent identity theft
Ways to prevent identity theft Petosky 12/4/2006 – Deter Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information. — Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them. — Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Businesses not meeting identity prevention requirements
North Carolina Businesses not meeting identity prevention requirements Smith Moore LLP 11/30/2006 – Thursday November 30, 12:35 pm ET Consequences of failing to comply with the state’s Identity Theft Protection Act could be severe. RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire/ — On December 1, North Carolina’s Identity Theft Protection Act (ITPA) will turn one year old.…
Read MoreMedical identity theft becoming a big problem
Medical identity theft becoming a big problem Melissa Luck / News4 Reporter 11/22/2006 – SPOKANE — For years, people have heard about the dangers of identity theft, people stealing your personal information to eventually get drugs or money. But there’s a new trend. It’s called medical identity theft, and tens of thousands of people could…
Read MoreTake steps to avoid identity theft safety
Take steps to avoid identity theft safety CINDY CARCAMO 11/14/2006 – Q. With the holiday season approaching, what are some fraud prevention tips consumers should keep in mind? A. “Use cash,” says Detective Glenn Finley of Westminster’s property-crimes unit. He’s kidding. Well, sort of. Finley uses cash for most of his purchases after years of…
Read MoreProtect yourself from identity theft this holiday
Protect yourself from identity theft this holiday Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch 11/14/2006 – MARSHALL LOEB’S DAILY MONEY TIP Protect yourself from identity theft this holiday PrintE-mailDisable live quotesRSSDigg itDel.icio.usRelated Blog Posts & ArticlesBy Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch Last Update: 12:01 AM ET Nov 14, 2006 NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — It’s the most wonderful time of the year,…
Read MoreHolidays Likely to Cause Spike in ID Theft
Holidays Likely to Cause Spike in ID Theft PR Newswire 11/9/2006 – COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Identity thieves could come out in droves this holiday season. The busy shopping time presents numerous opportunities for thieves to steal your financial information. “Identity thieves see the holidays as a potentially lucrative time of year,” said…
Read MoreShredding documents can stop identity theft
Shredding documents can stop identity theft By Dennis Rockstroh 11/3/2006 – Action Line: Shredding documents can stop identity theft By Dennis Rockstroh Q I live on the third floor of an apartment complex in Santa Clara. Outside my bedroom window is the back parking lot and a dumpster. The other morning, about 6 a.m., I…
Read MoreMedical ID theft leads to lengthy recovery
Medical ID theft leads to lengthy recovery By Mike Wereschagin – Tribune – review 10/24/2006 – By Mike Wereschagin TRIBUNE-REVIEW Tuesday, October 24, 2006 In a wallet full of credit cards, it was Jo-Ann Davis’ medical insurance card that became the golden ticket to stealing her identity. Davis left her wallet atop her car on…
Read MoreNo-Swipe Credit Cards Could Make ID Theft Easier
No-Swipe Credit Cards Could Make ID Theft Easier ABC News 10/24/2006 – Oct. 24, 2006 — Companies are touting the newest generation of credit cards, where data are transmitted instantly by radio waves. There’s no need to swipe or sign to make a purchase. Related: Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft They may make shopping faster…
Read MoreMichigan Attorney General Issues Alert About New Identity Theft Scam
Michigan Attorney General Issues Alert About New Identity Theft Scam Attorney General’s Web site 10/24/2006 – Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is warning consumers to be aware of a telephone scam in which phony information is transmitted through Caller ID as a ruse to con individuals into providing illicit callers with sensitive personal information. Cox…
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