Preventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized
Preventing identity theft, what to do if you’ve been victimized PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Richard Felker of Pembroke Pines said he’s been the victim of identity theft not just once, but twice. “Goodness, each time this happened I spent a good hour and a half to two hours going through the procedure to get it…
Read MoreWhether It’s Paper or Digital, Protect Your Assets
Whether It’s Paper or Digital, Protect Your Assets Despite our best efforts to create a greener footprint in our offices, the fact of the matter is paper is never going to go away. There are plenty of digital filing systems that can greatly reduce the amount of paper we accumulate, but whether you rely solely…
Read MoreHow to protect your children from identity theft
How to protect your children from identity theft TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As we head back to school, the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture has a warning for parents about protecting children’s identities. Each year, more than 50,000 Florida children become victims of identity theft, and more than $100 million is stolen from children whose identities have…
Read MoreWhat can I do to protect my children from identity theft?
What can I do to protect my children from identity theft? As the school year is about to begin, it’s important for parents to take steps to protect their children from identity theft, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said today. Each year, more than 50,000 children in Florida become victims of identity theft, and more…
Read MoreHiring a Professional Document Destruction Company? Here’s What You Need to Consider
Hiring a Professional Document Destruction Company? Here’s What You Need to Consider Regular document and media destruction is a valuable asset to protecting your company’s brand, reputation, and identity, but not all shredding companies are equal in service and performance. If you’re in the market for a professional shredding company, there are some considerations to…
Read More9 Investigates identity theft trend
9 Investigates identity theft trend 9 Investigates examined how your personal information may be getting posted online without your knowledge, allowing crooks to steal your identity. Channel 9’s Vanessa Welch worked with a local cybersecurity expert who was able to find Social Security numbers, bank account numbers and salary information for dozens of Floridians. The…
Read MoreBy nearly any measure, sunny South Florida is tops in fraud from ID theft to mortgage scams
By nearly any measure, sunny South Florida is tops in fraud from ID theft to mortgage scams MIAMI — Psssst — Need a phony ID? A fraudulent tax refund? Insurance money from a sham car crash? Florida may have just what you’re looking for. Since the first settlers hacked their way into the mangrove tangles…
Read MoreProtect Your Reputation. Avoid Data Breaches.
Protect Your Reputation. Avoid Data Breaches. Perhaps Head & Shoulders was onto something with its marketing slogan when it said “you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.” Businesses spend time and resources on keeping their existing clients by nurturing relationships and maintaining quality customer service. Reputation is fragile, and one data…
Read MoreThird woman charged in widespread identity theft scheme
Third woman charged in widespread identity theft scheme A simple shoplifting complaint at a Florida mall led investigators to a widespread fraud scheme in which women from Palm Beach County worked together to steal at least 790 identities, according to court documents.. Willis was recruited by Latonia Verdell, a convicted felon from Greenacres who orchestrated…
Read More3 charged in Central Florida ID theft ring with 2K victims
3 charged in Central Florida ID theft ring with 2K victims ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police have arrested three suspects after an identity theft ring was broken up by an 85-year-old man. The Orlando Police Department is pursuing multiple charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, scheme to defraud and trafficking in counterfeit credit…
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