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Protecting Yourself While on Vacation

Spring is here and for many that means gearing up for a bit of rest and relaxation with a spring break vacation or, at the very least, planning a fun-filled trip in the summer months to come.  However, the planning shouldn’t stop at selecting your dream destination and accommodations.  Unfortunately, identity thieves are everywhere, and [...]

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Identity Theft During Tax Season

February 29, 2012

With most things in life, where there’s a will, there’s a way.  And, identity theft is no exception.  Identity thieves are always on the prowl for ways to scam the system at the expense of innocent individuals, even when it comes to filing taxes. A recent story in The Los Angeles Times reported that the [...]

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Don’t Throw Away Your Identity

February 13, 2012

It’s easy to realize that there is an endless array of technology-enabled methods identity thieves can use to steal your identity, but it’s important to realize identity theft is also easily accomplished through low-tech methods.  MyID.com™ helps to protect you online.  But offline, it’s important that you take measures to steer clear of becoming a [...]

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Advice on Surviving the Emotional Toll of Identity Theft

November 10, 2011

When it comes to identity theft, there’s lots of information about how to protect yourself and also how to help repair the financial and credit damage in the event you find yourself a victim. But what about the emotional toll it takes on those affected by this serious crime? Ask any victim of identity theft [...]

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