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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 [...]

Steps to Take if a You’re a Victim of Tax Fraud

We previously discussed the issue of identity theft when it comes to filing taxes.  Identity thieves use other people’s Social Security numbers (SSN) to file tax returns and claim refunds that aren’t theirs to take.  If the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tells you it already has a return for your SSN when you file your [...]

Don’t Throw Away Your Identity

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 [...]

IRS Reports a Significant Increase in Taxpayer Identity Thefts

A recent report released by the IRS concerning tax records for the 2010 tax year, reveals a significant increase in the number of identity theft reports received. In 2008, there were 51,702 identity theft reports. In 2009, the number more than tripled to 169,087. And, in 2010, individuals reported a staggering 245,000 incidents. According to [...]

Child Identity Theft: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Identity theft affects people of all ages, including children. In fact, some identity thieves prefer to use a child’s personal information, rather than an adult’s, because while many adults keep track of their credit, most do not monitor their child’s credit in any way. Luckily, there are simple warning signs that your child might be [...]

How to Report Identity Theft

If you notice signs suggesting you are the victim of identity theft, take the following steps as soon as possible. Start a file. You’ll need to keep records of all your identity theft-related correspondence, receipts, and your original police and identity theft reports, etc. Call any of the three major credit bureaus, report that you [...]

How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft occurs anytime someone uses another individual’s personal information, without their permission, to open accounts or commit crimes. As many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. Often, victims know the person who stole their identity. After all, who else would know your mother’s maiden name, city of birth, date of [...]

Top Ten Red Flags for Online Scams or Frauds

Online scams, known as phishing, are one way criminals exploit people over the Internet. Think of phishing like its homonym: to go fishing, you cast a wide net and scoop up whatever is unlucky enough to get caught. Likewise, phishers send out thousands of scam e-mails to unsuspecting Internet users until one eventually bites. Identity [...]

Risk for Identity Theft High for Social Network Users

A recent study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research found that individuals who use social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have a greater chance of falling victim to identity theft. The study also suggested that people who have used social media online for 5 years or more were two times as likely to become [...]