Tag Archive for ‘protect identity theft’
Security Tools to Protect Finances from Fraud
Prior to the Internet, financial accounts were maintained at your local bank. Photo identification such as a driver’s license was required for large transactions, and your identity was protected in part by being recognized by the people with whom you regularly conducted business. Now, in the digital age, your financial accounts are accessible from anywhere [...]
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 [...]
Six Signs You May Be A Victim of Personal Identity Theft
Short of noticing that new credit cards have been opened in your name when you check for identity theft (you are checking your annual credit report, right?), the signs that you may have been a victim of personal identity theft may be subtle. The following are red flags that you may be a victim of [...]
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