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Social Network Identity Theft

As social networks gain popularity among people of all ages, social networks are becoming more fruitful hunting grounds for identity thieves. It is imperative to take proper precautions to protect your privacy on your social network profiles.

Privacy on Facebook

Facebook has become one of the world’s most popular forums in which to share personal information. Despite the implication of a private online network, there are many ways in which the information you share on Facebook is accessible by third parties. Learn how you might be at risk and to protect your privacy with a few important social networking privacy tips.

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    • Wise Up Your Smartphone April 26, 2012
      Not so long ago, losing your mobile phone meant the additional expense of replacing it and possibly, someone charging up additional minutes on your bill.  Today the stakes are higher.  With the ownership of smartphones on the rise, the ability to store more information on your phone can now lead to identity theft opportunities if [...] […]
    • Protecting Yourself While on Vacation April 11, 2012
      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 March 20, 2012
      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 [...] […]
    • 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 [...] […]
    • 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 [...] […]