Most Recent Articles in Identity Theft

• Avoiding identity theft when everything is lost

  by Janet Lacey

  When cardholders face the seriously unfortunate situation of losing their credit cards, debit cards, driver s license, health insurance and other important cards all at the same time due to stolen wallets containing everything, the following steps must be considered to avoid identity theft. Cardholders must first cancel their credit cards. … (more) October 25, 2011

• How Serious is Identity Theft as a Crime

  by Janet Lacey

  It is amazing how much identity thieves can do to damage our lives. There was a very controversial identity theft case which the criminal already incurred more than $100,000 of credit card debt, obtained a federal home loan, bought homes and motorcycles and handguns in the victim s name. At that … (more) October 8, 2011

• Identity theft via passwords and how to manage

  by Janet Lacey

  Identity thieves are known for their practice of gaining access to identity information by hacking cardholder accounts. All they need is a poorly managed password to successfully make use of your vital information in their illegal activities. Online bank websites or any kind of system that does not add a … (more) September 13, 2011

• The way child identity theft works and what parents can do

  by Janet Lacey

  Today, almost everybody knows what identity theft in the context of credit cards is. Due to this, literatures also abound in relation to how individuals may protect themselves from the crime of identity theft. It cannot be denied however that with practices of parents getting social security numbers for their … (more) August 10, 2011

• Owner responsibility is the key to avoiding identity theft

  by Janet Lacey

  One valuable asset that each person aims to protect is his credit. Credits in any form are important for future and current access to different types of things which are generally needed by an individual. For example, if the person wants to buy a car for business purposes, applying for … (more) January 15, 2011

• Your Credit Report Matters and its Free!!

  by Janet Lacey

  This article discusses the importance of credit reports. Have you ever taken your credit reports for granted? Got them out of the mailbox but never really took the time to read them? If your answer is yes, then you need to change that habit. Credit reports are essential documents made … (more) November 30, 2010

• Why is Identity Theft Awareness Relevant?

  by Janet Lacey

  This article discusses some reasons why it is important to get educated with identity theft. Identity theft is a serious crime that is spreading fast all around the globe. There is no escaping it since the thieves target anyone they can get their hands on. Even the wealthiest and powerful … (more) November 16, 2010

• The Impact of the Internet to Identity Theft

  by Janet Lacey

  This article discusses how the internet aid in identity theft. Truly the internet has come a long way since its invention. With the advent of the internet came the development of people relations. People from opposite poles of the globe are able to associate with each other, exchange ideas and … (more) November 12, 2010

• Relating Identity Theft to Credit Reports and Credit Scores

  by Janet Lacey

  This article discusses the effects of identity theft to credit reports and credit scores. Identity theft is a crime whose effects have reached great proportions. Almost anyone can be a victim. Why, even the wealthiest and most powerful men have fallen victim to this crime! This just means that avoiding … (more) November 9, 2010

• SELF IDENTITY THEFT CHECKS: THE PRACTICAL AND EFFECTIVE MEANS OF COMBATING IDENTITY THEFT

  by Janet Lacey

  Performing self identity theft checks can be the most practical and easiest way to safeguard against identity theft. The process of identity theft has been changing over time. Before the dawn of the internet, people relied on their cunning and wits to perform acts of identity theft. The film of … (more) November 1, 2010