Identity Theft Archive for January, 2010

• Tips to Prevent Identity Theft when Applying for a Job

  by Amanda Randell

  More and more cases of identities being stolen are reported each day. This definitely sounds alarming but it gives us more reason to employ identity theft protection measures. From statistics gathered, 38-48% of victims find out about that their identities have been stolen only within 3 months of it starting. By that time, much damage could already be done to your image and finances. The rules of identity theft protection apply to all individuals. However, it is found out that … (more) January 28, 2010

• Identity Theft Protection against Prevailing Scams

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft has been around for a long time now. For so many reasons, a good handful of people are benefitting from using other people’s names, which is why the crime is still very much alive. Sadly, amidst its popularity and the prevalent information the population has against it, there is still a substantial percentage of the populace getting fooled and victimized by the crime. But what you must remember is that you can do something about it. By arming … (more) January 25, 2010

• How to Create and Guard Secure Passwords

  by Amanda Randell

  You would not want to belong to the 66% of identity theft victims’ whose personal information has been used to open new credit account, nor would you want to be one of the 12% of victims who end up having warrants issued in their name for financial crimes.  Identity thieves are becoming more and more professional in their line of work. That could either be because they are indeed doing their best developing their scamming techniques, or because people are … (more) January 21, 2010

• Identity Theft Protection Easy Tips to Remember

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is a real danger anyone can be exposed to. Even seniors or children are at risk to get their identities stolen. This is why identity theft protection is a must for everybody, to avoid the serious damages stolen identities can cause its victims. Luckily, there are a lot of things that you can do to protect yourself against this crime. With these easy and simple identity theft protection tips, you can easily sleep soundly at night knowing that … (more) January 18, 2010

• Five Security Policies that Counter Identity Theft in the Workplace

  by Amanda Randell

  330 hours is precious. Within that span of time, you could already be doing something enormously productive in your life. Looking at it from another perspective, 330 hours is the average amount of time an identity theft victim spends to repair damages. So, if you value such amount of time, it’s not too late to learn about identity theft protection.  Identity theft, just like any other crime, can happen anywhere at anytime to anyone. It is one that starts out … (more) January 14, 2010

• The Different Kinds of Credit Identity Theft

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity Theft comes in different kinds. This is the reason why this kind of crime is very difficult to stop. I addition it is also true that not many people are well aware of the facts about identity theft. This likewise makes them very vulnerable to be the next victim. Of course, no person would want to become the next victim of this crime. Therefore, looking for the right identity theft prevention tips is a very necessary task to do. … (more) January 11, 2010

• Identity Theft Prevention! Know it. Live it.

  by Amanda Randell

  Importance of identity theft prevention  It is a known fact that anyone can be victimized by identity thieves. Becoming a victim of identity theft could be your worst nightmare that’s why knowing the ways of prevention will save you from the debilitating effects. You could be victimized with no idea at all so get protected now!  Understanding identity theft in the first place  Identity theft is the act of stealing personal information in the attempt of gaining benefits from the … (more) January 7, 2010

• DIY Identity Theft and Protect Yourself!

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is a crime wherein someone assumes another person’s position or name in fraudulent situations usually for financial gain. It can be achieved by simple stealing or pick-pocketing to high-end computer hacking in order to obtain personal information. The main points of information include the full name, birth date, street address, zip code, city, state and phone numbers. With this information in hand, a person will be able to make applications for you, rent apartments, or even change your … (more) January 4, 2010