Most Recent Articles in Identity Theft Prevention

• The New Dangers of Identity theft

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is a new type of crime that is spreading around many countries in different corners of the globe. Because of the internet, communication and dissemination of information could not have been any faster than in any point in human development. Mails that would normally take months to circle from one end of the country to another can now just take seconds to circulate the globe a number of times. This information superhighway has triggered a new dawn on … (more) February 22, 2010

• Giving Identity Theft the Fight it Deserves – Flawlessly

  by Amanda Randell

  If you are one of those who use to believe that identity theft prevention is only for those who have a lot to protect, you are wrong. Identity thieves are not basing their fraudulent acts on a person’s bank account but on those who are seemingly unaware that such a crime is in existence. These days, mothers, students, and teens are the most vulnerable to the said crime. It is because the latter are the ones who appear to be … (more) February 19, 2010

• Of the Seemingly Innocent Phishing Mail to Identity Theft

  by Amanda Randell

  Man has yet proven himself to be on top of the hierarchy via his invention of no less than the internet. It is through this latest craze that even the mud people of the Amazon rain forest can shop for made to order spears by just clicking their mouse and have their goods delivered the next day. Families who are also separated by the Pacific Ocean can actually talk to and see each other and will only need to wait … (more) February 15, 2010

• How does a Prada Bag Appears to have been Purchased by You?

  by Amanda Randell

  Gone are the days where you need both a wallet and a coin purse when heading to grocery or department store. This era, all you need is a small plastic rectangular credit card. Thanks to technology and its perks. But if you are not that careful, there is also a downside of all the things you are enjoying right now. A new crime has evolved out of these technology related advances and has been on top of America’s fastest growing … (more) February 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

• What you Can do to Protect yourself from Identity Theft

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft prevention is something that everyone should know. With the rising number of identity theft crimes, we should be alarmed and start protecting ourselves.  This means that we have to prevent it from happening in the first place. Identity theft is a serious crime that could destroy your life. Identity thieves use your identity or rather the articles that determine your identity and use it to reach the goals they have set. There are many ways in which they … (more) December 8, 2009

• Common Types of Identity Theft to Watch Out For

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is a serious crime that is growing fast in the US and around the globe. It poses risks to anyone whose identity is compromised. Oftentimes, people realize too late that they have been victimized. You can avoid being a victim if you become aware of identity theft prevention measures. But in order to prevent, first you have to know what you should be preventing. Identity theft comes in many faces. Here are the four types of identity theft: … (more) December 7, 2009

• Top 5 Personal Information You Should Guard Against Identity Thieves

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is now one of the fastest growing crimes in the US and the whole world. While the internet has been an important tool in the success of this crime, identity theft is not limited to electronic communications. Others still resort to stealing or garbage rummaging in obtaining the information they need. Having known the modes of how an identity thief works, it is now important to counteract them by understanding important steps in identity theft prevention.  An identity … (more) December 6, 2009

• Your Identity is Precious. Guard it Against Thieves!

  by Amanda Randell

  Our identity is precious. It is that thing that distinguishes us from other people or that which associates us to a group of people, like gender identities or cultural identities. Because of this broad sense of identity, modes of identification have been used in order to single out a certain person, making him unique. In each country, identification numbers are used as a mode to track its citizens, temporary residents and permanent residents for government functions such as … (more) December 5, 2009