Most Recent Articles in Identity Theft Prevention

• Preventing Identity Theft from Happening to You

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft prevention is something that is seen to be something unnecessary and a waste of time. This may well in fact be wrong. Identity theft can be seen as one of the crimes that only keep increasing as time goes by. The sheer numbers of people that are becoming victims to this kind of crime have already reached more than millions a year. It is important to know what we can do in order to protect ourselves from this … (more) April 19, 2010

• The Things that can Happen to you when you become a Victim of Identity theft

  by Amanda Randell

  When it comes to identity theft, it’s too late to do anything once they have got a hold of the information that they need. Usually you won’t know what hit you. You will just be surprised that what had happened, just happened. The only step that will be open to you now is to do some damage control that would not have probably happened when they practiced identity theft prevention. What happens when you are a victim of identity theft … (more) April 15, 2010

• Arm yourself against Identity Theft!

  by Amanda Randell

  With the advent of the internet and fast rise of technology, identity theft has become too common and widespread. The Identity Theft Resource Center says that an average of 27,000 people lose their identities to thieves every second in the United States alone! Since almost every home in the US has its own computer and internet connection, and since almost everyone is subject to having records of all kinds, this is not hard to believe.  What is Identity Theft?  Basically, … (more) March 22, 2010

• Guard your Identity by knowing Identity Thieves’ Tactics

  by Amanda Randell

  Identity theft is a crime which has caused drastic effects in the lives of thousands of citizens in the US and around the world. Being a victim of identity theft could mean having your SSSN number, medical data, ATM information, and even your own character stolen.  If you become a victim of identity theft, you will be charged with thousands worth of money just for attorneys and lawsuits just trying to clean up your reputation. Getting identity theft protection for … (more) March 19, 2010

• 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