Identity Theft – It Can Happen To You
Many victims of identity theft speak about how shocking the incident was to them, the lasting ramifications on their good names and the fact that they simply didn't see it coming. This is not a strange reaction. Most people are fairly trusting of the people and general commercial environment around them.
How Do I Avoid Identity Theft?
Avoiding Identity theft is not as simple as merely reading the security terms and conditions on websites and filling in a fake name. There are many different ways that your identity might be stolen and unfortunately, victims of identity theft are spread far and wide. Some have never even been near a computer.
Internet Identity Theft – Be Smart, Avoid This Problem
03 May 2009
Identity theft takes many forms, not least of all, online identity theft. Although it is more difficult to avoid identity theft in real life, there are many online practices that can be followed to avoid internet identity theft. Firstly, it is important to understand why your identity might be stolen online. The rewards for criminals [...]
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Identity Theft – How do Criminals Get Your Personal Information?
03 May 2009
There is a lot of speculation as to how criminals obtain enough personal data to fraudulently get a loan on our names (among various other criminal activities). We often feel that the systems in place, such as signatures, passwords, pin codes and security clearance codes should protect us from these and similar criminal activities.
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Has Your Identity Been Stolen?
03 May 2009
Some shocking recent statistics have shown that up to 19% of identity theft victims only discover the criminal activities 4 years after it began. It may seem impossible to those of us who have not experienced this horrible and invasive form of crime, but it cannot always be prevented.
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Identity Theft Statistics
03 May 2009
Identity theft is the fastest growing criminal activity in the world. As communication and business becomes more remote, electronically dependant and sophisticated, so criminals have found new ways to exploit something as simple as a name.
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How do I find out if I am an Identity Theft Victim?
03 May 2009
The prospect of a stolen identity is a daunting one. There are many shocking statistics out there and just as many real-life stories of people who have fallen victim to identity theft. For those of us who have been lucky enough not to have the experience, it might not be a bad idea to make sure we're really in the clear.
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6 Steps Every Victim Must Follow
03 May 2009
Although legislation is taking a while to come to grips with the legal aspects of identity fraud, there are institutions and protocols for those who find themselves in the unfortunate position of having discovered the unpleasant fact.
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