What Are the 5 Types of Identity Theft?
October 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Identity theft is quickly becoming the most prevalent white-collar crime in the United States. Sadly, there is much misconception as to what identity theft is. Most consumers believe that identity theft only involves and effects your credit report. This is not true. Identity theft takes many forms that make everyone a potential target for identity theft. Read more
Credit Card Identity Theft
October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Credit Card Identity Theft- Credit Card Fraud is Just the Start of the Havoc that Follows
Credit card identity theft is an increasing crime both online and off. The statistics for this type of identity theft are staggering - and quite frightening.
Learning how credit card identity theft happens is the first step in learning how to protect yourself from this crime. Read more
Online Identity Theft
October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Facts About Online Identity Theft - Protect Yourself from Cyber Identity Theft
The facts are that today we are a digital society.
More than 75% of homes in the United States have access to the internet through at least one computer.
The internet has provided consumers with such luxuries as online bill paying, financial accounts access, and endless opportunities for shopping. Fact is, being able to access so much information online on the internet has left open the door for online identity theft and it is vital to protect yourself at all times from potential online identity theft criminals. Read more
Identity Theft in Colleges
October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Primary Targets for Identity Theft-Colleges Report Alarming Statistics
Identity theft in colleges accounts for more than 31% of all identity theft cases each year. College students are an all time high-risk for being the next identity theft victim. What can college students do to prevent being an identity theft victim?
When consumers randomly think about identity theft, most assume this crime only happens to the more affluent and mature community. Nothing is farther from the truth. A shocking identity theft statistic shows that those in the age range of 18-29 are the most prominent targets for identity theft. Read more
Prevent Identity Theft
October 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Preventing Identity Theft - Tips to prevent identity theft
Preventing identity theft requires a change in financial and daily habits. Protecting your personal information is the number one way to be proactive to try and keep your identity from being stolen. Remember, all an identity theft thief needs is a simple social security number to wreak havoc on your financial life and emotional well-being. Read more
