Identity Theft Articles

1). Setting Up and Securing Your Wireless Network By : Faye Spencer
There are more and more individuals opting to work from home than ever before. The advantages to this are many including avoiding the morning and evening rush hours, being able to spend time with your kids and significant other, and doing everything on your own time. Though the pitfalls are many, the one that I will be focusing on in this article is that of setting up a secure wireless network for your home based business.
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2). Ten Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft By : Howard Goff
You've probably heard about identity theft on television or read about it in the newspaper, and you may already be aware of the damage these crimes can cause victims and their families. What you may not know is how to protect yourself from these attacks. Below you'll find ten steps that can help you minimize your chances of becoming another identity theft statistic.
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3). Identity Theft - Think You're Not at Risk? By : Briana Scurry
We live in an information-oriented society. Technology allows us to do business and make transactions literally in a matter of seconds. This abundance of information has given rise to a new crime - identity theft. In fact, according to a 2003 release from the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 27 million Americans have fallen prey to identity thieves since 1999.
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4). Avoiding Credit Card Fraud By : Joseph Kenny
Imagine the following situations: Someone rummages through your rubbish to find discarded receipts and then uses your account numbers illegally. A shop keeper keeps a copy of your credit or debit card and then uses it to pay for other transactions. A mailing asks you to call a long distance number to claim a free prize. You are told to provide your account number to sign up.
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5). It's 12 Noon, Do You Know Who's Using Your Network? By : Jason Frovich
The idea of reading email while lounging by the pool, text or instant messaging while doing the laundry, or lounging in the Jacuzzi listening to your MP3 collection is appealing to us all. Unfortunately, many, or even most, wireless units don't come with security features already functioning. This may not seem like a big issue to someone who is simply setting up a home network, but there are a number of potential problems you should consider.
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6). What are the Most Common Ways to Commit Identity Theft or Fraud By : Cathy Taylor
It's the number one source of consumer complaints at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and unfortunately, it's one of the simplest crimes to commit. Identity theft involves information from your daily life, from shopping, bill-paying, and even applying for a job. Thieves take advantage of everyday opportunities to discover your personal information, including your Social Security number (SSN), bank or credit card account numbers, income, name, address, or phone number, and use it to commit fraud or other crimes.
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7). Document Shredders And Their Features By : D. David Dugan
Why should I get a document shredder? How much should I spend on a document shredder? What features are available and what is the best document shredder for my type of business? These are some of the questions I will answer for you in this article. First, why should I have a document shredder for my business or for my own personal use? The answer is easy.
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8). Document Security � Not Just Paper Shredding By : D. David Dugan
What is document security? Why is document security important to me? What are the best methods my company can use to enhance document security? Is it expensive to do? These are some of the questions you may have about document security. In this article, I will explain more about document security and why it is important that your business implement some sort of policy or plan to improve the way your employees and you handle documents.
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9). Do a background check first before you hire someone!!|Detectiveunlimited| By : Kart Redfield
Today, numerous companies conduct background checks, including several firms that offer their services over the Web. And while it�s important to find a company that�s competent at verifying credentials, it�s also crucial to check for the right things. "The level of deception that exists is frightening. A lot of people think nothing of misrepresenting their qualifications and lying about past events," says Lou Adler, president of Power Hiring.
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10). Put an End to Criminal Identity Theft By : Gord
Being mistaken for someone else can be very hazardous. It can actually get you punished for something you never did. A couple of situations have already cropped up when someone else in a course of a criminal act uses another persons identity. Many criminals have had the ability to get crucial and vital information, such as social security number, addresses, credit card numbers, bank accounts, birth certificates and etcetera to commit crimes.
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11). Identity Theft: It Won't Happen To Me By : Daryl
"I got bad credit, I'm not worried" "It happened to a friend of a friend" "I've got other priorities now" "All it takes is guarding your Social Security number" "I can trust the people around me" These quotes are all too common regarding identity theft. The problem is the Federal Trade Commission, various law enforcement agencies and identity theft.
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12). Phishing and Pharming: Dangerous Scams By : Alexandra Gamanenko
As soon as almost all computer users already got used to -- or at least heard about -- the word "phishing", another somewhat confusing word appeared. Pharming. Does it differ from phishing -- if yes, how? Two Pharmings Actually, two completely different fields use the term "pharming" now. We can say there exist two separate "pharmings". If genetics or businessmen from pharmaceutical industry are talking about pharming (spelled like that) it might have nothing to do with computers.
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13). Is That Your Check Book Driving Away By : Darren Miller
Is Your Check Book On The Curb ---------------------------- This is an article about people throwing away their home computers with all their financial and banking information on them and easily accessible. A very simple first step to financial and identity theft and it happens all the time. Computer Disposal and Identity Theft go hand in hand. Since Hurricane Wilma, our city has stepped up bulk trash pickup to every month.
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14). Tax Season � Time for Scams By : Richard A. Chapo
As tax season draws irresistibly closer, the scam artists are polishing their latest techniques. This article should help you keep an eye out for these nasty individuals. Tax Season � Time for Scams In a particularly cheeky move, scam artists have started posing in on form or another as the IRS in an effort to get you to turn over social security numbers and such.
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15). Paper Shredders By : D. David Dugan
As identity theft becomes a real problem in our society, paper shredders begin to fill a growing need in the community. Businesses and individuals both desire to safely and effectively destroy sensitive documents. While individuals can rely on small paper shredders to effectively destroy credit card statements and bank paperwork, larger corporations need something more heavy duty.
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16). Easy Money .not. By : JeffSolochek
Thought today would be just the same as every other morning but when I checked my Inbox I found out that I had won 2 international lotteries that I had no idea that I had ever entered and the family for some dead prince in Nigeria wants me to act as the next of kin and they will let me keep 10% of his net worth. With all this money coming in I am going to be living on easy street and never have to work again.
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17). Stop Cyber Terrorism, Secure Your Computer By : Ruth Bird
Where do you turn for expert help in locking down your computer(s)? When you have a security problem with your computer, whom do you rely on?
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18). Identity Theft (R&R)? By : dataminer
Identity theft is the most prolific crimes committed today and it knows no boundaries. So by now most people know of the problem but are unaware of how it all got started. It's basically what's old is new again thus the teaser ID Theft R&R??? Which stands for Retrospective and Rebirth. Its started back in the 60's which was a time of conflict and change the Vietnam war and Civil Right protesters and the Underground mainly SDS and the Weathermen among others.
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19). Identity Theft � Impacting Your Taxes? By : Richard A. Chapo
If your identity is stolen, your finances can quickly become a nightmare. A less obvious problem is the effect identity theft can have on your taxes. Identity Theft Generally, thieves steal your personal data for the purpose of running up credit card charges or opening and abusing new accounts. A developing trend in the identity theft field concerns schemes impacting your taxes.
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20). Tax Refund Email Scam � IRS Warning By : Richard A. Chapo
The IRS has issued a warning regarding a phishing email scam. The scam claims you are due a tax refund, but is really designed to obtain your personal information. Tax Refund Email Scam Phishing scams are designed to swindle you into providing private information that can be used to your detriment. This information typically includes things like credit card numbers, social security numbers, bank accounts and so on.
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21). 2006 List of Tax Scams Released by IRS By : Richard A. Chapo
Every year, the IRS issues a list of tax scams. The goal is to alert taxpayers to the lack of merit of certain strategies as well as letting everyone know the IRS will not accept them. 2006 Scams The IRS has kicked out its annual list of highly dubious tax scams for 2006. Promoters often make these strategies sound credible, but they simply aren�t.
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22). Information on Identity Theft What You Must Know About It By : Dwayne Garrett
Now what is identity theft all about? Generally speaking, identity theft is a crime where a criminal uses another person identity and personal information for their own gain, usually financial gains.
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23). Uses and Access to Credit Reports By : tima
A credit report is a basic financial statement that reports an individual�s financial history in terms of payment of credit bills, loans and mortgages, and other credit related information. It shows whether or not an individual is in debt, how much, and for how long. Credit reports are used by major financial companies to sanction credit and determine the rates of interest over a period of time.
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24). Take 5 Minutes to Protect YOUR Family Name By : Kay Zahn
Copyright 2006 Kay Zahn Have you ever "Googled" yourself? Do it and you may be surprised at how many people share your name or some combination of it. A fact easily verified by opening a local phone book in many cases. On the internet however, there will only be ONE domain name like yours exactly the way you'd like it. The question is, will it be registered to you or to someone else with whom you share a name? Don't Let someone else take YOUR name online.
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25). Identity Theft � Who is �phishing� for your information? By : nan
There�s a new type of internet piracy called �phishing� (pronounced �fishing�). Internet thieves are �fishing� for your personal information. They�re looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other personal information that they can use to their advantage. You could become a victim of identity theft that could take years to clear your financial history and personal reputation.
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