Prevent Identity Theft:

Cell Phones and Identity Theft -- Are You Protected?

2010-08-27T22:24:45Z

Identity theft knows no boundaries. Thieves are constantly on the lookout for weaknesses and security gaps to attack. With smartphone sales at an all-time high, thieves are on the prowl to take advantage of your weaknesses. Are you ready?

Can Canadian Identity Theft Laws Help You?

2010-08-20T22:22:10Z

Most people don't take identity theft seriously until it happens to them. Canadian Prime Minister, Tony Clement, discovered this the hard way. Reality hit home on a personal note after his wife became a victim of bank identity theft. Clements is now taking steps to eliminate spam and identity theft that will not only improve conditions in Canada but for you too.

Beware -- Publisher's Clearinghouse Fraud

2010-08-11T22:20:25Z

Fraud or dream come true? Isn't it just about everyone's dream to have Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes show up at your door and announce, 'You've just won 10 Million Dollars!' Sure it is and thieves know this. This is how thieves are using the name of Publishers Clearinghouse to commit fraud.

Are You at Risk for Synthetic Identity Theft?

2010-08-04T22:17:37Z

If you want to stay safe from identity theft, you must know the facts. As thieves become more tech-savvy, avoiding identity theft becomes more difficult. Synthetic identity theft is just one form of theft. Before you can protect yourself, you must understand it, how to detect it, and how to prevent it.

Are You a Victim of This Computer Crime?

2010-07-28T22:14:42Z

You have to give cybercriminals credit. When it comes to computer crimes, they can be quite ingenious. Identity thieves are constantly developing new ways to steal your personal information or improving their methods. Such is the case with keystroke logging.

Fortunately for us, the good guys, and unfortunately for them, the bad guys, most of their attempts are detectable. That is, if you know what you're looking for. Here's help.

5 Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft While On Vacation

2010-07-21T22:08:02Z

The threat of identity theft never goes away -- even on vacation. This year while taking time to relax, remember to follow these identity theft tips to avoid an unpleasant surprise when you get back home.

Dealing With Identity Cloning

2010-07-15T00:42:25Z

For those on the run, or for people who just want to be anonymous in a crowd, identity cloning may seem like a good idea. In a case like this, someone steals your identity for concealment, or to shield them from some reality they just don't want to face.

Maybe they're on the run from police or creditors. Maybe they're in the country illegally. Maybe they're paranoid, or just really, really private. It doesn't matter. ID cloning is full-blown criminal identity theft, and it can hurt you badly

Computer Crimes to Watch Out For

2010-07-07T21:40:30Z

The most common form of identity theft remains computer crimes, especially those that allow hackers to capture personal information and use a victim's credit cards fraudulently. And yet many people don't understand the depth and danger of computer crime -- instead, they think of it as a 'lesser' crime when compared to face-to-face offences.

Obviously, though, perpetrators commit identity theft in secret -- and that makes computer crimes the perfect approach. Here are the three most common identity theft computer crimes and what you can do to avoid them.

Avoid Online Auction Fraud by Following These 5 Simple Tips

2010-06-30T22:11:36Z

There are bargains and deals galore at online auction sites. There are also frauds galore. Avoid becoming a victim by following these 5 tips.

Can Biometrics Prevent Identity Theft?

2010-06-23T22:09:15Z

In the on-going war to prevent identity theft, scientists and financial wizards work constantly to develop different ideas, methods, and technologies to put an end to identity theft. The latest technology developed is biometrics. Is this 'the one' that will put an end to identity theft and enable everyone to breathe a collective sigh of relief?

Company Copiers and Identity Theft -- Is Your Company at Risk?

2010-06-16T22:05:30Z

Criminals are always looking for a new and sneaky way to commit identity theft. When it comes to copiers, they might just hit the mother lode. Even today, when the cost of identity theft is on the rise, many companies are still blind to the damage thieves can do with out-of-date company copiers. Learn the risks and how to prevent them to protect your company.

Identity Theft - Don't Let the Dancing Pigs Fool You

2010-06-09T22:02:07Z

Dancing pigs and identity theft -- what could the two possibly have in common? As unlikely as it sounds, these two really are related. Learn how Internet users chose dancing pigs instead of staying safe on the Internet.

Identity Theft -- Are You Using One of these Passwords?

2010-06-02T21:58:40Z

Identity theft is on the rise and it's no wonder. Security firm, Imperva, says that even though theft of personal information and hacking are more technologically advanced than ever, computer users are not. Internet security studies by Unix in 1990 and studies by Imperva in 2009 show that users have the same, simple, and easily hacked passwords as they did 20 years ago.

Learn how thieves steal passwords, the most common passwords, and how to create theft-proof passwords to avoid identity theft.

Prevent Identity Theft -- Remove Your Name from Direct Marketing Lists

2010-05-26T23:58:55Z

How would you like to prevent identity theft and have fewer headaches at the same time? You can accomplish both of these feats if you cut off direct marketers. Identity thieves strive on your personal information. One way they gain access to your information is through direct marketing. Cut off the marketers and you can lower your odds of theft and stop those annoying phone calls at the same time.

Spring Has Sprung and So Has Identity Theft

2010-05-12T23:42:36Z

What do identity theft, spring-cleaning, flowers and April showers have in common? On the surface, not much. But while you're concentrating on clearing the clutter and doing your annual spring-cleaning, thieves are concentrating on cleaning up with your personal information.

Learn how thieves take advantage of spring-cleaning to clean you out.