Prevent Identity Theft:

Warn Your Kids -- Ringtones and Identity Theft

2010-03-10T16:55:34Z

Ringtones and identity theft -- what do these two have in common? Plenty. Identity theft thieves attack where you're most vulnerable and that's exactly what they are doing when it comes to ringtones. Along with the coolest cell phone, kids like to have the coolest ringtone.

Leave it to thieves to find a way take advantage of kids wanting cool and fun ringtones to come up with a way to steal identities with ringtone sites. Follow these tips to keep your kids from falling victim to identity theft.

Protect Your Business from Identity Theft

2010-03-03T08:00:00Z

Identity theft runs rampant and while most people associate it with having personal information stolen, small businesses need to pay attention. One way to improve customer service and protect your customers is to brush up on identity theft prevention for small businesses. Use these tips to protect your customer's personal information.

Protect Yourself from Fraud

2010-02-24T08:00:00Z

There's more and more fraud out there. Identity thieves have figured out all sorts of ways to take advantage of computerized information. And if you're not careful, you could easily find yourself a victim.

Even the most scrupulous individual -- the one shredding all personal documents and refusing to shop online -- can become a victim of fraud. That's why it's so important to be aware of common types of fraud and how to spot it.

Protect Loved Ones from Identity Theft Scams

2010-02-17T08:00:00Z

Every day, we learn about new identity theft scams. And since you visit this site, odds are you protected yourself. Taking on the task of convincing your friends and family about the serious nature identity theft really may prove a little trickier. Fortunately, here are some easy steps to take and help protect them as well.

Identity Theft and the Government -- Your Worst Nightmare

2010-02-10T08:00:00Z

Security lapses from the federal, state, and local government are putting you at risk for identity theft. While Americans are sitting at home trusting the government to keep their personal information safe, serious breaches are occurring. Learn how it happens and what to do about it.

Haiti Earthquake Leads to Charity Scams

2010-01-27T08:00:00Z

No one wants to think of a tragedy like the Haiti earthquake in conjunction with charity scams, but unfortunately there are a lot of people out there willing to make a buck any way they can. A charity scam provides the perfect opportunity to rip people off. Many individuals who are very wary when it comes to 'get rich quick' schemes are more than willing to open their wallets without question to help other people.

Avoid Identity Theft -- Know Your Firewalls

2010-01-20T08:00:00Z

If you want to protect yourself from identity theft, not just any old firewall will do. Chances are you could become the victim of identity theft if you don't understand firewalls and how they work. To prevent this from happening, be sure to know where you are vulnerable and which firewall you need to protect yourself and your personal information.

Five Easy Ways to Prevent Identity Theft

2010-01-13T08:00:00Z

There are a number of very simple steps to prevent identity theft. We're all familiar with the idea of shredding documents and not falling for Internet scams by now, but there are some other easy ways to make sure that you're safe from fraud and cheats.

The Latest on Computer Crimes

2010-01-06T08:00:00Z

No matter how we try... computer crimes keep popping up -- especially the ever-present email scam, also known as phishing. Computer criminals continue to get more and more adept at making their emails look official. Become familiar with the latest Internet-related computer crimes and protect yourself.

Methods of Fraud -- How To Spot Them

2009-12-30T19:56:16Z

Although most people realize that fraud is a serious danger, many don't understand exactly how quickly it moves and how difficult it is to stop. By the time you uncover fraud in one area of your life, an identity thief may very well have spent thousands of dollars in your name. These tips help you spot fraud early and, hopefully, stop it before it gets out of hand.

Check out These 13 Identity Theft Techniques

2009-12-23T20:09:35Z

Identity theft is an ever-evolving crime. You think you know all the techniques and tricks of the thieves and then...they come up with a new one. We compiled a list of 13 different ways thieves steal your personal information for the purposes of identity theft.

Scary Cybercrime Information that Makes You Rethink Identity Theft

2009-12-16T08:00:00Z

In today's computer savvy world, it's difficult to believe that all computer users aren't aware of identity theft. To most people, having a computer is as necessary as having a car or a phone.

People who have cars and phones obviously have insurance to protect their possessions. So why do those same people go without security or 'insurance' to protect their computers and personal information and avoid identity theft?

Cybercrime has grown. Just in case you don't know the latest about identity theft, here is some scary information that might get you to rethink protecting yourself on the Internet.

Create "Thief-proof" Passwords to Prevent Identity Theft

2009-12-09T19:57:28Z

To prevent identity theft, you have to learn the methods of thieves and the way they think. One of the ways identity thieves work is in bits and pieces. By collecting bits and pieces of your information, they can eventually gather enough information to "crack" or figure out your passwords to sites you visit containing credit card and banking information.

When a thief has gained access to the first little bit of information about you, he can often use that information to figure out what your online passwords are. If a thief can crack your password, they can gain access to your personal information; this is why it is so important to use passwords that are difficult for thieves to crack.

Online Work or Identity Theft Scams?

2009-12-03T08:00:00Z

Many people work online, which means that identity thieves have a lucrative market for identity theft scams. In fact, working through legitimate job search sites gives identity thieves a great way to trap people who are too web savvy to fall for phishing scams from Nigeria.

In other words, these identity theft scams target people who are very comfortable online and know quite a lot about computers. That probably means you, especially if you're hunting for online work. And that means this is invaluable information for you.

Prevent Identity Theft on Social Networks

2009-12-01T08:00:00Z

Social networking sites have become easy prey for identity thieves. But don't worry; we've got some tips to keep you safe while you socially network! Learn how identity theft occurs with networking sites and ways to prevent identity theft from happening to you.