You may be new to IdentityTheftSecrets, or you might have been with us now going on 5 years. Either way, we really would like your help. We are at a crossroads with the IdentityTheftSecrets.com, and need to know what direction to take it. Identity Theft remains a huge problem, growing almost daily in size and …
So, after 4 years or so of being error free and thinking I was protected (I do, after all run a web site devoted to teaching people how to protect themselves against Identity Theft), my laptop has been hijacked. I thought other people might be interested in my process for getting rid of stuff from …
The dark and increasingly dangerous world of identity theft is often presented to us as mere personal chaos revolving around fake credit card charges. While this is a valid concern, the emerging dimension of this threat is far more sinister. Today, identity theft has morphed into something far more odious: “identity assumption.” This fast-growing crime …
Criminals are calling victims on the phone and claiming that they work for Visa or MasterCard fraud or security department. They tell victims that they have identified a suspicious purchase . . .
The Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act is another story of good new and bad news. The good news is that more identity theft crimes will be prosecuted. The bad news is . . .
Wow! Lifelock Lawsuits: Lifelock has been sued by a few people, including some going after a class action lawsuit against the company. This is Lifelock’s response to the lawsuits, as well as responses from those who are happy that Lifelock has been sued.
What should you do if you have been a victim of mortgage fraud of any variety? First, report it to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. What can consumers do to protect their credit? It is critical to monitor your credit report, receive regular updates, and stay informed. Immediately contact any lenders that provide information on your credit report when you discover pieces of information that are mistakes.
WTF is UP with THIS? Child pornography from a man who is likely an Identity thief. A Portland, Oregon man, identified as 33-year-old Andrew Kowalczyk, was arrested at a Puyallup motel on Dec. 27 on suspicion of forgery and identity theft. Police said they believe he lived in the motel room and used his computer and other equipment to forge documents. According to authorities, Kowalczyk has an extensive criminal history that includes assault and threatening others with a gun. Kowalczyk was booked into the Pierce County Jail
This is a simple easy process, which involves very little cost to you. . . with a little effort you can save yourself money and permanent damages to your credit report. It’s well worth the effort.
I will be talking more about this later, but companies, and business owners, need to be aware that they can held liable for compliance with laws that they may not even know exist. This is something most business owners know (and some fear), but what you, as a business owner, may not know, is that …
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