How Do You Get Back Your Identity After An Identity Theft Attack?
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
You’ve heard about the vicious crime that is identity theft. And, you’ve wondered if it’ll ever happen to you.
Then suddenly, your bank balance is disappearing faster than you’ve been spending it. You’ve also got a mortgage and a new car, and you can’t even fathom how you’ve got all of these. You credit card has also been billed for merchandise you didn’t purchase.
You start to wonder…..
Yes, if you’re experiencing any of the above-mentioned incidents, you’ve probably fallen victim to an identity theft attack.
The million-dollar question though is ‘What can I do to get back my identity?’
Read More..>>Facts About Identity Theft Protection
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
For the past five years, identity theft, has been the #1 fraud complaint filed with the FTC. In 2006 , the FTC received over 200,000 reports of identity theft, comprising over 30% of all fraud complaints received last year. Can you imagine the results now?
Read More..>>Medical Identity Theft - The Sick Gets Sicker
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
If you’re like most people, you’re probably familiar with identity theft. In fact, you may have already been a victim or know someone that has. What you may not be as aware of is medical identity theft. According to current researchers, over 255,000 cases are reported every single year. With this in mind, law enforcement agencies and media sources are starting to take it more seriously and are engaging in collaborative efforts to inform potential victims. In this brief article, we’ll discuss medical identity theft and give you tips on how to protect yourself.
Read More..>>Social Security Number Theft
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
While no doubt you have heard of different types of identity theft, you may not have heard a great deal about social security number theft. Most of the time when you think of identity theft you think of someone stealing your credit card number or other financial information. Although this can be dangerous and cause a myriad of problems, social security number theft is even worse.
What is Social Security Number Theft?
Read More..>>How To Protect Your Identity When Determined Thieves Want It
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Identity theft is a serious crime that is growing each year. If you’re a victim of identity theft, you may spend months, even years, trying to repair a ruined credit history.
A seriously damaged credit report can destroy your chances of getting a new job, a bank loan, insurance or even an apartment to rent. It’s even possible go to jail for a crime you didn’t commit if someone else has used your identity to break the law.
Many people face lawsuits in court as victims of identity theft, taking them many months and thousands of dollars to correct.
Read More..>>Watch Out For Synthetic Identity Theft
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
If you go to apply for a loan or credit card, you may be asked a lot of security questions. And it may not be because someone stole your identity and is using it to buy things. It may be because they are using it for another identity, either real or fictitious, and buying things or stealing with it.
For example, you may work for years for a company. And meanwhile, social security is being reported to your social security number. However, if the number shows up under someone else’s name and not yours, you may have a difficult time trying to collect what you’ve worked so long and hard to build up for yours self when it comes to retirement years.
Read More..>>How You Can Get The Best Possible Identity Theft Protection
Posted on February 15, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
You may ask yourself, “Why do I need identity theft protection?” If you’ve ever thrown away a receipt, lost a credit card, or received a questionable email asking for personal information, you are making yourself a victim of fraud, and a great candidate for identity theft protection.
How many promotional statements have you tossed that may have your mailing address and full name indicated right on them? Identity theft often doesn’t require much to leave you in a financial mess.
Read More..>>Teens And Identity Theft
Posted on February 11, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Teen identity theft becomes a growing problem! Although many adults have been victims of identity theft and many more are concerned about this kind of crime, this new wave of identity theft focuses on teenagers and even preteens.
In fact, one study reports that the age group most affected with teen identity theft is between 10 and 16. And this presents a difficult challenge for young people. Because sadly, young victims like teens often do not know how to protect themselves. And before they can even get a good start in life, they already have a big problem on their hands.
Read More..>>Jay, My Friend, Battles Id Theft And Protects His Credit
Posted on February 3, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Coffee Chats with Stan
Sipping a Cappuccino and taking notes about a good performing stock, I looked up at the sound of the door opening and closing and smiled at the sight of my friend Jay, a male real estate agent, one of the first friends in my circle to have an espresso maker at home back in the eighties. Of course the rage in Jay’s place now is martinis, martini glasses and fancy smancy olives. About those martinis…last time over at his place he served me a lemongrass and ginger one and next came the chocolate one. Now those were enjoyable for novelty sake, but like I told Jay, I like my martini’s straight up and stirred, no fancy flavored Vodka for me. He laughed and called me “James Bond.”
Read More..>>Where To Find Identity Theft Protection
Posted on February 1, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Imagine for a moment, what it would be like to receive the news that someone has committed identity theft, in your name. For example, you go to your local bank, an establishment that your family has used for years, to apply for a home or auto loan. Everything seems to be going well, when the loan officer comes back with papers stating that you owe some outstanding bills, some very hefty outstanding bills.
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