Identity Theft and Protection Tips

A Cyber Attack Can Destroy Your Business

Cyber Attacks and Identity Theft

In this economy, it is particularly painful when something goes wrong for a small-business owner that devastates his/her business and jeopardizes their integrity as a business person. Let me relate to you this story of one such small business owner. In the New York Times under the small business section, was an article about a [...]

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Identity Theft is Far More Common Than You Think

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Reports from the Identity Theft Resource Center reveal disturbing trends in the way identity theft victims are being exploited. Often, victims had no idea their identity was stolen until a disturbing or catastrophic event turns their lives upside down. It is more important than ever to regularly conduct a personal background check, check your credit [...]

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Types of Identity Theft

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Below are some pointers, common types of personal identity theft, and how they can affect you. There are some pretty serious consequences. If you are generally careless with your personal information, think again. I know this is a problem, especially for the current generation as many are far too trusting with organization and other individuals [...]

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Data Privacy and Your Safety Online

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Obviously we have talked quite a bit about identity theft, online safety, and how to make sure you’re not the victim of data piracy. However, I ran across an infographic from the complianceandsafety.com website that illustrates just how badly your personal information is misused online. Quite a few companies promise not to share your personal information [...]

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How to Reclaim Your Privacy Online – Delete Your Data From Background Check Companies

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I have spent years in the consumer background check business and one issue that keeps coming up without fail is the desire to delete personal data from the various consumer services such as USSearch, Intelius BackgroundChecks, pipl, and literally dozens of other websites. Up to now I have had to tell people that it’s a [...]

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My computer is SLOW! A Guide on Identity Theft Protection from Internet Viruses

My computer is slow! Protecting my computer against Identity theft

//Now Streaming With taxes due any day, the last place you would think to get your identity stolen is as you are submitting your information online. This was exactly what happened to the continent of Australia in 2006. 10,000 people who were assuming their personal computer was safe (at least when submitting taxes to the [...]

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Your Surfing and Email Habits May be Identity Theft Magnets!

Your surfing and email habits may be setting you up for a serious case of identity theft!

//Now Streaming It’s not that bizarre of a situation… it’s the next scam to get you. Maybe you’ve heard of the television show High Stakes Sweepers on TLC? It’s a show about people who, as a hobby, enjoy entering various sweepstakes through mail in requests, instant wins, and via email. They win cash prizes… vehicles… [...]

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