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 [...]
Identity Thieves Can Access Your Social Security Number Fairly Easily
Ever wonder how your social security number gets stolen by identity thieves? Well, as it turns out, getting hold of a social security number isn’t so hard after all. Stealing someone else’s number isn’t a matter of digging through the recycling bin or hacking into a hospital or bank anymore. Apparently, everyone born since 1989 has actually had a fairly [...]
Craigslist Scams and How To Spot Them
Craigslist: Chances are if you’re a human bean, the name will fire some synapses in your gray matter. It’s bound to since Craigslist is the largest classified ads site, and for some reason has largely been left unmolested by advertising. Perhaps, you liken Craigslist to playing Russian roulette: on the one hand you might get [...]
Identity Theft is Far More Common Than You Think
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 [...]
Types of Identity Theft
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 [...]
Data Privacy and Your Safety Online
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 [...]
Is Someone Doing a Background Check on You
Liar, liar, pants on fire! Those may be the words you used as a child when you found out you were being deceived. Usually, when you are the victim of a lie, your feelings might be hurt and you may lose a bit of your childhood innocence. Repeated occurrences of deceit and deception make all of [...]







