With identity theft on the rise these days, most of us are already taking steps to protect ourselves. But did you know that there’s now a growing form of identity theft known as “medical identity theft” that can not only devastate victims’ finances, but also compromise their health, too. According to Joy Pritts, JD, author [...]

According to recent statistics released by the U.S. Department of Justice, about 1.6 million households experience theft of existing accounts other than a credit card (such as a banking account), and 1.1 million households discover misuse of personal information (such as their social security number) annually. In addition, a recent poll revealed that “sixteen percent [...]

Originally Posted on February, 16th 2008 

Along with the tax man come the inevitable new breed of scam artists. Be on guard – criminals who want your personal information use this hectic and confusing time of year to prey on unsuspecting individuals.
Watch out for unscrupulous scammers, who are sending emails that appear to be from the [...]

Originally Posted on January 16, 2008 
In the time it takes to count to ten, five new people will become victims of identity theft. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Justice Statistics, identity theft is now passing drug trafficking as the number one crime in the nation–with more than 15 million victims every year.
Rather [...]

Most would answer “very safe” because the card is right there with you, either tucked securely in a wallet or locked in the safe. But beware…it might not be as protected as you think. There’s a scam lurking about hotels, and it’s not coming from hotel employees–it’s from people outside the hotel altogether.
Here’s how it [...]

Since identity theft is of concern, it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and help protect your privacy and identity.

Shred documents containing your personal information before
discarding them.
Secure your personal information at home and at work.
Before disclosing any personal information, make sure you know why it is required [...]

It is time to slap the credit companies where it hurts! Did you know that the 3 major credit card bureaus are selling your personal credit information to other vendors without your permission?
Not only is this legal it is happening non-stop. Did you know when you apply for any credit that these credit card companies [...]

Along with the tax man come the inevitable new breed of scam artists. Be on guard – criminals who want your personal information use this hectic and confusing time of year to prey on unsuspecting individuals.Watch out for unscrupulous scammers, who are sending emails that appear to be from the IRS. The content of the [...]