Identity Theft
Phishing Scam Alert: Better Business Bureau complaint of unauthorized ACH transfers
BBB Email Scam Circulating
If you receive an email in your inbox with the subject Better Business Bureau complaint of unauthorized ACH transfers, don't open it! This is just another attempt by phishing scammers to extract personal, sensitive information from you... read more »
Attention Getting Identity Theft Cases
Understanding High Profile Identity Theft Cases Can Help In Crime Prevention
Many experts believe that identity theft is quickly becoming the crime of the century. Once ID theft has been committed, that person can steal who you are and ruin your financial records for years to come... read more »
The Top Identity Theft Protection Services
We Review the Top Identity Theft Protection Options
Identity theft has grown to be a very serious problem. Once someone has access to your identity and then compromises your private information, it can take time and money to get your reputation back into good standing, depending on the severity of the information that was stolen from you and what was done with it... read more »
Visa and Mastercard "Security and Fraud" Phone Scam
A Clever Phone Scam is Making the Rounds!
An old phone scam, and a particularly clever one at that, appears to be making the rounds again. What makes this one tricky is the caller will only ask you for one small piece of information: the 3 digit security code on the back of your credit card. The rest of your personal information (street address, phone number, and sometimes credit card number), they already have access to. Find out what you can do to avoid getting scammed this holiday season.... read more »
Internet Safety for Kids
Keeping Your Kids safe on the Web
The Internet has become a crutch upon which the majority of the country depends upon. There was a time at which the internet was not such a readily available tool; however, and at that time public libraries were the go to place for research projects for students. As the use of the internet by children has expanded security has become a significant issue. Security is not just a problem for children completing research projects though; the fact of the matter is that in an age that centers on technology, children rely upon computers not only for research but also for entertainment and communication as well. There are a number of ways in which parents can ensure their child’s safety while using the net; in this article we will cover some of those methods.... read more »
Protecting Your Personal Information
How to Protect Your Identity
With the many technological advances that have come along over the past few decades the world seems to be a much more efficient place; however, what is efficient for us as buyers is also efficient for thieves who prey on our dependence on technology. While things may be much smoother for us as a nation with our instant online payments, our PayPal access, our Ebay purchases and our online bill pay, things are also particularly risky for us when it comes to maintaining the security of our personal identities. That is not to say that before the advent of such convenience identity theft did not occur, but it is certainly a noticeable trend which has been on the rise since our increased dependence on technology.... read more »
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