Monthly Archives: March 2011

Beware of these most common tax ID theft scams

March 30, 2011 – 7:57 am

The deadline to file your federal income taxes is just a couple of weeks away. And you can bet criminals are working overtime to take advantage of the scramble that happens each year as people rush to beat that deadline.
Identity theft is a problem year-round, but as tax season approaches, the schemes used take [...]

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Largest ID theft case cracked by DOJ

March 28, 2011 – 8:16 am

A Miami man has been charged with acting with two unnamed conspirators to locate large corporations and steal vital account information. The case is being called by the Department of Justice the “single largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted.”
Albert Gonzalez, 28, is accused of helping to steal 130 million credit and debit card [...]

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Elizabeth Taylor character struggled with negative attention – just like victims of ID theft

March 23, 2011 – 8:13 am

“National Velvet” is the story of a 14-year-old girl named Velvet Brown, who rides her horse to victory in the Grand National Steeplechase. The title role in the film adaptation of the book was played by Elizabeth Taylor in 1944. She was 12 years old at the time.
Taylor is remembered for many roles over the [...]

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Think you’ve done all you can to prevent ID theft? Why not be sure?

March 21, 2011 – 8:37 am

If you shred your documents, protect your Social Security number and are careful with your sensitive information when online, you may feel pretty confident when it comes to your chances of falling victim to identity theft.
But what about data breaches? If big banks can’t stop the scammers, how are you going to protect yourself? Most [...]

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Prevent identity theft from happening to you

March 18, 2011 – 9:38 am
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Study shows people willing to pay for ID theft protection

March 16, 2011 – 7:48 am

A new four-state survey conducted by Florida State University criminologists shows that two-thirds of the survey respondents said they’d be willing to pay for a government-sponsored identity theft protection program. Those surveyed said they’d be willing to pay about $87 per year.
The hypothetical program would promise to reduce identity theft by about 75 percent. Even [...]

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Study shows ID theft protection subscribers in better shape

March 14, 2011 – 8:53 am

Harris Interactive recently conducted a study on behalf of LifeLock, examining U.S. consumers’ awareness of and usage habits with regards to protecting their identities. The study found that ID theft victims who subscribed to an identity theft protection service reported spending less time and money resolving the issue than those who were not covered.
“Identity theft [...]

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If the big guys get hit, what stops a thief from getting to you?

March 11, 2011 – 7:16 am

When you read about multi-million dollar companies experiencing data breaches, it might leave you wondering – if they can’t spot the fraudsters until millions in damage is done, how can you protect your good name and wallet?
It’s something you should think about. The Federal Trade Commission reported that identity theft was its top complaint in [...]

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FTC increases efforts against bogus job offers

March 9, 2011 – 9:16 am

The Federal Trade Commission has stepped up its ongoing campaign against scammers who falsely promise jobs and opportunities to “be your own boss” to consumers who are struggling with unemployment and diminished incomes due to the current economic downtown.
“Operation Empty Promises” is a multi-agency law enforcement initiative that involves more than 90 enforcement actions, including [...]

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Don’t give it away on social media sites

March 7, 2011 – 8:42 am

Incidents of identity theft are increasing, and with each passing day, fraudsters get more savvy about how to steal your personal information. One of the most common way to steal information these days is through social media sites.
Identity thieves know that people have become too carefree about their personal information when it comes to posting [...]

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