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Monthly Archives: September 2011
RFID technology is a boon to identity theft
September 28, 2011 – 8:09 am
We’ve all done it – moved our wallets to our front pockets or hugged our purses close to the front of our bodies as we walk across a parking lot or into a crowd. We think this protects us from an identity thief looking to steal our information by stealing our wallets. But does it [...]
Wipe that hard drive before you get rid of electronics
September 26, 2011 – 9:02 am
Some countries are dumping their electronic hardware in poor countries, and this is causing concern not only for the amount of waste, but also for identity theft.
E-waste is being shipped to places like Ghana, to the tune of about 500 containers of waste a month. Once it’s dumped, locals often scavenge at the dump for [...]
Know how scammers work to learn to protect yourself
September 21, 2011 – 8:37 am
October is Crime Prevention Month, and consumers would be prudent to not only believe identity theft can happen to them, but assume that it will and take action to prevent it. As the new month approaches, consumers should make sure they’re familiar with the ways scammers work, and make sure they follow these tips to [...]
LifeLock’s Prusinski warns students to be cautious
September 19, 2011 – 8:24 am
Students all over the county are back at school, and classes have begun at colleges and universities. This is good news for all the businesses that depend on college students as part-time employees, for apartment owners who rent to them, and for booksellers. But it’s also good news for identity thieves.
Studies show that college students [...]
Don’t be fooled by fake FEMA agents
September 12, 2011 – 11:07 am
Business owners must protect their interests, even in the wake of a major disaster, such as the hurricane that recently devastated parts of the Northeast.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has advised that if you, as a business owner, are contacted by someone claiming to be with a government agency, ask for proper identification. There [...]
Err on the side of caution when using social media
September 7, 2011 – 7:21 am
Believe it or not, there are a multitude of ways you can endanger your friends through social media. Here are just a few.
First of all, if your friend has told you he’s going on vacation, don’t post “Have a great trip!” on his wall. Doing this is like hanging a sign that says “come [...]
