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Category Archives: identity theft prevention
Deployed soldier duped by house sitter
August 22, 2011 – 7:57 am
A soldier, facing deployment to Afghanistan, asked a friend to housesit while he was gone. Now, still serving in Afghanistan, he’s facing the mess left behind by betrayal and identity theft.
Roberto Beharry, of Erwin, N.C., asked his friend Neil Phillips to housesit in May, just before Beharry’s departure. Phillips agreed, and all went well until [...]
Know how a thief will strike – it’s a great defense
June 20, 2011 – 8:16 am
Identity theft is a continuing problem, and the more you understand it, the better you can protect yourself. One of the first steps you can take is to understand how thieves gain access to your personal information.
• Skimming – Thieves steal credit and debit card information by using a special device called a skimmer, which [...]
How to stop an ID thief in his tracks
April 25, 2011 – 8:14 am
A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with fraud and identity theft after authorities found more than 675,000 credit card accounts on his home computers.
Rogelio Hackett Jr., 26, of Lithonia, Ga., has pleaded guilty in federal court in Virginia. Credit card companies have traced more than $36 million in fraudulent transactions to the accounts [...]
Stolen identity? Here’s what to do
April 18, 2011 – 8:15 am
Your identity has been stolen, your credit soiled and your bank account wiped clean. What do you do now?
Some would say you need to spend a lot of money or buy new software to help you get back on track, but you don’t. All you need to do is follow these simple steps.
First, file [...]
Facebook adding encryption to protect user info
January 28, 2011 – 9:14 am
The most common concern expressed by Facebook users has to do with security – Facebook users everywhere ask the same question: Is my Facebook profile and the information it contains safe?
In recent months, a new application called Firesheep – an add-on for the browser Firefox that provides an easy way for non-hackers to access others’ [...]
Take these simple steps on the way to safety
November 30, 2010 – 8:08 am
Many people thing there’s nothing they can do to prevent identity theft. And they’re right – if they do nothing.
But there are ways to protect yourself. Being careless is the No. 1 way to ensure that you’ll become a victim of identity theft. Here are five practical steps to keep your identity safe.
* Make better [...]
October is Crime Prevention Month – and LifeLock is educating LEOs
September 27, 2010 – 7:46 am
October is National Crime Prevention Month, and LifeLock is moving to arm consumers with the needed tools and education to protect themselves from identity theft.
According to Javelin Strategy and Research, more than 11 million people in the United States became victims of identity theft last year. That makes it crucial for consumers to learn how [...]
