Category Archives: identity theft risks

Jury scam leads one woman to ID theft victimization

December 7, 2011 – 9:17 am

A Plainfield, Ill. resident became the victim of identity theft after she filled out what turned out to be a bogus jury commission questionnaire.
The woman received the questionnaire Oct. 28, which required that she provide her Social Security number. She complied and later discovered the theft. After reporting the theft to the police, the woman [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Beware of work at home scams

November 4, 2011 – 8:18 am
By admin | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Beware the scamming online trader

October 5, 2011 – 10:37 am

If you do your stock trading online, you may find yourself at risk for identity theft.
The most common scams involve tricking account holders into revealing the details of their accounts or logging onto sites that mimic the actual stock trading portal. The thief pretends to be a web broker, and sends you an e-mail asking [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Text message spoofing not illegal – but dangerous

August 25, 2011 – 7:39 am
By admin | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Don’t be fooled by offers of free ‘audit’

August 17, 2011 – 8:28 am

Picture this: You receive a phone call during which the caller tells you that you can get a $3,000 federal grant if you allow the caller’s company to do an energy audit of your home. The caller asks for your Social Security number and bank account information in order to check your credit. What do [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Don’t be fooled by cell phone scams

July 13, 2011 – 7:51 am

A new scam is being circulated among consumers, targeting their cell phones.
The scam works like this: You get a text message telling you that your cell number has been drawn in a lottery, and in order to claim your prize, you must send your name, address and e-mail to a given e-mail address. The text [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

Be careful and protect your personal info when traveling

April 13, 2011 – 9:01 am

The explosive growth of smart phones and personal digital assistants, along with social media, has accompanied one of America’s fastest-growing crimes: identity theft. For those traveling for both business and pleasure, this is a real concern.
There are some common sense things you can do to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft while traveling.
• [...]

By admin | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)