In the United States it is often recommended that parents get a social security number for their newborn children. You can apply for your child’s SSN when you submit an application for their birth certificate. You need to have this number in order to claim your child as a dependent on your tax return. This number is also necessary if […]
Identity theft is a crime Under Federal Law. Identity theft is said to have happened when someone “knowingly transfers, possesses or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, or in connection with, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of federal […]
Spyware and Adware (sometimes called ‘malware’), are computer programs that are used to ‘spy’ on your computer movements. Both of these types of program are dangerous and need to be taken seriously when protecting your identity.
Spyware is used to capture your keystrokes and passwords which it then passes on to criminals. Any of your information can be ‘spied’ […]
So you’ve discovered you are a victim of identity theft now you must clear your name. You need to do it as quickly as possible to stop the thieves spending even more money fraudulently and to regain your good name.
The first thing you need to do is to contact the fraud unit of a credit […]
Placing an alert on your credit will not solve all your problems when you are fighting identity theft but it is a good start. If you have been a victim of identity theft make sure you call all the companies you have accounts with and close your accounts. Ensure that the statement on the closed […]
You might find it hard to believe that people could be going through your mail box, stealing your identity, but they could be. Your mail box is one of the easiest targets for these identity theives as most people aren’t aware it is happening. Don’t be a victim!There are steps you can take to stop this identity theft happening from […]
It has been estimated that $2.5 billion dollars are stolen through ATM fraud globally every year. While companies are looking into how they can slow this problem, there are a few simple rules that you can follow if you use cards at an automatic teller machine (ATM) for withdrawals, deposits or transferring funds.
1. Don’t share your PIN (personal identification number) with […]
Has your identity been stolen or is it safe? You’re not sure? Well there are some signs to look out for. If you notice any of these signs, your identity may well be in danger.
1. Your bank and credit card statements show charges you don’t remember making or you didn’t authorize. Make sure you use every […]
It is extremely important to take immediate action if you discover that someone has stolen your identity, after all you don’t want the thief spending all your hard earned money and putting you further in to debt!
You should call your bank as soon as you suspect a theft has occurred. If you do not report the fraud quickly you may […]
You’re just an average sort of person, with small savings and a regular wage. You couldn’t be a target of identity theft could you? Who would want to steal your identity? Surely it wouldn’t be worth their while, would it?
The fact is millions of people each year are falling victim to the crime of identity […]
