Identity theft is a crime that occurs whenever one or more individuals steal someone else’s personal information for financial gain. The stolen information could be a Social Security number,... read more →
Millions of people have been victimized by identity theft. Identity theft occurs when someone steals your private information, such as your driver’s license or Social Security number, and uses that data for his or her own personal gain, to open credit accounts or take out loans in your name.
Two men have been accused of using stolen credit cards to purchase high priced electronics like iPads. The iPads were then resold for cash. Police say the men are are... read more →
Add this to the list of reasons you should stay away from payday lenders: they might not handle your personal information very carefully, putting you at risk of identity theft... read more →
If someone steals your Social Security card or misuses your Social Security number without your permission, it's one of the worst forms of identity theft you can suffer. Crooks can... read more →
Paying with a credit card offers the ultimate in convenience when you’re taking care of all that holiday shopping, - particularly when Black Friday deals abound on the web and... read more →
Identity theft affects about 10 million Americans each year. If you’ve been a victim of identity theft and someone has misused your Social Security number, it is possible to get... read more →
I’m often shocked at the ways in which many people in their 20s, 30s and 40s carelessly share personal information about themselves in very public ways. We’ve all heard of... read more →
