Archive for September, 2008
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a white collar crime that is able to touch everyone. This nondiscriminatory crime creates millions of victims annually. These id theft casualties compose of young adults, seasoned retirees, and even children. Identity theft protection is highly recommended when your personal info is vulnerable, but identity theft prevention can alleviate the stresses associated [...]
MasterCard SecureCode Protects Your Identity
Exactly one week ago I wrote about an identity protection program by Visa for online shoppers. Now, I stumbled upon MaserCard SecureCode which is also aimed at protecting your identity in a similar fashion the Verified by Visa program protects from fraud.
With the Master Card Secure Code you pick a code only known to you. [...]
Social Security Number Identity Theft
Social Security number identity theft is a growing problem in the United States. If you are new to this you may wonder how identity theft and social security tie into the mix. Your social security card is a document which is most susceptible to identity theft and should be kept in a safe place, not [...]
Identity Theft Reporting May Be A Nightmare
With the rise of identity theft reporting the crime has become the next logical step. However reporting identity theft in certain municipalities may make you wish you never became a victim in the first place.
The problem lies in reporting identity theft to the authorities. Some police departments are not yet identity theft victim friendly. That [...]
Your Identity Verified by Visa
Visa corporation has a great tool for those that love to spend their paychecks on online shopping needs like: digital cameras, hiking gear, books, and even groceries. This comes at a great time as identity theft is on the rise. Essentially, the program allows you to register your Visa branded credit card or debit card [...]
Why Is It Important To Secure Your Identity From Thieves?
Why Is It Important To Secure Your Identity From Thieves? This open-ended question, quite frankly, should be self-explanatory. However, you would be surprised by how many people don’t know why.
Identity theft is a white collar crime that strikes people in U.S. by the millions annually. Consider that there are about 300 million people living in [...]