Identity Theft Protection and Credit Monitoring Articles
Stay informed, be proactive in protecting your personal information and identity from identity theft. Below are IdentityTheft.com's featured articles that can help keep you up-to-date with ID theft protection and prevention.
The scope of identity theft is broad. It encompasses credit fraud, mortgage fraud, cyber crime, mail fraud, and a wide variety of other criminal activities - all based on the fraudulent and criminal use of a victim's personal identification. IdentityTheft.com strives to provide you with as much...
The "Big 3" Credit Reporting Agencies
No business wants to loan money unless they have a reasonable expectation that they'll get it back - and with interest. This applies to credit card companies, mortgage brokers, and other lenders; but , it also applies to utilities who want to make sure their...
Who are you? What makes you “you”? Unless you live entirely off “the grid” in the backwoods somewhere hunting and foraging, the answer is far more complicated that you might imagine. Beyond your family, your identity is based on a collection of account numbers, birthdates, addresses, passwords,...
There are few things as upsetting and personal as having your identity stolen, and resolving the matter as promptly as possible is the first step to a successful recovery. It is always easier to cope with the issue when you know what to expect and have appropriate identity theft solutions at hand...
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion— to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, annually or once every 12 months. The FCRA advocates and promotes the accuracy and privacy of...
Should you find yourself one of the unfortunate victims of identity theft that occur each year, it is important that you act promptly to restore your good name and account information to prevent potentially serious lifestyle consequences. The Stolen Identity section addresses specific topics that...
In the aftermath of identity theft, a main concern and question we often address is “How do I protect myself and stay safe after identity theft?”
This is a very legit concern, and the solution is easy to adopt into your daily lifestyle. The solution is simply: prevention through...
Over the past decade, the growing issue of identity theft has left many people with a sense of fear and concern, wondering how to protect themselves. Identity thieves have many ways of obtaining your personal financial information and using it to make fraudulent charges or withdrawals from...
With all of the concern and conversation regarding identity theft over the past decade, you may be left confused and wondering what you can do to detect it before it becomes a life-altering problem. Identity theft can rock you to the core, and take years to dig your way out of. Let us help...
When you are at home, you tend to feel safe and Identity Theft is likely the furthest thing from your mind. Now think about when you are on vacation - you are soaking in the scenery and new experiences and your guard may be completely down. Both of these situations place you in a vulnerable...
Long thought by critics to be among the more meaningless, merely symbolic tasks associated with being the American President, Presidential Task Forces have evolved greatly over the years and now play an important role in a given administration.
One of the ways the Bush Administration confronted...
I travel a lot for work. Airports are routine to me. In fact, I know the layout of many airports by heart. Several years ago I was on a layover at O’Hare International Airport, which wasn’t uncommon, and I decided to grab a magazine and a pack of gum in one of the Hudson news shops. The entire...
Having someone steal your identity might sound bad enough. But the latest trend involves thieves stealing both your identity and your house. Yep. Identity thieves can now steal your house out from right underneath you without you even knowing it. In some cases, the rightful owner of the home was...
This week alone, Congress has passed a bill enforcing stronger identity theft protection laws and the Senate has introduced a bill specifically aimed at reducing the identity theft risk among the elderly. In 2006, President Bush even appointed a task force specifically aimed at eradicating identity...
Esther Elizabeth Reed, will be sentenced on Feb 11 on charges of federal fraud and identity theft. She had pleaded guilty to these charges in August and faces up to 47 years in prison and $1 million in fines. She was accused of stealing the identity of a missing South Carolina woman and then using...
The FBI is currently investigating a security breach at the University of Rochester. According to the University IT staff, the illegal copy of data was done from an outside IP address. Personal information of 450 current and former students was reportedly stolen and copied to an off campus computer...
Mark Sams, 50, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in federal prison on charges of fraud and identity theft. He was accused of impersonating Noel Haggard, the son of country music legend Merle Haggard. Sams was arrested in July 2007 and also chraged people to take pictures with him. Read more
Lisa LeMieux, 40, pleaded guilty to charges of identity theft and was ordered to pay $10,000 in restitution to the victim. She was also sentenced two years of conditional discharge and 84 days in prison, which she has already completed. LeMieux and her husband Thomas LeMieux met the victim while on...
Alma J. Robinson, 41, was arrested on charges of identity theft, misuse of credit cards and forgery. According to Detective Sgt. Carl Gulas, Robinson has been convicted of the same thing multiple times. She was held in the County Jail and the bail was set at $10,000. Read more
The New York State Consumer Protection Board has launched a new Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Program. The new program is designed to help residents of New York against Identity Theft. It makes available the resources and tools necessary to fight the crime and also help the victims...
Featured Articles
This week alone, Congress has passed a bill enforcing stronger identity theft protection laws and the Senate has introduced a bill specifically aimed at reducing the identity theft risk among the elderly. In 2006, President Bush even appointed a task force specifically aimed at eradicating identity...
What is credit freeze?
In more severe cases of identity theft, it may be necessary to cease all activity on your financial accounts. Advanced thieves may attempt to continue with their schemes, even after you report their actions to the authorities. Fortunately, there are methods of completely...
If anyone has committed fraudulent acts related to any of your investments, you must contact the company or broker managing your account as soon as possible. In addition, the following agencies must be contacted for legal action to be made.
1. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC...
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is the official law enforcement for the U.S. Postal Service. They investigate all cases related to identity theft through mail. The USPIS helps with any letters stolen for the purpose of stealing your credit cards, bank/credit card statements,...
Fraud Alerts help protect members against impersonators who fraudulently attempt to open new credit in their name. Many protection providers offer such services, however not all providers have automated processes, ensuring the consumer that a fraud alert has successfully been placed on their credit...
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