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271. Small Business Identity Theft Protection
August 08, 2013
Identity theft refers to something that is stolen and which has very private data. Often people are observed to be least worried about their belongings and this is the chance that is taken by criminals to steal what is most private to you. Things like your credit cards, mobile phones, computers, US...
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272. Identity Theft Prevention Steps
August 08, 2013
Preventing Identity Loss Identity thieves steal your personal information to commit fraud. They can damage your credit status and cost you time and money restoring your good name. To reduce your risk of becoming a victim, follow the tips below:
Don't carry your Social Security card in ...
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273. Beware Of New Business Identity Theft Schemes
August 08, 2013
Over the last few years several Secretaries of State, such as Colorado, Massachusetts and Nevada, have issued warnings concerning for annual report filing and meeting minute preparation services. The solicitations are disguised with official looking seals and language to make it appear that the not...
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274. Preventing Identity Theft During A Road Trip
August 08, 2013
When you travel, your risk of identity theft increases. Taking steps to prevent identity theft before, during, and after your trip can protect you from all sorts of scams. For examples, thieves might take advantage of your absence to open new credit card accounts or drain your bank accounts. Or, t...
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275. Identity Theft Threatens Every Small Business
August 08, 2013
Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Estimates from the FTC are as high as nearly 12 million identities stolen in the U.S. in 2009. Now identity thieves are taking on a new target. The target has more money, is easier to steal larger sums of money and t...
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276. Combating Identity Theft
August 07, 2013
A recent study by Javelin indicates the overall rate of identity theft declined significantly year-over-year between 2009 and 2009, with a twenty-eight percent dip in the number of reported events; that's the good news. The bad news is that the cost of remediating an identity theft event increased...
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277. Where Can I Find Out More About Identity Theft And Fraud?
August 07, 2013
Keep valuable items and documents, for example credit cards, cheque book, passport and bank statements, safe when you're not using them - preferably under lock and key. Shred sensitive documents before throwing them out, especially bank and card statements or anything giving account data....
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278. What Should I Do If I've Become A Victim Of Identity Theft?
August 07, 2013
A few years ago, when I started talking about identity theft, people looked at me like I had grown a second head. Everyone was quite sure I was being a “Chicken Little” alarmist, that the banks and credit card companies would take care of everything, and there was no way the Federal government woul...
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279. What Should I Do To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft?
August 07, 2013
To reduce or minimize the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft or fraud, there are some basic steps you can take. For starters, just remember the word "SCAM":
S Be stingy about giving out your personal information to others unless you have a reason to trust them, regardless of whe...
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280. What Can I Do About Identity Theft and Fraud?
August 07, 2013
Report it If you suspect or know that you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, or if you unwittingly provided personal information or financial information:
Step 1 - Contact your local police force and file a report. Step 2 - Contact your bank/financial institution and credit ...
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