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Target Marketing to Make Your Life "More Convenient" Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
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Types of Identity Theft - 8 Types of Identity Theft Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
When we hear about identity theft, most of us think about credit cards and bank accounts. But there are several areas identity theft can strike, not just our wallet. Find out about the various form...
Do License Plate Readers Violate Privacy? Created: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
License plate readers can sometimes help police catch the bad guys, but privacy advocates worry that police profiling is violating privacy.
Identity Theft Protection Programs Created: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
If you’re considering an identity theft protection program like many consumers today, it’s probably more important to know what it won’t do, than what it will.
Identity Theft Misinformation - What You Don’t Know About Identity Theft Created: Thursday, March 17, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Sometimes thinking you know something you don’t can have a big impact on your life. This is usually the case when it comes to identity theft, because there has been a lot of misinformation ci...
Identity Theft Insurance - Questions for Your Insurance Agent Created: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Identity theft insurance is what many Americans have to protect themselves from identity theft. But they sometimes find that what their insurance agent tells them, and what they actually have are c...
iWallet – Biometric Wallet Protects Your Information Created: Thursday, September 16, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The latest high-tech idea, the iWallet, combines Bluetooth technology and biometric identification to keep your personal information safe and sound.
Biometric Identification and Identity Theft Created: Monday, May 24, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Some experts are calling
RFID to the Rescue Created: Friday, April 02, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is making bold promises in the fight against identity theft.
Identity Theft - Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Created: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Although it's nearly impossible to stop, there are things you can do to help protect yourself from identity theft. Here are some recommendations by experts in identity theft.
Keycards and Identity Theft Created: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
One common question of identity theft experts has to do with how much information is stored on the keycards collected on vacation. Many believe there's even a connection between their hotel room ke...
Preventing Identity Theft Created: Thursday, June 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
It is impossible to prevent identity theft. However, you can take some precautions to make yourself less likely to be a victim. Protecting yourself and family from identity theft may mean taking an...
Reader Stories: Been There, Done That Created: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Knowledge is power. If you've been a victim of identity theft, share your insights with us.
What Is Identity Theft? Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The definition of identity theft seems to vary depending on who you ask. Some sources think it only has to do with money, while others have a broader definition. So, what is identity theft?
Identity Theft - Data Breach Notification Laws Created: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Data Breach Notification Laws
Identity Theft - Consumer Reporting Agency Created: Monday, August 09, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Consumer Reporting Agency
Identity Theft "Baseline" Created: Monday, August 09, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Baseline
Identity Theft Performance Guarantee Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Performance Guarantee
Identity Theft Resolution Service Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Resolution Service
Identity Theft Monitoring Service Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Monitoring Service
Identity Theft Legal Help Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Legal Help
Identity Theft Restoration Programs Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Restoration Program
Identity Theft Reimbursement Programs Created: Thursday, August 05, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Glossary: Identity Theft Reimbursement Program
Definition of Credit Freeze Created: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
A credit freeze, or credit report freeze, locks down a consumer's credit report so no new credit accounts can be activated without the proper authorization from the consumer.
Definition of Email Spoofing Created: Monday, July 07, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Email spoofing is a technique that hackers use to send fraudulent emails and is often used as a tool to collect information need for identity theft activities.
TrustedID Created: Friday, August 27, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Product Review: TrustedID
Definition of Gray Market Goods Created: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Gray market goods are items that are purchased by identity thieves, usually using fraudulent credit accounts, and then resold for a profit.
Definition of Nigerian Letter Scam Created: Monday, October 27, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The Nigerian Letter Scam is one that's been around for a while. The advent of the Internet has changed the way the Nigerian Letter Scam is delivered, but it's still the same scam.
Definition of Synthetic Identity Fraud Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Synthetic identity fraud occurs when an identity thief alters your personal information for the purpose of using it to gain access to information or money based on your credit history.
Definition of Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act Created: Friday, September 19, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act can help consumers recoup the costs associated with having their identity stolen. Currently, this act is still pending approval of the President.
Definition of Fraud Alert Created: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
A fraud alert is used to alert potential lenders that your identity may have been compromised by identity theft.
Definition of Web Page Spoofing Created: Monday, July 07, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
Web page spoofing is just one type of deception that hackers use to trick people into providing personal information that can be used for the purposes of identity theft.

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