Tag: identity theft protection
4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Thieves
You’ve heard about the horrors of identify theft. You may know someone who has been a victim. Depending on the thief and their level of experience, the crime can be an upsetting inconvenience or an absolute nightmare. Applying for credit cards is only the beginning. Some skilled identity thieves will take out massive loans in your […]
Safeguarding Tax Returns from Identity Theft
If you asked most people if they would notice a theft, the vast majority would be certain that they would spot any loss. Muggers, pickpockets and burglars all make their attendance known fairly quickly but there’s another type of light-fingered individual who shrouds himself in far more secrecy: the identity thief. Identity theft has been […]
Common Internet Identity Theft Scams
Unfortunately, identity theft is not as uncommon as one might think. Thousands of Americans become victims of identity theft each year, with the most common type of theft being related to personal finances. This often happens as a result of breaches in website security, making it possible to steal money from bank accounts and order […]