March 27, 2009

Who Does Identity Theft Affect?

Pretending to be someone else for the pursuit of profit, whether online or off, is an increasingly common crime with a wide variety of methods and victims.  With 8.9 million people the victims of identity theft in 2006 alone, knowing how to protect yourself is a necessity.  Anyone can be a victim of identity theft, [...]

March 22, 2009

Types of Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States today. Millions of Americans have already had their personal information stolen for the purpose of emptying their bank accounts and having fraudulent credit card accounts established in their names. The cost can be staggering, especially when adequate identify theft protection could have [...]

March 20, 2009

What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft can happen to anyone. Millions of Americans are targeted every year, many of whom never know they’re victimized until it’s too late. When identity thieves are successful, the cost to individuals, retail outlets and financial institutions is staggering.
Identity theft can occur in several ways. The most common is when thieves [...]