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Archive for the ‘Credit Card Theft and Fraud’ Category

Retail Shopping and Identity Theft in the 21st Century

By admin • Feb 23rd, 2009

Individuals interested in committing the crime of identity theft are using a wide range of different schemes and tactics in order to steal personal and financial information from people just like you.  Moreover, individuals involved in identity theft can be lurking in many different locations and settings.  Therefore, the bottom line is that you must [...]



Protecting Your Credit Cards – Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

By admin • Feb 18th, 2009

Identity theft is a major crime in the 21st century.  Statistically, and sadly, you are likely to become a victim of identity theft at least one time (and likely more than one time) during the course of your adult life.  Therefore, it is crucial that you take proactive steps in order to protect yourself from [...]



Preventing Identity Theft Online

By admin • Feb 3rd, 2009

Although the Internet and World Wide Web is a very valuable resource, the fact is that there is a great deal of identity theft occurring online each and every day.  Indeed, the Internet really has become the prime hunting ground for those people who are intent on committing the crime of identity theft in this [...]



Identity Theft in the 21st Century: Monitoring Your Credit and Debit Cards

By admin • Oct 13th, 2008

You have a more than one in ten chance of becoming the victim of identity theft this year.  With this simply and sad fact understood, you need to be sure that you are on guard when it comes to protecting yourself against becoming the victim of identity theft.  In this regard, there are a variety [...]



Identity Theft & You: Understanding the Importance of Filing a Police Report

By admin • Sep 30th, 2008

If you have just discovered that you have become the victim of identity theft, it is crucial that you file a police report immediately.  You cannot dally in this regard.  You must waste no time in contacting the police and reporting that you have become the victim of identity theft. Generally speaking, there are provisions [...]