Following all the preventative tips to deter identity thieves does help, but it is not enough. Unfortunately, even if we do everything on our end right, many corporations have our personal information on databases that somehow end up in the wrong hands.
Most employers have databases with personal information of their employees. Including security passwords, home addresses, social security [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2008’
Preventative Measures Are Still Not Enough
It’s far to easy to be a victim of identity theft
If I have learned one thing over the last year, it is that becoming a victim of identity theft is far easier than I could have ever imagined. All you have to do is scan the latest news to find that your personal information can be exposed anywhere. Even if you take extreme precautions with [...]
Everyday And Emotional Cost Of Identity Theft
If you havent already been a victim of identity theft or dont know anyone who has become one….chances are you have no idea what pain a victim endures. Below is just the tip of the iceberg…
47% of victims have trouble getting credit or a loan as a result of identity theft.
19% of victims have higher [...]
Eye Opening Statistics Of Identity Theft
For those of you that think identity theft isnt really THAT big of a deal……sit back and try to relax as you read through these alarming stats! Let us not lose sight that identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in America today.
9-18% of victims take 4 years or longer to discover that they are victims [...]
Relationship Of Imposter To Victim
It is important to note that a large percentage of people seem to have been victimized by those who may have had easy access to personal identifying information including friends, family members, ex-spouses/significant other, or those in close contact with the victim, such as co-workers.
43% of victims believe they know the person who stole their identity.
14-25% [...]
Don’t Let Identity Thieves Steal Your Future!
Some way, somehow, somebody got their hands on your Social Security number or another critical piece of identifying information and used it to become you. Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but it’s hardly becoming. Your new double may be jeopardizing your financial security by opening new lines of credit or procuring unsecured [...]
Mortgage Crisis And Identity Theft
Homeowners whose lenders have been caught by the subprime mortgage debacle may face increased risks of becoming victims of identity theft. Borrowers at some mortgage companies that have gone out of business are finding that their confidential records—income statements, credit cards and social security numbers—get tossed in unlocked dumpsters, prime hunting grounds for dumpster-diving thieves.
Authorities [...]
Fight Identity Theft By Monitoring And Reviewing Your Credit Report
Your credit report has information that affects whether you can get a loan — and how much you will have to pay to borrow money. You want a copy of your credit report to:
make sure the information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date before you apply for a loan for a major purchase like a house [...]
How Identity Thieves Use Your Personal Information
They may call your credit card issuer to change the billing address on your credit card account. The imposter then runs up charges on your account. Because your bills are being sent to a different address, it may be some time before you realize there’s a problem.
They may open new credit card accounts in your [...]
Recovering From Identity Theft
If you believe you are a victim, understand that it may take some time and effort to recover your
name, but by following the recommended steps below, we are confident that you are on the right
path to recovering your identity.
1. Contact the Police
By contacting the police they can start investigating the crime. You will also want [...]
