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13 Million ID Theft Victims in 2014
According to the 2015 Identity Fraud Survey by Javelin Study, there were 12.7 million victims of Identity Theft in the United States in 2014. While this represents a slight decline in victims, it is still the most common complaint to the FTC for the 15th consecutive year. Al Pascual, Director of Fraud and Security at…
Read MoreSOLUS ID Says Identity Theft Originates with Mail Theft
Believe it or not, most identity theft originates from mail theft. If you value your financial records and wish to prevent identity theft, locking mailboxes have become a necessity in today’s world, and a good one can prevent your mail from being stolen and reduce the risk of identity theft. In a matter of seconds a thief can walk or drive up to your house, open your mailbox and walk or drive away with credit card statements, bank statements, and a number of other personal letters that have information about you and your family. You lock your front door and your car, so what not lock your mailbox? Locking secure mailboxes come in many different types but not all of them are created equal. Poor quality mailboxes offer little more than a moment’s annoyance to an experienced mail thief.
Read MoreLocking Mailboxes 101
What you should know about locking mailboxes, and how they work Many people ask us if their postal carrier will need a key if they buy a locking mailbox. The answer is no. In fact, letter carriers are not allowed to carry a key for residential mailboxes. Most USPS approved residential curbside locking mailboxes work…
Read MoreScary Mail Theft Facts
IdentityTheft.org provides shocking information on mail identity theft IdentityTheft.org is an informative website that offers information on mail theft and identity theft, as well as ID Theft prevention tips. This site reports that the first step in prevention is a secure locking mailbox. Below are some of the facts and information they provide on mail…
Read MoreStop ID Theft: Use a Secure Locking Mailbox!
Secure mailboxes offer protection against the fast growing crime of mail-ID theft What we do on this site is try to inform consumers of the prevalence of mail theft and identity theft, and to teach them the best ways to protect their sensitive information and their identities. One component of this protection is a security…
Read More4 Identity Theft Trends to Watch in 2015
Javelin Strategy has released their ID Fraud Report from 2014, and the verdict is in: ID Theft is still a big deal. Here are four trends to watch (more info here) this year: 1. Credit monitoring can’t prevent heinous identity theft “ID theft” falls into two categories: Hassle and heinous. Credit card fraud falls into the…
Read MoreHow Do Thieves Steal Your Identity?
Identity theft has been around for centuries, but only the methods have changed today. Mail theft, forged identification numbers and database breaches have replaced clever disguises and elaborate forgeries. This crime has exploded in recent years simply because it is so easy to commit—thieves only have to pay attention, piece together a profile of you,…
Read MoreCredit Card Fraud Or Identity Theft?
With thieves being so creative with their tactics, it is difficult to figure out what is identity theft and what is mere fraud. For instance, if someone takes your credit card, there are several ways they can use your number to hurt you. However, identity theft may not be one of them. Here’s the difference…
Read MoreTheft Rises as the Economy Falls
Last fall, worries over the U.S. and global economy soared as stock market values hit record lows. To make matters even more dire, unemployment numbers escalated, reaching 8.1% this February—a number not seen in 25 years, according to statistics. Most financial gurus advise a hold-on attitude for the next 2-5 years while government programs and…
Read MoreCorporate Data Breaches: Thieves Looking for Your Identity
Data breaches. They’re big news—and it’s no wonder. A single corporate data breach could affect dozens, hundreds or even thousands of employees, clients and customers of the company. And rather than decreasing, data breaches seem to be on the rise, along with an increasing identity theft trend. What are they, and how do they happen?…
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