Posts Tagged ‘identity theft prevention’
Locking Mailbox a Modern Day Necessity
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the US, and almost 10 million Americans are victimized each year. Criminals are using predominantly low-tech methods to get their victims’ information, such as stealing wallets or mail, either from the garbage or your mailbox. The fact is, if you have an old-fashioned mailbox, you are very vulnerable to identity…
Read MoreMail Theft in Marin and San Francisco, CA
Marin Independent Journal reports women involved in huge mail theft case Two woman were arraigned in April 2009 in a mail theft and fraud case involving nearly 100 victims in Marin and San Francisco California. The case began with an investigation of methamphetamine distribution, and led to charges including identity theft, receiving stolen property and more…
Read More53 Charged for Mail ID Theft in Greenville, SC
The Greenville News reports on dozens of cases of mail fraud in South Carolina Federal postal inspectors said that more than 50 people in South Carolina have been arrested for stealing mail or documents and committing mail fraud and identity theft. Postal inspectors say decline in the economy and increase in unemployment in Upstate South…
Read MoreThe Facts About Identity Theft
The Mail Boss: Identity Armor for ID Theft 25 million Americans were victims of identity theft in last five years, many of them from mail fraud. The Mail BossTM locking security mailbox is the best, affordable first line of defense against the fast-growing crimes of mail and identity theft. “Total one year fraud amount [from…
Read MoreP-57Cs Shredder Makes the Cut
As Americans have become increasingly aware of the prevalence of identity theft, paper shredders have become a household item. When looking for paper shredders, it is important not to skimp out on an cheap-o shredder that will jam or break easily. But who wants to drop a pretty penny on a paper shredder? For less than $100, though, there is a paper shredder that is a cut above the rest.
Read MoreVP Corner: ID Theft Protection
Credit Report dot com gets it right I have read so many articles on identity theft protection that I dream about it. Just the other night, I woke up in a panic after having dreamt about getting a huge credit card bill for items I didn’t even buy. I was about to start questioning my…
Read MoreLifeLock and ID Theft Protection
A review of LifeLock identity theft insurance
If you have been paying attention, you know that identity theft is a real problem. According to Identity Theft Labs, the number of Americans who have had their private and personal information compromised is staggering: over 217,000,000 in three years, resulting in 10 million victims every year. Because identity theft is lucrative and easy to get away with, ID theft rings are growing and fast in crime circles from meth addicts to mafia… and there has been an overwhelming corporate response to meet increased demand for identity theft protection. Enter LifeLock.
Read More20 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft is the most reported form of fraud. Identity theft and mail theft go hand-in-hand. While identity theft can involve the Internet and world wide web, most criminals don’t rely on technical savvy to steal personal information. They simply look for lost wallets, burglarize mailboxes, or dumpster dive…
Read MoreReasons to Buy a Locking Mailbox
Security Mailboxes: A one-time investment in peace of mind A high-quality secure locking mailbox is a maintenance free one-time investment that could prevent you from losing thousands of dollars and destroying your credit. If you do not own a locking mailbox, you are highly vulnerable to becoming a victim of mail theft and identity theft.…
Read MoreTips from a Sergeant
4 Tips for Preventing Mail Theft from Sergeant Rich Ziarkowski Mail and identity theft are fast-growing crimes in the United States, and local and federal governments are working hard to keep consumers alert and safe. In this informative video, Sergeant Rich Ziarkowski of the St. Lucie County Sheriff Department shares these 4 tips to preventing…
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