Posts Tagged ‘identity theft prevention’
Mail Theft in Yakima, WA
KIMA News reports rash of mail thefts in Wapato and surrounding areas Homeowners are feeling victimized as mail thieves are on the prowl. In the past weeks, unsuspecting residents are going to their mailbox to find their newspapers and junk mail strewn about, but their unlocked mailboxes void of sensitive account information and credit card…
Read More“ID Theft Soaring as Woes Worsen” in Utah
Deseret News advocates caution and prevention Sunday, March 15, 2009 — The Deseret News of Salt Lake City, Utah published this story. The main points of the article (included in full below) are: Paperwork (specifically mail) makes you vulnerable to identity theft 16% increase in identity theft cases in Utah since September 2008 (FTC) Identity…
Read MoreMail Identity Theft in New England
Concord Monitor reports inmate guilty of mail theft related ID fraud In New Hampshire, David Curtis has pled guilty to stealing from rural mailboxes in New England and using the contents to defraud numerous victims. The story, originally reported by the Concord Monitor here and included below, explains that Curtis used bank statements and checks…
Read MoreLA Times Columnist Mail-ID Theft Victim
Writes, “Identity theft hits close to home: When someone steals your mail, it’s a whole new worrisome world” Los Angeles Times columnist Pat Morrison has taken every precaution (or so she thought) to protect herself from becoming a victim of identity theft. She “covered all the bases” including using a paper shredder religiously and never…
Read MoreTips to Survive Tax Season Identity Intact
Tax season is like Christmas for identity thieves. They know sensitive information abounds and they are on the prowl looking to take full advantage of this special time of year. No matter how you prepare and file your taxes, it is important to be cautious and aware when handling your most personal information. Here are…
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Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft with these Easy Steps
Most of us would like to live in a place where identity theft was not relevant. Unfortunately for us, there is no place this secure. There are several steps you can take no matter where you live in order to avoid being victimized from by identity theft.
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