Identity Theft and Fraud News
- Resident of India Pleads Guilty in International Online Brokerage ... - ForbesJaisankar Marimuthu, 35, a native of Chennai, India, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, securities fraud, computer fraud and aggravated identity theft, and to one count of aggravated identity theft before U. […]
- Texas man convicted as part of Revere identity-theft ring - Daily ItemBOSTON - A Texas man was convicted Tuesday in a massive nationwide identity fraud case which involved four co-conspirators from Revere. Federal prosecutors say 52-year-old Dennis Savarese of Austin, Texas was convicted in U.S. District Court in ... […]
- Meridian library hosts identity theft program - Idaho StatesmanThe Meridian Library will host a free Identity Theft Solutions program at its main branch, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Tuesday, Feb.23, at 6:30 p.m. Topics will include preventative steps to avoid identity theft and how to recover if you have been ... […]
Protect Yourself
No 100% guarantees exists. If they did identity theft would be null and void. But we all make transactions at the restaurant, corner store, gas station and a host of other places.
Our private information is on display every time we fill out some kind of application whether online or off. Dealing in the real world means there’s always a risk factor. However there are things you can do to reduce the odds.
1. When throwing personal information away, mark any information including financial statements, driver’s license, address and especially your social security # “Sensitive”.
2. Invest in a crosscut shredder.
3. Shred junk mail credit card offers and get taken off the major credit agencies’ marketing lists.
4. If you’re not doing it already, get into the habit of taking your mail particularly any bill payments directly to the Post Office. .
5. Use anti spyware, a firewall and antivirus programs on your computer system.
6. If performing a transaction online make sure the company provides a secure server. They should tell you but if not look for the yellow lock at the bottom of your screen.
7. Guard your plastic. Examine your credit card statements and request a copy of your credit report.
8. Get identity theft protection
9. Watch the video below.
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