Tag: Identity theft
Identity Theft In 2020: What You Need to Know
Identity theft has moved far beyond credit card abuse and address change-ups. Modern identity criminals have taken advantage of the uncertainties of 2020 and started to target those who work from home. Additionally, scammers are working hard to target the financially vulnerable. Big Losses: Retail Targets One of the challenges of 2020 has been the […]
The Most Common Ways Consumers Become Victims of Identity Theft
Identity theft is quickly becoming a vice that is affecting many people worldwide. Each year, millions of consumers lose billions of dollars from identity theft cases. Unless consumers know how to better guard themselves against this vice, identity theft crimes will continue to increase. Let’s look at some of the ways consumers fall victim to […]
Identity fraud – the fastest growing ‘business’ in the UK
According to the findings detailed in a report of a study on criminal acts of impersonation by the National Fraud Authority reported on the ‘check my file’ website in July 2014, there has been a 36% increase in all such crimes over a one year period. Corporate fraud fared little better, and although the annual […]
What to Do When You’re a Victim of Identity Theft: Your First 6 Steps
Image Credit: Don Hankins In today’s world, identity theft is a real, serious threat. According to Drayden Insurance Ltd., “Identity theft refers to all types of crime in which someone uses your credit card, driver’s license, social insurance number or other personal identification numbers to commit fraud or other criminal activity.” Your identity could be […]
Credit Card Fraud: 4 Ways to Protect your Business
There are several difficult aspects to running a company, and unfortunately, many business owners quickly find out that credit card fraud is one of these potential difficulties. Credit card fraud occurs when an individual uses another person’s debit or credit card without obtaining their permission or uses a card that isn’t valid or that has […]
Will ID Theft Insurance Protect You While Traveling?
With identity theft becoming one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. alone today, anyone can fall prey to the criminals who stalk these unknowing victims. But there is protection for those who plan to travel away from their home. You can purchase travelers and identity theft protection all in one package and take […]
How Can Email Scams Ruin Your Financial Stability?
Identity theft is capable of causing personal and financial misery. The threats have increased due to advances in technology. Now, thieves can remotely reach and play with your stolen identity. They only need to fire off emails to filch your personal information. Giant software maker Microsoft warns that one of these could turn out to […]
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