Is identity theft really that serious? Thousands of people every year are victims of this terrible crime. Thieves use your personal information to commit fraud or other crimes in your name and can cause significant credit damage. Identifying information taken without your permission, such as your Social Security number (SSN), credit card number, or your [...]
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How You Can Avoid Identity Theft From Creative Criminals
Criminals are increasingly creative in the methods by which they steal your identity, your money, and your life. They are usually several steps ahead of the average consumer. With how many of the following “creative” schemes are you familiar?
* “Dumpster-diving”
* “Mail theft”
* “Pharming”
* “Phishing”
* “Skimming”
* “Shoulder-surfing”
One of the positive things criminals have done, if I [...]
