You never can be too sure, at least thats what my anti-Internet Shopping friends tell me. Maybe they are right, but the Internet is too convenient and powerful to not take advantage of. So, as long as you are online, you ought to keep a few things in mind after all they could be correct.
Its Not Me! Preventing And Dealing With Identity Theft
Its one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, and most victims are unaware theyve become a target until long after the crime is committed. Were talking about identity theft. In todays world, information travels faster than ever, and that includes your personal information. If it falls into the wrong hands, your personal info could be used to acquire credit cards, loans, or to open accounts.
Health Insurance Plans For Students
Health care insurance is a necessity today. Most educational institutions in the United States require students to be covered for healthcare. Surveys reveal that nearly thirty percent of students in the US do not have healthcare insurance, and ask their parents for financial help when in need. These students are most likely to drop their studies for financial reasons, as they have to work to pay off their dues of healthcare expenses.
Credit Card Fraud Be One Less Statistic
When it comes to credit cards, an ideal world would be where you didnt have to worry about your credit card information getting into the wrong hands. But in reality, credit card fraud is a real concern. By taking a few simple steps you can be one less statistic as a victim.
Coping With Identity Theft
Lock your doors, hide your money in the safe, hire security guards to protect your prized possessions, but what can you do if someone stole your identity? If something valuable is stolen, you can call the police and hope to get your stolen property back. Rightly termed as the crime of the 21st century, victimizing millions of Americans, you can do very little if you find your identity stolen. Identity theft is on the rise, and nearly everyone is vulnerable to this new-age for…
Bank Safely And Securely
In this age of the Internet, there has been a transformation in the way people bank. Most transactions can be conducted online, and one can access cash fast from innumerable ATMs strewn all over cities and towns. What is more, with internal tie-ups, you can even use ATMs of banks other than your own. All of which makes banking very easy and user-friendly.
Fraudulent Tax Shelters KMPG Goes Down Hard
In the largest criminal tax case ever filed, KMPG has copped a plea to using fraudulent tax shelters to bilk the government out of 2.5 billion dollars. KMPG has agreed to pay a fine of $456 million dollars, but nine of its executives still are under indictment.
IRS Obtains More Than 100 Injunctions Against Tax Scheme Promoters
The IRS has obtained civil injunctions against more than 100 promoters of illegal tax avoidance schemes and fraudulent return preparers in an ongoing crackdown that began in 2001. Many of the injunctions, obtained in cooperation with the Department of Justice, also order the promoters to turn over client lists and to cease preparing federal income tax returns for others.
IRS Wants to Know About Fake Emails Using IRS Name
Obviously, you use the Internet or you wouldnt be reading this article. Since you use the web, you know about phishing scams or should. Some scams are now using fake IRS identification.
Latest Email Scam Using IRS Name
If you have an email account, and who doesnt, you are use to receiving scam emails. Well, here is one using the IRS name to watch out for over the next few months.
Attention: Sir/Madam… I’d Like to Scam You
Scammers will also provide scans of documents that look legitimate. Many can be – stolen from other people or digitally altered. If called on discrepancies, the scammer will blame poor computer equipment.
Subprime Mortgage Loan Scams
The current subprime mortgage mess has caused a marked increase in scams.