While the intense scrutiny of famous individuals may seem glamorous, there are still everyday dangers that they face in life ? including the theft of their identity. Actually, being in the public eye places celebrities at more risk for becoming a victim of identity theft that affects athletes, musicians, actors, actresses, and even politicians. Whether you are the high-flying Michael Jordan or the talkative Oprah Winfrey, celebrity identity theft is a reality.
Apartment Renting And Identity Theft
Identity theft is a real concern these days. Sometimes it seems like the amount of information a potential apartment tenant has to reveal is somewhat unsettling. A landlord who is worth leasing from is going to ask several personal questions. He will want your name, address, phone number, salary, social security number, a list of your current and past employers and he will probably let you know that he will check your credit report. The reason he is requesting this informatio…
Asian Countries Worried About Identity Theft
For many people in Singapore and other Asian countries, theft of their identities is the biggest worry they face, according to the latest Security Index. Eighty percent of people who were surveyed in Singapore along are worried about others stealing their identities or using their credit cards without their knowledge. Hong Kong and Malaysia had similar worries.
12 Ways To Tell If That Internet Chat Partner Is A Scammer, Part 2
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Identity Theft: Stop It Now!
Protect your credit rating and your good name by guarding against identity theft. By being proactive, you can ensure that thieves stay away from important personal information that they want to use against you!
Identity Theft ? Who is phishing for your information?
There?s a new type of internet piracy called phishing (pronounced fishing). Internet thieves are ?fishing? for your personal information. They?re looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other personal information that they can use to their advantage. But understanding how these internet thieves work, will help you to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Identity Theft ? Who is ?phishing? for your information?
There?s a new type of internet piracy called ?phishing? (pronounced ?fishing?). Internet thieves are ?fishing? for your personal information. They?re looking for ways to trick you into giving out your Social Security Number, credit card number and other personal information that they can use to their advantage. You could become a victim of identity theft that could take years to clear your financial history and personal reputation. But understanding how these internet thieves work, will help you
Phishing and Pharming: Dangerous Scams
As soon as almost all computer users already got used to — or at least heard about — the word “phishing”, another somewhat confusing word appeared. Pharming. Does it differ from phishing — if yes, how?
Phishing Scams, A Growing Identity Theft Menace
There is no doubt that identity theft is a growing problem and we should all try to educate ourselves to avoid being a victim of this often devastating crime. It seems that criminals are using increasingly ingenious methods to gain access to our private and valuable personal information and computer users must be aware of criminal information gathering techniques known as phishing.
You may have heard about phishing scams in the news recently because so many have fallen pre…
Phishing, Fraudulent and Malicious Websites
Warning: There are Websites You’d Better Not Visit.
Solving The Identity Theft
Identity theft refers to an act of impersonating someone with a view to harm him/her financially or illegally framing him/her for a crime. Personal information can be extracted through the computer databases at work place. Although it is a broader term but its effect narrows down to offences like credit card fraud or mortgage fraud. In this context, there are two terms, which are used interchangeably. One is identity theft and other is identity fraud.
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Ten Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft
Are you at risk of identity theft? The sad truth is that everyone is now a days. There are painless steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your family. Read this article for 10 tips you can follow starting today.