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
Are You An Identity Theft Victim?
Have you fell victim to identity theft? If you have your not alone as identity theft is now the number one crime in the U.S. There is an array of different forms of identity theft, but internet identity theft is by far the biggest problem. With hundreds of thousands of credit card transactions going through the internet on a daily basis and hackers becoming increasingly knowledgeable, it is getting to the point where it is risky to shop online.
Do You Know an Identity Thief?
Of course its not possible to know who’s going to steal your identity otherwise it wouldn’t be an epidemic. However people in your life may be exhibiting some symptoms.