Author: Andy Mitchel | Filed under: Identity Theft | No Comments »
There are several different identity theft types. You’ll be more informed about identity theft by knowing the different strategies. Here are five tips on identity theft types. Online Identity Theft Types It can happen to a fake website asking for personal information to obtain credit online. Online banking is another place where identity theft happens when you enter your information into a fake bank site. Fake Text Messages Text messages are sent to people unaware of security risks asking them personal information. The fake text messages usually come from a big known corporation that the person is pretending to be from in order to gain your credit card number. Friends Your friends can gather your personal information easily when you Read more…
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People often wonder how identity theft is committed. People often don’t think about other people hearing them rattle off their social security number on the phone in a waiting room. People don’t realize how private the social security numbers need to be protected so it doesn’t fall into the criminals hands. Here are five ways on how identity theft is committed without your knowledge. #1 Your Moms Maiden Name The criminal can open up credit accounts over the telephone with your mothers maiden name. It is one of the security questions asked which makes it easy to steal identity and obtain credit accounts. #2 Your Social Security Number You probably wonder how he got your Social Security Number? Think about Read more…
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Identity theft is an ancient practice. With a steady growth of population globally and technology advances, the practice has continued to thrive. People steal identities either as a tool to defame others or just to steal from them. Most identity thefts that have been recorded were targeted at stealing money and other valuables from the victims. Whereas there are those thieves that target specific people, most identity thefts are random and consequently victims are drawn from all walks of life. Maybe you have never heard about identity theft and you are wondering how and why it happens. When identity thieves access your confidential information they are able impersonate you. They can apply for credit cards, loans, driving licenses, etc using Read more…
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Identity theft occurs when someone assumes someone else’s identity by illegally using his or her confidential information, such as social-security, bank-account, or credit-card number. Identity thieves benefit financially by removing funds from their victims’ bank accounts, taking out mortgages or other loan obligations in their victims’ names, and obtaining credit cards in their victims’ names and using them to run up large debts. If identity thieves cover their tracks by having bills and other mail sent to addresses they control, the victim will not be aware of the theft until considerable damage has occurred. Usually, victims can eventually prove that they are not responsible for the debts or missing funds, but they may spend significant time and money restoring their Read more…
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Many people have been victimized by identity theft scams over the years. Criminals are staying ahead of the curve by discovering new methods to acquire personal information over the phone or the internet. Once they get the information they need, the possibilities are virtually endless with what they can do with it. This includes obtaining money from bank accounts, gaining credit card access, and start new accounts. This is despite the creation of software programs that have been made to provide identity theft protection. However, new viruses are constantly being unleashed to combat these programs. Read more…
