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Millions of people have been victimized by identity theft. Not only do victims face the possibility of their credit being ruined and losing money, but their sense of security as well. If caught, thieves can face prison time for up to 25 years. However, even if the criminal is captured, the damage has been done to the victim. In these situations, identity theft lawyers can be of great assistance by offering guidance to victims so they can rebuild their credit and get back on the road to recovery. Read more…
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Have you ever wondered why people were victims of identity theft? The truth is there are countless ways in which thieves can can get access to personal information and steal another person’s identity. Some are more common, such as theft of credit cards, bank account information, social security numbers, employment, mail, online ID theft, and scams. Once thieves get the information they need, they can wreak havoc on your life in many ways. The following are some examples of identity theft to keep in mind going forward. Read more…
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Online ID theft is not the same as types of identity theft that are more common, and is also more difficult to guard against. Non-online ID theft generally consists of something being physically stolen, such as checks, mail, credit cards, or a drivers license to name a few. On the other hand, online ID theft involves getting access to intangible confidential information, such as credit card numbers, bank account information, social security numbers, passwords, and any other personal information a user has online. Read more…
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A crime that has continued to increase in frequency and has become one of the most prevalent in our time is identity theft. While you might already be aware of this, do you know about the various types of identity theft that you can be affected by? The idea that your life can be turned upside down in such a short period of time because someone got access to your personal information is a scary thought for anyone. However, by being informed about the types of identity theft, you can reduce the possibility of being a victim. Read more…
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If you were unfortunate enough to be a victim of identity theft, how do you think it would affect you? Would you still have your job? A full recovery from identity theft can sometimes take a year to happen. You might have to take time off from work during the recovery, and your employer may or may not be sensitive about it. Chances are you will have your financial situation on your mind even when you are at work. Because of the problems that identity theft can cause, getting identity theft coverage makes a lot of sense. Read more…
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Most people who have e-mail accounts at some point have received an e-mail requesting personal information. If you have gotten e-mails like these, then chances are they were identity theft phishing scams. Identity theft phishing involves receiving an e-mail from a criminal claiming they represent your bank, security department, or some other company. They will claim that you need to provide personal information to them otherwise they will close your account. Since some people have no idea that it’s a identity theft phishing scam, and of course don’t want an account to be closed, they reply back. Read more…
