For a long time, thieves committed identity theft crimes by taking what we consider to be old-fashioned approaches. Examples include searching through mailboxes, digging in garbage cans for credit card receipts or bank statements, and stealing purses to name a few. Some thieves would dive into dumpsters so they had a better chance of finding personal information. Read more…
The prevalence of identity theft continues to grow around the world. It can take place in any number of ways. A person can lose their personal information by accident only to have it picked up by someone else. Perhaps the victim’s credit cards or social security number were disclosed by accident to a thief running an identity theft scam. Once thieves get enough information, they can use your name to perform many illegal activities. Read more…
As our society becomes increasingly consumed with data and information, protecting our identity only becomes more difficult. Every time you use your credit card, especially online, or give out personal information, thieves see an opportunity to benefit from it. While fraudulent charges being made with your credit card is a commonly known form of identity theft, in extreme cases social security numbers are stolen and used by thieves to get jobs and hide their real identity. Read more…
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…
