About Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft and Fraud

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Rebuilding Your Credit Record After Identity Theft

Because it involves money, some people mistakenly believe that identity theft is a victimless crime. Not so. If your identity is stolen, the ramifications ca...

Spotting a Website Goods Scam

Imagine you have your heart set on a brand new pair of warm UGG boots for winter. Problem is, a genuine pair of UGG boots cost £160, and your budget just wo...

Can a Notice of Correction Protect Against I.D Theft?

People who are worried about becoming victims of identity theft sometimes opt for a fraud alert. Done through one of the three main credit reference agencies...

What is Text Messaging Identity Theft?

Text messaging identity theft is a relatively new scam that more and more people seem to be falling for. Also known as "smishing", it is a new form of phishi...

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Why Protecting Your Post is Important

You may not realise it, but your post contains incredibly valuable information for scammers, fraudsters and other types of criminals – all committing crime...

What Are Phantom Flat Transfers?

It sounded like a fantastic flat. “Mary” read about it in her local newspaper, and was impressed by the bright, airy bedroom and modern kitchen. Plus, th...

Don't Fall for the iPad Tester Scam

When it comes to scams, there is one adage that rings true again and again. It’s plain, it’s simple, and it’s right on the mark. “If it sounds too go...

Top Ten Identity Theft Tricks

Identity theft is on the rise, and fraudsters are coming up with more and more sophisticated ways to cheat individuals out of their hard-earned money – eve...

My Computer Was Hacked: A Case Study

As a freelance writer concentrating on health and true-life stories, Melanie Hudson was never really into the corporate scene. So when a friend invited her t...

Fake Charities And Identity Theft

According to research carried out by the Samaritans, more than half the population regularly give money to charity. If you want to be part of this caring maj...

Identity Theft of the Deceased

There’s an old saying that you cannot libel the dead. While that may be true, it certainly is possible for thieves to steal the identity of a deceased indi...

I Fell for a Fake Website: A Case Study

When Caitlyn Harrison got some money from her grandfather for her 13th birthday, she thought long and hard about what she wanted to buy. She finally decided...

Types of Identity Theft

You may easily wonder why someone would want to steal your identity, and most people think the answer lies in illegal financial activity. That is usually the...

About Advance Fee Scams

Nobody likes to be taken for a sucker – but the sad fact is, there’s one born every minute. That’s probably how many people around the world are taken...

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