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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 indivi...
I Fell for a Phishing Scam: A Case Study
Jack Todey is a businessman and considers himself to be financially savvy. Unfortunately this didn’t protect him from falling victim to a phishing scam whi...
Protecting Your Birth Certificate
Your birth certificate has to be without doubt the most important document you will ever have in your possession. This document gives details that any identi...
Your National Insurance Number
During our lives we are required to carry passports, driving licences, National Health Cards and other documentation that is designed to prove our identity t...
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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 indivi...
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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