For those of us who are not aware of all the tricks of the Internet and email, identity theft can be a serious problem. Even those of us who have used the Internet for years can be caught off guard …[Continue]
How Identity Theft Occurs Through an Unsecured Internet Connection
Few of us have had to deal with the terrible affliction of identity theft, but if you assume that it won’t happen to you think again. With the creation of large scale electronic communication, whether through email or the Internet, …[Continue]
Can someone steal my identity through sites with unsecured payment methods?
Identity theft is a terrible reality of our world. This is not to say that it never occurred in olden days, but it has occurred much more since the invention of the Internet. This miracle of the modern world is …[Continue]
Can Someone Steal my Identity by Stealing my Computer?
Computers have become such a major part of who we are and everything that we do. We purchase cars on the Internet, we balance our finances, write papers, and communicate with each other through the Internet. Our lives have become …[Continue]
Can Someone Steal my Identity by Breaking into my Home?
When someone breaks into your home they usually steal your TV, your stereo, and your appliances, right? They want the Rolex and the big screen, the other car in the garage and the jewelry. While it is true that most …[Continue]
What is a Credit Freeze and How Do They Work?
Because of the harm and hassle that goes with identity theft, many people are taking tougher measures to protect themselves from identity theft. One of the things consumers can do is get a credit freeze. A credit freeze puts limits …[Continue]
Keeping Personal Information And Documents Safe
Computers have changed the way the world works. We now manage our finances online, we shop online, and we even keep in touch with people on the other side of the world thanks to the Internet and computers. Yet sadly …[Continue]
Keeping Your Identity Safe On The Computer
There is a very valid fear that keeps many people from owning a computer and many more people from fully enjoying the computer that they have. This fear is the fear of becoming a victim of identity theft. Although it …[Continue]