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<title>How to Choose an ID Theft Prevention Service</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Most of us know the prevalence, dangers, and consequences of identity theft. It is the fastest growing white-collar crime. To proactively combat identity theft, more and more people are turning to ID theft prevention services to regularly monitor fraudulent activity.]]></description>
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<title>ID Theft Prevention and Recovery Service: Are You Protected?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is the fastest growing consumer crime in the United States. According to the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 9.3 million individuals are victimized by the crime every year, so it's no wonder that more and more people are turning to ID theft prevention services to safeguard their identities. But consumers aren't the only ones at risk. Any size business, whether a giant corporation or a small business, must be vigilant to protect themselves from identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>Protect Yourself From Becoming a Victim of Crimes You Don't Commit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:34:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the fastest growing and one of the most insidious consumer crimes in the United States, identity theft affects nearly ten million people every year. That's about 30,000 identities stolen every day. These are alarming statistics, but even worse is that some of these identity theft victims are arrested for crimes committed in their good name.]]></description>
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<title>Amazon Protects Against Fraud With Multi-Factor Authentication</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Amazon.com has not only become the largest online bookstore, but is also a multinational ecommerce company. The company has been spreading its reach like branches of a river while supplying goods to countries across the world.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft - The Problem That Just Won't Go Away</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:14:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is serious, and it's something that every individual, business, nonprofit, and government agency must be concerned with, it's up to YOU to take responsibility to protect yourself and learn what's needed to secure your data, banking information, passwords, personal information, and transactional processes. Do not expect the "Cloud" or the government to protect you. In many cases the government is one of the largest collectors of information and all too often this information is public record or easily attainable, in other cases the unthinkable, the government computers are hacked and the hackers collect personal information.]]></description>
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<title>Easy Tips to Protect Yourself From Rogue Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:08:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think you won't be a victim of identity theft? Think again as more and more people are learning that your life can be ruined by simple mistakes that most people don't think about. Learn what those common mistakes are to protect identity theft from destroying you and your loved ones.]]></description>
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<title>Are You High Risk for Identity Theft? Get Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:29:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity thieves originally went after high value targets that had the most money. Nowadays, they have gone out of that comfort zone and target lower income groups who make for easier pickings. Identity theft cases have skyrocketed in the 21st century fueled by technological advancements. It is becoming easier for identity thieves to get information about people which they eventually use to carry out fraudulent activities. Although identity thieves prefer richer people, their information is not as easy to come by compared to low income earners. The following people are more vulnerable to identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>Understanding Identity Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:34:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft protection is one of the most critical things that you can do, specifically in this day and age when everybody is putting a great deal of private information on the internet and shopping on the internet frequently. If you're seeking a bit more information with regards to identity protection, you've definitely come to the right place, which is certainly true. We will talk about the importance of protecting your identity and a few of the things which you can keep in mind when you are thinking about this important matter here in this short article.]]></description>
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<title>Stay Organized and Protect Yourself From Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:17:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year, thousands of people are made victims by identity theft. Here are some tips on identity theft prevention to help you protect yourself, your loved ones, and your business.]]></description>
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<title>How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, Fraud and Phishing</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is an ever-increasing issue given the sheer amount of people who are having financial difficulties due to the worldwide financial crisis. You can only protect yourself against identity theft, do not leave it up to anyone else to help you.  There are some basic measures we can all take to reduce the risk.]]></description>
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<title>On Guard Against Identity Theft: Basic Facts</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:09:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article gives a brief overview of the crime of identity theft, which is now the fastest-growing crime in America. Included are a few statistics, as well as advise on protectionand defense against identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Prejudge an Identity Thief</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:52:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you think of an ID thief you might think of someone stealing mail from your mail box, sneaking around an ATM, or perhaps lurking online seeking an opportunity to steal your identity. But what if I told you that an ID thief could actually be your housekeeper, a clerk, your neighbor, or anyone that has access to your personal information or home?]]></description>
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<title>What To Do If Your Wallet Is Stolen Or Lost</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:48:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Losing a wallet can be a terrible experience. This article will explain what to do if your wallet is stolen or lost.]]></description>
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<title>Ten Great Steps To Avoid Identity Theft And Fraud</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:42:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When Keeley Hawes read the first scripts for ITV drama series, Identity, some of the plots were strangely familiar. The show centres on a police squad investigating identity theft and fraud - and Keeley already knew how the victims of this fast-growing crime feel. "I have been a victim myself, so the stories weren't so much of a shock," says the actress, who is best known for Spooks and Ashes to Ashes. "It was simply a person that worked in my house, came and took my credit cards and spent ?7,000."]]></description>
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<title>Why an Identity Theft Defense Attorney Is So Vital</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:07:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you been accused of identity theft? Defense with a lawyer is crucial to maintaining your freedom after an accusation of this federal offense.]]></description>
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<title>How Can One Protect Their Privacy When Shopping Online?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:51:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shopping online has changed the way people buy products and services today. Gone are the days of standing in line for hours together to pay bills, a simple click of the mouse can have what you need delivered to your doorstep. However, with this convenience come a lot of qualms about security as well. A few people will not shop online because they are worried about things like identify theft. It is possible to shop securely online when you know how to protect your privacy on this medium.]]></description>
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<title>Recovering From Identity Theft: How To Fix Your Credit</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:49:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is a real issue today, and it's no good thinking this only happens to other people either. You can easily become a victim online by using a computer or mobile device. There is a term called spyware, which if ignored, can collect all sorts of personal information about you and your financial details. It is not called spyware for nothing!]]></description>
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<title>Identity Fraud Protection and Education - The Shocking Facts and Figures</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:57:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service publish some rather worrying statistics when it comes to identity fraud and general theft of personal data for illicit purposes. Their data shows that there are two types of ID theft: ]]></description>
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<title>What To Do When Charged With Identity Theft Crime</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:00:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft can be a serious criminal offense; it is an act of fraud usually done for illegal activities or access resources under a stolen identity. At times, a person who is charged with identity theft is the victim of the said crime. Finances and benefits acquired at the time of the crime are usually held against the person accused by the ruling court.]]></description>
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<title>Credit Card Security: What to Do If Yours Is Stolen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:46:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest fears of credit card users is that their accounts will be compromised. In the event that your card is stolen, it is important to know exactly what to do to prevent significant financial loss. There are several things you can do both before your credit card information becomes compromised, as well as after the fact.]]></description>
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<title>How to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Online</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:53:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Uses of the internet have increased tremendously in recent times. People use the internet for sharing information, learning, communicating, and doing business. There are also some people using the internet as a resource to steal your identity. This is why every internet user needs to protect his or her personal information against identity theft. There are several things you should do to protect yourself against identity theft online.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Child Identity Theft?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:30:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most alarming cases of identity theft is when it occurs on a child. This crime occurs when some one uses a child's identity (name, SSN, etc.) for their own financial or medical gain.]]></description>
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<title>Methods and Dangers of Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:53:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is an increasing concern for many, and something that has become even more prevalent over the last few years due to the internet. There are many ways that someone who has stolen your identity can use it against you. This article contains some examples of how people can be caused problems by others stealing their identity.]]></description>
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<title>Credit Report Monitoring - Keeping Consumers Safe From Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:41:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Credit report monitoring has become an important aspect in the lives of many people today. It is regarded as an essential service to have to help ensure protection from identity thieves.]]></description>
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<title>Protect Yourself From Identity Theft With These Helpful Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:04:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Over 10 million U.S. consumers were victims of identity theft in 2008 alone. It is estimated 1 in 10 U.S. consumers have been affected by identity theft at one time or other. Learn how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.]]></description>
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<title>6 Valuables That Don't Belong In Your Wallet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:25:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For easy portability, people tend to keep important things in their wallet. While it is an efficient way, it is nevertheless very risky. If supposed you are becoming the victim of theft, your wallet will be an easy pass for the thief to access all your personal data and wealth.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft Threatens Every Small Business</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:22:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Now, identity thieves are targeting small businesses. It is easier to steal larger sums of money and the theft may not be noticed for quite some time. Small business identity theft is growing is a growing threat. Thieves are after bank accounts, credit cards and other information they can turn into money. Small businesses must take the steps to protect themselves or face the consequences.]]></description>
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<title>Lesser Known Facts About Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:23:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many facts about identity theft are now common knowledge. Yet there are some lesser known facts that may help shape your plans to prevent it and how to monitor for it.]]></description>
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<title>Keep Your Identity Safe By Hiring Professional Shredders</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:52:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The crime identity theft has been growing at an alarming rate making more and more people victims of this crime. Professional thieves are stealing people's valuable information like social security number, bank account password, credit card information, insurance numbers and other personal information keeping people in the dark.]]></description>
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<title>Steps To Avoid Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:49:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Worried about becoming the victim of identity theft? Not sure what steps you can take to help protect the identities of you and your loved ones? If so, then this article on steps to avoid identity theft is definitely for you. I'll discuss a few easy ways you can safeguard yourself and some red flags to keep an eye out for.]]></description>
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<title>Prevent Online Identity Theft By Following These 5 Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:30:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you use the internet frequently, chances are you may be presenting yourself as a possible victim of online identity theft. One in every five people will have their identity stolen at some time in their lives. Not all become victims due to activities on the internet but nonetheless, internet identity thieves are becoming more and more elusive in their tactics. Because of this we need to keep our guard up now more than ever before. Here are some tips to help prevent becoming a victim to this deceitful crime.]]></description>
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<title>5 Surefire Ways To Get Your Identity Stolen Online</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:03:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a frequent internet user, chances are good that you may be exposing your identity to many of the bad guys out there. Twenty percent of all people will become a victim of identity theft, and this number is growing. Although not all these victims are due to online activity, you can rest assured that your identity will remain safe as long as you don't make the following online mistakes.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft Prevention Tips - All Internet Users Need To Know</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:25:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a frequent internet user, then you should definitely be concerned about identity theft. Every year 10 million people fall victim to identity theft. You can avoid becoming a victim by not giving out your personal information and making sure your computer is properly protected.]]></description>
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<title>What You Do When This Happens To You? Identity Theft Shield - Proactive Monitoring and Restoration</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We often are not very careful in guarding our privacy and personal information. We share our birthdays and addresses on many social sites. But what are you going to do if you became a victim of identity theft? You need to know that Identity Theft Shield provides help in every phase of Identity Theft.]]></description>
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<title>You Are Under Arrest, Until You Can Figure Things Out</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:05:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I came to the realization that I don't know very much about the law and what my particular rights are as a citizen. I thought I did before September 23rd, 2011; after all I had taken all the necessary classes in high school and college to prove that I did know. I even stayed awake for those classes and passed all the necessary tests.]]></description>
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<title>Avoid Identity Theft By Employing A Reputable Shredding Service</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:04:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is a growing problem that victimises thousands of people worldwide on a daily basis. This is why people and businesses often turn to a shredding service to help them deal with the large volume of material they need to shred.]]></description>
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<title>Stolen Identity: Now What?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:59:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not there are multiple ways in which your identity can be stolen. It happens to Americans every day. There are two things that you can do to protect yourself. Having your identity stolen can be very stressful, costly, and harmful to your credit score ratings.]]></description>
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<title>Cramming: Steps to Take If You Are a Victim</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:11:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What should you do if you are a victim of cramming? With whom should you file a complaint? When you become a victim of any type of fraud, it could be costly and nerve-racking to get resolved.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Thieves Commit Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:46:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The thieves of the past have evolved over the years. This may be their way of keeping up with the changing world. They may also be evolving to be able to maximize the advantages that the world offers them.]]></description>
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<title>5 Consumer Protection Tips for College Students: College &quot;Credit&quot; Takes on a Whole New Meaning</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's no secret that college student have long been the target of credit card companies. Pre-approved credit cards and "you deserve it" enticements worked for credit card companies for years. The Credit CARD Act, or the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 held some intended consumer protections for college students.]]></description>
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<title>Prevent Identity Theft From Ruining Your Life</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:13:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft has become a widespread occurrence. It has victimized many people as well, severely affecting them for life. Identity thieves are all over and they continue looking for ways to victimize more people in order to gain from them through extremely illegal means.]]></description>
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<title>New Identity Theft Phone Tricks</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:49:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Phone scams to watch out for. Identity theft is their prime concern.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Guard - Reducing Fraud Incidents Effectively</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:47:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is a major crime that provides substantial payout with little possibility of getting caught by authorities. As the Internet era progresses, so do the abilities of the perpetrators of identity theft, which can victimize any individual regardless of their location on the planet.]]></description>
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<title>Dangers of Obituary Notices</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:27:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After the death of a loved one, identity theft and scams may run rampant. Identify the risks and safeguard against malicious intrusions.]]></description>
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<title>Keeping Alert for Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When your identity is stolen, it can be disastrous. A thief can use your identity to steal money, make purchases, and engage in a number of other illicit activities. Most Americans live constantly in fear of identity theft, yet it is becoming increasingly common for taxpayers to fall victim to tax scams designed to steal their identity.]]></description>
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<title>Undetected Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:52:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity Theft can go undetected for months or even years before a victim becomes aware of the damage done to their credentials. The reason for this is that most people don't take the time to review new charges that have been added to their accounts. Most of us pay our bills online or have auto pay arrangements through credit cards or checking accounts and neglect to review monthly statements. As far as we know all our monthly payments were made on time because we received an e-mail from our lender stating payment had been made. Most of us just don't think about it.]]></description>
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<title>Children Are Victims of Identity Theft Too</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:27:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's world, one way for an identity to be stolen is through that person's social security number and unfortunately it has become a trend for new parents to apply for a social security number for their child when they are born. Parents think that they are helping their child's future in doing so, and are generally unaware that identity thieves love these social security numbers since they usually go unmonitored for many, many years.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft Laws - Aiming To Punish The Executor Of The Crime</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:47:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In true ID theft cases victims do not realize their identity has been stolen until well after six months, or even years, after the crime has been committed. ID thefts occur mainly for obtaining financial credit, services, medical care and drugs by using another individual's identification details and assuming her/his role in daily life.]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With the Threat of Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:08:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several crimes that carry the stigma of making a person feel violated; one such crime is that of identity theft. The good news is that identity theft is dealt with on a much harsher level then what it was when the crime came to such wide public notice.]]></description>
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<title>Learn About Identification Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Consumers really usually consider out their credit score cards or open up their wallets way in advance of their flip to buy the things they acquired. Simply because they don't have your genuine card will not indicate thieves can't make use of the quantity in an effort to steal from you.]]></description>
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<title>How to Deal With Identity Thieves</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:47:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While it is true that there are some safeguards in place in order to protect people from such a crime, it would be a lie to say that they are always 100% effective, seeing as how people are reporting identity theft cases more frequently than before. In many cases, credit companies will simply give an application the stamp of approval without performing any investigation on the applicant.]]></description>
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<title>Preventing Identity Theft Before It Happens</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:42:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a lot easier to prevent identity theft than it is to clean up the mess once you've been made a victim. Developing a few simple habits will go a long way toward protecting yourself and making it difficult for criminals to get their hands on your personal information.]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent Identity Theft From Impacting Your Life In A Big Way</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These days most of us are aware of the the need to prevent identity theft from messing our lives up in a big way. So what do we do? Some may shrink from participating in modern life. They may refuse to use the internet, and deny themselves all of its benefits, through fear of having their ID stolen. They may try to live without credit so they do not have to give out their personal information.]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent Identity Theft From Impacting Your Life In A Big Way</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:53:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[These days most of us are aware of the the need to prevent identity theft from messing our lives up in a big way. So what do we do? Some may shrink from participating in modern life. They may refuse to use the internet, and deny themselves all of its benefits, through fear of having their ID stolen. They may try to live without credit so they do not have to give out their personal information.]]></description>
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<title>The Rise Of Identity Theft - How To Protect Yourself From Being A Victim</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:25:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft has become one of the fastest growing crimes, not only in Canada but in the world. Victims usually discover a problem when bills arrive or they were denied credit. By that time the criminal has probably discarded the identity and moved on to a new one. In most cases, victims do not have to pay the huge bills racked up by the thieves.They must however face hours of dealing with bill collectors, creditors and credit reporting agencies, trying to clear their names.]]></description>
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<title>Online Privacy - Your Life Is Online and Giving You Away</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're trying to disappear, protect yourself against identity theft, or just get a job, your information is all over the internet. And it gives you away at the click of a mouse. One of the best gifts you can give yourself - regardless of your situation - is to clean up and clear out the information on you that's available to anyone.]]></description>
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<title>A Review of Krolls Identity Theft Shield Program</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:23:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the 1990's, identity theft has grown to be a major criminal problem throughout the United States and Canada. It has resulted in thousands of dollars being lost by both business and individuals and ending up in the hands of criminals. Not only has it resulted in immediate financial losses, but it has also resulted in damaging the solid reputations of innocent victims and left them with destroyed credit histories that has prevented career advancements and home purchases.]]></description>
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<title>Safeguarding Your Privacy With The Help Of a Private Investigator</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:33:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can never be too careful when it comes to protecting your privacy. And that has never been more true than in this day in age where it's so easy for us to be watched without our knowledge or our consent. Sometimes in order to protect our privacy we need a little help, and private investigators are just the people to turn to.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Know How To Protect Yourself From Mail Theft?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6502419</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:04:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It doesn't take much of a criminal to commit mail theft. A low tech easy way to get access to your information. Follow 3 simple steps to put odds in your favor.]]></description>
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<title>Protect an Important Asset - Your Identity</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:31:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft occurs when someone uses your specific identifying information, such as your Social Security number, to acquire goods or services in your name. A thief can use basic personal information, along with a false address, to get credit cards and other forms of identification, such as a driver's license. When any of these events occur, an identity has been stolen.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft - 3 More Ways Identity Thieves Get Your Information</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:23:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you assume that identity thieves are lurking wherever you go, you might just be able to keep your information safe. Think I'm exaggerating?]]></description>
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<title>Your Credit Report Is Your Most Valuable Asset for Identity Theft Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:58:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With identity theft on the rise we need to do whatever we can to protect ourselves. Keeping tabs on your credit report can be your most important weapon in the fight against identity theft. It contains all of your vital statistics, including your date of birth, legal name, any alias, current and previous employers and addresses. Keep this information safe is a great way to prevent identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>Precautions For Identity Theft - A List Of Precautions For Identity Theft You Can Use Today</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:08:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We seem to never realize the destruction of identity theft until it hits home. You wind up with countless hours missed at work; tons of unpaid loans you never took out; end up in jail for warrants of crimes you never committed; your credit score plummets to the ground for unsettled accounts you didn't open. The list goes on and on. There are several precautions you can start taking right now that will minimize the risk of identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>Proven Steps To Prevent Identity Theft - What Steps Can You Take To Prevent Identity Theft?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:59:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The truth is no matter what precautions you take or no matter how careful you are, there is no 100% way of preventing Identity Theft. The Federal Trade Commission, the U.S Department of Justice, and the U.S Attorney General's Office have all stated that there is no full proof method to avoid this crime. There is an upside however. By making yourself aware of the threat we are faced with and opening your mind to the way these identity criminals think, you can start minimizing the risk of becoming a target. There are proven steps and measures you could use that will definitely take you out of the spot a light and one step ahead of these crooks.]]></description>
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<title>Ways People Don't Know They Can Become Victims Of Identity Theft - Falling Victim to Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:56:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's very difficult today not to become a victim of Identity Theft. The chances of someone actually having their identity stolen is much larger than most people think. Everyday these crooks come up with new schemes to steal a person's identity, that it makes it nearly impossible to keep up with them. There are thousands of ways that an identity criminal can access your information. However, majority of our nation's population believes that a criminal has to physically steal your belongings in order to get your personal data. On the contrary, they have figured out several ways to take your personal information without having to lay a hand on any of your tangible items.]]></description>
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<title>5 Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself From Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:07:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the advent of new technologies, identity thefts are becoming more and more advanced as well. And as more people use the internet, it has also become a lot easier for criminals to prey on unwitting victims. But there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from these scrupulous persons.]]></description>
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<title>Proposed Law Offers Protection of Social Security Numbers and Medicaid</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:41:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  In this day and age, when you think of identity theft you automatically think about computers and losing your personal information over the web digitally, but there are many other ways you could have your identity stolen. Aside from computers, the easiest way to have your identity stolen is through the use of physical media like your drivers license, Social Security card, or your Medicare card, and this is why one Senator is fighting to have personal identification numbers removed from important documents. Change is needed Do you carry your Social Security card around with you?...]]></description>
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<title>How Identity Theft Protection Is Like A Goalie For Penalty Kicks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:18:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you watched the penalty kicks portion of the Women's World Cup Final, even though there was a chance that the goalkeepers could keep balls from going into the net, you knew it was inevitable that goals would be scored. The key to stopping them is knowing/guessing where the ball was going. Sometimes even if you know, it's tough to stop. There are spaces in the goal that a goalkeeper just can't get to. It is the same with identity theft. We can stop identity thieves if we know where they are going to hit us. But there are areas that we just can't be protected completely.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Need Identity Theft Repair?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:14:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If this has ever happened to you, do you remember the empty and nauseous feeling that accompanied your stomach ache that exact moment immediately after you become conscious of what just happened? Take it from me, that is not a feeling that you want to experience...EVER!]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft In Border States - Why Is Identity Theft Much Worse In Border States?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6431115</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:10:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity Theft is a vast and rapidly growing crime in the U.S. It has been ranked the #1 offense against local and federal law. The size of population is a factor when it comes to statistics of which states are more affected by identity theft. But this plays no part when it comes to states that are among the U.S and Mexico's border and also Canada. ID theft has been increasing rapidly among families on the states that fall on the border due to the advancing amount of illegal immigration. This puts a lot of our family members at risk, including our children. With out properly knowing how these thieves are getting our personal information, we are defenseless against their attacks.]]></description>
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<title>Pre-Schoolers At Risk For Identity Theft - Are Toddlers In Pre-School At Risk For Identity Theft?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6433801</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many parents are not aware of how Identity Thieves are coming across our children's personal information. Child Identity Theft has risen over the past years to 10% out of 10 million identity theft cases in America in 2010. As technology increases more companies, daycare's, and schools are shifting along with this technology paradigm, therefore we are unsure of how to protect ourselves and our children. Not to mention that much of the identity theft begins with employees that have access to other employee, customer, and student information. There are ways to minimize the risk of our children becoming victims of Identity Theft.]]></description>
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<title>Travel Tips: Avoiding Travel Fraud, Overcharges and Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6465334</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6465334</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:42:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you travel abroad or at home, alone or with family it can be a fun filled time, but just because you are away from home, it does not mean you can drop your guard. Unfortunately there are people out there who prey on tourists and travelers. Here are some of the most common travel scams and how you can avoid them.]]></description>
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<title>Do You Know How To Fix Identity Theft?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:12:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[That's a good question. When you start to research on how to get this done you'll get different answers on where to go, what to do and how do I get this done and so forth. Asking your bank or your credit union for tips on how to fix identity theft and they will send you to their website or hand you a brochure and that's pretty much it. Across the board financial institutions will tell you to check out a copy of your credit report, shred your documents that have your personal information on them, check your credit card statements and so on.]]></description>
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<title>TrustedID Review - Will Your Identity Be Protected?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:09:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity theft is at an all time high. People are stealing credit cards, social security information, and bank statements everyday. You need identity theft protection. Will TrustedID give you the protection you need? Find out now!]]></description>
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<title>Identify Theft: The RFID Variety</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:01:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Much has been written about protecting yourself online. Many people refuse to shop online - believing it's just not safe.]]></description>
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<title>High Tech World Equals High Tech Crime - Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436442</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436442</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:45:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's world we have become the most advanced society ever known and while creating the world's fastest communicating system, we have become the laziest society ever to exist. We once knew everyone in our neighborhood by first name and where they lived. Today we socialize with most of the people we know by email and Facebook.]]></description>
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<title>Types Of Identity Theft Ripoffs - What Type of Identity Theft Ripoffs Are There?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6446190</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:43:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are so many countless ways to become a victim of Identity Theft. Ways that are so unbelievable yet many people don't know about them. It is very scary to know that these thieves can come up with new scams almost everyday, making it practically impossible to keep up with them. We have to be very careful how and to whom we give access to seeing our personal information.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft Protection Plan Ripoff - Are Identity Theft Protection Plans Ripoffs Or Do They Work?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6446326</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6446326</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:40:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There many ways identity thieves can steal our personal information. No matter how hard we try to prevent identity theft, it's bound to happen. The best way to protect you and your family is through practicing awareness. The truth is that no matter what company tries to sell you on their "we prevent identity fraud " slogan, there is no 100% way to stop it from happening. So why are some of these services saying they can prevent it?]]></description>
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<title>Why Identity Theft Restoration Is Important With Your Protection</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:16:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the best things that you should look for in a company that will help protect your identity is Identity Theft Restoration. But first things first, look for a company that offers a free credit report before you get the ball rolling. Going through your credit report, if you have not done so in awhile, is the first place to start.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft On Infants - Do You Know If Your Infant's Identity Was Used Before They Were Born?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6425747</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6425747</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:48:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As unbelievable as this may sound, Identity Theft is rapidly increasing amongst young children and infants. As a matter of fact, The Federal Trade Commission along with many other national government organizations have announced that over 10 million people last year were affected by this crime, 10% of those victims were children, and 5% were under the age of 1.]]></description>
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<title>3 Common Misconceptions of Identity Theft - What People Need To Know About Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6440128</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6440128</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most families are not aware of the dangers we face against Identity Theft. Without proper knowledge we lack preventative skill sets, therefore leaving us defenseless to these criminals. There are however many people in the U.S. that do have an idea of how to protect themselves, but yet many still have become victims. Well, why is that? It's because most of those people have common misconceptions on how to prevent Identity Theft from happening. Though some of the preventative practices they have are good, most are out dated. Meaning with technology advancing, thieves get advanced too.]]></description>
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<title>How To Prevent ID Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6392885</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6392885</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:22:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you are worried about ID theft. It is something more people should be worried about, but here are some ways to really protect yourself from such devastating crimes.]]></description>
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<title>Where To Find Info On Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6458882</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6458882</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:57:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a couple things that come to mind when you're looking for info on identity theft and that is Statistics and Causes. The statistics have, for the most part, have remained steady when it comes to the frequency of the crime. The monetary loss per year hovers around 53 Billion dollars.]]></description>
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<title>5 Unknown Facts Of Identity Theft - What Most People Don't Know About Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6442009</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6442009</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:19:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people like to believe they are fully aware of the dangers that Identity Theft poses. However, national government agencies have said they themselves do not know every aspect of Identity Theft because it rapidly changes everyday. As a matter of fact, they have also stated that there is no 100% way to avoid this crime, it's only a matter of minimizing the risk. When it does happen, the question is then,"how can you keep yourself insured?", and "who can you turn to for help?". There are many unknown facts about this crime that most people don't really know.]]></description>
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<title>Instant Steps That Every Identity Theft Victim Must Take</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6456569</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6456569</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:18:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Save yourself from the hassle of online identity theft by using credit monitoring services. This article outlines the benefits of using a credit monitoring service to protect against identity theft.]]></description>
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<title>One Way to Prevent Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6439086</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6439086</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:03:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identify theft is a major crime and is carried out by someone stealing personal information. How do thieves get your personal information? How can you prevent mail theft? An easy way to steal personal information is by removing mail from unsecured mailboxes. Prevent mail theft and protect your identity by ensuring that personal mail is safe and secure.]]></description>
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<title>Your Personal Finances Are at Risk: Prevent Identity Theft</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436768</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436768</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:02:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Without taking special precautions, you could be the next victim of identity theft. Financial information is particularly attractive to criminals, and their ability to capture it is getting increasingly sophisticated. Stay one step ahead of them by being aware of their tactics and making sure you aren't the next victim.]]></description>
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<title>What Do Identity Theft and Your Credit Have In Common?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6436324</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6436324</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:24:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a victim of identity theft, your credit can be ruined often times before you even realize you are a victim. To limit your risk there are many actions you should take and not take.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Identity Theft?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6442089</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6442089</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:39:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Typical items that are stolen in identity theft cases are social security numbers, bank account information and credit cards. For the thief, the purpose behind identity theft is to use the victim's information to steal money and leave the victim liable to pay for it. This happens when the scammer is successful at opening loans in the victim's name, using a credit card belonging to someone else and other instances of financial fraud.]]></description>
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<title>Tax Return Identity Theft and Fraud Happening Far Too Often</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6435738</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6435738</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:26:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every year millions of citizens trust the Internal Revenue Service with all of their personal financial information when they file their tax returns. Unfortunately there are those out there who are looking to capitalize on the tax return process by tricking unsuspecting taxpayers into releasing their private information. Tax return identity fraud becoming pandemic. The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service told congress that that the IRS has seen a "significant increase in problems tied to the theft of taxpayer identities.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft - 5 Ways You Can Become a Victim - Identity Theft Protection and Credit Card Fraud</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:58:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Across the country, the threat of identity theft continues to climb, this white collar crime continues to plague American consumers, and while it has a direct impact on your wallet, its not just about the money anymore. From using your medical benefits to enable illegal immigration to more insidious crimes, identity fraud criminals are continually inventing new ways to use stolen information.]]></description>
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<title>Copiers And Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:38:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity Thieves buy used copiers at wholesale clearing houses for cheap. They then remove the copiers' hard drive and hook it up to a program that could read the information and it shows up on a computer screen. This turned out to be an absolute "Treasure Trove" of information for the identity thief.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft: Are You A Victim? Are You Sure?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:27:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Then there is Criminal identity Theft. This is where an even worse dirt-bag uses your personal information upon arrest to avoid any consequences. If they get away with it, you suffer the consequences. The bad part is: You never even know!How bad can it get? How about living on the streets, homeless and hopeless, with no idea why? And hardly anyone in the legal system willing to help.]]></description>
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<title>Credit Card Skimming, The Facts You Don't Know</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:50:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may say that you would never hand your credit card over to a stranger and let them walk away but do you realize that every time you hand your credit card over to your waiter or waitress you're doing just that. There's implied safety because you're at a legitimate restaurant but you need to realize that your server very well may be a crook. The same thing applies to anyone you hand your credit card to, a cab driver, a department store employee, a bartender, anyone.]]></description>
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<title>Uploading Pictures to the Internet Could Put You and Your Family at Risk</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:49:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although it's been in the news, most people still don't know about the dangers of GEOTagging. Most Smartphones and some cameras made today are equipped with geo tags. Geo tags are embedded in the picture and use the same concept as GPS.]]></description>
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<title>The Red Flag Rule And Businesses</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:49:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to opening or running a business I think you'll agree there are no shortages of regulations that are set forth by Federal and local governments to operate. Having said that I have to admit one of the best ones to come out in recent years is the "Red Flag Rule" which addresses Identity Theft in the workplace. I'm not a big fan of regulations myself but this is one all businesses can live with and adhere to with astounding ease.]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Identity Safe?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:48:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identity Theft, which is someone else using your personal information without your consent or knowledge, has become a very prevalent and widely publicized issue the last few years. So much so, that this year it made the IRS list of the 2011 Dirty Dozen tax scams.]]></description>
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<title>These Simple Activities Can Put You at Risk of Fraud and Identity Theft</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:50:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Thieves are everywhere looking for the perfect opportunity to steal from you. Always, no matter where you are, it's important to be aware of your surroundings, even while out shopping at the grocery store. Here's an example for woman.]]></description>
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<title>Internet Identity Theft - Losing Your Identity Over The Internet</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:57:36 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A person stealing someone's identity and robbing you off your existence sounds like some movie story or a story out of some fiction novel. But what was a fantastic story at one time is now a horror in everyday existence. The unlimited vast field of web and high technology is a playfield for cyber thieves.]]></description>
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<title>Identity Theft and Phishing: Don't Take the Bait</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:34:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With identity theft on the rise, it is crucial to protect your personal information from thieves and scammers. One way that crooks gain access to information is through a practice known as phishing. Learn how to recognize phishing to protect yourself from identity theft.]]></description>
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