Identity Theft
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May 10, 2013
Whether they do it online, through texting tactics or by stealing your wallet the old-fashioned way, identity thieves are constantly concocting new cons.
One reason card companies are working hard to...
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May 10, 2013
Credit card companies are constantly refining their techniques to detect fraud and, for obvious reasons, are reluctant to share specific details of how it’s done.
But there are a few red flags that clue card companies in to fishy activity...
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May 7, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Have leisure time, will travel — especially when it comes to traveling overseas: It seems to be the mantra for a growing number of Americans.
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April 1, 2013
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service on Thursday broadened a crackdown on tax related identity theft to include all 50 states, allowing local law enforcement officers limited access to IRS documents.
Under the IRS program, police can gain some...
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March 12, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — If you’re predisposed to “liking” a lot of things on Facebook, watch out:
You could be opening the vault for anyone to take a look, figure out...
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February 22, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — There’s no question that payments fraud is a worrisome issue for most consumers. It’s understandable too, seeing as losses resulting from credit and debit card fraud...
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February 22, 2013
Traveling and living abroad are very exciting things. Yet tourists and foreigners are often the targets and eventual victims of pick-...
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November 30, 2012
When most people think about identity thieves, they picture individuals that are in a room using their computer as a means to get your personal information. While, that is certainly one way identity thieves get vital information, the most common...
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November 9, 2012
I recently sat down one Saturday morning, cup of coffee in hand, ready to review my online accounts. When looking at the details of my charitable gift fund, I noticed a $0 balance. I quickly called...
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October 17, 2012
This is a serious situation. It means lost money for you AND it means someone has your banking information. You need to visit your bank with a list of the unauthorized charges. They will probably refund the money to you after a fraud review. You...









