On Sunday June 10, 2007 someone broke into a car in Ohio and stole several items. "So what?" you ask... One of the items stolen was data containing personal information on thousands of employees and citizens from the state of Ohio. It Read the full article →
LifeLock $1,000,000 Insurance, the Real Deal
LifeLock's identity theft insurance policy is stronger than widely reported. In email exchanges with the LifeLock team this week we grilled them on the "self-insured" situation and the potential risks involved. To our delight, LifeLock informed Read the full article →
Identity Theft Task Force established by President Bush
Identity theft and identity theft protection is taking center stage at the White House, as well as many homes around the nation. This appears to be good news for all of us in the long-term. Penalties for identity theft will be increased, etc. Any Read the full article →
“Through rain, hail, sleet or snow.”
The quote is part of the U.S.P.S Creed, but it could be the creed for identity theft criminals as well. Your junk mail may be just the pot of gold a thief is seeking. In a rural area a thief can quickly scan the items in your mailbox and be gone in Read the full article →
Check writing, a thing of the past?
What other piece of paper has your name, address, signature, bank account information and even your drivers license number? Once a criminal gets their hands on one of your checks, they have all the detail they need to add your name to the list of 9 Read the full article →