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Are Credit Cards the Biggest Identity Theft Problem?

October 11, 2011

One argument that people make against purchasing an identity theft protection plan is that their credit cards already offer such a service for free. If, say, Visa or MasterCard notices purchases being made that are a little out of the ordinary, it Read the full article →

Social Security Numbers: The Real Story

October 4, 2011

If youâ€™ve been keeping up with this blog at all, you know that identity thieves love Social Security numbers. The SSN alone is considered by thieves to be the Golden Key to the Palace. They can use them to open accounts, get passports, and even Read the full article →

A Very Serious Case of Medical Identity Theft

September 27, 2011

All cases of medical identity theft are quite serious, but a recent one takes the cake. It could have been a matter of life or death, literally. A so-called doctor in Toms River, NJ, allegedly set up a company called Visiting Doctors of New Jersey. Read the full article →

In Terms of Identity Theft Debit Cards Are Riskiest

September 20, 2011

Which is Riskier Debit Cards or Credit Cards? A lot has been reported about the debate between debit cards and credit cards in terms of which puts you at a higher risk for identity theft. This is especially important debate these days, as debit Read the full article →

Credit Card Fraud Nothing New

September 13, 2011

Credit card fraud has been going on for decades, but just like with many other aspects of our lives, the Internet has made it a whole lot easier. Why? Because of online shopping. Thanks to the literal explosion of online shopping opportunities, Read the full article →