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FBI, FTC issues warning regarding new internet scams
The FBI and the Federal Trade Commission have partnered with Earthlink to issue a warning on how crooks are using phishing and spoofing to commit identity theft, and how this particular kind of ID...
View ArticleBBB names top 5 identity theft scams of the year
These days, savvy criminals can get your personal information in many ways, including stealing your mail, hacking into your computer, stealing your credit cards, and even going through your trash. The...
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Valentine’s Day can be fraught with danger of identity theft
Valentine’s Day is just a week away and scammers are already scrambling to take advantage of people looking for love. The Better Business Bureau is warning people to beware of scams on free online...
View ArticleTake action to prevent falling victim to identity theft
One of the most notorious ways your financial information can be stolen is by thieves who use e-mail or the telephone to get your credit card, banking or other personal information. The scary part is...
View ArticleID spoofing on the rise
Imagine this: You get a call that shows up as your bank on your caller ID. You answer the call, only to find you are speaking with someone whose English isn’t very good, and who asks for a lot of...
View Article‘12 Scams of Christmas’ you should watch out for
McAfee recently released its “12 Scams of Christmas,” and this list is not one any consumer should miss. Identity theft incidents increase during the holidays, mostly because people get into a rush and...
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