October 26, 2008

Foreclosure and Identity Theft Scams

Your credit score is a wreck, and your mortgage company is past threatening. Anyone in this predicament would assume that no one would want your identity. What would a thief hope to gain by hitching their wagon to a falling star? You would be amazed to learn the facts. Identities are in jeopardy for more than a no strings attached credit card.
Identity theft and desperation are a winning combination.
A fraud can be a desperate person grabbing at a solution when no hope is in sight. An honest person in a desperate situation can become easy prey for intelligent scam artists. Identity crimes can take many forms you may never even consider.
Fear of loosing everything could make anyone desperate.
Thousands of people in America are facing foreclosure today. A situation compounded by escalating unemployment. Lack of jobs and the resulting falling credit scores directly relate to foreclosures. Now many are faced with living through the two most dreaded faux pas in life. Foreclosure and bankruptcy are horrifying and cause much shame.
Evil can smell weakness for miles
Who in their right mind would not be desperately seeking an answer to turning this mess around? If you are in this kind of financial nightmare, sit […]

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October 25, 2008

I Was Hacked!

I Was Hacked and my Identity was stolen.
Now, if you knew me (mother of 4 grandmother of you would know that I am an intelligent, talented, (High School teacher) and educated woman. I am not stupid, foolish or ignorant so imagine my shock when I discovered it.
In this article you will learn: The difference between a burglary and a robbery - and why it makes a difference in law enforcement. How internet thieves get into your computer What they can do with the information they steal How internet identity theft can mess you your life What you can do to protect yourself
So, let’s start by defining the difference between a “burglary and a robbery.”
A burglar is someone who breaks into your personal world, be it a house, car, motor home, locker etc. but, does not use violence to accomplish this dirty deed. No gun, knives or weapon of any sort has been used against you or any one in the vicinity. It other words, these are the guys that take your stuff when you are out running errands or vacationing. A Robber however is someone who will not hesitate to use violent means to get whatever he […]

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October 24, 2008

Locking Rural Mailboxes Can Keep You Safe From Identity Theft

.The dangers of identity theft are real and the risk is great. You may become a victim simply by a person driving up to your mailbox and taking your mail. They then take your name and build a false life around it. They can apply for credit cards, loans and begin to make purchases all under your name.
When payments aren’t made and credit concerns come to the forefront you begin to receive phone calls and you don’t even know what these phone calls are about. This happens to thousands of people across the country but you don’t have to be a victim.
You can protect yourself with a locking mailbox. You have seen the commercial mailboxes for office or apartment buildings. Each tenant has a key to his or her locked mailbox for security.
You to can have this same security. There are several models and styles available that offer a locking mailbox for your protection. You can find these mailboxes in a wide range online. There are even slots that can hold small boxes or packages for safekeeping.
The only way a person would be able to get to your mail would be through a break in and no criminal is going […]

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