May 24, 2007

Identity Theft: Skimming!

0Skimming0
Thieves have access to 0tools of the trade0 that allow them to steal information from your card at ATM0s or during a card swipe for a purchase. These data storing devices capture your information without your realizing it.
Change of Address
By filling out a form at the post office the identity thief can have your bills and other personal mail diverted to a new address. It may take you a few days to realize what has happened and make the correction.
Spyware
A new threat on the scene is from computer viruses that 0spy0 on you while you shop or do banking online. Any website that you enter personal information into can be 0spied on0 putting you at risk.
Unsecured Online Transactions
Online shopping at a site that is not secured can potentially put you at risk of having your information stolen. Websites may also collect and sell some of your information without your knowledge unless their posted Privacy Policy states otherwise.
Break In
Anytime you or a business that has your information is a victim of a break in you may have had personal information stolen.
Personal Computers
Are you storing sensitive passwords on your laptop? Are you throwing out an old computer? If your laptop is […]

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