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Identity Theft Prevention

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What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

Explains the steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft.

Identity theft is a serious crime. It occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity theft can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and
ruin your good name.
Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information.
■ Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before you discard them.
■ Protect your Social Security number. Don’t carry your Social Security card in your wallet or write your Social Security number on a check. Give it out only if absolutely necessary or ask to use another identifier.
■ Don’t give out personal information on the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you
know who you are dealing with.
■ Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails;
instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls,
anti-spyware, and anti-virus software to protect
your home computer; keep them up-to-date.
Visit OnGuardOnline.gov for more information.
■ Don’t use an obvious password like your birth date,
your mother’s maiden name, or the last four digits
of your Social Security number.
■ Keep your personal information in a secure place
at home, especially if you have roommates, employ outside help, or are having work done in your house.
Defend against ID theft as soon as you suspect it.
■ Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully. The alert tells creditors
to follow certain procedures before they open new accounts in your name or make changes to your existing accounts. The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have toll-free numbers for placing an initial 90-day fraud alert; a call to one company is sufficient:
Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)
TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

-FTC.gov

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  1. pplAssist
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #1

    IDT is more than …
    IDT is more than merely, financial IDT- there are medical, SSN, driver license, character IDT. For more info, please call Austin @ (626) 715-1595

  2. pplAssist
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #2

    The can’t even …
    The can’t even catch 90% of those genius

  3. pplAssist
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #3

    My best friend’s …
    My best friend’s credit card information just got used (not stolen). The good news is, he has Pre-Paid legal and Kroll’s IDT service which provide prevention, monitoring and restoration. (5 area of IDT)
    For more information, you can search online or give me a call Austin: (626) 715-1595.

    note: financial IDT is only 20% of IDT), don’t waste $ on just “monitoring” 1/5 area of IDT.

  4. polocath
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #4

    Wireless identity …
    Wireless identity theft and contactless identity theft. You need to check out the American made Armadillo Dollar and get protected walking through crowds!

  5. jsmith72369
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #5

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    429-43-9228
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  6. pplstan92
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #6

    See what identity …
    See what identity theft is and what service you need and why! See my vidoes

  7. pplstan92
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #7

    Their is a way to …
    Their is a way to 100% protect yourself from Identity Theft! With the Only service with full restoration from Kroll Background of America! Give me a call 724-726-0778
    Stan

  8. jsndnl
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #8

    Well, I hope …
    Well, I hope government could give a more serious punishment for the people who commit criminal, such as Identity Theft at least put them on the jail for 50 years and bail $1,000,000.

  9. pc1news
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #9

    Captivating …
    Captivating Dialogue, I was on the edge of my seat through the whole video

  10. iUploaded
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #10

    Avoid scams
    All …

    Avoid scams
    All spam emails/unsolicited phone calls/letters and faxes are
    scams.
    As a general rule – ANYTHING involving Western Union/money
    gram = Scam.
    If you sell stuff online.. Accept Cash or paypal only.
    If you buy stuff online.. Use Paypal only.
    Remember, if it sounds too good
    to be true, it probably is! NEVER(ever) give out your personal
    information to strangers online or offline! Do not click on a link embedded within any potentially suspicious email. Always be on
    guard.

  11. iUploaded
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #11

    Security Alert- …
    Security Alert- Protect your PC by updated spyware and updated virus protection and firewall. Change your passwords on a regular basis, and use passwords that use at least 8 characters that mix numbers and both lower and upper case letters (harder to hack).

  12. iUploaded
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #12

    Does somebody want …
    Does somebody want to transfer millions of dollars into your account?
    Does someone want you pay you to cash cheques and send them the money?
    Met a new friend/penpal on a friendship/dating site who’s asking you for money?
    Has a dying person contacted you wanting your help to give his money to charity?
    Have you sold an item and are asked to accept a payment larger than the item amount?
    IT’S A SCAM!
    Don’t fall for common scams like this
    fight them!
    Credit: Ravenshaolin
    ALL SPAM EMAIL = SCAM!!!

  13. canman5060
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #13

    there is no way you …
    there is no way you can 100% protect yourself from ID thefts. Those predator can employees or major employees from large institutions like banks, government offices, tax offices,utility company, and even immigration department, even the one who issue you social security ID card, driver’s license.Who knows ?

  14. canman5060
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #14

    there is no way you …
    there is no way you can 100% protect yourself from ID thefts. Those predator can employees or major employees from large institutions like banks, government offices, tax offices,utility company, and even immigration department, even the one who issue you social security ID card, driver’s license.Who knows ?

  15. lenskap
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #15

    If you have an …
    If you have an identity thief and kill that person, would you be charged with murder or suicide?

  16. JueputaGuebon
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #16

    so what are they …
    so what are they gonna invent to protect us from ID theft?

  17. CodeBlue7
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #17

    Scam of the Week: …
    Scam of the Week: Fake checks Scam
    Beware! Don’t accept or cash Checks from strangers. If you do you may lose up to $4000 or more of your own money. More Info> fakechecks dot org ALL Unsolicited bulk e-mails are Scams!!!!
    TipS: To avoid scams, Keep your Greed in check. Have a healthy sense of skepticism. Ask lots of Questions. Lastly, God for wisdom and understanding… God Bless -Freddy, Scambuster.

  18. magic5rings
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #18

    These guys have all …
    These guys have all these shows, they never talk about when your information is stolen, where do all the accounts and credit cards go…. the freakin mailbox. Check out this book called, The Mail Carrier, “Things customers need to know, from inside the mind of a mailman.” This guys knows his stuff!!!

  19. magic5rings
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #19

    These guys have all …
    These guys have all these shows, they never talk about when your information is stolen, where do all the accounts and credit cards go…. the freakin mailbox. Check out this book called, The Mail Carrier, “Things customers need to know, from inside the mind of a mailman.” This guys knows his stuff!!!

  20. CodeBlue7
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #20

    There are many

    There are many
    scammers online using the internet
    steal your hard earned money. Don’t fall for their
    sob stories or accept or cash their counterfeit
    checks/money orders. Anyone who tells you to use
    wire transfer services like Western Union or Money Gram
    is a scammer. God gave us common sense for a reason.
    Let’s use it and put these crooks out of business. Help spread the word. Thank you.

  21. keithflying1
    June 27th, 2009 at 19:18 | #21

    10% of the uk are …
    10% of the uk are high risk

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