How To Combat Identity TheftWelcome! This is the part of the site where we announce new or updated pages. As we do our best to stay updated about Identity theft and prevention issues, the latest news can be found here. FACEBOOK IDENTITY THEFTMy name is Shalisha Faiva (THE REAL SHALISHA FAIVA), and I live in a small island called American Samoa (US territory in the pacfic). For two years I suspected Permalink -- click for full blog post "FACEBOOK IDENTITY THEFT" Facebook Identity Theft Updates In 2011The phenomenal rise of Facebook coupled with the huge amounts of personal data it holds means that Facebook identity theft is a risk for many of us. This page looks at the news from 2011 on this topic Permalink -- click for full blog post "Facebook Identity Theft Updates In 2011" Stolen IdentityI have had my account and identity stolen by the same person twice since April 27th and trying to tell Facebook is like talking to a brick wall. When it Permalink -- click for full blog post "Stolen Identity" Spousal Credit Card VictimMy ex-wife kept a credit card that was in my name after we divorced and I moved out of our home. (I was under the impression that this card was canceled Permalink -- click for full blog post "Spousal Credit Card Victim" What Is The Real Cost Of Identity Theft?The true cost of identity theft goes way beyond mere numbers. This article looks at some of the non-financial issues that arise after identity theft has occurred. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Is The Real Cost Of Identity Theft?" What Is Identity Theft Security?There are several identity theft security measures and products that can be used to help keep your personal finances safe from fraud. This page looks at some of these methods and ideas. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Is Identity Theft Security?" Simple But Frightening Identity Theft FactsSome identity theft facts must be faced - we are all at risk and from a wide variety of possible threats. This article looks at some uncomfortable identity theft facts to make us all more aware. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Simple But Frightening Identity Theft Facts" How Identity Theft On The Internet WorksIdentity theft on the internet is easier than we might like to imagine due to the large amounts of personal information that flow online, many of which we actually give away. This page looks at the Permalink -- click for full blog post "How Identity Theft On The Internet Works" Criminal Identity Theft And Your Personal SecurityUnderstanding how deeply criminal identity theft actually is vital to self-protection. Identity theft is not a victimless crime as this page discusses. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Criminal Identity Theft And Your Personal Security" Where To Turn For Credit Card Fraud HelpIt is not obvious who to speak to for assistance or credit card fraud help when you have become a victim of a fraud or theft. This article discusses the possible options for credit card fraud help and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Where To Turn For Credit Card Fraud Help" The Importance Of Credit Card Fraud Alert SystemsCredit card fraud alert systems can be incredibly useful in highlighting potentially suspicious transactions early before a really large fraud problem can occur. Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Importance Of Credit Card Fraud Alert Systems" How To Go About Reporting Credit Card FraudFor many people, reporting credit card fraud is a difficult thing to do. They have to admit to a potentially embarrassing loss and open their finances to others. This article discusses the issue of Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Go About Reporting Credit Card Fraud " How To Detect Credit Card Frauds?It can be difficult to detect credit card frauds from normal payments on a statement. This article discusses the kinds of things to look out for. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Detect Credit Card Frauds?" Are You Seeing Credit Card Fraud Charges On Your Statement?It is not always easy to understand the nature of credit card fraud charges. Fraudsters do that deliberately! This article discusses the potential problems a cardholder can face. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Are You Seeing Credit Card Fraud Charges On Your Statement?" Facebook :somone is using my name and picture ,facebook has taken NO ACTION yetMy cousin called and told me that someone is using my name and picture, I reported this to facebook that someone is using my picture and name as theirs, There is a false facebook profile using my picturesHi, my name is EVA, I am from Mexico City. Yesterday a friend contacted me and told me that there is a facebook profile with a similar name and with my Permalink -- click for full blog post "There is a false facebook profile using my pictures" Photos that can be 'lifted'Recently it was my shock and horror a that a church youth group was putting photos of all the kids online on facebook, without permission of any parents Permalink -- click for full blog post "Photos that can be 'lifted'" Facebook Identity Theft - Is it possible? What risks are you taking?Discover how a criminal could find important personal information on Facebook identity theft is made much easier by displaying such details. What Are The Penalties For Identity Theft?As the crime expands its reach, the penalties for identity theft convictions must change and evolve to provide stronger deterrents to criminals. This article looks at the penalties in the USA. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Are The Penalties For Identity Theft?" Facebook Thefts Go UnresolvedA few weeks ago I was the victim of a phishing scam on facebook and lost control of my account just long enough for them to steal my 18+ MIL in Zynga poker Permalink -- click for full blog post "Facebook Thefts Go Unresolved" My facebook account has been hijackedSomeone not only closed my email account that I used to access facebook, but they made a new email account and created a new password and took over my Permalink -- click for full blog post "My facebook account has been hijacked" Contacts disappearing in both facebook and email accountsMy Facebook Friends, email contact lists from TWO different accounts have all been deleted, while a phishing scheme went out to my contacts that I had Permalink -- click for full blog post "Contacts disappearing in both facebook and email accounts" Someone is using my facebook accountI have recently found someone has been using my facebook profile to send rude and foul messages to my Facebook friends using facebook/mobile. Editor's Permalink -- click for full blog post "Someone is using my facebook account" Truly scary stuffI finished reading this book a few days ago, and must say that the effectiveness of their efforts is very scary. At least one of the pair was caught and Permalink -- click for full blog post "Truly scary stuff" LloydsTSB and Amex cards clonedVictimless crime? Not at all, either the cardholder loses out directly, or every holder loses a little. Someone used my wife's LloydsTSB card to settle Permalink -- click for full blog post "LloydsTSB and Amex cards cloned" Identity Theft on MySpace and FacebookI have an Identity Theft tip for parents and students on the internet. There is a free online class on how Facebook and Myspace users can protect themselves Permalink -- click for full blog post "Identity Theft on MySpace and Facebook" Someone has set up a fraudulent Facebook profile of meSomebody opened a facebook page using my photo and some of my personal information from my official facebook page (of which the profile picture can easily Permalink -- click for full blog post "Someone has set up a fraudulent Facebook profile of me " I am so upsetI used not to have a facebook account. I have mortal fear of identity theft so I don't post pertinent information about myself and I did not ever personally Permalink -- click for full blog post "I am so upset" Identity Theft In South Africa - Scams and StatisticsHow bad is identity theft in South Africa? This page looks at some of the more common scams and the frightening statistics. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Identity Theft In South Africa - Scams and Statistics" Punishment For Credit Card Fraud - Is it hard enough?Is the level of punishment for credit card fraud hard enough to provide a real deterrent for other criminals? This page discusses the problems faced by police and the courts in punishing credit card Permalink -- click for full blog post "Punishment For Credit Card Fraud - Is it hard enough?" Internet Identity Theft and Password Security TipsHow secure are your passwords? In the world of internet identity theft, password security is very important. We offer some password security tips here Permalink -- click for full blog post "Internet Identity Theft and Password Security Tips" Business Credit Card Fraud - How bad a problem is business credit card fraud?How bad a problem is business credit card fraud? We discuss the reasons why theft and fraud from businesses is such a taboo subject for management. Credit Card Fraud Statistics - What is the scale of credit card fraud?Just how bad are the credit card fraud statistics? Why are there so few numbers available for the public to assess? Internet Credit Card Fraud - How Much Risk Are Your Transactions At?Are your transactions at risk from internet credit card fraud and if so, to what extent? We discuss online credit card fraud and the simplest prevention techniques here Identy theft from facebookI was compromised in Facebook, someone used my email and was able to use the same pages as mine. It wasn't pretty, I kept getting emails from people Permalink -- click for full blog post "Identy theft from facebook" International Credit Card Fraud - Why is it so hard to catch the criminals?A modern international credit card fraud will be almost impossible for police to prosecute. We look at some of the reasons why and what an individual can do about preventing it Spousal Credit Card Fraud - Should you suspect those closest to you?Is spousal credit card fraud really a problem? Who should we be afraid of in the fight against fraud and identity theft? Computer hackers using FacebookFour people, ALLEXANDRE KEVIN,JORDANE BERTHE, EMILIE MERCIER and ALEXANDRE VAUGEOIS hack your whole computer information by sending you a friend Permalink -- click for full blog post "Computer hackers using Facebook" German Credit Cards RecalledThe BBC reports that credit cards in Germany may have been 'compromised' in Spain. To be safe, they are recalling over 100,000 cards. Store Theft In The USA Up By 8.8% In 2009It seems that store theft in the USA is up by 8.8%. In a recession, it is hardly a surprise that shrinkage is on the rise, but the Global Retail Theft Barometer 2009 confirms this... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Store Theft In The USA Up By 8.8% In 2009" |