http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-blog.html This blog feed is where we announce new pages to the site that help you discover ways to be less appealing to a fraudster. en-us combat identity theft Sun, 06 May 2012 12:40:52 GMT Sun, 06 May 2012 12:40:52 GMT combat-identity-theft.com http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-inc-rocks.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-inc-rocks.html Absolutely Mind-Wobbling !!!!!! These 2 guys and some of their cohorts are total HEROES in my point of view ! They robbed massively those who very well Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:12:29 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-identity-theft.html How secure are your passwords? In the world of internet identity theft, password security is very important. We offer some password security tips here Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:26:08 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/kingpin.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/kingpin.html This book review of Kingpin by Kevin Poulsen discusses the book and lessons that readers should take from it regarding their personal privacy and cybercrime. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:45:16 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-crime.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-crime.html Discover why online users are expected to face a barrage of attacks of internet crime as information becomes more available and the tools easier to buy and use. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:31:15 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-tax-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-tax-fraud.html Discover how illegal workers use the ID of other legitimate workers to commit identity theft tax fraud. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:03:00 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/bank-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/bank-identity-theft.html Becoming a victim of bank identity theft can be a frightening experience, but there are some tell-tale signs. We investigate here... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:53:26 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-1.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-1.html Identity Theft can be a complex crime and the criminals may be trying to benefit from many different things. We look at what these might be... Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:21:46 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-history.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-history.html It seems that identity theft history started with the publication of a book called The Day of the Jackal. The main charachter assumed the identity of a deceased infant to obtain genuine ID documents.. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:59:36 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/uk-credit-report.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/uk-credit-report.html Discover how you can obtain your UK credit report and which companies you should contact to do this... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:36 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-report-mistakes.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-report-mistakes.html Discover how credit report mistakes can cause you problems and just how likely it is that there will be an error on your file. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:52:30 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/warning-to-others-while-traveling-beware-of-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/warning-to-others-while-traveling-beware-of-identity-theft.html While traveling in Chiang Mai, Thailand on a medical tour I met a man (name removed) from Vancouver, Washington, who befriended me. While sitting at Starbucks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:54:18 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-report.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-report.html Discover why your credit report is so important to you and to an identity thief and why you should guard your information carefully. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:33:59 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-reports.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-reports.html Discover why credit reports are not designed for you and why they might be an invaluable source of information for an identity thief. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:38 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft1.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft1.html My 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 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:42:52 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft-2011.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft-2011.html The 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 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:55:27 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/stolen-identity.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/stolen-identity.html I 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 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:19:58 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/spousal-credit-card-victim.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/spousal-credit-card-victim.html My 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 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:14:39 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/cost-of-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/cost-of-identity-theft.html 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. Wed, 04 May 2011 08:15:16 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-security.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-security.html 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. Tue, 03 May 2011 08:54:11 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-facts.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-facts.html Some 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. Tue, 03 May 2011 08:50:11 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-on-the-internet.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-on-the-internet.html Identity 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 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:59:15 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/criminal-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/criminal-identity-theft.html Understanding how deeply criminal identity theft actually is vital to self-protection. Identity theft is not a victimless crime as this page discusses. Mon, 02 May 2011 14:53:14 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-help.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-help.html It 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 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:28:05 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-alert-systems.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-alert-systems.html Credit card fraud alert systems can be incredibly useful in highlighting potentially suspicious transactions early before a really large fraud problem can occur. Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:49:40 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/reporting-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/reporting-credit-card-fraud.html For 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 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 10:17:34 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-frauds.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-frauds.html 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. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 20:06:44 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-charges.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-charges.html 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. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:54:46 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-somone-is-using-my-name-and-picture-facebook-has-taken-no-action-yet.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-somone-is-using-my-name-and-picture-facebook-has-taken-no-action-yet.html My 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, Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:10:32 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/there-is-a-false-facebook-profile-using-my-pictures.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/there-is-a-false-facebook-profile-using-my-pictures.html Hi, 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 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:35:04 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/photos-that-can-be-lifted.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/photos-that-can-be-lifted.html 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 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:38:15 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-identity-theft.html Discover how a criminal could find important personal information on Facebook identity theft is made much easier by displaying such details. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 21:10:00 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/penalties-for-identity-theft.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/penalties-for-identity-theft.html 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. Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:43:18 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-thefts-go-unresolved.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/facebook-thefts-go-unresolved.html A 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 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 12:49:37 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/my-facebook-account-has-been-hijacked.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/my-facebook-account-has-been-hijacked.html Someone 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 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:14:24 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/contacts-disappearing-in-both-facebook-and-email-accounts.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/contacts-disappearing-in-both-facebook-and-email-accounts.html My 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 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:38:39 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/someone-is-using-my-facebook-account.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/someone-is-using-my-facebook-account.html I 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 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:19:26 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/truly-scary-stuff.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/truly-scary-stuff.html I 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 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:20:58 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/lloydstsb-and-amex-cards-cloned.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/lloydstsb-and-amex-cards-cloned.html Victimless 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 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:36:36 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-on-myspace-and-facebook.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-on-myspace-and-facebook.html I 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 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:11:22 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/someone-has-set-up-a-fraudulent-facebook-profile-of-me.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/someone-has-set-up-a-fraudulent-facebook-profile-of-me.html Somebody 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 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:10:53 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/i-am-so-upset.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/i-am-so-upset.html I 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 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:44:39 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-in-south-africa.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identity-theft-in-south-africa.html How bad is identity theft in South Africa? This page looks at some of the more common scams and the frightening statistics. Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:35:35 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/punishment-for-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/punishment-for-credit-card-fraud.html 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 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:05:50 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/business-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/business-credit-card-fraud.html 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. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:17 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-statistics.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/credit-card-fraud-statistics.html Just how bad are the credit card fraud statistics? Why are there so few numbers available for the public to assess? Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:59:25 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/internet-credit-card-fraud.html 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 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:33:03 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identy-theft-from-facebook.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/identy-theft-from-facebook.html I 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 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:41:28 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/international-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/international-credit-card-fraud.html 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 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:47:32 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/spousal-credit-card-fraud.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/spousal-credit-card-fraud.html Is spousal credit card fraud really a problem? Who should we be afraid of in the fight against fraud and identity theft? Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:48:36 GMT http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/computer-hackers-using-facebook.html http://www.combat-identity-theft.com/computer-hackers-using-facebook.html Four people, ALLEXANDRE KEVIN,JORDANE BERTHE, EMILIE MERCIER and ALEXANDRE VAUGEOIS hack your whole computer information by sending you a friend Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:13:39 GMT