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Over Half of Businesses Aren't Securing Your Personal Info

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:16:36 GMT

Over Half of Businesses Aren't Securing Your Personal Info

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Take a minute and think about how many companies and institutions you have entrusted with your personal information like a Social Security number or bank account. More than likely you've given this information to an apartment complex, school, loan company, banks and credit card companies. Now brace yourself for a shock: More than half of them aren't securing that data.

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Over half of business aren't securing your personal info

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:47:53 GMT

Over half of business aren't securing your personal info

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Mini-Madoff: How a Pennsylvania Matron Stole Identity, Thousands

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:15:14 GMT

Mini-Madoff: How a Pennsylvania Matron Stole Identity, Thousands

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filed under: Credit, Identity Theft

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In a year when the names of Bernie Madoff, Robert Allen Stanford, and Danny Pang are synonymous with financial scandal, the bizarre tale of a less notorious, yet more unexpected con artist named Bonnie Sweeten may have escaped your notice. Read on to learn more about this suburban-mom-turned-felon.

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6 Ways to Destroy a Credit Card Securely

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:21:37 GMT

6 Ways to Destroy a Credit Card Securely

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filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Fraud, Identity Theft

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When you get rid of a credit card, securing your identity from thieves isn't as simple as snipping your card in two. Criminals are clever -- but fortunately, you'll be even wiser after reading these six tips on safe and secure means of disposal. Read on to learn how to save yourself from heartache.

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T.J. Maxx Settles With 41 States

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:18:46 GMT

T.J. Maxx Settles With 41 States

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The owner of T.J. Maxx suffered a data breach in 2007 that affected 45 million customers. In January, the company had a 15% off "customer appreciation day" to make up for the losses.

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Even Smart People Make Credit Mistakes

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:58:02 GMT

Even Smart People Make Credit Mistakes

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So you think you're a good credit card holder? You might have the virtue of a nun, but the credit card issuers will still find a way to to take a swipe at you. Here are six things that even regular paying cardholders should look out for.

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Hipster Grifter: The New World of Crime?

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:55:29 GMT

Hipster Grifter: The New World of Crime?

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filed under: Fraud, Identity Theft

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Meet the newest perpetrators of crime: Young, urban, sophisticated and amoral, the hipster grifter lands somewhere between Charles Bukowski and David Bowie, and seems to view his (or more precisely, her) crimes with ironic attachment.

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Identity Theft Market Remains Strong

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:10:18 GMT

Identity Theft Market Remains Strong

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filed under: Tech News, Fraud, Identity Theft

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Watch your wallet: A new study from antivirus software maker Symantec Corp. finds that demand for stolen credit card numbers and other personal records has not waned with the economy's downturn, and that consumers face ever more scammers out to con them out of their private information.

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ID Theft Victims Often Know Their Villains

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:08:06 GMT

ID Theft Victims Often Know Their Villains

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filed under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Fraud, Identity Theft

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While nearly three-quarters of identity-theft victims scratch their heads, wondering just how their security was compromised the rest of us know exactly whodunnit: a desperate relative, an untrustworthy co-worker -- even, believe it or not, a so-called "friend." For more results from a shocking survey, read on.

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States to Fingerprint House Sellers

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:57:37 GMT

States to Fingerprint House Sellers

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filed under: Identity Theft, Mortgages

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Given the amount of fraud out there, some states are taking the extreme step of requiring house sellers to verify their identity by being fingerprinted. This begs the question: Why aren't they watching buyers as closely?

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