Identity theft is no longer an uncommon occurrence. It is developing rapidly and is fast becoming a socio-economic imperative. Identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime. It is a crime in which an impostor obtains your personal identifying information such as your social security number or driver’s license number and uses them for…
A good place to start improving your position would be below: Helpful One: Beware of early settlement charges! When you accept a mortgage you enter into an agreement with the provider, which covers how long a particular interest rate will be applied. Be careful as many lenders apply fees if you make late payments within…
In July 2007, Barbara Whitaker of The New York Times told the story of Gabriel Jimenez. When Jimenez was 11 years old, the thieves lost his identity. Now 25 years old, he is still cleaning up the mess. His credit score may never recover. What makes a child a favorite target? For 2005, Federal Trade…
Identity theft is a serious crime that is on the rise. if you become a victim of identity theft, it could take you months, or Sal, trying to repair the damage. a compromised credit report can ruin your chances of getting a new job, loan, insurance or even housing. it’s true that it’s possible that…
Today’s economic times are tough, so making ends meet can be challenging at times, especially if you’re running a small business. The basics of being financially successful remain the same no matter how much money you make. This also goes for both your company and you personally. One of the first issues to consider when…
The Federal Trade Commission reports identity fraud occurs once every two seconds. At this point one is losing or compromising one’s identity. Unfortunately many of those victims are located in my hometown, St. Louis, Mo. A good example of this growing problem, St. Louis ranks third among all metro areas nationwide in identity theft. Missouri…
An identity thief doesn’t just steal your credit cards and personal information to start making frantic purchases in your name. He gets new cards, opens new loans, and leaves a long trail of unpaid bills in your name. He even uses your identity to commit terrorism or other crimes. What do you want to do?…
Once identity thieves have access to your personal information, they can empty your bank account, rack up charges on your credit cards, open new utility accounts or get medical treatment using your health insurance. can also be obtained. Worse, a thief may even be able to file tax returns in your name and get your…
Anyone can be a victim of identity theft. Unfortunately, because young people are less likely to monitor their credit and may make themselves especially vulnerable to identity thieves, students at all levels are a common victim of identity theft. Do you think your child is too young to be a victim of identity theft? think…