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The Motley Fool
August 17, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
Go Phish Online scamsters are spawning at alarming rates. Anything rotting in your hard drive? Here are tips on thwarting scammers' advances.   |
The Motley Fool
January 27, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
How Will They Scam Thee? Danger is lurking everywhere, it seems. The Federal Trade Commission issues a top 10 list of fraud complaints. Americans are being slammed by scams everywhere they turn. But is this a bona-fide crime wave, or just a good headline? |
PC Magazine
August 22, 2008
Matthew D. Sarrel |
Thwarting Identity Theft Identity theft has been a federal offense since 1998. But are we getting any better at dealing with it? Actually, we are. Here are several tips to prevent financial loss from identity theft. |
Searcher
November 2005
Carol Ebbinghouse |
Another Phine Kettle of Phish: Identity Theft Prevention Ten things to do today to protect yourself against identity theft. |
AskMen.com
March 12, 2003
Steve Richer |
How To: Avoid Identity Theft Criminals steal identities to commit all kinds of fraud and hide the misdeeds they commit. In 2001, there were more than 86,000 victims of this crime in the United States; that figure almost doubled to 162,000 in 2002. Read on to learn how to avoid being the next victim. |
InternetNews
March 11, 2005
Jim Wagner |
New Service to Put ID Protection in Your Hands Amid a flurry of data theft issues, Intersections readies an in-depth service to police who's trying to use all your data. This can help you spot identity theft. |
PC World
December 2004
Bob Tedeschi |
Protect Your Identity Phishers and other online thieves are targeting your money and personal data--and they're getting sneakier. Here's how to defend yourself, and how to erase the damage if you get scammed. |
AskMen.com
Michael Hirsch |
How To: Deal With Identity Theft You probably don't think about it, but transactions you take for granted every day put you at risk for identity theft. |
PC World
October 2002
Anne Kandra |
Don't Let Them Steal Your Good Name Identity theft is skyrocketing -- and it's even being used to fund terrorism. The Web can be a real boon for identity thieves, helping them find information about victims and profit from the crime. |
Information Today
February 2009
Phillip Britt |
Identity Thieves Hit a New Low In today's world of instant information, thieves are quick to learn about new deaths and put identity theft plans in action. Consumers need to take the necessary steps to protect the identities of the recently deceased. |
Financial Advisor
March 2008
David J. Drucker |
Hidden Threat: Identity Theft What is identity theft, and what should financial advisors be telling their clients about it? |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
The ID Thief Under Your Roof Fraud. Deceit. Diamond theft. How one man's story could easily be yours, too. A real-life Hollywood-ready drama reveals the shocking truth about identity fraud and the relationship between victims and perpetrators. |
The Motley Fool
April 28, 2011
Dayana Yochim |
Aaack! My PlayStation's Been Hacked! Sony's massive leak of customers' private information from the PlayStation Network is a reminder that you should watch for signs that you've been the victim of identity theft. If you are a victim, what should you do? |
InternetNews
January 23, 2004
Ryan Naraine |
FTC: Online Fraud Losses Hit $437M Using stolen identities, fake Internet auctions and fraudulent shop-at-home schemes, online swindlers robbed Americans of a whopping $437.5 million in 2003. |
Financial Advisor
November 2005
Joel Bruckenstein |
Securing Yourself And Clients Identity theft poses a serious threat for financial advisors and their clients. Here are steps to take to prevent identity theft and related security concerns. |
InternetNews
February 1, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
FTC: Identity Theft, Fraud on the Rise A new report by the FTC finds increases in fraud and identity theft. E-mail and the Web were fraud tools of choice on the Internet. |
Bank Systems & Technology
March 7, 2005
George Hulme |
May I See Some ID, Please? Identity theft continues to be consumers' top complaint, and ID theft-related complaints are on the rise. Bank-related identity theft comprised 18 percent of all ID theft complaints. |
InternetNews
January 30, 2006
Sean Michael Kerner |
ID Theft And Internet Fraud Declining? New studies indicate that the Internet isn't as dangerous as other places. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
It's Hunting Season for Identity Thieves A recent security breach at a major tax preparation provider was a welcome surprise for alert fraudsters and a reminder to consumers that your secrets are safe from no one -- particularly this time of year. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2011
Donald Jay Korn |
Identity Crisis Advisors should help clients protect themselves from identity theft. |
PC World
November 2005
Alan Stafford |
Privacy in Peril With identity thieves targeting big consumer databases, your data isn't just up for sale -- it could be up for grabs. |
Bank Technology News
January 2003
Mark Bruno |
A New Breed Of Criminals Identity heists could drain $500 million this year. Staying ahead of the thieves may be the only way to curb the rise of identity thefts. |
Bank Technology News
February 2005
Holly Sraeel |
Hot on the ID Theft Trail: Will the Real Jane Doe Stand Up? Welcome to the world of identity theft, where the snatch of an individual's social security number begins that unsuspecting individual's downward financial spiral. |
PC World
April 29, 2008
Dan Tynan |
Identity-Theft Protection: What Services Can You Trust? New online services offer to protect you from identity theft, and some claim to help you undo damage after it happens. But when we tested the services, we found that many fall short. |
InternetNews
February 22, 2005
Sean Michael Kerner |
Hilton's T-Mobile Hack a Password Wake-Up Along with phone numbers of celebrities in the socialite's Sidekick, the hacking incident exposes the need for strong passwords. |
Bank Technology News
February 2007
Glen Fest |
Identity Fraud: ID Theft Victims, Losses Take Welcome Nosedive New account vulnerabilities are toughened, but 'vishing,' limited alerts practices, and consumers' misguided personal trust in acquaintances still leave the doors wide open. |
CRM
September 2012
Kelly Liyakasa |
Cracking the Code on Cyber Crimes Despite efforts to proactively protect customer data, computer intrusions and online fraud are on the rise. |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2008
Dayana Yochim |
My Social Security Number Is ... Despite being hacked, one CEO still flashes his financial privates in public. You shouldn't. |
Inc.
August 2003
Robert X. Cringely |
They've Got Your Number Identity theft using a combination of computer technology and government information is a major crime just waiting to happen. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2006
Tim Beyers |
Beat the E-Thieves Another day, another security breach. Are you prepared? This time, the New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles was the victim. Here are the three top tips for preventing identity theft from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. |
The Motley Fool
June 16, 2007
Elizabeth Brokamp |
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet If your wallet vanishes, save time and money by knowing what to do. |
Entrepreneur
November 2008
Mike Hogan |
Lost In Space Hacking is big business, and business is good since black hats discovered they can fund their activities through identity theft. |
PC World
February 14, 2002
Tom Mainelli |
Ebay Identity Theft Hits Close to Home Tech-savvy editor shocked to find someone bidding on goods using her eBay identity. Online auction fraud, and what you should do if it happens to you. |
The Motley Fool
February 23, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Hassled to the Maxx The identity theft saga involving T.J. Maxx continues: Consumers need to be on the lookout for evidence that their identity, credit card, or debit card information has slipped into the wrong hands. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2006
Brian Krebs |
It's 10 PM. Do You Know Where Your Identity Is? Global identity thieves may know their way around your computer better than you do. Learn how to protect yourself in the scary new world of zombies, RATs, Trojan horses and evil twins. |
InternetNews
January 25, 2006
Roy Mark |
ID Theft Reports Down, Losses Up Internet-related identity theft and fraud complaints may be leveling off, but overall financial losses are growing from the security breaches, new data from the Federal Trade Commission reveals. |
BusinessWeek
April 8, 2010
Margaret Collins |
Stealing Your Identity for Liposuction Crooks are using pilfered data to charge health care - from cosmetic surgery to emergency room visits. |
PC Magazine
December 9, 2003 |
Phishing for Online IDs Spam and viruses are enough to worry about, but now online fraud is reaching epidemic proportions. |
Bank Technology News
March 1, 2008
Glen Fest |
Thwarted On-Line, Crime Looks to Past A new identity theft report survey finds a continuing overall decline in fraud numbers and victims, but unfortunately a rapidly rising number of "vishing" and other hands-on alternatives to catching consumers off guard. |
The Motley Fool
June 24, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
You've Been Hacked! Identity theft is like a poison gas -- nearly undetectable until after the debilitating effects have begun to take place. Here are seven signs that your financial life has been commandeered. |
CRM
September 1, 2006
Petouhoff & Johnson |
How Much Is Your Customers' Trust Worth? With the profitability of data theft, there does not seem to be an end to the crime unless customer data protection becomes job number one. And while no company expects to have a data breach, the cost of preventing one may well be worth the price. |
Bank Technology News
January 2008
Glen Fest |
ID Theft: Assessing the Impact of An Odd ID Theft Survey The FTC's latest survey seems to prove the difficulty, and maybe futility, of measuring identity theft crime. Will it be used to set back prevention efforts? |
BusinessWeek
July 3, 2006
Dean Foust |
ID Theft: More Hype Than Harm Law enforcement officials say the criminals tend not to follow through after stealing personal data. |
Bank Technology News
April 2004
Michael Grebb |
Forgotten Fraud: Counterfeit Checks Banks lost $698 million from scams in 2001 |
PC Magazine
June 21, 2006
Robert Lemos |
Defending Your Identity Hardly a week goes by without companies and universities losing digital identities. What can be done? |
PC World
March 2003
Anne Kandra |
Net Tricks That Muddy Your Reputation Online bad guys can send spam under your name or steal your financial data. |
U.S. Banker
May 2004 |
Counterfeit Checks are The Forgotten Fraud With all the attention on ID theft, old-fashioned check fraud is getting easier than ever. It may actually account for the majority of cases categorized as identity-related crime. |
Bank Technology News
March 2004
Karen Krebsbach |
The Other Victims of ID Fraud Banks ID fraud is morphing into a throbbing migraine for financial services firms charged with twin challenges of increased responsibility to protect consumers and greater pressure to defend their own bottom line. |
PC World
May 2001
McEvoy & Albro |
Dot Cons Here's the straight dope on the latest online auction and e-commerce rip-offs, financial swindles, digital grift, and other Internet flimflams... |
The Motley Fool
April 8, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
The Coffee Break That Pays Nine smart financial moves to make during a slow day at work. |
