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Identity Theft Vs Credit Card Fraud – Is There A Difference?
It is not uncommon for people to confuse identity theft and credit card fraud, or to think they are one-in-the-same. The fact is, they aren’t and understanding the difference is ...
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What To Do When You Lose Your Wallet or Purse
If you have ever lost your purse or wallet, you know the sense of panic it can create. Today, most people carry half of their lives in their wallet. ID cards, insurance ...
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Keeping Your ID Safe on Hotel WiFi Networks
When you check into a hotel, you may assume that the company is going to keep you, as well as your valuables safe, by not sharing keys to your room with others and providing you a ...
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Selling Your iPhone? Here’s How to Clear it of Personal Data!
If you love Apple products, one of the most exciting times of the year is when the new model is released. However, you still have to do something with that old phone you have ...
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The 5 Biggest Identity Theft Scams You Need To Avoid
Identity theft has been a consistent problem in the United States in recent years, and the numbers don’t seem to be trending toward any significant improvement. According to a ...
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How Children Become Victims of Identity Theft and 5 Tips to Teach Your Kids
It seems uncanny that children, especially infants and toddlers, could become victims of identity theft. A 2012 child ID theft study by AllClear ID showed that children were 35 ...
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Tax Refund Season is ID Theft Season: IRS PIN System Fails
The April 15th tax filing deadline means it's open season for tax refund thieves. Each year, hundreds of thousands—if not millions of taxpayers become victims of tax refund ...
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Tax Returns and Identity Theft – How To Prevent Fraud During Tax Season
Tax season is a prime time for identity thieves to go to work, and last year (the 2014 tax returns) saw one of the biggest booms in reports of tax fraud. It can be devastating to ...
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New Ways To Protect Your Computer While Traveling
Your laptop may be a target for thieves or cybercriminals while you are traveling. It doesn’t matter if you are on a business trip or on a family vacation. Thieves and ...
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4 Ways To Avoid Online Fundraising Scams During Tragedy
It is human nature to want to lend a helping hand during a disaster or tragedy. With today’s technology charities can accept online giving quickly and easily. As the generous ...
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