Wifi hacking is a particularly relevant topic, as we’re all using the very things involved… computers! Virtually every computer manufacturer now produces PCs and laptops with Wifi capabilities and a large percentage of us use wireless networks to access the web. You may even have downloaded this guide via a wireless connection! If so, I’m …
The primary objective of this article is to help you avoid becoming another identity theft victim. However if you do become an identity theft victim, it is a very sensible idea to have a contingency plan ready and waiting. Here’s what I suggest: If you believe you have been a victim of identity theft, then …
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You may not have heard of phishing scams before, but I’m almost certain you have seen them in your inbox. You may even have one in there right this minute! These scams generally appear in the form of an email and are designed to convince you to take an action that will reveal some of …
Want to learn the techniques being used to steal your identity in 2008 AND the ways to prevent identity theft? If you have seen or read about some of the horror stories from people who have had their identities stolen and you think it could never happen to you…think again! According to a study by …
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Identity theft protection is becoming more and more important. Did you know that there are more than 28 new victims of identity theft every minute? Have you put any identity protection safeguards in place? If not, it is definitely time to start… Identity theft protection is more important than ever in today’s digital world. Thieves …
Where do you keep your card statements? Do you file them by account or toss them into a drawer? Many of us look at our statements as a reminder of a payment due. We know we should check the bill carefully but sometimes we don’t find time to do that. Once the payment is made …
When someone steal your credit card, you need to act fast and get past that chock quickly. The most important thing is to report the loss properly and as quickly as possible to the relevant departments and agencies. It may be too late to stop the thief from stealing your cards, but it isn’t too …
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Now we are going to talk about a threat, that is mainly known as skimming. This time, instead of fooling you into revealing your personal details, the fraudster will attempt to directly steal your card details right from under your nose! The skimming fraud occurs mainly in bars and restaurants where you will gladly hand …
The Fair Credit Billing Act limits losses on your lost or stolen credit cards to $50 in charges. In practice, your bank may often choose to reimburse you for the entire amount lost. To be entitled to a refund from your bank for credit card fraud required some action from you. You need to report …
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The problems of identity theft have been widely discussed and written about but identity theft is not the only type of credit card fraud consumers must be aware of. A thief needs relatively little information to steal your financial information and place charges against your credit accounts. The simple method is to steal a credit …
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