Archive for the ‘Identity Theft Warnings’ Category
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
In a day and time when most people are extra-cautious with their personal information, some may ask when Social Security numbers are required, and if a person can be penalized for not providing it.
Any business can request your Social Security number, but that doesn’t mean you are legally ...
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Thursday, November 26th, 2009
A few years ago retailers realized that not all people like to get up at 3 in the morning (or simply not sleep the day before) and go stand in line to buy products in their stores for discounted prices. Some genius realized that people would like to get ...
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The shopping day of the year is quickly approaching. Everywhere you look people are researching deals, checking credit card balances and getting in shape for the traditional line standing and sprint event we call Black Friday.
Even if you're not into extreme sport events like pre-dawn Black Friday shopping, there's ...
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
As if keeping an eye out for the taxman wasn't bad enough, now scammers are mimicking the IRS and other government agencies to trick you into giving away your personal information. The IRS recently released new reminders to consumers regarding a variety of scams currently being perpetuated -- most using ...
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
"To Tell the Truth" may not be on the air any longer (although it has aired every decade for the past six decades), but the game's idea is still going strong. For those not familiar with "To Tell the Truth," it dealt with a panel of celebrities asking questions to ...
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Researchers have recently discovered a major flaw in the security systems of websites throughout the internet. This minor security feature represents an easy access back door for identity thieves to pry into your personal lives and access your online accounts. This huge security opening is actually a very simple and ...
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