Gamers being targeted by ID thieves
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011Ever heard of Steam? If you are interested in downloading video games for your Mac or PC, it's likely you know all about it. Steam is the world's largest online gaming platform, and it's being increasingly targeted by phishers trying to steal credentials from the site's 30 million users. The site ...
ID thieves prey on unsuspecting valentines
Monday, February 14th, 2011It may be a day for hearts, flowers and candy, but for many identity thieves, it's also a day to prey upon unsuspecting victims. If you're one of millions in America currently using online dating sites to find your perfect match, beware of scammers looking for the perfect victim. Scammers create ...
Protect your information – or blame yourself with you’re victimized
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011Most of us have the sense to not walk into a dark alley in a dangerous neighborhood late at night. If you were robbed or attacked in that alley, would it be your fault? Some would say no, asserting that you didn't enter the alley with the intent of being ...
Watch out for dating site scams this Valentine’s Day
Monday, February 7th, 2011Valentine's Day is just a week away and scammers are already scrambling to take advantage of people looking for love. The Better Business Bureau is warning people to beware of scams on free online dating sites. According to Match.com, one in five single adults have dated someone from an online dating ...
Don’t wait until ID theft happens to you – call LifeLock today
Friday, February 4th, 2011Two Florida men have pleaded guilty to assuming the identity of more than 50 Maryland residents and stealing more than $200,000 as part of a fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors say that Oscar Diaz, 30, and Wayne Curry, 36, both of Fort Lauderdale, defrauded banks in Maryland and five other states ...
Weigh the facts about bank-offered ID theft protection
Monday, January 31st, 2011Banks all over the country are beginning to push sales of identity theft services, but the question is this: Can you get the same level of protection you'd get with a company that specializes in identity theft protection? Many banks are ramping up their marketing of protection packages through pop-up and ...
Predictions for 2011? Identity theft will increase, get trickier
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011If you had a magic 8-Ball when you were a kid, you could ask it anything and you'd get such answers as, "It is certain," "Most likely," "Signs point to yes," and "My sources say no." As children, somehow we believed those answers. We thought that magically, that 8-Ball knew just ...
ID theft: It could happen to you
Friday, January 14th, 2011Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America and unless you've taken steps to protect yourself, it could happen to you. Identity thieves take your good name and use it to open accounts, make purchases and get loans all over the world – and all at the expense of the ...
‘Financial wellness’ the focus in January
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Your personal information – you provide it to others on an almost daily basis. You hand it over at work, the doctor's office, the dentist's office, your child's school and when you shop online. Identity thieves know this and they use that to their advantage. This is why the personal information ...
Be a savvy consumer to thwart identity theft
Monday, January 3rd, 2011As you start your new year, the Better Business Bureau urges you to be a smart consumer. By staying on top of things, you can help prevent scams and identity theft, and save money. One of the most important things you can do this year is to check with the BBB ...
Man’s ‘loot’ donated following ID theft arrest
Thursday, December 30th, 2010Crime doesn't pay. At least for the criminal. A Tampa, Fla. police department charitable program will get thousands of dollars worth of computer games, thanks to the arrest of an identity theft suspect. The department's Resources in Community Hope House received $3,000 worth of electronic game and audio systems from Chase Bank ...
Still don’t know what identity theft is?
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010It's amazing that with all the news coverage about identity theft, there are still people who don't understand what identity theft is. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal information, like your Social Security card, name or credit card number, without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes. ...
LifeLock, 3; Critics, 0
Friday, December 3rd, 2010Everybody's a critic. It's an old saying, and oh, so true. And you can bet LifeLock has its share of critics. Here are some of their complaints, and LifeLock's answers. Complaint No. 1: A common complaint registered questions the efficiency of LifeLock's service and whether it ensures foolproof protection of the ...
Candidates victimized; one signs up with LifeLock
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010A campaign manager in Maury County, Tenn. for a former senatorial candidate now faces criminal charges for stealing his opponent's identity. Chris Atkins has been indicted on felony identity theft, as well as a misdemeanor charge of using someone else's likeness without permission to raise funds. He was the campaign manager ...
