IRS Warns of Ongoing Identity Theft Scams At the end of each year, the Internal Revenue Service endeavors to alert the general public regarding identity theft scams. These regularly pop up and target those who will soon be emailed their job-relat.. Read More
The Costs of Internet Fraud As you surf the Web, you are not alone. As a result, many countries have declared March to be the month to bring awareness to consumers about the dangers of fraud, including Internet fraud. Cybercriminals are estimated .. Read More
Computer Data Has a Long Shelf Life Conscientious people shred their bank statements and cut up their credit cards without a thought. But when it comes to disposing of their computer's hard drive, they can be extremely careless. With computers const.. Read More
By now, we all know that we should be looking at our credit reports to review for inaccuracies and fraudulent activity. But do you know what the status abbreviations mean, or the difference between a “hard” inquiry and a “soft” inquiry or w.. Read More
As national unemployment figures continue to remain high, you can find cybercriminals cashing in on the wave of applicants posting resumes to a range of job banks and other employment websites. In January 2009, both Monster.com and USAJobs.gov were.. Read More
Child identity theft can be an attractive alternative to criminals because it can go undetected until your child applies for their student loan or first credit card. Using a child’s identity for financial and personal gain has increased since the .. Read More
Smaller computer devices and wireless technology have caught the interest of users wanting both convenience and mobility. You can snap pictures using a cell phone and send them to your home computer while on vacation, you can connect to a wireless n.. Read More
Whether you’re a savvy business traveler or simply traveling for weekend getaways or summer vacations, there is some surprising new information that hotels may not want you to know. A recent study completed this summer by SpiderLabs, a division of.. Read More
It wasn’t that long ago when I walked across the quad of the North Carolina State University campus and noticed more than one table offering free t-shirts, mugs, gift cards, etc. to complete a credit card application. At the time I just didn’t n.. Read More
When we think about monitoring our annual credit reports, we think of the big three credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. But the Fair Credit Reporting Act covers more than just financial reporting. In recent years many more .. Read More