Can You Put a Price on Your Identity?
Sandra Allen - Sep 27, 2008
How much is your identity worth? More than a couple of bucks, for sure, but how about a couple of thousand? Or a couple hundred thousand? You are probably hard-pressed to come up with a realistic number but chances are it’s more than the amount of money you have in the bank. Continue reading »
Stolen Credit Card, Stolen Identity: Are They the Same?
Sandra Allen - Sep 27, 2008
When a thief steals your jewelry or your car, you can make a fairly accurate estimate of the value of your loss. It’s easy to put a price tag on tangible goods. But when a thief steals your purse or your wallet—with your driver’s license, credit cards, social security card, or other personal identifying information (PII) inside—the value of your loss is not so clear. Continue reading »
What Is Identity Theft?
- Sep 18, 2008
Identity theft is the illegal practice of an individual using another’s information for personal gain. In 2006, 15 million people were victims of stolen identity. The incidence of identity theft increased 11-20% between 2001 and 2002 and 80% between 2002 and 2003. Reading those statistics, the act of shielding yourself against identity thieves may seem daunting. Continue reading »
Common Methods of Identity Theft
- Jun 28, 2008
A list of some ways your information can be taken
Identity thieves use a variety of methods to take your information. Here are some of the most common.