Identity Theft -- How to stop it

Four New Jersey men were indicted on tax fraud charges Wednesday for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the state using fake and stolen Social Security numbers, including those of state employees and dead people, authorities announced today....  

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating Blue Cross Blue Shield's loss of confidential information, including tax identification and some Social Security numbers, for all 18,817 of its individual Connecticut health care providers, as well as seeking additional identity theft protection for affected doctors, therapists and other professionals.  

Business associates of hospitals that handle confidential patient information are not adequately prepared to defend against a data breach that could expose information to hackers who could use it for identity theft crimes. According to research from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Analytics commissioned by ID Experts, 50 percent of large hospitals reported they had experienced at least one data breach in 2009...  

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Victims of identity theft must take action immediately to minimize the damage caused by ID thieves. An exhaustive list of actions that an identity theft victim must take is outlined, along with tips and services to reduce the chances of it happening again.  

Identity theft is rampant these days, with people from all walks of life having their personal information stolen by thieves for illicit use. The problem is not getting better but seems to be increasing every year. This article examines why it is vital that you understand what identity theft is so you can monitor it and protect it.  

If you have ever had your identity stolen and found that some unknown person has used your personal information to steal your money or benefit monetarily. then you are among the ever-growing numbers of identity theft victims around the world. This article takes a brief look at identity theft and how it is used by criminals to commit illegal and fraudulent acts that can harm you financially.  

The Alliance for Secure Business Information and shredding manufacturer Fellowes are teaming up during National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month in December to provide tips for companies to help them better protect information that is stored on paper and to prevent security breaches. According to a recent study commissioned by the ASBI, 49 percent of companies that reported falling victim to some type of identity theft breach or...  

With many people taking to the internet to look for jobs during the current recession, hackers will undoubtedly look to take advantage of those willing to surrender confidential information for the chance of a job offer. Because of that, taking the necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to identity thieves during a job search has taken on an increased importance in recent months. According to a Consumer Affairs, creating a separate...  

While one's credit card and identity information is worthy of any protections that one can afford to add, experts still feel that consumers need to know how to protect their identity on their own to keep from falling victim to identity theft. According to Paulette Scarpetti, the bureau president of the Connecticut Better Business Bureau, knowing how hackers and thieves can gain access to your personal information - and knowing how to properly...  

Identity theft is not just limited to the uninformed, the elderly, or those who cannot take care of themselves. We are all at risk of having our identities stolen and used fraudulently. This article gives some suggestions on how you can protect yourself from identity theft.  

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