A temp worker of Texas Health Resources, based in Arlington, Texas steals the identity of 8,000 patients. The temp had been working in the THR Dallas business office since May 2007. Over the past 5 months, this worker was pilfering patient identities. On September 5, THR's compliance hotline was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

Let’s face it, if anyone in this country faces a major medical emergency and they go to an emergency room, they will get the help they need – even without health insurance. However, if anyone in this country has their identity stolen – driver’s license, social security number, medical insurance... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

Perhaps the pharmaceutical giant’s single-minded goal - your health - would explain why they’ve had three security breaches in the past three months and unfortunately this is becoming all too common for companies. This isn’t to say that Pfizer isn’t cooperating with authorities, but like so many... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

I recently did some research to see what kind of personal data I could get from a search on the Bexar County Clerk's website, as a result of a news story that aired in Illinois about a man who is convinced that his identity was stolen based on personal data that was posted to his county clerk's website. Read Full Story

Though I would agree that sometimes access to county public records helps to locate vital information, such as the name and address of a landlord, for which a property manager may refuse to provide, but is this access an open market to identity thieves? I recently did some research to see what... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

I don't know if it's called "pass the buck", but many of the company's I speak with think YOU are the ones responsible, hence assuming liability, for ensuring business compliance regarding identity theft for their companies. We'd like the opportunity to remove that assumption from your commercial... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

They don’t care about your age, gender or necessarily if you have money in the bank, the violation caused by identity theft can wreak havoc on your entire family. Good Housekeeping’s Amy Engeler shares the stories of two families who have experienced identity theft at a whole new level. The ID... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

It’s a perfunctory question in this day and age of Enrons and businesses looking to cut costs from their bottom lines. I am of an age where I remember companies used to treat their loyal employees with respect and had sincere concern for their welfare. Employment contracts used to exist where today... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story

The damage resulting from stolen Social Security numbers can be devastating to more than just the victims of the stolen cards. We are all responsible for being proactive in this fight against identity theft. Read Full Story

Identity theft and illegal immigrant workers are becoming an increasing trend in the war against fraud. As these illegal aliens become more desperate to obtain citizenship, knowing the risks of immigration reform are on the way, these folks are willing to do whatever it takes to “appear” as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] Read Full Story