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FDIC Warns About Bogus Collection Calls and Emails

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● September 10, 2010

If you ever get a phone call from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, you shouldn’t just be surprised, you should be very suspicious too. And maybe hang up. Trust me, the FDIC won’t be the least bit offended. Most people probably haven’t heard of the FDIC, or at least don’t really know what [...]

Know Your Enemy

Posted by: Jerry Thompson in: ● September 6, 2010

Identity Theft is a very watered down term that is used by all sorts of companies and products, as in “Don’t be a victim…”, “We protect you…”, “24/7 protection…”, etc., etc.  Despite all the claims and noise around this topic, the term Identity Theft still strikes fear in every person who hears it.  Why? Identity [...]

GAME ON, SHIELDS UP: Avoiding Identity Theft in Online Gaming

Posted by: Matt Sarrel in: ● August 30, 2010

It’s that time of year again when thoughts turn to the less-than-exciting and impending return to the grind of school and homework.  While our bodies are fully engaged in sunshine and playing outside, we’ll soon be engulfed in the busy worlds of academics, sports, and social life.  And video games.  Whether you turn to Wii, [...]

Back to School with Supplies, Summer Stories, and Safety in Mind

Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● August 18, 2010

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the country and according to the Federal Trade Commission, 5 percent of all identity theft complaints in 2008 were victims under the age of one. Younger aged children are often targeted by identity thieves because the crime can go undetected for longer periods [...]

WARNING: “New Facebook Feature” Is Actually a Phishing Scam

Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● August 16, 2010

Facebook has been discussing the notion of a dislike button. The reason for such a tool is to show a shared disdain in your community for something you happen to be posting on your page. Today, as reported by Mashable’s Stan Schroeder, there is a new Facebook phishing scam, this one working under the deception [...]

Following Young Indiana Jones: International Travel with Kids (Part II)

Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● August 9, 2010

Last week, we reviewed a checklist of items needed to cover with kids (from toddlers to teens) before traveling internationally. In these blogposts, ID Guardian offers a series of checklists for when your kids fly and travel internationally. So far, we have run down the checklist for how to prepare for the trip. Now comes [...]

Following Young Indiana Jones: International Travel with Kids (Part I)

Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● August 2, 2010

International vacations, in the early days of commercial flight, were once reserved for an exclusive few. As depicted in Young Indiana Jones, children rarely got the chance to span the globe; but when they did, exciting situations would unfold. Today, with air fares becoming more affordable and the Internet connecting cultures more readily, young people [...]

IN THE HEADLINES: Why You Can’t Always Depend on Zero Liability

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 29, 2010

Zero liability. It even sounds good. And it’s supposed to. It was coined by the financial industry and driven by federal laws to ensure that victims of identity theft and fraud would not be liable for unauthorized charges or withdrawals on their accounts. In most cases, your liability for the actions of thieves, even if [...]

IN THE HEADLINES: Home Seller Scams on the Rise

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 28, 2010

Do you plan to sell your home soon, or already have it on the market? If you do, you might want to be aware of a growing scam that is so easy to pull off you can expect to see a sharp rise as the housing market continues to struggle for air. A homeowner called [...]

IN THE HEADLINES: Your Top 10 Social Networking Risks

Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 27, 2010

At last, it’s here. The list you’ve been waiting so long for (at least I have). A major network security company has just released what it regards as the Top 10 risks you can expect if you’re a fan of social networking. Now I have to caution you, so you’re not too disappointed, that the [...]


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