Posts Tagged ‘2010’
Your Identity: The Ultimate Carry-On
Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● July 26, 2010
With Summer 2010 passing the halfway point, both individuals and families turn their thoughts and attention to the big getaway. Bags are packed, travel plans are confirmed, and then it is off to destinations far and wide. For many, it will be a different part of their respective country while some embark for international adventures. [...]
In the Headlines: 2010 a Bumper Year for Spam and Scams
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 15, 2010
Security firm AppRiver took a look at the state of spam in the first half of 2010, and what they saw was not exactly encouraging. Seems like when you mix human curiosity with email you get a very potent formula that can con even the most cautious. Natural disasters and major world events [...]
Making the Big Move…Safely
Posted by: ID Guardian in: ● June 7, 2010
According to the 2010 Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Survey Report, names and home addresses continue to top the list of critical personal data stolen by identity thieves. April through July has historically been the busiest time of year for home buying and selling. During these months, neighborhoods across the country are filled with [...]
The Taxman (and Identity Theives) Cometh: The “Tax Tip Thursday” Edition
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● April 8, 2010
Administrators’ Note: With the Income Tax deadline closing in and today being “Tax Tip Thursday” we asked Neal O’Farrell to return to his earlier posting concerning Tax Scams. Enjoy this revamped edition of “The Taxman Cometh (and Identity Thieves are not far behind)” complete with our own tips in staying safe before and after the [...]
Searching for Bright Spots: A Privacy Microscope on 2010
Posted by: Matt Hines in: ● December 21, 2009
The easiest thing to do in scoping out the electronic privacy landscape for 2010 would be to decry the incredible alignment of factors guaranteeing that next year has little hope of serving some sort of turning point compared to what we’ve seen of late. But rather than merely highlighting the fact that according to PrivacyRightsClearinghouse’s [...]
Be Prepared to Establish Your ID When Red Flag Rules Go into Effect
Posted by: Anne Wallace in: ● November 16, 2009
For years I’ve said that identity theft is a complex problem that requires cooperation between consumers, business and law enforcement. In June, 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin enforcing the “red flag” rules on thousands of businesses and organizations with consumer accounts. The rules are designed to prevent identity fraud and require businesses [...]
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