Posts Tagged ‘Javelin Strategy & Research’
IN THE HEADLINES: Friendly Fraud on the Rise
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● February 15, 2011
One of the toughest forms of identity theft to avoid is the one committed by people you’re supposed to be able to trust—family, friends and coworkers. Hardly surprising then that the recently published 2011 Identity Fraud Survey Report by Javelin Strategy & Research showed an increase in “friendly fraud” – fraud and identity theft committed [...]
The IDGuardian Podcast: Episode #016 — Reflections (and Cautions) Concerning the 2011 Javelin Identity Fraud Survey
Posted by: Michael Stanfield in: ● February 11, 2011
This week, Javelin Strategy & Research released their 2011 Identity Fraud Survey. Since 2003, Javelin Strategy & Research has conducted this survey in order to provide a detailed, comprehensive analysis of identity fraud so that consumers and businesses better understand methods for prevention, detection and resolution. The survey is comprised of a nationally representative sample [...]
Episode #016: Reflections (and Cautions) Concerning the 2011 Javelin Identity Fraud Survey [ 5:14 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIN THE HEADLINES: Skimming Continues to Fool and Fleece Unwary Consumers
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 20, 2010
If you haven’t already heard of skimming, I hope you don’t find out about it the hard way. In a nutshell, skimming is a scam where the thieves “skim” a copy of your credit or debit card information when you think you’re paying for something legitimate. For example, skimming is a growing problem at restaurants, [...]
Weekly News Wrap-Up for 25 June 2010
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● June 25, 2010
You’ve been breached, again! Yesterday I received yet another notice that my personal information had been compromised in a data breach, someone is being sued, and I’m getting a year’s worth of free credit monitoring for my troubles blah, blah, blah… Seems like I’ve received so many of these notices and offers of free credit [...]
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 [...]
Footprints to a College Graduate’s Credit Profile (Part II)
Posted by: Michael Stanfield in: ● April 6, 2010
In a recent posting, we advised college graduates to take a serious look at their social profiles with a particular focus on existing accounts with social networking sites. Now we turn our focus to credit profiles, and the relevance they play in job searches, new purchases, and house rentals or buying. Credit is and will [...]
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IN THE HEADLINES: The Perfect Storm of Identity Theft
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● January 26, 2011
I know the term “Perfect Storm” is grossly overused, thanks in large part to a popular book and a successful movie about, of all things, a perfect storm. To be completely honest, I’ve actually used the phrase many times before, to raise the same issue, so I am in part to blame for its overuse. [...]