Posts Tagged ‘scam’
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 [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: A Reminder That Not All Identity Theft Is High Tech
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● September 3, 2010
For this Friday, here’s a little reminder from the summer that not all identity theft involves online transactions and malware… A security guard in the Washington DC area was recently charged in connection with a long running and lucrative identity theft scheme that was so simple and easy, it bordered on brilliant. And it’s used [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: How to Make $1 Million (without really trying…)
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● September 1, 2010
It’s got to be one of the easiest scams around. Invest a few hundred dollars in creating a slick web site offering dozens, if not hundreds of beautiful vacation villas for rent around the world. Load it with enticing images of immaculately furnished interiors and stunning views, with a supporting cast of glowing testimonials, and [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Sheer Luck Uncovers Plot to Steal Identities of Kids Fighting Cancer
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 20, 2010
As any cop will tell you, there’s no such thing as a routine traffic stop. You always have to be prepared for surprises, and a simple traffic stop in New Jersey might have thwarted a heartless scam focused on the identities of young cancer victims and their parents. When cops in New Jersey pulled over [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: Skimming Remains a Constant Threat
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● August 12, 2010
One of the reasons identity theft is such a pervasive threat is that as part of our daily lives we often have to voluntarily hand over our personal information to complete strangers. We don’t know who these people are, or what their backgrounds are, and yet we still have to absolutely trust them. That’s one [...]
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: Fake Security Software Has Better Support Than the Real Thing!
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 23, 2010
In an ironic twist that would be comical if it weren’t so disturbing, security experts are claiming that the peddlers of fake security software – like fake anti-virus software that warns you have a fake virus and ask you to pay a real fee to fix the problem – actually get better support from the [...]
IN THE HEADLINES: The Growing Problem of Travel Agents — Identity Theft
Posted by: Neal OFarrell in: ● July 21, 2010
An acquaintance of mine recently left a message on my FaceBook page offering to help me find my next dream vacation at a fraction of what I might normally expect to pay. When I got over the surprise that this person had actually worked as a travel agent all this time and no-one had bothered [...]
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