by joe on January 30, 2010
The term Identity Theft refers to an illegal action of opening someones credit account statement without his/her permission, stealing vital information about an individual and then utilizing this information to view or use his credit account or make any transaction in his name. Identity theft may also be referred to as Identity Fraud.With more and [...]
by joe on January 26, 2010
Identity theft is a very serious crime; if you’re a victim of this crime it may have serious consequences. It could mean difficulty in clearing your credit records, getting into debt, losing a lot of money and even getting in trouble with the law. You will also have difficulty obtaining new jobs or apartments. This [...]
by joe on January 21, 2010
Identity theft is a pitfall of the modern life that we live. You can define identity theft in a number of ways, and as the definition is very flexible, some instances, which you hadn’t ever thought of, may surprise you.The most common forms of identity theft involve stealing your personal data like your social security [...]
by joe on January 9, 2010
Some definitions from the web are:Identity theft occurs when somebody steals someone else’s name and other personal information for fraudulent purposes.Stealing victims’ personal information and credentials, often to make purchases.The act of impersonating another, by means of using the person’s information, such as birth date, Social Security number, address, name, and bank account information.The co-option [...]
by joe on January 3, 2010
Identity theft (ID theft or identity fraud) is the deliberate appropriation of an individual’s personal information to impersonate that person in a legal sense. Stealing someone’s identity enables the thief to make a frightening number of financial and personal transactions in someone else’s name, leaving the victim responsible for what might turn out to be [...]
by joe on January 1, 2010
Identity theft crimes are not new, but they have become more pervasive in the past decade. One of the most insidious forms of white-collar crime, identity theft is a federal offense under the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act. It occurs when someone deliberately assumes your personal identity to impersonate you in a legal sense. [...]
by joe on December 30, 2009
“One significant thing that I can be proud about myself is none other than my identity. I was born unique from all other people. I was given name by my proud parents, I struggle hard for my bank accounts, I’ll be expecting a lot of benefits with my $$$ when I arrive at my retirement [...]
by joe on December 12, 2009
Identity theft in Illinois and other parts of the United States is increasing in an alarming rate. If you are a victim of identity theft or you want to avoid becoming victimized by these damaging fraudulent acts, you need to know important information in keeping your personal information safe from these criminals.Many people who report [...]
by joe on December 10, 2009
This is the fifth in a series of articles which will increase your awareness about Identity Theft.Have you been hearing and reading reports about the crime of Identity Theft? Do you have any idea what Identity Theft is? What is Identity Theft? It is the stealing of items of your personal information such as your social security number, [...]