Identity Theft; Is there a way to track your social security card?

December 1, 2010

Nikiki13 asked: I’ve have been hearing more and more stories lately about people who find out that 10+ (I’ve heard it going up to as many as 80 people using the stolen information) illegal immigrants have been using the person’s name and social security number after the IRS comes after them for back taxes! Is [...]

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How to prevent Social media identity theft ?

November 23, 2010

Jim asked: somebody using my identity to create social media sites .I need to prevent that .please help me thanks in advance.Fraud Alerts

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How can I resolve negative items on my credit report that are a result of identity theft?

November 15, 2010

spyderette50 asked: I used to live in state A, and someone in state B (a state I’ve never even visited) used my SSN to establish a telephone account then proceeded to run up a $1000 debt. It went unpaid and was sent of to at least 4 different collections agencies. Each credit reporting bureau is [...]

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How would I go about finding out about identity theft?

November 14, 2010

LOVE asked: How would I go about finding out if there is anyone using my social security # for something other than credit? For example, all these identify theft companies seem like they will mostly protect against credit fraud. But what if someone wants to get a driver’s license under your name or apply for [...]

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How does identity theft happen through junk mail?

November 11, 2010

Amber J asked: My boss is very picky about shredding his junk mail because he says things like credit card offers, etc. have his personal info on them and people could steal his identity. The thing is, whenever I respond to a credit card offer (for myself), I still have to give them all my [...]

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differences between identity theft protection and payment protection PPD?

November 11, 2010

habin kim asked: When i got the account summary, i noticed that there are two different protection fee charges. 1. Other/Miscellaneous – identity theft protection $12.99 2. Fees – Payment protection PPD $45.18 Does anyone know what is the difference between these two? I found that identity theft protection fee can be cancelled if i [...]

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How can I safely sell my Macbook with all applications installed without risking identity theft?

November 9, 2010

Ant Juno asked: I want to sell my macbook with second-hand applications installed on it. This, obviously, will allow me to sell it for more. However, I don’t want to risk not cleaning my computer off before giving it to a stranger–– they could steal my identity or credit card info or something. Any tips?Identity [...]

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Can charges for identity theft be dropped?

November 5, 2010

sadie76 asked: If I was charged with 4 counts of identity theft because the items received came to my address, but I was not the one who did it can I be charged? And if so if the person who actually did the crime turned his self into the police and pled guilty can my [...]

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How much money can I sue someone out of an identity theft?

October 31, 2010

Zozo asked: A different kind of idenity theft. A person from another state is faking me on the internet, using my my full name, using my pictures and claiming to be me. How much can I sue them for?Identity Theft

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