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How to Prevent Identity Theft
One in three people is a victim of identity theft. Credit card fraud is only one part of it. Here are five ways to help ensure identity theft protection.
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Identity Theft: Stats and Cases
Statistical evidence reveals that identity theft is on the rise. Victims have had their identies stolen online, but creative thieves continue to find other ways to steal
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Identity Theft
Publishing personal facts in an online family tree may put your relatives at risk for identity theft. Or is the threat more of an urban legend?
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Medical Identity Theft
Avoid becoming a victim of medical identity fraud. Learn more about what identity thieves look for and get tips on how to keep personal medical records safe.
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Identity Theft
Despite my being careful about what personal information I share, I have become the victim of identity theft.
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It Takes a Thief
Even the rich and famous got taken in one the largest identity theft cases broken by the New York Police Department. Want to bet that identity theft becomes the next hot political issue?
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Meta-Database and ID Card Issues
With the introduction of ID cards as part of anti-terrorism legislation, is this a dangerous step too far into eroding the British public's civil liberties?
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Organized (Cyber)crime
What's going on in the world of cybercrime?
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Privacy and security concerns clash over standard driver’s licenses
Disclosures of how the suspected 11 September hijackers used driver’s licenses acquired with fake credentials to hide their identities, have stimulated calls for national standards on drivers licenses. Proponents believe uniform rules for driver’s licenses will prevent criminals from hiding their true identities and reduce incidences of identity theft. Privacy advocates, however feel driver’s license standards will erode individual privacy even further.
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Shred Documents When Traveling
Even from the hotel the business traveler needs to prevent identity theft.
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Signs of Identity Theft
when someone steals your identity, they could your information for months, or even years before you recognize that your identity has been stolen.
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The PayPal Virtual Debit Card
For a safe online payment, try the PayPal virtual debit card. It generates a new number for each transaction to keep your debit card number out of the wrong hands.
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Spielberg Film Con Artist Redeemed
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this semi-biographical movie about Frank Abagnale, one of the greatest con artists and master check forgers ever.
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12 Business Travel Resolutions
After a long year of traveling for the company, you deserve a little down time around the holidays. Because in the new year you'll be starting it all up, all over again.
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College Student Credit Cards
Having a credit card is thrilling for college students, but be careful. Here's some advice on how to use your credit card wisely and how to avoid debt and bad credit.
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Free Credit Report Services
Canadians and Americans are entitled to a free credit report each year. Reviewing credit reports helps citizens prevent identity theft, clean credit up and fix mistakes.
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How To Clean a Hard Drive
Before throwing out or donating an old computer the best thing to do is to clean the hard drive of all data. Wiping a hard drive is easy to do with the right software.
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Is Your Child's Credit Ruined?
As adults become more careful in protecting their identities, thieves are turning their attention to our nation's children, targeting thousands every year!
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Personal Disaster Preparedness for RV Travelers
Whether the disaster involves losing prescription drugs, a hurricane, or identity theft, contingency planning should be part of every RV traveler's preparations.
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Preventing Theft on Campus
When students head off to college with expensive gadgets, they need to take responsible steps to prevent their property from being stolen.
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Real Estate Title Fraud
Protectyourtitle.com reports that the average Real Estate fraud is $300,000 versus $1200 for Credit Fraud.
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How to File an Insurance Claim
Seven easy steps to file an insurance claim for a home or business. Use these helpful tips to file an insurance claims report and make the process an easier one.
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New Face of Organized Crime
Drug trafficking and violence are the common public concerns associated with street gangs. Police know better. Every day they confront the new face of organized crime.
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Tax Rebate and Other Scams
According to the IRS, tax scams are aimed at tricking people into revealing personal or financial info, such as social security, bank account, or credit card numbers.
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Eliminating Junk Mail
Eliminating junk mail from your mailbox can make your life less cluttered, reduce your risk of identity theft, and save the planet all at the same time.
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Online Banking is Easy on Budgets
Online banks offer high interest rates on savings accounts and time-saving online account management tools. Grow your savings while saving money with Internet banking.
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The New Passports and Security
All new passports are embedded with RFID chips, containing our personal information. Travel fans are right to worry about the security and privacy of the data.
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How to Get A New Social Security Number
Most people have the same social security number for their entire life. What do people do when they are not so fortunate and have to secure a new social security number?
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Internet Liability Insurance
Learn more about Internet liability insurance. Find out how e-commerce insurance and Web business insurance can help companies reduce their risk of exposure online now.
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It Is Against the Law to Bully
The Criminal Code of Canada and the Canadian Human Rights Commission each have codes and laws that address crimes associated with cyber bullying.
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Money Management for Your Teen
How can we protect and teach our children the responsibility of money management? Educating your child will provide a firm foundation for a secure financial future.
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Mortgage Default Rate Highest since 1972
U.S. mortgage default rates are now at their highest since 1972. As delinquency rates have accelerated, so has the incidence of mortgage foreclosure.
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When Your Credit Card Is Declined
Credit card companies are cracking down....but on you? You do have options if your credit is denied.
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Australian Teen Fiction Author: Jeni Mawter
A self-confessed adventurous spirit with an eye for mischief, Australian teen fiction author Jeni Mawter is also seriously passionate about connecting with young readers.
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Can Credit Affect your Healthcare?
Fair Isaac states the hospitals could be using a new medical score (medFICO) as early as this summer. Some are concerned about the impact on healthcare.
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Deconstructing TVs The Real Hustle
The Real Hustle, a show on TruTV, shows viewers how to avoid con artists and keep their assets safe from scam. Yet, some buzz suggests the show, itself, is the scam.
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E-Commerce: All About Privacy
e-privacy can make or break e-commerce. However, the challenges are real and paradigm shifts are required to address the issue.
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Easy New Year’s Resolutions
When it comes to resolutions for the New Year, these should be at the top of your list. They don't require willpower, and they'll make your life easier and safer.
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Hidden Places: A Farm Family During the Great Depression
Hidden Places, a historical fiction novel by Lynn Austin, vividly relates the struggles and hidden secrets of a farm family in the early 1930s.
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How to Get a High Credit Score to Access Loans
Establishing a good financial history and a high credit score are important qualifications for accessing money from creditors. Here are tips on how to be credit-worthy.
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Immigration Impasse no Surprise
Immigration legislation joins the Real ID card and Electronic Employment Verification program as distasteful solutions to twenty year problem.
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Internet Shopping: A Time and Money Saver
The rise in fuel prices has made online shopping an attractive option. Almost every need throughout the day can be met by a product or service purchased online.
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MySpace and AGs Unite for Kids
Social networking website MySpace has reached an agreement with 49 United States Attorneys General in an effort to keep children safer online.
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Nebula Awards Showcase 2007
The SFWA's choices include an extract from Camouflage by Joe Haldeman, stories by Nancy Kress, Robert J. Sawyer, two by Kelly Link, and a 'lost' Harlan Ellison novella.
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New Hope for Coral Reefs from Map
Conservationists have developed a scientific model that accurately maps where coral reefs are in the most trouble and identifies regions where reefs can be protected.
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Privacy in the Workplace
Big brother may be watching, but in many cases it's to an employee's advantage that he is. Here's how employee's privacy is being protected.
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Summer Home Security
Summertime, and the living is easy. Especially for house burglars. Every spring, local police departments publish a list of rules for home security in warm weather.
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Why U.S. Credit Card Rates Won't Be Reduced
Rising unemployment and card default rates mean that there is unlikely to be a reduction in the cost of borrowing. Are credit card rates more likely to actually increase?
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FBI 8 Tips to Avoid Internet Charity Fraud
The FBI has released a statement warning people not to fall for email charity scams. Charity solicitations may not go to the victims of natural disasters.
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Hugo Nominations 2006
Here's the list of 2006 Hugo and Campbell Award nominations.
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