Posted on November 23, 2009Paper Shredders For Beginners
When setting up an office, there are a lot of machines you need to purchase such as computers, printers, photocopiers, and so on. But one machine that's sometimes overlooked is the paper shredder. With the prevalence of identity theft and the...
Identity Theft Articles
Posted on November 21, 200922 Things You Must Shred to Protect Your Identity
Identity Theft is the largest source of consumer fraud in the United States, costing both consumer and business billions of dollars each year in fraudulent activities. One of the best ways to decrease the chances of having your identity stolen is to...
Posted on November 20, 20098 Tips to Help You Beat Identity Theft
The rising tide of identity theft has been much in the news as of late as millions of identities have been stolen or compromised worldwide. With online security lapses in some of the largest corporations and even government agencies, a person might...
Posted on November 20, 2009Identity Theft – Informative
Today, there is more to us that just a name, a face and a personality. As we go through life, it not just people we meet that get to know who we are, but also financial institutions who you deal with.
Posted on October 31, 2009Shredders and Your Document Safety Program
When you consider the inherent and increasing dangers of identity theft and corporate spying, as well as new federal regulations, it makes sense for your business to have one, if not several, paper shredders on hand to destroy the confidential...
Posted on October 29, 2009Four Ways to Protect Your Confidential Information From Identity Theft and Corporate Espionage
It is wise to protect yourself. It is now the law that every business must properly destroy any potentially sensitive information about its clients, employees, or customers before discarding it. Just as there are many ways in which you store, handle...
Posted on October 22, 2009How Credit Card Fraudsters Make it Pointless to Dispute
One of the tactics these criminals use is to steal a huge list of credit card numbers and then begin making numerous small charges on each of them. Many consumers may not even recognize a series of charges.
Posted on October 16, 2009Five Reasons to Buy a Paper Shredder
A paper shredder is a great tool to use in the fight against fraud while helping the environment at the same time, and they've become increasingly popular, topping $350 million per year in sales. But do you really need one? The short answer is yes....
Posted on October 16, 2009Six Easy Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
These days, there is no bigger threat to your financial security than identity theft. It is alarming how many ways those who would seek to defraud you are finding to get at your sensitive information. Here are a few ways you can help prevent identity...
Posted on September 19, 2009Protect Yourself from Credit Card fraud
In 2008, R420-million worth of credit card fraud was committed in South Africa. That is R35-million per month squandered by clever criminals who have entire syndicates dedicated to making money illegally. Don’t fool yourself into thinking these...
Posted on August 29, 2009Lionheart Assurance Fraud Prevention Toolkit: How to Avoid Identity Theft Scams
Discovering how to avoid identity theft scams is a serious priority for Web users, especially those that transact business online. In a bid to protect themselves from phishing and other types of online scams, however, many individuals are being duped...
Posted on August 16, 2009How To Stop Identity Thieves - and Protect Your Finances
How To Stop Identity Thieves - Top Rated Security Tips Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes all over the globe. Each year, many thousands of people are victimized by this crime. It's the latest crime of the information age....
Posted on August 14, 2009Best Techniques on How To Stop Identity Theft
Safety Tips on How To Stop Identity Theft Identity theft is an example of the swiftest growing crimes in the world. Each year, many thousands of people are victimized by this crime. It's the most recent crime of the data age. It occurs when a...
Posted on July 22, 20097 Ways on How to Prevent Email Theft
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Not only are consumers affected, but businesses become victims as well. A lot of identity theft can be prevented by simple prevention methods. Once again, an ounce of prevention is...
Posted on July 10, 20097 Things You Need To Know For Your Stolen Debit Card
There are things you may not know when your debit card gets stolen. Many people don't realize how important speed is in recovery. Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in America. New laws have been passed, but the prosecutions...
Posted on June 30, 2009Arrest Warrants - How Can Criminal Identity Theft Get You A Warrant
Would you be stressed if you got an arrest warrant? I know I would. What if you got an arrest warrant out of the blue for something that you didn't do. Would you be stressed then? I bet you would. Find out how this can happen and what you can do...
Posted on June 29, 2009Best Methods to Protect Your Identity and Preventing Identity Theft
Best Methods to Protect Your Identity and Preventing Identity Theft Identity theft is one of the quickest growing crimes in the globe. Yearly, many thousands of thousands of people are victimised by this crime. It is the latest crime of the...
Posted on December 30, 2008Can Vacationers And Business Travelers Be At Greater Risk Of Identity Theft When They Travel?
Over seven million people in the United States last year alone were victims of identity theft resulting in almost fifty billion of fraudulent credit card, bank, and other financial charges. A significant number of these victims were tourists,...
Posted on November 28, 2008Identity Theft Protection: You Are Not Doing Enough
It is incredible to discover how many people are not taking identity theft protection seriously enough to want to protect themselves. If you are not taking protection measures, the question is not "IF" but "WHEN" you will be the next victim.
Posted on November 24, 2008RED FLAGS RULE - Is Your Business Compliant to the FTC's Amendment of FACT Act?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has mandated that all businesses that extend or grant credit or accept multiple payments and transactions for goods and services must have a written Red Flags Identity Theft Prevention Program in place by November...
Posted on November 19, 2008Credit Repair- Identity Theft Can Destroy Your Credit Score
Identity theft need not kill your hopes and dreams. Find out how you can remove identity theft items from your credit report and get back the high credit score that you worked so hard for.
Posted on November 17, 2008Tips For Employing Identity Theft Protection Strategies
If you are careless with your personal information, it is only a matter of time before you are yet another victim of identity theft. Here are some tips about getting started with your own identity theft protection methods.
Posted on November 17, 2008Use These Identity Theft Tips To Protect Yourself
Identity theft has become the fastest growing crime of this century. Be sure to use these identity theft tips to make sure you are not the next victim of this crime.
Posted on November 17, 2008How You Can Implement Identity Theft Prevention Measures
If you not taking measures to protect yourself from identity theft, you are leaving yourself wide open to become a victim. This is the fastest growing crime of this century and it is not limited to online activities, so you need to take steps to...
Posted on November 7, 2008Identity Theft- Protect Yourself -Now Before it is too Late!
Think that identity theft can't happen to you? You might think differently after you read this article and don't forget to grab our free identity theft course as well as a free guide telling you, step by step, what you need to do.
Posted on October 27, 2008Medical Identity Theft ... The Secret Killer
Medical facilities are a rich source of income for identities thieves. Database breaches are becoming more and more common through technology as well as human error. Its your responsibility to protect your medical records from medical identity...
Posted on October 23, 2008BUSINESS SECURITY - Getting Your Corporate Identity in Top Notch Form
Your corporate identity is vulnerable to impersonation and identity theft. For a business, the problem can escalate into the $Millions per incident.
Posted on October 23, 2008Dump That Risky Behavior Now!
We give away our privacy and security by careless thinking, risky behavior and bad habits. Without thinking, we answer when asked, fill in the blanks, pay bills online, do online banking, social networking and more.
Posted on October 16, 2008Reasons For Checking Your Credit Report
Your credit report and score tells lenders whether or not you are a good risk to approve a loan. But there are information included on your credit report and score that is often incorrect. This is why it's important to check your credit report and...
Posted on October 16, 2008How Can You Avoid Thefts, Street Scams, And Cons When On Vacation?
Airports, train and bus stations, and any other place where travelers congregate in close quarters are where pickpockets love to operate. There are many dos and don'ts to avoid becoming a victim when you travel on vacation, most of which are common...
Posted on October 13, 2008The Problem of Identity Theft
Identity theft is a problem in today's society that needs more attention than it is getting. In 2006 alone 15.6 billion dollars were stolen or used in identity theft related cases.
Posted on October 13, 2008The dangers of dormant credit cards
Many people have a credit card that lies dormant and is used only very occasionally if at all, but according to some officials this can actually be quite dangerous, as it can result in you becoming the victim of credit card fraud. It could also...
Posted on October 7, 2008Do You Have Adequate Identity Theft Protection?
With identity theft being the fastest growing crime of this century, more and more consumers are realizing that they need protection against this, for the same reason that they carry insurance on their home and their car. Find out why you need to...
Posted on September 24, 2008What Are You Doing For Identity Theft Protection?
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes on this century, and if you are not taking steps to protect yourself, it is not a matter of "if" but rather "when" you will likely find yourself a victim of this crime.
Posted on September 20, 2008Best Free Firewall Software
You don't have to spend a fortune to protect your home or business network from hacker intrusions. Comodo Firewall Pro is a free firewall software program that offers all of the security features of expensive and best firewall programs and then some....
Posted on September 20, 2008What a Firewall Will Do for You in Your Fight Against Spyware
Identity theft is at a record high, and a significant number of identity theft cases are traced back to spyware. Spyware is a type of malicious software (also called malware) that hackers use to invade unsecured computers and networks. It is...
Posted on September 20, 2008Great Balls of Firewall
When it comes to firewalls, there are several different types available. They are differentiated primarily by the methods they use to filter data. An in-depth understanding of firewalls requires an understanding of the four basic categories they fall...
Posted on September 20, 2008How Firewalls Work
At their most basic, firewalls work like a filter between your computer/network and the Internet. You can program what you want to get out and what you want to get in. Everything else is not allowed. There are several different methods firewalls use...
Posted on September 24, 2008What's All This I Hear About Firewalls?
A firewall is a system that prevents unauthorized access to a private network. Firewalls are extensively used by businesses, corporations and the government to protect against potential hackers. They act as a barrier between a private network and the...
Posted on September 20, 2008Top 5 Problems with Ecommerce websites
E-commerce sites offer huge potential for online sales, but you can't just throw up a website and expect customers to flock to your product. Too many e-merchants fail to recognize the importance of providing the best e-commerce site possible. With...
Posted on September 20, 2008How ECommerce Merchants Can Improve Conversion
In e-commerce, the conversion rate applies to how many visitors to a website actually become customers and buy something. Many merchants concentrate on attracting traffic to their website but fail to focus enough attention on increasing their...
Posted on September 20, 2008The Difference Between Trust Marks
Third-party trust marks help to lessen the anxiety of online shoppers. With identity theft crimes at an all-time high, many online shoppers are reluctant to provide their personal information over cyberspace. Smaller merchants are the most harmed by...
Posted on September 20, 2008The Problem With Hacker Safe
The purpose of providing a trust mark on your website is to prove to your customers that the security of your site has been evaluated and certified by a third-party. Trust mark services are designed to scan for and in some cases repair...
Posted on September 20, 2008Creating Loyal Customers with Security
Having a secure e-business is essential to attracting and maintaining a loyal customer base. These days, the threat of identity theft is more real than ever, and savvy consumers are alerted to the dangers out there. While online shopping is appealing...
Posted on September 19, 2008Top Ten Reasons Why PCI Is a Pain
IT used to be that PCI compliancy was optional for merchants who processed less than 6 million credit card transactions. With hackers becoming more innovative and brazen, however, these standards have become mandatory for all merchants who handle any...
Posted on September 19, 2008Is the e-Merchant PCI Compliant? Check Before You Purchase
Protecting yourself from identity theft is more important than ever, as thieves and hackers are finding more and more cunning ways to steal your personal information. You may not even be aware of some of the dangers out there. Did you know that when...
Posted on September 19, 2008How PCI Protects Credit Card Transactions
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) was implemented to increase the security of credit card transactions at the merchant level. Merchants often keep the credit card information of their customers on file for months or even...
Posted on September 19, 2008Self-Assessing Your PCI Compliance
No matter how large or small your business is, if you take credit/debit cards or paycards from American Express, Discover, MasterCard and/or Visa, you will have to meet PCI Data Security Standards. These preventative measures are used to protect...
Posted on September 19, 2008PCI Compliance for Dummies
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a protocol set up by the major credit card companies to help protect against security threats when payment cards are processed. The major credit card companies formed the PCI Security...
Posted on September 19, 2008How to Avoid Getting Caught in the "Phish" Net
Phishing is a scam used by identity thieves to trick you into providing your sensitive personal or financial information. Thieves use official-looking emails to impersonate trusted entities like banks, credit card companies, and online resources like...
