identity theft
Utility bill scam steals personal information
The President of the United States is not going to pay your utility bill. Atmos Energy is warning customers about the latest version of a scam that promises federal stimulus …
47 arrested in massive carding ring bust
47 individuals were arrested on Wednesday by the officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police following an investigation of a highly organized and disciplined criminal ring …
Child ID theft epidemic continues to spread
The epidemic of child identity theft revealed last year is continuing to grow. 10.7% of the nearly 27,000 children in the study are victims of identity theft, 35 times higher …
Phishing and malware meet cheque fraud
Trusteer recently uncovered a scam in an underground forum that shows how data obtained through phishing and malware attacks can be used to make one of the oldest forms of …
Fake jobs site owner filed tax returns with stolen identities
A 31-year-old that has set up a website offering the possibility for unemployed people to apply for non-existing jobs and has been using the collected applicants’ …
Data breach vulnerabilities in the workplace
Many business professionals don’t realize that when their company’s confidential information is at risk, so too is the information of its clients, vendors, …
Tips to minimize the risk of identity fraud
Javelin Strategy & Research recommends that consumers follow a three-step approach to minimize their risk and impact of identity fraud. Prevention 1. Keep personal data …
Identity fraud hits 11.6 million in the US
In 2011 identity fraud increased by 13 percent. More than 11.6 million adults became a victim of identity fraud in the United States, while the dollar amount stolen held …
Tax payers unaware of identity theft risks
While consumers remain concerned about identity theft, there are some common misconceptions about the risk of preparing and submitting their tax documents, and many are …
Easy ways to protect your privacy and data
In spite of one high profile computer security breach after another, many people are still not employing even the most basic safeguards to protect their privacy and their …
Visa probes into potential card processor security breach
Credit card company Visa has announced that it has been informed of a potential data security breach at a European payment processor and that it has mounted an investigation …
ID theft prevention tips
With the rise in online shopping and mobile shopping it’s more important than ever for consumers to take precautions against identity theft this holiday season. …