Monthly Archives: March 2012

What would you say to an employer who asked for your Facebook login?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

The main themes you want to touch Security: Need to protect everyone’s Private Identifying Information. Violation of Facebook policy: It is against Facebook’s user policy to share login information. OFCCP regulations against asking for marital status, children and age. Be … Continue reading →

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Is someone using your Social Security number to get a Job?

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

Check your Free Annual Credit Report to verify your work history Request Free Annual Credit Report from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion: Official Website to Request FACTA Free Annual Credit Reports: http://www.annualcreditreport.com Request Your Free Annual Credit Reports by Calling Toll … Continue reading →

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Are Employers who ask for Facebook Login Information playing with Fire?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

Data Information Security Rule # 1: Never Collect and Store Private Information you do not need. A Business/Organization/Institution is responsible for the Private Information they collect. Only collect sensitive personal identifying information that has a legitimate business need. Then only … Continue reading →

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Medicare: Will it stop using my SSN? – Answer Man – bnd.com

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

Re-Post of Medicare: Will it stop using my SSN? – Answer Man – bnd.com. BY ROGER SCHLUETER – News-Democrat Q. Credit card companies and financial institutions have gone to great lengths to protect us from identity theft. However, the U.S. government … Continue reading →

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FTC Issues Report on the Experiences of Victims Recovering from Identity Theft

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

The Federal Trade Commission issued a staff report summarizing the results of a survey of identity theft victims who were asked to describe their experiences dealing with consumer reporting agencies and, more generally, exercising their rights under the Fair Credit … Continue reading →

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Someone Used My Credit Card Number Am I An Identity Theft Victim?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

Credit Card Fraud When an existing credit card, debit card, checking account or other financial account is used without your permission it is “Credit Card Fraud” or “Bank Account Fraud”, not Financial Identity Theft. When someone opens a new account … Continue reading →

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National Consumer Protection Week 2012 Kicks Off Sunday, March 4

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

The Federal Trade Commission and more than 30 other federal agencies, consumer groups and national advocacy organizations, in conjunction with state, county, and local government agencies, are participating in National Consumer Protection Week, March 4-10, 2012. National Consumer Protection Week … Continue reading →

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The Global Gangs that Can Break Banking Institutions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Bruce Demarest

4 Crime Rings to Watch The Brothers’ Circle, a group based primarily in Russia with connections to the Middle East, Africa and Latin America that focuses on card fraud; The Camorra, based in Italy and focused on counterfeiting and narcotics … Continue reading →

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