Tag Archives: Carson City

Could You be a Victim of Social Engineering?

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

Do You Put Your Birth Date on Facebook? There are three pieces of Private Identifying Information thieves want: Your Name Do you have a nick name? Use it on social media rather than your legal name. Your Birthday If you … Continue reading →

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The best way to avoid Tax Identity Fraud

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

There is only one way to make sure you are not a victim of Tax Identity Fraud. You need to file your tax return before the Tax Thief files a return using your Social Security number! The first return wins. … Continue reading →

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Identity Thieves are Destroying Our Children’s Future

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Hearing “Document Fraud in Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help” April 18, 2012 Testimony of Jennifer Andrushko Mother of child victim of SSN identity theft by an illegal alien for the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

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

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

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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The Global Gangs that Can Break Banking Institutions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

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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FTC Releases Top Complaint Categories for 2011

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Identity Theft Once Again Tops the List Statement Released by FTC 2/28/2012 The Federal Trade Commission today released its list of top consumer complaints received by the agency in 2011. For the 12th year in a row, identity theft complaints … Continue reading →

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