Posts Tagged 'identity theft'

Blocking Facebook Face Reconition

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I just read this article on Fast Company’s site. Technology continues to advance at a dizzying pace and now face recognition on Facebook is another development.  While there is benefit to being alerted when Facebook thinks a picture of yo

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7 Views on Preventing Identity Theft

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Preventing identity theft is easier said than done. You may be aware of the dangers and take various steps to prevent it yet still become the victim of identity theft.

In addition to applying the strategies in my Special Report “7 Effective Personal Information Protection Strategies” (you gain access to it when you subscribe to our newsletter). I’d recommend staying up-to-date on the latest news and developments regarding identity theft and your exposure to it.

Below, you’ll find 7 different views on ...

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Identity Theft Spoof

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Millions are negatively affected by identity theft each year. It’s no laughing matter to have your credit history destroyed. It’s not funny to lose thousands of dollars.

However, sometimes humor is the best way to learn something. Check out this spoof of the Citibank identity theft commercials. It’s hilarious and drives home the risk of identity theft.

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Identity Theft, Phishing and Other Ways to Steal Your Identity

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Identity theft can happen even if your most sophisticated internet user. From phishing to credit card theft, if you’re not vigilant, serious damage can be done to you and your credit history.

When you sign up to receive the 2 Essential Factors for Your Self Defense, you’ll gain access to a Special Report on “7 Essential Personal Information Protection Strategies.”

Regardless of your level of preparation, staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends is a must for anyone serious about protecting ...

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Protect Your Identity from Being Stolen

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Protecting your information from being stolen is a better strategy than trying to correct your credit afterward. From social media sites, to government agencies, your risk of identity theft continues to increase.

What do you do? Follow the steps in the “7 Essential Personal Information Protection Strategies.” You can get this special report when you sign up for our newsletter.

In addition, be sure to stay up-to-date on the latest news, updates and developments when it comes to protecting your identity. I’ve ...

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Read If Your Privacy Is Important To You…

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Want to know some of the ways you (and your information) is being tracked, traced and archived? Okay, even if you don’t want to know, I recommend reading this article by Activist Post that government (and organizations) are using technology to track, trace and database information related to you in great detail.

If you don’t get the shivers and immediate think of George Orwell’s 1984, something’s wrong…

Click Here’s to read the full article.

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Stay Safer On Campus By Sharing Less Of This…

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You can ensure you stay safer on campus just by sharing less personal information. This may seem impossible for college students with social media popularity continuing to rise.

What do you do?

It may seem difficult, but just by modifying your behavior a little bit, can go a long way to safeguarding yourself and your personal information from attack and identity theft.

Stop doing these things to minimize information sharing and your risk.

At a minimum, don’t:

  • Stop Using a Weak Password – with technology ...
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Personal Information Protection News 9 July 2010

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Protecting your personal information from identity theft has never been harder… and more important. Everyday brings; news of new laws invading your privacy, new capabilities to ‘spy’ on you, and reports of information being stolen or compromised in one way or another.

What to do? Just like self defense, protecting your personal information requires vigilance. It requires you remain or become an informed consumer. You might think things ‘should’ be different, but they’re not.

Identity theft is the consequence of poor personal ...

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Protect Yourself By Supervising Your Children

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Protecting yourself and your identity are of little value if your children don’t follow the same guidelines. But if your child is using an unprotected computer to post family travel details and other inappropriate personal information, to a social media site, all your efforts may be in vain.

For instance, you may be responsible by:personal information security

  • Using strong passwords
  • Using anti-virus software
  • Reading the Fine Print
  • Shredding documents, CD’s and credit ...
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How Credit Cards Can Protect You

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Using credit cards can strengthen your personal protection. While appearing to be the same, there are significant differences between credit cards and debit cards.

A big Caveat…

However, this strategy does come with a big caveat.

  • If you have the discipline to pay off your balance each month, then this strategy is for you.
  • If you’re prone to over-spending and need to limit temptation, this may not be the best strategy.

Only you can decide… it’s your money.

It comes down to liability and control.

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