Buyer’s Guide Blogs – Identity Theft Protection

No One Is Safe from Identity Theft — Not Even the Dead

No One Is Safe from Identity Theft — Not Even the Dead

We’ve talked before about how you just can’t get away from identity theft. You could be a victim of credit card fraud. Even your children are at risk, but it gets even worse. Literally no one is safe from identity theft—not even the dead.That’s right. Not even your deceased loved ones are safe from the threatening grip of an identity thief. How is this possible, you ask?Why the deceased make the perfect victimsThe last thing you want to deal with when a loved one has passed is their finances, bu… Read more →

Published on October 9, 2016
What James Veitch Did About Spam in His Email Inbox

What James Veitch Did About Spam in His Email Inbox

Your family inheritance fund of $4.6 million dollars.Repatriating a fund valued at $8.4 million dollars.Maany indiiduals taakke antidepressants for 6 monnths to a year or more. Then they get rid off depersison.Can you tell I took that last one straight from my junk folder? That kind of grammar sure does make me want to learn more! And hey! I even got an email from myself! That’s weird… I don’t remember sending myself a mysterious link…We are constantly bombarded by spam. Some of it is obviou… Read more →

Published on August 23, 2016
DIY Identity Theft Protection Versus Professional Services

DIY Identity Theft Protection Versus Professional Services

We’re all looking for ways to save money, which means non-essential services take a backseat. For some people, that means forgoing professional identity theft protection.Do you really need professional identity theft protection, or can you do-it-yourself?The benefits of DIY identity theft protectionThe biggest benefit of DIY identity theft protection has been mentioned already, and that’s the fact that DIY protection is absolutely free. That’s an extremely important consideration for families that… Read more →

Published on June 21, 2016
Credit Card Fraud — The Most Common Form of Identity Theft

Credit Card Fraud — The Most Common Form of Identity Theft

There are a lot of ways an identity thief can use your personal information. Some are more devastating than others, while some forms of identity theft are more common.Fortunately, the most serious forms of identity theft, like filing fraudulent tax returns, don’t happen very often, but discovering there is less money in your bank account than there should be is still a huge cause for concern.Credit card fraud is definitely the most common form of identity theft. Here are a few ways thieves can steal from … Read more →

Published on June 4, 2016
Data Brokers and How Your Information Might Be Compromised

Data Brokers and How Your Information Might Be Compromised

Do you know what a data broker is? If you’re an average American, you probably don’t, but your life is affected by their activities every single day.Data brokers gather and store information about people, and they likely know a lot about you. They know the things you’ve bought in the past, but they also have a pretty good idea about the things you want to buy in the future. They can keep track of your salary and pay stub information. They know if you have an illness, like diabetes. Mental illnesses are ca… Read more →

Published on May 23, 2016

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