Identity Theft

Are Your Kids’ Identities Safe Online? Follow These 8 Tips

September 18th, 2009

Are your kids safe online?Are your kids safe online? Children these days spend hours on the Internet, whether they’re doing their homework, playing games or communicating with friends. But could they be losing their identities online, as well?

As a parent, you’ve likely set some parameters for keeping your kids safe online: the sites they can visit, the hours they can spend online and the people they should steer clear of. But identity thieves become savvier and more cunning every day.

Follow these 8 tips to ensure the identities of your kids are safe online:

Identity Theft Protection:  An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

July 28th, 2009

Has your computer ever become infected by a virus or spyware?  Remember the painful, lengthy process it was to remove it?  If you’ve experienced this, the first thing you probably did after the problem was solved was add anti-virus or anti-spyware to your computer to prevent this all-too-common nightmare from happening again.

The above situation is directly comparable to identity theft – simple to prevent, tremendously difficult to solve.  The old adage of “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is truer in identity theft than anywhere else.

For Preventing Identity Theft Online: 5 Must-Follow Tips

July 28th, 2009

Preventing identity theft online is vital, and with good reason. In 2008, nearly 10 million people had some type of identity theft crime committed against them.  A major part of this is due to the explosion and convenience of online commerce and communication.  The good news is that while identity theft is common, a little knowledge goes a long way to help prevent potential issues.

To get you started, here are 5 Must-Follow Tips For Preventing Identity Theft Online: