Posted on January - 28 - 2010
No one wants to think of a tragedy like the Haiti earthquake in conjunction with charity scams, but unfortunately there are a lot of people out there willing to make a buck any way they can. A charity scam provides the perfect opportunity to rip people off. Many individuals who are very wary when it comes to ‘get rich quick’ schemes are more than willing to open their wallets without question to help other people.
Recognizing charity scams
Obviously, charity scams takes advantage of your willingness to help others. But beware: just about anyone can solicit money to help the Haiti earthquake, or Russian orphans, or Middle Eastern war victims.
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Posted on January - 23 - 2010
You’ve heard of it before most likely but are you really sure what identity theft is? It’s when someone besides you gets a hold of personal information and uses it without your knowledge. They may use your social security number to get credit cards established for them. Or they can use a credit card to make purchases. Consider using one of the identity theft protection services to help prevent identity theft in the first place.
No matter how they do it, it can lead to you having bad credit, because the chances of them paying for what they got are nil. Meaning you will be stuck with huge bills, or telephone or other bills in your name. One
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Posted on January - 20 - 2010
If you want to protect yourself from identity theft, not just any old firewall will do. Chances are you could become the victim of identity theft if you don’t understand firewalls and how they work. To prevent this from happening, be sure to know where you are vulnerable and which firewall you need to protect yourself and your personal information.
Identity theft and firewalls
Concerned about identity theft but confused about firewalls? Computer jargon can become confusing causing the average computer user to just give up and cross their fingers for protection. Avoiding identity theft doesn’t have to be confusing.
If you have a computer that stays connected to the Internet 24/7, you are in danger.
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Posted on January - 18 - 2010
Branch is currently Associate Dean of Student Services, Henley Putnam University. This on-line university specializes in professional studies in Intelligence, Protection Management and Terrorism-Counterterrorism studies for military, law enforcement, security and intelligence professionals. He was formerly the Manager of Safety and Security Compliance at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Mr. Walton has more than 40 years direct experience in federal law enforcement, private security and college teaching. He retired from the United States Secret Service after a 21-year career.
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Posted on January - 16 - 2010
The almighty Google has apparently deemed this blog unworthy of search love, despite my effort at producing informative, well written posts on the subject of identity theft and protecting yourself from it.
So what if I’m trying to make money? I don’t have the luxury of a cushy corporate seat, and if I did, I would sure as heck get myself some identity theft protection. A viable, honorable business finds a need and fills it. People need to prevent their personal information from falling into the wrong hands (the purpose of writing this blog) and they need to find out about it when it happens — and it does happen.
Sheesh, I mean, I see spammy blogs full of crummy information on the top of Google all the time. This blog is chock-full of golden nuggets. So what if it’s a bit cheeky about its ulterior motives?
Posted on January - 14 - 2010
There are a number of very simple steps to prevent identity theft. We’re all familiar with the idea of shredding documents and not falling for Internet scams by now, but there are some other easy ways to make sure that you’re safe from fraud and cheats.
1. Debit cards are for debit machines
Some companies now allow you to use your debit card online. Guess what? If someone gets his hands on that information, you’re completely unprotected (not to mention they now have access to your bank account). Stick to credit cards with companies you trust.
2. Protect your receipts
An easy way to prevent identity theft is to take your receipts with you — and that means putting them in your purse or wallet, not your shopping bag.
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