Identity Theft by Phishing
Stealing Your Life: The Ultimate Identity Theft Prevention Plan
by Frank W. Abagnale

Stealing Your Life is more frightening than a gory murder mystery. Any one of us, from cradle to grave, is vulnerable to a swindle that can wreck us emotionally, cost us serious money, ruin our credit ratings, and take us years to straighten out. Identity theft is here to stay, and as long as legislators, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and individuals fail to take it seriously, the number of victims will continue to climb.

For thirty-two years, the author has been a law-abiding citizen; his criminal past, famously recounted in the book and film "Catch Me If You Can," is a distant memory. However, he knows how crooks think, and this knowledge has led to a lucrative career as a consultant for the FBI and corporations all over the world in preventing frauds and scams. Abagnale is horrified at how easy and tempting identity theft is for the budding criminal. He calls it "a crook's dream come true."

     

Identity Theft by Phishing

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Identity Theft Victims   
Tony Robinson

Identity theft victims are on the rise and as the years go by more and more people are falling into the hands of these perpetrators.

Now that our economy is in recession, it is especially time to protect your identity more so than ever. Since 2002, millions of people have fallen into the hands of identity thieves. Nowadays with the newest and expanding technology development, identity thieves are finding it easier to steal someone's information over the net. Still, the statistics have shown that family members and friends also steal identity in some instances, thus everyone is suspect when it comes to identity theft.

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Bogus Tweet Fears Dog AFL (Herald Sun)
PLAYERS have been urged to report fake Twitter accounts as internet identity theft continues to dog the AFL.

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Identity theft victims often find it difficult to cope once their identity has been stolen. Few thieves file bankruptcy, commit additional crimes, cover a crime with the victim's identity and the list goes on. When the victim finds that their credit report is violated by an identity thief, the victim must adhere to an ongoing battle. The credit bureaus unfortunately do not remove the actions committed by the thief; rather the bureaus often place 'resolved, cleared,' or what have behind the debt of bankruptcy. Thus, when creditors see the report and the Fraud Alert pending on the report they have no idea who committed the crime and often assume and this affects the victim.


When a person is victimized by a perpetrator that steals identities, it is often difficult to get back on track. The victim has to stay on his toes each day to make sure no further advantage has been taken against him. Thus, the victim must monitor is banking accounts, credit reports and any information linked to him each day.

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Japan's Anti-Phishing Council And JPCERT/CC Release Customized Version Of Wombat's Phil Training Game To Educate ... (Marketwire)
PITTSBURGH, PA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - Today Japan's Anti-Phishing Council in cooperation with Japan's Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (JPCERT/CC) launched a Japanese version...

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If you are a victim of identity theft, you will immediately need to report the crime to your local authorities. Next, you will need to link to the Federal Trade Commission Consumers site and file a complaint, alerting the government that your identity was stolen. Once you complete the complaint, make sure you follow the case closely and report any new defilement to the authorities. You will also need to contact the credit bureaus and alert them that you identity was stolen. Read all the information you can about identity theft, since some states place Freezes on your credit accounts preventing access to anyone accept you. Other states only permit Fraud Alerts, which do nothing for the victim; however, the alerts stay on the reports about three months unless the perpetrator is continuingly using your identity.


Generally, when family and friends steal your identity it is often easier to catch the perpetrator, however if your identity is stolen online there is no guarantee that the perpetrator will be caught. The World Wide Net is one of the easiest places for criminals to steal or luring victims into a web of crime and hate. Millions of people each year fall into the hands of identity thieves. Unfortunately, the most of these people rarely see justice.


To protect your self after you have become a victim of identity theft you must continue to watch the activity going on in your life, including any financial accounts. Most likely, you will find it difficult to get credit, since rarely does creditors consider victims. Therefore, prepare to save money for your future and if possible keep the money in a safe place or else in a newly open banking account.


Furthermore, identity theft victims should continue to change their passwords and PIN numbers at random to prevent further crimes committed against them. If you have access to the Internet and visit the sites online frequently, make sure you erase all traces of your activity immediately after you have left the sites. If you order online, make sure the sites are secure and that you destroy any traces of your information immediately by clicking the Tools at the top of your Internet page and clicking Delete Cookies, Delete Files and Clear History. You can also perform this action by clicking Start at the lower section of your screen and click Control Panel and Internet Options.


Finally, you will also need to protect your computer with Spyware programs and Virus programs.


Tony Robinson is an International Author, Webmaster and Security Guru.
Check out his Identity Theft Protection Tips at http://www.officialidentitytheft.com/

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