Many of the largest banks are frequently targeted by identity thieves and in this day and age no one is immune to the possibility of becoming a victim.  I recently read where an identity thief pretended to be his recent victim and got approved for a new debit card which he then activated over the [...]

The purpose of this blog series is to educate people about the ways that identities are stolen without revealing confidential information or names of the people who have been affected. Keep in mind, these stories are true (although I have omitted specific details for our members’ protection) and are described by real Fraud Resolution Agents. It [...]

Summer brings fantastic weather in most parts of the states and with this wonderful weather comes crowded theme parks, busy fairs, crammed concerts, teeming airports, and jam-packed rail stations.  What do all these different situations have in common? They all provide the ideal surroundings for pickpockets to steal your identity.   This time of the year is [...]

Even your credit cards require a little travel preparation, especially if you are going overseas. Select which cards to take in advance. Couples should carry cards from different accounts in case of a problem with one account. Then you can: *Call the number on the back of your card to alert the issuer of your travel plans. A high volume of charges or overseas activity may trigger deactivation

Protecting your identity while traveling means watching over your credit cards and passport at all times, but it also starts before you leave home.

Over the weekend I was at the beach enjoying the hot summer day and laying out next to my radio when all of a sudden the Beach Boy song, “Surfin USA” came on.  Even though I’m not from that generation, I enjoyed listening to it.  After the song was over, I decided to get some [...]

Job applications can be a “HOT” item for identity thieves Summer’s here and you may be thinking about working a part time job just to make some extra cash.  I have a friend who recently filled out a few job applications last week where extra help is needed.  However, because we talk about identity theft, she [...]

Tips to protect your identity while on vacation Summer is in the air and you are probably planning out your vacation for some well deserved rest and relaxation in a warm vacation spot.  However, you should be aware that you’re sunny and warm destination can be a hot bed for identity theft. Identity thieves are everywhere and [...]

The purpose of this blog series is to educate people about the ways that identities are stolen without revealing confidential information or names of the people who have been affected. Keep in mind, these stories are true (although I have omitted specific details for our members’ protection) and are described by real Fraud Resolution Agents. It [...]

The other day, while on my computer I logged into my banking account to monitor transactions. When all of a sudden, a “pop-up” appeared which looked like it came from my banking institution and it was prompting me to re-enter my user-name and password before my banking session would time out.  That’s when I thought [...]