Friday, March 2, 2012

Online Scams Identity Theft - Fri Mar 1, 2012


Sharing too much online and on smartphones leaves you vulnerable to ID theft
Boston Globe
Having your information lost or stolen doesn't automatically mean you will be a victim of identity theft, but it increases the odds. Last year, identity fraud increased 13 percent. Using stolen Social Security numbers or credit cards and other ...
Fraud can happen to anyone. Take steps to protect yourself.
MarketWatch (press release)
"Fraud can be committed by anyone—someone close to you, someone in your community, or a distant stranger," she added. FCAC has produced a number of tip sheets and online information dealing with fraud that can help you identify it and protect yourself ...
Experts cite ways to protect against identity theft
Pleasanton Weekly
by Glenn Wohltmann With identity theft cases on the rise in Pleasanton, police and fraud expert Phil Blank say there are some simple things to do to cut the odds of being a victim. Crime Prevention Officer Archie Chu said to be sure of anyone who ...
The "Scam Hall of Shame"
WPDE
by Continuous News Desk The Better Business Bureau, in honor of its 100th year monitoring businesses, created the "Scam Hall of Shame." 1.) Bogus Health Products. The "granddaddy" of all other scams. Since the 1800's scammers have tried to peddle ...
Fraud should concern all Canadians: RCMP
NorthernLife.ca
The RCMP will post on its website tips aimed at keeping you safe from scammers every day during the month of March for Topics covered will include identity theft, phishing, on-line shopping, social networking and credit and debit card fraud.


Jack Nicholson look-alike arrested for identity theft
TheCelebrityCafe.com
E! Online reported a Jack Nicholson look-alike has been parading around the world pretending to be the Anger Management star. A man in Brazil was arrested after he tried to open a bank account using a fake ID with Nicholson's photo on it.


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