Showing posts with label Fraud Alert Identity Theft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fraud Alert Identity Theft. Show all posts

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sun Aug 19, 2012

General Motors Warns Employees & Retirees Of Possible Identity Theft
GM Authority (blog)
GM is recommending that affected employees protect themselves from identity
theft by activating a “fraud alert” available for free with the three
major credit reporting agencies — Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian.
“GM has completed an investigation ...
<http://gmauthority.com/blog/2012/08/general-motors-warns-employees-retirees-of-possible-identity-theft/>

Identity theft: Put together a wildfire evacuation kit before you need it
Examiner.com
If your business was robbed during your absence and paper files that could
be used for identity theft are missing you need to contact law enforcement.
Then, if possible, contact the affected parties so that they can place
fraud alerts on their credit ...
<http://www.examiner.com/article/identity-theft-put-together-a-wildfire-evacuation-kit-before-you-need-it>

Back to School: BBB Reminds Students to Keep Electronics and Private ...
Tucson Citizen
13, 2012, under alert, Life, scam, Tips. As University of ... Students are
susceptible to identity theft, however, and Better Business Bureau of
Southern Arizona recommends that they take eight steps to protect
themselves on campus. “Identity thieves ...
<http://tucsoncitizen.com/bbbconsumeralert/2012/08/13/back-to-school-bbb-reminds-students-to-keep-electronics-and-private-information-safe-at-school/>

Beaver's Band Box fraud alert
Tucson News Now
Underwood was arrested on several counts of fraud schemes and artifices,
aggravated identity theft, identity theft and credit card theft. She is
currently in the Pima County Jail. A search was conducted on the home and
several documents from Beavers ...
<http://orovalley.tucsonnewsnow.com/news/crime/87244-beavers-band-box-fraud-alert>

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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat Jul 21, 2012

Consumer AlertScam Artists Seizing on Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling  
to ...
Insurance News Net (press release)
Disclosing this information can put you at high risk for identity theft,
credit card fraud, fraudulent checks, and unauthorized loans and credit
cards in your name. Before you sign a document or make a payment, contact
the Louisiana Department of Insurance ...
<http://insurancenewsnet.com/articleNews.aspx?id=351012>


Timberland Bank - Identity Theft Help
There are four steps you need to take as soon as possible after finding out
you've been a victim of identity theft. Place a fraud alert on your credit
reports; Close ...
<https://timberlandbank.com/Page.aspx?nid=275>


Consumer Alert: Utility bill payment scam
KSAT San Antonio
News Release from the Texas Attorney General's Office: A new identity theft
scam that is sweeping the country claims that Americans can get federal
financial assistance to help cover the cost of their utility bills. Using
in-person solicitations, social media, fliers, ...
<http://www.ksat.com/news/defenders/Consumer-Alert-Utility-bill-payment-scam/-/478436/15480182/-/mgqvmh/-/index.html>

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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Tue Jul 17, 2012

Consumer Alert: Utility bill payment scam
East Texas Review
Consumer Alert: Utility bill payment scam. Posted on 16 July 2012 by admin.
A new identity theft scam that is sweeping the country claims that
Americans can get federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of
their utility bills. Using in-person ...
<http://www.easttexasreview.com/2012/07/consumer-alert-utility-bill-payment-scam/>


SCAM ALERT! There is a Target texting scam going around. The text looks
similar to the one ...
<http://www.sileo.com/texting-scam/>


Biden Alerts Consumers to Rapidly Spreading Identity Theft Scam. This entry
was posted July 10, 2012 at 11:07 am. Victims deceived by claims that
President ...
<http://news.delaware.gov/2012/07/10/biden-alerts-consumers-to-rapidly-spreading-identity-theft-scam/>


Consumer Alert: Utility bill payment scam
Wilson County News
A new identity theft scam that is sweeping the country claims that
Americans can get federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of
their utility bills. Using in-person solicitations, social media, fliers,
phone calls and text messages ...
<http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/article.php?id=44410&n=scam-central-consumer-alert-utility-bill-payment-scam>

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat Jul 14, 2012

BBB Consumer alert: Utility bailout a fraud
Elmwood Park Elm Leaves
By Tom Joyce On the heels of last week's punishing heat wave residents
across the country including northern Illinois could fall victim to a very
serious form of identity theft. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago
and Northern Illinois warns ...
<http://elmwoodpark.suntimes.com/business/13739643-420/bbb-consumer-alert-utility-bailout-a-fraud.html>


Scam Alert: Sorry, The President Will Not Be Paying Your Electric Bill
The Consumerist
“The scammers are simply fishing for personal information as part of the
identity theft fraud. Unfortunately, many victims received forwarded emails
or text messages from friends and family,” said DP&L spokeswoman Lesley
Sprigg. “The scam uses email, ...
<http://consumerist.com/2012/07/scam-alert-sorry-the-president-will-not-be-paying-your-electric-bill.html>

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Friday, July 6, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Fri Jul 6, 2012

Fraud Alert Question-Is that bad? - myFICO® Forums
Well I disputed those and Experian and Equifax put a fraud alert-identity
theft notice on my bureaus. I received a letter from Experian saying that
will be on there ...
<http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Rebuilding-Your-Credit/Fraud-Alert-Question-Is-that-bad/td-p/1467408>

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat Jun 30, 2012

FYI: Fraud Alert: Identity Theft - Person Posing as John Akin of Antantica
from Ethics Coordinator at Tradeloop now available at Tradeloop, the Home
of the ...
<http://www.tradeloop.com/broadcast/?bc=849773>

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Thu Jun 28, 2012

Financial loss from identity theft increasing, report says
U-T San Diego
But this report, with help from the state's High Technology Theft
Apprehension and Prosecution Program, is based on data from local police
departments. But each department reports identity theft slightly
differently – either as wire fraud, computer ...
<http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/jun/28/financial-loss-from-identity-theft-increasing-repo/>

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sun Jun 24, 2012

How Is A Fraud Alert Different From A Credit Freeze? | Suburban ...
It means that lenders must take extra precautions to verify your identity
before granting credit in your name. A fraud alert is the typical first
step identity theft ...
<http://suburbanbostonproperties.com/posts/1372-how-is-a-fraud-alert-different-from-a-credit-freeze>

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Wed Jun 20, 2012

Frontier Communications Launches Frontier Secure Identity Protection
TheStreet.com
“Identity theft and fraud are incredibly personal crimes that infringe on
our most private and sensitive information,” notes Morgan.
<http://www.thestreet.com/story/11588516/1/frontier-communications-launches-frontier-secure-identity-protection.html>

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat Jun 16, 2012

Fraud alert or freeze while rebuilding/credit repair - CreditBoards
I want to prevent any identity theft, so should I do a fraud alert or a
freeze while I' m doing credit repair/rebuilding? I don't plan to apply for
an auto loan til ...
<http://creditboards.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=494318>


Fraud stopper events in Toronto tomorrow
Canada NewsWire (press release)
Wearing stickers that identify them as fraud stoppers, ServiceOntario workers are holding ... They willalert the public and ask them to visit saveserviceontario.ca for more information and to tell ... Birth certificates are the gateway to identity theft.


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Monday, June 11, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Mon Jun 11, 2012

Potelco United Credit Union | Fraud Alerts
Fraud Alerts. Warnings to Keep your identity safe. Keeping your identity to yourself is important. According to the Federal Trade Commission, Identity theft


Scam Alert: Fraudsters Impersonating Utility ... - FraudAvengers
FRAUD ALERT: Customers of utility companies across the country are reporting scams by con ... The stolen information could be further used for identity theft.

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Thu Jun 7,, 2012


Reputation Management Expert Offers Advice on Online Identity Theft
PR Web (press release)
It is imperative for individuals and companies to claim their name online in as many forms as possible, in order to prevent fraudulent use of your name. With identity theftand online security breaches on the rise, Don Sorensen, CEO and founder of ...


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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Tue Jun 5, 2012

Magazine subscription scam alert
Northwest Cable News
“Besides the potential of falling victim to fraud, there are many other risks involved, such as threats to personal safety or the possibility of being a victim of identity theft. It all makes buying items from strangers who knock on your door a bad ...


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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sun Jun 3, 2012

Avoiding ID Theft on Dead Family Member
Fox Business
Should your deceased loved one turn out to be a victim of ID theft, notify the credit bureau of thefraudulent account(s) and request the credit report be flagged with a fraud and deceased alert. Next, notify your local police department so they can ...


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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat Jun 2, 2012


Two people, now fugitives, sought in attempted Clinton bank fraud
Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com
A teller became suspicious of the two after remembering an internal bank fraud alert she had read. As police were arriving at the bank, the suspects in turn became suspicious, Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III said today, Friday, and fled in a four-door...

Police searching for two fugitives involved in bank defrauding scheme in Clinton
New Jersey Hills
"An alert bank teller became suspicious of the two after remembering an internal bank fraud alert she had recently read," the prosecutor explained. "As police were arriving at the bank, the actors became suspicious and fled in a four-door black 2011 ...


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Wed May 30, 2012

Page 1 On May 7, 2012, Altrec, Inc. (“Altrec”) discovered a potential ...
Please review the enclosed “Fraud and Identity Theft ... includes recommendations on how to place a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit file as well as ...

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Fri May 25, 2012

Case Study: NCTUE Data Reports and How They Can ... - AllClear ID
Identity theft involving phone and utilities accounts made up 13% of the total fraud ... been a victim of phone and utilities fraud, immediately alert AllClear ID.


Attachment E How to Clear A Youth in Foster Care's Credit Report ...
Place an initial fraud alert. If a credit report was created for the child as a result of identity theft, consider placing an initial fraud alert on the report. An initial fraud ..

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat May 19, 2012

Scam Alert - Identity Theft | Ameren
Identity Theft Scam Alert. Protect yourself! Utility customers in several states are being tricked into providing identify thieves with their Social Security number.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Fri May 11, 2012


LifeLock CEO Offers Identity Theft Service to IRS
Accounting Today
By Michael Cohn, Accounting Today Identity theft protection company LifeLock is reaching out to the Internal Revenue Service and offering technology to protect taxpayers against the threat of tax fraud. Congress has been holding hearings to investigate ...


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Saturday, May 5, 2012

Fraud Alert Identity Theft - Sat May 5, 2012

CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Gift card text message scams
nwitimes.com
The Indiana Attorney General's Office is warning consumers not to respond to text messages claiming you have won a free gift card ("Gift card text message scams," Fraud Alert, May 1). The office reports the receipt of numerous consumer complaints of ...


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