MEC warns of new ID scam
South Hill Enterprise
In a press release, MEC notes that “Consumers are being contacted in
person and through fliers, social media, and text messages with claims that
President Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills.
“To receive the money, scammers claim they need the consumers' social
security ... "At this point, the scammers have the name and Social Security
number of the victims, which is all that is needed to commit identity
theft. The victims are left thinking they have valid banking information
and attempt to ...
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Citizens getting hit by utility bill scam
Rockport Pilot
A new identity theft scam sweeping the country claims 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, scammers are contacting customers and claiming that a new federal
program established by the Obama Administration is providing free utility
bill payment credits or applying payments on customers' behalf. To benefit
from the purported program, utility customers are told they must provide
their ...
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Legal Watch: Social Media and the Law
Rockland County Times
Statements made by the accused teens on Facebook can potentially be used
against them in the trial. This is not the only case close to home to
involve social media websites. In Bergen County, New Jersey a woman faces
criminal charges of identity theft after ...
<http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2012/07/19/legal-watch-social-media-and-the-law/>
Identity-Theft-Answers.com providing comprehensive answers for you and your family on issues regarding Identity Theft.
Website: http://www.identity-theft-answers.com
Follow us on Twitter: idtheftanswers
South Hill Enterprise
In a press release, MEC notes that “Consumers are being contacted in
person and through fliers, social media, and text messages with claims that
President Obama is providing credits or applying payments to utility bills.
“To receive the money, scammers claim they need the consumers' social
security ... "At this point, the scammers have the name and Social Security
number of the victims, which is all that is needed to commit identity
theft. The victims are left thinking they have valid banking information
and attempt to ...
<http://www.vancnews.com/news/article_8bb71ff2-d295-11e1-b637-001a4bcf887a.html>
Citizens getting hit by utility bill scam
Rockport Pilot
A new identity theft scam sweeping the country claims 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, scammers are contacting customers and claiming that a new federal
program established by the Obama Administration is providing free utility
bill payment credits or applying payments on customers' behalf. To benefit
from the purported program, utility customers are told they must provide
their ...
<http://www.rockportpilot.com/articles/2012/07/20/news/doc5009690f9d9be174672450.txt>
Legal Watch: Social Media and the Law
Rockland County Times
Statements made by the accused teens on Facebook can potentially be used
against them in the trial. This is not the only case close to home to
involve social media websites. In Bergen County, New Jersey a woman faces
criminal charges of identity theft after ...
<http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2012/07/19/legal-watch-social-media-and-the-law/>
Identity-Theft-Answers.com providing comprehensive answers for you and your family on issues regarding Identity Theft.
Website: http://www.identity-theft-answers.com
Follow us on Twitter: idtheftanswers
