Archive for August, 2008

Identity Theft Concerns Pose Threat to E-commerce

Identity Theft Concerns Pose Threat to E-commerce August 28th, 2008 According to a new Center for American Progress report, not enough is being done to protect the public from fraud on the Internet. The report cautions that the convenience, choices and lower prices enjoyed by Internet users are at risk because of inadequate protection against identity theft. The center says that high levels of fraud and abuse may cause more and more consumers to lose trust, which is a major threat to e-comme

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Third annual Shred Day helps fight identity theft (North Platte Telegraph)

The North Platte Telegraph Identity theft complaints in Nebraska were up 21 percent in 2007, and Nebraskans lost $2.3 million dollars to identity theft and fraud.

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Check your credit record to avoid fraud

When it comes to looking after our personal details, it seems no one can be trusted - neither the banks, bureaucrats nor the Government.Identity theft claims more than 100,000 victims a year, with fraudsters stealing £1.7bn annually.

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Fingertip Fraud - 5 Ways To Defend Against Keystroke Loggers

When you type something on your computer keyboard can you be sure that you are the only one who reads your words? Even if you appear to be alone your privacy may not be intact. WHAT IS A KEYSTROKE LOGGER? A keystroke logger is one of the most dangerous forms of spyware. Dangerous because not only can it snoop on your computer-related activities but because it can also relay all that you do back to a remote computer. From there, the owner of the keylogger can likely discover your name, ad

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Lauderhill man sentenced to two years for identity theft (Sun-Sentinel)

A Lauderhill resident was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges that link him to a county-wide mortgage fraud scheme. The scheme involved more than 30 Broward County properties and $10 million in mortgage loans.

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