http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-blog.html The identity theft blog keeps the site visitors informed about changes to identity-theft-awareness.com including new articles, major news, alerts, and updates to existing pages. en-us identity theft awareness Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:19 GMT Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:19 GMT identity-theft-awareness.com http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/Credit-Fraud-Alert.html A credit fraud alert loses its effectiveness when it becomes a routine process and is not enforced for compliance. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:19 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-news.html Become informed and read the latest identity theft news, commentaries and analysis. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:59:27 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/beneficiary-change.html An unauthorized beneficiary change can lead to the disappearance of many assets including retirement accounts. Learn about the risks and what you can do to protect your assets. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:28:25 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/credit-monitoring.html Credit monitoring is a good process to detect identity theft and unauthorized transactions; however, it is not a total solution for identity theft. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:58:59 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-obesity.html Identity theft and related issues are caused by identity obesity. Please read this article to learn about identity obesity and how it can be resolved. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:11:45 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/Michael-Bloomberg-fraud.html The Michael Bloomberg fraud case involved separate cases of forged checks and cash transfer in between bank accounts. Learn about the details of the case and how they can be prevented. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:47:02 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/multiple-401k-accounts.html Owning multiple 401K accounts presents a series of financial and identity theft risks, which should be considered and properly managed. Tue, 27 May 2008 22:38:49 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-KAOS.html Identity KAOS is a set of identity protection principles that must be followed to better protect against identity theft. Mon, 19 May 2008 19:55:25 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-service-reviews.html There are many identity protection services in the market today and the best way to consider your options is to gain education through identity theft service reviews. Thu, 15 May 2008 22:39:11 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/high-target-identity.html Identity theft may be facilitated by a high target identity to commit a specific identity fraud and crime. This article describes the high profile identity and who might be at a higher risk. Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:48 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/newscorp-spying.html The reported case of Newscorp spying is a good reminder that key employee activities must always be monitored for suspicious behavior. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:18:01 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/national-shred-day.html I think a well publicized National Shred Day would be a great event to help prevent identity theft and organize paper documents. Thu, 08 May 2008 20:49:50 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/trash-collection.html Improper trash handling for trash collection may create identity theft risks. Mon, 05 May 2008 23:59:57 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/dumpster-diving.html We have to consider the dumpster diving risks as we throw away important documents and objects that contain our personal information. Mon, 05 May 2008 23:47:52 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/managing-linkedin-connections.html Many professionals use Linkedin for managing their professional networks, however, managing Linkedin connections should not be taken lightly if solid relationships are desired. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:47:57 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/personal-service-provider.html We commonly use at least a personal service provider to help us with routine tasks, however, some of us use many personal assistants increasing our risk of identity theft. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:35:36 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/just-needed-training.html Employee training needs must be properly assessed to develop a focused training scope. Just Needed Training provides a process to effectively define, prioritize and provide training. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:11:30 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/credit-score-trap.html In our efforts to maintain a balanced financial and credit life, we may face the credit score trap which can have negative consequences for other areas. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:08:14 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/the-computer-knows.html Many people believe that the computer knows every thing and does things in a perfect way without making any errors as if its created by itself and smarter than humans. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:36:36 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/accident-information.html Car accidents are inevitable and as they occur, we must be ready to exchange all and only necessary car accident information for properly filing an insurance claim and other related paperwork. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:29:10 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-guard-review.html This Identity Guard review is compiled to help consumers select an identity protection service thats right for them. Protect yourself against identity theft. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:38:51 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/tax-documents.html We need a complete list of tax documents for filing our taxes correctly. To ensure the completeness of our documents, we need to be very paper organized. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:59:11 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/account-disappeared.html An account disappeared from the list of your online accounts can be a sign of fraud. You need to understand and consider the causes and what you need to do next. Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:24:37 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/tax-refund-scam.html A typical tax refund scam can happen during any tax season but during a special tax refund year, scammers may have an upper hand against their victims. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:54:39 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/career-management.html There are many components in career management that need to be carefully addressed in order to create a satisfying and lasting successful career. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:41:32 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-solutions.html Multiple identity theft solutions must be carefully considered for an effective battle against identity theft and its consequences as there is no single magical solution for this crime. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:35:38 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/fraud-alert-risk.html The biggest fraud alert risk arises when companies fail to notice the fraud alerts in the credit reports and act responsibly to validate consumer identity. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:06:24 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/expired-credit-card.html When the bank does not replace an expired credit card before the card expiration date, we have to assume the possibility that the new card might be in the wrong hands and take appropriate actions. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:05:57 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/professional-networking.html There are many benefits to effective professional networking inside or outside a company. However, to be effective, networking must be performed with due care. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:19:53 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-news.html California Senate strengthens breach notification requirements and toughens ID theft prosecution rules. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:17:52 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft.html Some people routinely share their personal information in exchange for comfort and speed, become identity theft victims, and willingly share even more information seeking identity theft protection. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:09:23 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/professional-certification.html This analysis is made to determine the value a professional certification can provide to both certificate holders and company management. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:13:02 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/debt-collection.html When consumers face collection activities by their creditors, there are debt collection laws to preserve consumer rights and fair collection practices. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:59:10 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/jury-duty-scam.html A jury duty scam is a new type of identity theft scam whereby scammers collect personal information of their victims to commit fraud using new and fearful tactics. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:04:48 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/information-security-risks.html These are some of the most important information security risks for the information security function within any organization in possession of confidential information assets. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:51:31 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/internet-identity-theft.html As online social network sites grow in numbers and members, Internet identity theft has become a real threat to the most vulnerable members. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:56 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/tax-filer-identity-theft.html File your taxes very carefully and consider these tax filer identity theft and related risks. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:32:23 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/rfid-system.html RFID system provides improved security and convenience but also introduces new RFID security challenges. Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:13:57 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/data-security-breach.html As we continue to see more data security breach cases, their causes continue to remain the same. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:10:57 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/top-annual-resolutions.html Our top annual resolutions should be inclusive of critical goals to address risks in our lives including identity theft risks. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:30:42 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/public-accounting-myths.html Why your accounting career choices should not be based on public accounting myths. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:23:45 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-blog.html#FBI-New-E-Scams-&-Warnings The FBI has become aware of a spam e-mail purporting to be from Amando M. Tetangco, the governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, (Central Bank of the Philippines). The e-mail claims the recipient is the beneficiary of a large sum of money, free of any liens or encumbrances, and asks the recipient to confirm personal information. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:53:40 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/safe-holiday-shopping.html When shopping during the holiday season or for any other occasion, we need to be aware of identity theft risks and apply these safe holiday shopping tips. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:45:34 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/lifelock-review.html I enrolled for the LifeLock service and documented the sign-up process, my expectations and service benefits in this LifeLock review. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:04:36 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/lifelock-service.html I have been studying the LifeLock service for protecting my own identity. My analysis of the service and its benefits are described here. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:33:12 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-affidavit.html When new accounts are created without our authorization due to the theft of our identity, an identity theft affidavit can be completed and filed to claim our innocence and avoid future liability. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:11:08 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/natural-disaster-identity-fraud-risks.html My sympathies go out to the California fire victims. Natural disaster identity fraud risks are predictable before and after any natural disaster. Such fraud risk predictions must be taken seriously to avoid further disaster losses. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:05:37 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/dispute-letter.html When you face unauthorized and erroneous credit card charges, you must also notify the institution in writing through a dispute letter. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:12:53 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-blog.html#Security-of-FAFSA,-TOPS-compromised The state office that handles college loans and scholarship applications announced Monday they are missing a file containing information from FAFSA and TOPS applications after waiting almost a month to notify those affected by the loss. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:09:48 GMT http://www.identity-theft-awareness.com/identity-theft-blog.html#Gov.-Arnold-Schwarzenegger-vetoed-AB-779 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 779 by Assemblyman Dave Jones, D-Sacramento, to restrict businesses from storing sensitive payment data. The bill also sought to require companies to give consumers extensive information when a security breach occurs. It came as a response to the 2005-06 theft of more than 45 million credit card numbers from a T.J. Maxx and Marshall's database. Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:57:26 GMT