Information about protecting yourself from identity theft.

The Latest Identity Theft Scams

Identity theft is a frightening crime. In one fell swoop, an identity thief can destroy your financial security. In some cases, an identity thief can even cause you to face jail time you didn’t earn.

With identity theft, the most important word to remember is prevention. And part of preventing identity theft is being knowledgeable about the latest scams and schemes taking place in the identity theft circuit.

Credit Card Scam Alert
With this scam, a person claiming to work for VISA or Mastercard will call you.

Phisher Scams
Some recent popular phisher scams have targeted Best Buys, E-Bay, Earthlink, Bank of America, Paypal and many others.

Money Moving Scams
The most active form of this scam is called “Nigerian Money Offers.”

Job Advertisement Scams
Before submitting a social security number to a potential employer, verify the company’s existence.

In-Store Security Scams
Another recent scam has involved con artists posing as in-store security agents.

Charities Scams
If you wish to make a donation to a charity with a credit card, call that organization directly.

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