All Entries in the "Simple Prevention" Category
Identity Theft Fraud – Mr. Abba Lawal
It seems that the never ending stream of junk mail is bringing me yet another identity theft fraud topic. I received a message from Mr. Abba Lawal [l_abba@msn.com] which is requesting a lot of personal information. Naturally, I denied the offer. You should read the e-mail scam yourself so you could be the judge: From: [...]
Halloween May Pose a Risk to Your Identity
Halloween is among the coolest occasions anyone may possibly experience, nevertheless Halloween could pose an identity theft risk. The trouble rests with the costumes and disguises that folks wear. Most mortals do so to go trick-or-treating. Grownups love to go to late night dress up parties and take pleasure in the important social function to [...]
HSBC Won’t Send You Identity Theft Scams
HSBC is one of many reputable banking institutions in the world. However, identity theft criminals love to capitalize on merits of such entities. I received another identity theft message from HSBC BANK PLC LONDON [hsbcbank@hsbc.com]. This one asks me to CONFIRM RECEIPT CALL:+44-70-45703001. I denied! Please read the contents before you proceed: Fax Number:+44-870-9741509 Email:int_remittance_dept@superchat.biz [...]
UK NATIONAL LOTTERY: Ticket No: 20511465463-764
Another UK National Lottery scam is circulating on the Net. This one is: UK NATIONAL LOTTERY: Ticket No: 20511465463-764. I have written about other lottery scams which can lead to identity theft like National Loyalty CashOut Promo and Malaysia Lottery International: You Won 2.5 Million Dollars – Identity Theft Fraud. In your spare time you [...]
Major Selma Linda George: Please this is Confidential, I need your Help
Major Selma Linda George: Please this is Confidential, I need your Help. I actually read this email from danielwells@jabber.nuxo.net ALL the way through and it reminds me of another scam I saw several months back. This one will certainly lead to fraud and identity theft. Please read this email all the way and after you [...]
Identity Theft Through Your Bank Deposit Receipt
If you have made a recent trip to your bank you most likely got a deposit receipt. Identity theft through your bank deposit receipt is a possibility. A small one, but a possibility it is. Surely, you either felt good or bad after making the deposit by looking at the available balance, but don’t fret. [...]
Job Applications, Documents, & Identity Theft
Job applications and identity theft are like butter to bread. They make a great couple together, and with constant busyness in our lives we forget to protect our identity when applying for that much needed new job. My way When I was searching for work, my typical job application was either hand written or typed. [...]
McGruff The Crime Dog & NCPC
McGruff the Crime Dog is a well known animated character that fights crime. Did you know that McGruff can do more than take a bite out of crime? He can help you and your child learn more about identity theft in ways that add other crime scenarios into the mix. The National Crime Prevention Council [...]
Preventing Identity Theft by Burning Your Junk Mail
Burning your junk mail can be a real boon when it comes to preventing identity theft. Moreover, you can rest assured that the annoying marketing offers will soon perish in a blaze of fire. This crazy idea dawned on me after my shredder chose to stop working. I say “chose” because my shredder has a [...]
Prevent Identity Theft with a Shredder
Shredders are great for preventing identity theft. These devices are used for shredding documents containing personal information into bits and pieces. Even though shredders serve as a preventive method against identity theft and fraud it shouldn’t be the only prevention method. Use this site as resource for other id theft prevention and protection ideas. When [...]