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Disturbing Identity Theft Statistics by Debra Purdy Kong 7/15/2010 6:35:54 PM
The number of identity theft cases is rising every year, but so is awareness and services that can help you stay safe.
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Death Dealer by Lawrence Johnson 7/9/2010 5:52:33 AM
The Case of the Death Dealer - Free e-book available now from the Alexander Steele Series
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When Hacking Becomes Personal by Debra Purdy Kong 7/7/2010 5:57:39 PM
Sometimes computer hacking isn’t all about glory, or ego boosts, or financial gain. Sometimes the reasons are much more personal and much more sordid.
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Including Too Much Info in Birth and Death Announcements by Debra Purdy Kong 6/25/2010 7:15:24 PM
It seems harmless enough to write a personal announcement about a family member, but putting too much information in the newspaper could result in big problems for you later on.
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What’s New in the Wacky World of Computer Hacks? by Debra Purdy Kong 6/17/2010 6:20:29 PM
Two computer hacks have apparently declared war on each other and now both have big problems. Also, the number of computer crimes in China is rising rapidly.
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Smart Phone Vulnerability and the Importance of Credit Reports by Debra Purdy Kong 6/10/2010 6:43:08 PM
There are plenty of smart phones out there, which means a lot of them are either lost or stolen, paving the way for ID thieves to take advantage. If you’ve become a victim of ID theft, it’s crucial to take the steps mentioned below.
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Protecting Your Children From ID Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 6/3/2010 6:15:13 PM
Summer’s almost here and your kids will be spending more time on the net, which means they're escalating the potential to become victims of crime. But there are things you can do to keep this from happening.
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Three More Ways to Fight ID Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 5/20/2010 3:57:58 PM
As the number of ID theft victims rise, companies, governments, and institutions are attempting to do more to help you stay safe. But as you’ll see in the last paragraph, criminals are finding it all too easy to steal personal information, thanks to ... more
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Teachers and Police Officers Stealing IDS? by Debra Purdy Kong 5/14/2010 8:42:01 AM
It’s hard to keep up with all the ID theft stories making news headlines this week, but here are a few that caught my eye because the criminals held trusted positions of authority.
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Thieves are Trolling Social Networking Sites by Debra Purdy Kong 5/5/2010 7:39:57 PM
Social networking sites are being targeted by identity thieves every day. Don’t become a victim!
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A Nine-Year-Old Hacker? And Watch Out for Fake Software! by Debra Purdy Kong 4/23/2010 3:09:06 PM
A recent report showed that fake software is the number one computer problem affecting users. Also hackers are getting younger and more prevalent all the time.
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Wanted: Dead or Alive? by Brendan Carroll 4/20/2010 6:52:13 AM
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Criminals are Using Census Data and Tax Returns to Steal Your ID by Debra Purdy Kong 4/15/2010 10:19:31 AM
It’s bad enough that criminals are stealing your credit cards, driver’s license, and laptop to gain access to your ID, but now they’re stealing under the guise of census takers. They’re also filing tax returns and grabbing your refund money!
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Do You Know Where Your Doctor’s Laptop Is? by Debra Purdy Kong 4/7/2010 7:04:37 PM
ID theft is still running rampant with an estimated ten million victims in the U.S. in 2008. Some of the thieves are using creative means to make money from stolen IDs. Others are using stolen IDS to gain access to the U.S., while other criminals are... more
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Big Cyber Crimes, Big Jail Sentences by Debra Purdy Kong 3/31/2010 10:01:40 AM
Here’s some interesting stories in the world of computer hacking.
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Internet, Medicare, and Busty Bra Frauds by Debra Purdy Kong 3/17/2010 6:45:03 PM
This week’s blog discusses the staggering amount of financial loss through online and Medicare Scams. And did you hear about the woman busted because of her bra?
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Protecting Deceased Loved Ones From Identity Theft by Debra Purdy Kong 3/10/2010 8:08:59 PM
I’ve posted a few blogs offering tips about how to protect yourself from identity theft, but did you know that it’s also crucial to protect the identity of your deceased loved ones?
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NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION ACT ADVANCES by Uriah J. Fields 3/4/2010 1:04:16 PM
America is the world's number one jailer with 2.3 million people in prisons and jails? Have you ever wondered or wanted to know but was afraid to ask why?... more
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March is Fraud Prevention Month by Debra Purdy Kong 3/3/2010 5:28:48 PM
Did you know that March is fraud prevention month? And here's a useful resource centre for Canadians who’ve been victimized by online financial crime.
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Fraud Losses Aren’t Just About the Money by Debra Purdy Kong 2/24/2010 8:34:15 PM
One of the worst things about fraud is the toll it takes on people, not only on their quality of life, life savings, and peace of mind, but in some cases it can cost lives.
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