Identity Theft
Did WikiLeaks just take down MasterCard again?
Written by Geoff Williams
Posted On: June 28, 2011
Wikileaks claims to have brought MasterCard to its knees once again. But the credit card issuer has a different story.
[...]Consumer Tips Regarding Identity Theft for 2009
Written by Shane Tripcony
Posted On: January 12, 2009
Identity thieves acquire personal information for the purpose of committing fraud. They can use your Social Security number to make purchases, apply for credit, and sign up for insurance or cell phone services. While identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the US, you can protect yourself and thwart would-be crooks. Here's how. Safeguard [...]
Free Annual Credit Report Law Spawns Imposter Web Sites that Could Lead to Identity Theft
Written by Joe Taylor Jr.
Posted On: September 16, 2005
Two years ago, Congress mandated that consumers can request one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. This program is designed to reduce identity theft by allowing consumers to check their credit histories for suspicious activity. However, acquiring a free credit report is not always easy. According to a recent [...]
