Scam artists are still on the rise

Scam artists are still on the rise

While fast-growing online commerce has benefited consumers with greater choice and convenience, the survey indicates that, as of 2011, the Internet was also the place where consumers most often learned about fraudulent offers. The Internet category, which included email, social media, auction sites and classified ads, was followed by print advertising, and TV and radio.

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How to avoid identity theft

How to avoid identity theft

In an increasingly online and interconnected world, identity thieves have a lot of tools they can use to ply someone out of their crucial information and rob them blind in minutes. The old-school method of a thief digging through trash in search of records or snatching a purse or wallet still happens, but identity thieves increasingly turn to electronic methods to get what they want. Often thought of as a crime that targets the elderly,…

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How to respond to an identity theft: a step-by-step approach

How to respond to an identity theft: a step-by-step approach

Whether it’s a quick run on a credit or debit card, a lost wallet or a full-scale identity theft, responding to such a crime requires a rapid response. Although an online world makes it easier to become a victim of identity theft, it also provides tools that can be used to stop the thieves and limit the damage. Step one—A fraud alert After closing any affected accounts, such as a credit card, the first thing…

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