Identity Theft Tax Fraud: Is Your Refund at Risk?
The Internal Revenue Service announced two weeks ago a crackdown on identity thieves stealing tax refunds. They levied 939 criminal charges in connection with an investigation of 105 people in 23 states. Since then, the scope of the problem for innocent taxpayers whose refunds are snatched has been coming into focus.
Risks of 'swipe & go' cards
RFID credit cards offer convenience, but they're not entirely safe from identity thieves. Here's where you may be vulnerable.
Shredding key documents could protect against identity theft
While many of us have been fortifying our firewalls, some of us may have overlooked something that is just as important. Our waste paper baskets.
PRIVATE WiFi Celebrates Data Privacy Day (January 28th) with Exciting Contests and Promotions
On Data Privacy Day, January 28th, PRIVATE WiFi will offer a 50% discount on all new PRIVATE WiFi subscriptions with the following coupon code: CPNPRIVACYDAY. In addition, PRIVATE WiFi, in conjunction with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), is celebrating Data Privacy Day by bringing back the popular “Hide Your Face on Facebook” contest as well as offering special promotions for users to ...
Protect your identity when using public computers
Do you use public computers? Perhaps while traveling or while at the library? Criminals could be watching every move you make and recording every key you type, all to swipe your personal information.
