Posts Tagged‘internet safety’

Avoid Becoming the Next Identity Theft Victim

If you have ever had something stolen from you, you know what a frustrating feeling it is. Whether it was something small or something big, the impact oftentimes is the same. Why would someone take one or more of your items? It never belonged to them, so why do they have a right to it now? While some items can be replaced or even compensated for, one item you never want taken from you is your identity. That said identity theft is a major crime these days, a crime that can take a negative toll on your life in a…

Socializing the Dangers of Fraud and Identity Theft

With the fear of fraud and identity theft becoming more and more in the minds of consumers and business owners for that matter, there are means available for both to lessen the odds they will become the next victims. Stop for a moment and think about how just one gaffe on social media can turn your life upside down. If you accidentally give out an account number or indicate that you are away from your home on vacation or a business trip, how long do you think it will take for online criminals to pounce? As too many consumers and…