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Be careful who you accept friend requests from on social media sites. You never know what those people are really up to, and giving them access to your most personal information…not a good idea.

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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:13:55 -0400

We have no reason to reblog this. We just find it…HILARIOUS!!

You can avoid identity theft from a stolen wallet

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:09:00 -0400

The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning to consumers: Avoid identity theft by taking non-essential items out of your wallets.

It goes without saying that losing your wallet or having it stolen is a pain in the neck. But it can also lead to identity theft. When you lose your wallet, you’ve not only lost the contents of the wallet, but you’ve also handed an identity thief everything he needs to commit this crime.

In 2010, more than 10 million people became victims of identity theft. But you don’t have to fall victim. A good place to start is to remove the following items from your wallet or purse.

• Social Security card – Never keep this item in your wallet, because it’s the No. 1 item identity thieves are seeking. Keep your card in a secure place.

• Checkbook – While it may seem safe to carry your checkbook, it’s really not. Your checks bear your banking information, name an address. Thieves would love to have that info.

• Passport – Some people actually carry this around on their person on a regular basis; a huge no-no. Leave it in a secure place, like a safe deposit box.

• Cash – Only carry as much money in your wallet as you’re willing to lose if it is stolen.

• Credit cards – Carry only the card you want to use, and keep the rest locked away.

• Unprotected smartphone – If you don’t have a password on your smartphone, you’re just asking for trouble, particularly if you’re one of those people who use their smartphones for personal e-mail, to do banking, or make purchases online.

• Receipts – If you intend to carry around receipts from your purchases, check to be sure they don’t bear your signature, or credit or debit card information.

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Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:21:00 -0400

brandyway:

WHAT ARE YOU DOING UP

WHO ARE YOU TALKING TO

WHAT ARE THERE NAMES

ARE YOU SURE THEY’RE NOT PEDOPHILES

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Yep. That’s the face you make when you discover identity...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:18:52 -0400

Yep. That’s the face you make when you discover identity theft.

Identity thieves, we’re looking at...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:16:56 -0400

Identity thieves, we’re looking at you…

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Mufasa to proactive identity theft protection....

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:09:20 -0400

Mufasa to proactive identity theft protection. Like….NOW.

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Crab is secretly Batman….. Don’t let someone secretly...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:05:07 -0400

Crab is secretly Batman…..

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Okay, this is NOT how you want to react to identity theft....

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:37:42 -0400

Okay, this is NOT how you want to react to identity theft. Sticking your head in the sand won’t make it go away.

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Don’t let identity theft catch you off guard. Get...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:17:39 -0400

Don’t let identity theft catch you off guard. Get prepared. Get proactive.

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Only 15 percent of people find out they’ve been victimized by...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:15:00 -0400

Only 15 percent of people find out they’ve been victimized by identity theft by being proactive. The others find out by being denied credit, or receiving a phone call from a debt collections agency.

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Medical Identity Theft Could identity thieves be using your...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:11:47 -0400

Medical Identity Theft

Could identity thieves be using your personal and health insurance information to get medical treatment, prescription drugs or surgery? Could dishonest people working in a medical setting be using your information to submit false bills to insurance companies? Medical identity theft is a twist on traditional identity theft, which happens when someone steals your personal information. Like traditional identity theft, medical ID theft can affect your finances; but it also can take a toll on your health.

The Ill Effects of Medical Identity Theft

How would you know if your personal, health, or health insurance information has been compromised? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, you may be a victim of medical identity theft if:

you get a bill for medical services you didn’t receive;
a debt collector contacts you about medical debt you don’t owe;
you order a copy of your credit report and see medical collection notices you don’t recognize;
you try to make a legitimate insurance claim and your health plan says you’ve reached your limit on benefits; or
you are denied insurance because your medical records show a condition you don’t have.

Medical identity theft may change your medical and health insurance records: Every time a thief uses your identity to get care, a record is created with the imposter’s medical information that could be mistaken for your medical information – say, a different blood type, an inaccurate history of drug or alcohol abuse, test results that aren’t yours, or a diagnosis of an illness, allergy or condition you don’t have. Any of these could lead to improper treatment, which in turn, could lead to injury, illness or worse.

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