Comments on: Identity Theft Facts and Top 5 Prevention Tips http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft Online Profits Made Simple with Atomic Blogging Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:26:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Alan A. tuner http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-8817 Alan A. tuner Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:58:57 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-8817 Thanks for the info. My credit card number got stolen last year. It was used to buy internet services, train tickets in Rome (Italy!!), and wood (!!). I am not kidding. However, I was lucky, because my credit company noticed that different IPs in different countries were using my credit card and immediately blocked it. I did not have to pay anything. Since then I am extremely careful when buying stuff online. I also used anti virus software and spyware scanner software. Thanks for the info. My credit card number got stolen last year. It was used to buy internet services, train tickets in Rome (Italy!!), and wood (!!). I am not kidding. However, I was lucky, because my credit company noticed that different IPs in different countries were using my credit card and immediately blocked it. I did not have to pay anything. Since then I am extremely careful when buying stuff online. I also used anti virus software and spyware scanner software.

]]> By: Rosli M Hanip http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-4384 Rosli M Hanip Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:29:46 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-4384 Hi Chris, Thanks for the advise. Will look into it. Hi Chris,

Thanks for the advise.

Will look into it.

]]> By: Christopher Philo http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-4368 Christopher Philo Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:14:37 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-4368 Identity theft is certainly a very real thing to deal with these days and the internet only makes it easier to become a victim. Phishing scams are everywhere and most people can't tell the difference between a real site and the fake one. I found this new resource called <a href="http://www.shopshield.net" rel="nofollow">ShopShield.net</a>. Check it out it looks like they protect your identity while you are shopping online. Identity theft is certainly a very real thing to deal with these days and the internet only makes it easier to become a victim. Phishing scams are everywhere and most people can’t tell the difference between a real site and the fake one. I found this new resource called ShopShield.net. Check it out it looks like they protect your identity while you are shopping online.

]]> By: Rusty Dane http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3982 Rusty Dane Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:42:30 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3982 It's almost akin to personal security, 'know your surroundings'. If you're not aware of the websites you're visiting, be aware of any software you may download. Or, in the situation of WiFi, is your cafe a popular (not neccessarily a chain) place, or a 'mom & pop' place where they may not have the security that is needed. It’s almost akin to personal security, ‘know your surroundings’. If you’re not aware of the websites you’re visiting, be aware of any software you may download. Or, in the situation of WiFi, is your cafe a popular (not neccessarily a chain) place, or a ‘mom & pop’ place where they may not have the security that is needed.

]]> By: How To http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3977 How To Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:32:49 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3977 Interesting statistic about 18-29 year olds being the most vulnerable to identity theft. I am truly amazed at how often I see or hear of people in this age group handing out their personal, private info to anyone who asks them for it. Is it any wonder why they are the most vulnerable to identity theft? Interesting statistic about 18-29 year olds being the most vulnerable to identity theft. I am truly amazed at how often I see or hear of people in this age group handing out their personal, private info to anyone who asks them for it. Is it any wonder why they are the most vulnerable to identity theft?

]]> By: Ted http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3963 Ted Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:07:51 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3963 I think the best advice is "be paranoid". Never assume that your info will be safe or secure and always assume that your info can be found. I've used a shredder for years for anything with my name, address, or other personal info on it. You have to be careful also with the junk mail you get. You might notice your name and address is on the top of the letter and shred it, but sometimes you'll find that your info is on other pieces of the inserts too. I've found that especially pervasive on pre-approved credit card offers that you receive. I think the best advice is “be paranoid”. Never assume that your info will be safe or secure and always assume that your info can be found.

I’ve used a shredder for years for anything with my name, address, or other personal info on it.

You have to be careful also with the junk mail you get. You might notice your name and address is on the top of the letter and shred it, but sometimes you’ll find that your info is on other pieces of the inserts too. I’ve found that especially pervasive on pre-approved credit card offers that you receive.

]]> By: Vivek http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3943 Vivek Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:30:29 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3943 Add to what you have mentioned, there are sham businesses on the internet. One could ask for their business identity in form of a business credit report and same can be verified from the Credit Information company. Add to what you have mentioned, there are sham businesses on the internet. One could ask for their business identity in form of a business credit report and same can be verified from the Credit Information company.

]]> By: Andy http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3942 Andy Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:18:43 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3942 Thanks for the useful tips you have given. I am often amazed at a lot of people I come across that are completely oblivious to the fact that they need to 'protect' their computers ... broadband with no firewall, or no anti-virus, or spyware scanner etc. Another point I'd like to add, and one I've come encountered a few times now is when people or companies upgrade their computers, they often sell the old ones and in most cases, have just deleted the hard drive contents, not knowing that most of it can be recovered in the right hands! A good piece of free software to ensure hard drives are clean is a program called Eraser. Also NEVER write down your usernames and passwords, if you need a record, use a secure (encrypted) program such as KeyPass (also free!) I have recently created a site with all of the free software that I personally use, and recommend including security freeware (www.lessfuss.co.uk/free-security-software.php). The software sis still being added, and there will be some related articles to follow ... hope your readers find it of use. Thanks for the useful tips you have given.

I am often amazed at a lot of people I come across that are completely oblivious to the fact that they need to ‘protect’ their computers … broadband with no firewall, or no anti-virus, or spyware scanner etc.

Another point I’d like to add, and one I’ve come encountered a few times now is when people or companies upgrade their computers, they often sell the old ones and in most cases, have just deleted the hard drive contents, not knowing that most of it can be recovered in the right hands!

A good piece of free software to ensure hard drives are clean is a program called Eraser. Also NEVER write down your usernames and passwords, if you need a record, use a secure (encrypted) program such as KeyPass (also free!)

I have recently created a site with all of the free software that I personally use, and recommend including security freeware (www.lessfuss.co.uk/free-security-software.php). The software sis still being added, and there will be some related articles to follow … hope your readers find it of use.

]]> By: scott http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3939 scott Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:08:57 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3939 Great choices of dog, cat beds at affordable prices. www.comfypets.ca welcomes you! Great choices of dog, cat beds at affordable prices. www.comfypets.ca welcomes you!

]]> By: dennis borsina http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3934 dennis borsina Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:49:56 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3934 Thanks for the info, I never thought it was that bad I am going to have to change the way I do things both at home and online. Thanks Again Thanks for the info, I never thought it was that bad
I am going to have to change the way I do things
both at home and online.
Thanks Again

]]> By: Vivek http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3932 Vivek Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:23:03 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3932 What happens to the information that you leave with the service providers. We can do our part but the information out there is out of our control. What happens to the information that you leave with the service providers. We can do our part but the information out there is out of our control.

]]> By: Mr C.V.itae http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3931 Mr C.V.itae Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:09:47 +0000 http://www.mysimpleonlinebusiness.com/blog/internet-security/identity-theft#comment-3931 In today's world your personal details should be kept more secure. Here asa a few indentity theft and security issues regarding your resume or CV that you may like to take note of. 1. Don't not include TAX of National Insurance numbers 2. Never include passport details i.e number, valid from dates etc. 3. Age - just write the YEAR you were born. 4. Never include your mother maiden name (asia). 5. Maybe just use you cell / mobile telephone number if you have written your full home address. In today’s world your personal details should be kept more secure. Here asa a few indentity theft and security issues regarding your resume or CV that you may like to take note of.
1. Don’t not include TAX of National Insurance numbers
2. Never include passport details i.e number, valid from dates etc.
3. Age - just write the YEAR you were born.
4. Never include your mother maiden name (asia).
5. Maybe just use you cell / mobile telephone number if you have written your full home address.

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