Identity Theft
Financial Crimes on the Rise
The fastest growing financial crimes in America today are check fraud and identity theft. The Nilson report estimates check fraud losses to be about $20 billion a year. The American Bankers Association has stated check fraud is growing 25 percent per year. Check fraud gangs are hardworking and creative. They constantly try new techniques to …
State identity theft program enhanced (The Goshen Chronicle)
State Consumer Protection Board has launched its new Identity Theft Prevention and Mitigation Program, designed to provide resources to help New Yorkers prevent identity theft and aid victims of this crime.
Identity Theft and The IRS: What You Need To Know
The IRS is very concerned about identity theft. Here are 10 things safety tips from the IRS about having your identity stolen.
7 Ways to Help Prevent Identity Theft (Smart Money)
Identity theft is again making headlines after credit-card processor Heartland Payment Systems ( HPY ) announced that it fell victim to what could be the biggest security breach in history. The Princeton, N.J.-based company, which handles 100 million credit-card transactions per month for more than 250,000 U.S. businesses, disclosed that hackers may have gained access to credit card …
