With recent reports of data breaches at Facebook and Google Plus, the general public is now calling on major social media networks to redefine how they collect and use the information that’s published on a user’s profile. Many users are now realizing how easy it is for identity theft through social networking to occur. How […]
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How to Register & Report Violations of the National Do Not Call Registry
It’s a regular weekday evening. You’re sitting down for home-cooked dinner after a long day at work. And just as you’re about to take your first bite, the phone rings. It’s a telemarketer trying to sell you on some whosit or whatsit. You angrily hang up, resenting that their phone calls interrupt your evening. Again. […]
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Family Identity Theft: What to Do if a Relative Steals Your Identity
Fraud in the Family Identity theft among family members, also known as “familiar fraud,” is unfortunately a common source of how someone’s identity is stolen. In 2014, approximately 550,000 victims of identity theft and fraud said it was done by someone they knew. Sometimes it’s a matter of unauthorized credit card charges by a family […]
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What Shows Up On A Background Check For A Job – Employment and Education Verification, Criminal History and Driving Records
When you apply for a job, the potential employer will want to know how your history makes you the best fit for the position. In the interview, you’ll explain how your past employment and education have prepared you for this new job based on the application’s criteria. Before making the decision to hire you, the […]
