What is identity theft? How does it occur? What can you do to protect your identity?

Question

My question continue here.....
List several scams to steal your personal information. How could this same practice apply to a credit or debit card?
Please can u help me, because it is for my school!

Answer 1

Read this article - http://www.credit-yourself.com/identity-theft.html -
It tells how identity theft can occur and what to do about it.

This article - http://www.credit-yourself.com/debit-cards.html - explains the difference between credit and debit cards.

Answer 2

You have access to a free credit report every year. So take advantage of that, not only do you have to worry about that relative you have to worry about others also. Especially if you use your card on-line to sites that aren't completely secure. If you do find something on your credit report that looks fishy. Get the address of all three credit agencies, Experian,Equifax,and Transunoin. Request your free report and you must file a dispute. A hundred words or less. After that occurs get in touch with each company that you see on their that you didn't authorize any type of debts. Once so they will have to investigate ,return your money and they could possibly face criminal charges (depending on you) for using your information without you actually giving consent. I hope the advice that I have given helps you. Good Luck and God Bless you and your family.

Answer 3

Auspices under the DNI for our National Security at this very time checks for credit history/activity on credit cards, which makes for the understanding that The Patriot Act does more than just protect our safety and security of Homeland and Freedom.

Some have actually kicked in fits about this smarter idea above mentioned, unless maybe we should wait until we find a terrorist who has good credit, or someone elses credit card, before they investigate. What do you think?

Answer 4

identity theft is when somone assumes your identiy and uses it. They can apply for credit cards, bank accounts, buy a car or even a house. These crimilals can get mail delievered to them and damage your credit and cause many problems. Phishing is is when an scam e-mail is sent requesting financial information be verrified. to protect yourself, do not give any information to anyone who calls or e-mails you. Shred, burn or destroy all documents with important personal information. Only use credible web sites for purchases and destroy all reciepts.
Never give anyone your socal security number.

Answer 5

Here is a good course you can follow if you want to learn some self defence tecniques to protect yourself and your family http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=563.
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