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Last Updated: Nov 25th, 2007 - 10:09:00 |
Identity Theft
Identity Theft Continues to Rise, Financial Accounts Targeted
We continue to see a rise in online identity theft cases, leading to the compromise of financial account information. In addition to banking accounts, we are observing increased activity targeting brokerage accounts. We remind users to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited email in order to avoid phishing and keylogger type attacks. We also emphasize the importance of preventative computer security measures to help avoid phishing and other types of attacks.
Oct 27, 2006, 08:33
Identity Theft
Identity Theft: NCUA Shares Recommendations With President’s Identity Theft Task Force
National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman JoAnn Johnson met recently with senior Administration officials to share recommendations with the President’s Identity Theft Task Force. Based upon these recommendations, the Task Force will deliver a final strategic plan to President Bush in early November.
Sep 28, 2006, 06:58
Identity Theft
Identity Theft Task Force Announces Interim Recommendations
The President’s Identity Theft Task Force has adopted interim recommendations on measures that can be implemented immediately to help address the problem of identity theft, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras.
Sep 20, 2006, 06:06
Identity Theft
FDIC Consumer Alert – September 11, 2006
The FDIC has received a report of a new e-mail that has the appearance of being sent from the FDIC. However, instead of a typical phishing e-mail that might ask the recipient to click on a hyperlink to a spoofed Web site, this e-mail appears to deliver malicious software on to the recipient's computer.
Sep 13, 2006, 06:09
Identity Theft
Warning: Identity Thieves Target Young People, Too
You've probably heard or read about "identity theft," which happens when someone learns enough private information about another person to be able to withdraw money from a bank account or obtain a new credit card in that other person's name and use it for purchases that will not be paid for. But did you know that adults aren't the only people whose identity is being used by ID thieves?
Aug 30, 2006, 06:22
Identity Theft
New Identity Theft Legislation:Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Help Law Enforcement Track, Fight Identity Theft
Governor Schwarzenegger has signed SB 1390 by Senator Poochigian (R-Fresno) that will help law enforcement agencies spot trends of identity theft and more effectively combat the growing crime.
Aug 28, 2006, 19:55
Identity Theft
Fraud Alert: Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft
The Internal Revenue Service has issued several recent consumer warnings on the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information in order to steal their identity and assets. When identity theft takes place over the Internet, it is called phishing.
Aug 23, 2006, 14:19
Identity Theft
Protecting Your Identity : The FBI Reports
I’ve always wanted a plasma television. High-def, of course. I think I’ll buy the most expensive model I can find. Why should I worry about what it costs? It’s free, at least for me.” Sadly, this scenario or ones like it occur at least 3,000 times a day in this country. Cost is no object for the identity thief, because the bills are in the victim’s name and if you happen to be that person, you will be spending a lot of time trying to clean up the mess the thief made of your credit.
Aug 21, 2006, 11:43
Identity Theft
Identity Theft: 10 Simple Steps to Minimize Your Risk
More than 88 million data records of U.S. residents have been exposed due to security breaches since February 2005. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the country and the key to protecting yourself is constant awareness of your personal information and your rights.
Aug 12, 2006, 08:27
