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ID Theft Authority

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ID Theft Authority provides consumers with the information, tools, and resources to combat identity theft and prevent fraud.

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Id Theft Authority, February 10, 2016 at 6:26 am

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IFTTT, March 7, 2016 at 7:28 pm

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Mar 7, 2016

The April 15th tax filing deadline means its open season for tax refund thieves. Each year, hundreds of thousandsif not millions of taxpayers become victims of tax refund identity theftmany of them for two years running. Those who file regular tax returns and typically get annual tax refund checks arent the only people at risk [] The post Tax Refund Season is ID Theft Season: IRS PIN System Fails appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, March 14, 2016 at 7:19 pm

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Mar 14, 2016

It seems uncanny that children, especially infants and toddlers, could become victims of identity theft. A 2012 child ID theft study by AllClear ID showed that children were 35 times more likely to be victims of identity theft than adults. Thieves find it less risky to steal from a childs identity than targeting an adults [] The post Teaching Your Child About ID Theft appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, April 18, 2016 at 6:26 pm

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Apr 18, 2016

If you love Apple products, one of the most exciting times of the year is when the new model is released. However, you still have to do something with that old phone you have lying around. While there are some companies that will buy it back or provide a discount on your new phone if [] The post Selling Your iPhone? Heres How to Clear it of Personal Data! appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, April 20, 2016 at 6:14 pm

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Apr 20, 2016

When you check into a hotel, you may assume that the company is going to keep you, as well as your valuables safe, by not sharing keys to your room with others and providing you a safe for your belongings. However, there may be a much larger threat lurking in this rented space. The free [] The post Keeping Your ID Safe on Hotel WiFi Networks appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, April 22, 2016 at 5:41 pm

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Apr 22, 2016

If you have ever lost your purse or wallet, you know the sense of panic it can create. Today, most people carry half of their lives in their wallet. ID cards, insurance information, debit and credit cards, money everything is in this. If all this information falls into the wrong hands, it can wind [] The post Everything You Need to Do When You Lose Your Wallet or Purse appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, April 25, 2016 at 5:20 pm

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Apr 25, 2016

It is not uncommon for people to confuse identity theft and credit card fraud, or to think they are one-in-the-same. The fact is, they arent and understanding the difference is essential to fully understand the seriousness of each issue. When you get to know the basics and how you can protect yourself, you will minimize [] The post Credit Card Fraud vs Identity Theft: Whats the Difference? appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, April 26, 2016 at 5:50 pm

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Apr 26, 2016

When the Internet was first introduced, it was new and for some, quite confusing. As people figured out what they could do, they also discovered that securing their information was a must. The best way to do this was by creating a password. At this point in time, the most common password used was 123456, [] The post Common Passwords that Increase the Chances of Being Hacked! appeared first on ID Theft Authority.

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IFTTT, May 26, 2016 at 6:35 pm

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May 26, 2016

It might sound like something out of an action movie but its not. Bank tellers at financial institutions around the country have been caught in the act of identity theft. While draining funds from a customer account might once have required an elaborate heist, the prominence of electronic banking makes such criminal acts all []

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IFTTT, May 30, 2016 at 6:37 pm

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May 30, 2016

Were not saying that your government is out to get you. What we are saying is that many of the latest cyber security policies instituted by government agencies around the world, ostensibly for the good of the nation, cause more harm to their citizens than good. Especially in the long run. We look at three []

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IFTTT, June 16, 2016 at 6:18 pm

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Jun 16, 2016

Ongoing incidences of identity theft in the United States, and around the world, have given birth to a whole new segment of victim support groups. While the police handle the crime report, and banks and credit card companies help victims sort through financial upheaval, specially trained professionals are now needed to help individuals work through []

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IFTTT, September 21, 2016 at 7:54 pm

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Sep 21, 2016

Medical identification theft involves taking someones name, Social Security or Medicare number or other personal information to obtain medical treatment, purchase medications or falsely bill Medicare or insurance companies. According to the Ponemon Institutes Fifth Annual Study on Medical Identity Theft (February 2015), an estimated 2.32 million Americans were victims of medical identity theft in []

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IFTTT, October 2, 2016 at 3:49 pm

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Oct 2, 2016

One of the last things any college student is thinking about is identity theft. Thats the very reason theyre one of the most targeted and least prepared to deal with identify theft. Wed like to change that and inform college students on how they can protect themselves from a catastrophic battle with identity theft and []

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IFTTT, October 4, 2016 at 7:18 pm

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Oct 4, 2016

Online dating is a great way to meet people in an interconnected world led by the Internet. You might not have ever met these people in your normal day-to-day life, and are afforded a great experience. Though it has helped us a lot in some aspects, online dating can lead to problems we havent []

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