identity theft

How Safe is Your Social Security Number?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 10, 2009

Carnegie Mellon researchers were able to predict some people’s Social Security numbers using information on social networking sites and publically available data more >>

Identity Theft: A Few Pennies for Your Thoughts—and Credit Card

Science - April 14, 2009

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Hot Docs: Shifting the Effort to Fight Terror, Rising Identity Theft Complaints

By Henry J. Reske - Nation & World - March 2, 2009

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

Why the Mumbai Terrorists Used Credit Cards

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - December 4, 2008

Plastic makes it easy for terrorists to access funds. more >>

Lost In Space

Money - November 10, 2008

It's 2008. Do you know who has your Social Security number? more >>

On The Defensive

Money - September 19, 2008

Lock up employee data, or face the consequences. more >>

Who's Got Your Number?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - May 29, 2008

Businesses request Social Security data that Americans don't want to share. more >>

5 Ways to Avoid Being a Check-Fraud Victim

By Luke Mullins - Money - May 19, 2008

The real-life inspiration for "Catch Me If You Can" offers five ways to keep from being victimized. more >>

Video: Avoid ID Theft

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 8, 2008

Hiding your Social Security number is a start. more >>

Health Buzz: Heparin Contamination and Other Health News

Health - April 30, 2008

Officials think the tainted batches of heparin may have been intentionally contaminated. more >>

Fraudster Sells Deceased Owners' Properties

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - April 29, 2008

Man is found guilty of wrongfully taking titles, selling properties as if they were his own. more >>

Do You Know Who’s on Your Credit File?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - March 20, 2008

Expert says more people are becoming victims of this kind of identity theft. more >>

Medical Identity Theft Turns Patients Into Victims

By Michelle Andrews - Health - February 29, 2008

When health records get breached, wealth and well-being are both in jeopardy. more >>

What to Do When Thieves Snatch Your Medical Identity

By Michelle Andrews - Health - February 29, 2008

If you know—or even suspect—that your medical identity has been stolen, take these steps now. more >>

Change of Address? USPS Will Confirm

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 27, 2008

The Postal Service protects customers from angry ex-girlfriends and identity thieves. more >>

Postal Service Warns About ID Theft

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 21, 2008

Thieves can use 'change of address' forms to redirect mail. more >>

Seniors' Identity Theft Dilemma

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 7, 2008

Government-issued cards make it difficult to protect yourself. more >>

Prevent Identity Theft

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 1, 2008

Video: Leave your Social Security number at home. more >>

Shopping Online May Be the Safest Option

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - November 29, 2007

Hackers can steal personal information even from outside store walls. more >>