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Identity Theft Resource Center
Post Your Comments Published by Patrick Warholic on September 14, 2007 at 11:48 PM.
A surge of identity theft crimes in recent months makes this a must read for consumers looking for tips on how to avoid trouble and what to do if the worst happens.
Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft. The ITRC provides consumer and victim support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft.
Go to: http://www.idtheftcenter.org
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Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft. The ITRC provides consumer and victim support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft.
Go to: http://www.idtheftcenter.org
Folsom Luxury Homes and Land Specialist
Our motto is to always "Do the Right Thing", starting with providing premier executive service to buyers and sellers of luxury homes and land.
For more information from California Home Network visit Patrick Warholic, The Internet Home Marketing Specialist for free MLS Home and property searches, free real estate reports, information for sellers, information for buyers, and find out exactly what your home is worth with a free home valuation, with current up-to-date market information provided for you.
Contact Patrick Warholic, Realtor, CCRA, SRES, ASP, and e-PRO certified.
Labels: Informational, Tips
Identity theft can hit anyone today. The thieves don't even need anything more than a name. They give false information when applying for new credit, using your name but with false ID's and other social security numbers. Credit card companies, merchants, and television home shopping networks are so quick to make a sale, that the credit checks are extremely fast and poorly evaluated.
I personally was a victim of someone calling to a home shopping network and stating that they were me. They gave a different address than what was in my credit history. Note: No one in our family, including myself had ever shopped at a home shopping network. I must say though, that the home shopping network did some research before they shipped the purchased items. They found my phone number in their credit research and called me to see if it was really me that had ordered the consumer items. I have to tell you that I was really surprised to get the call. Talk about being upset, I was angry that someone had impersonated me. That phone call was only the tip of the iceberg.
I came to find out that within a week's period of time these guys would open numerous credit accounts in my name, with false IDs and false drivers licenses. I was battling getting my credit history cleaned up for over a year.
So, thank you for the information, and the only piece of advice for everyone is be forever vigilant. Check your credit history regularly. Remember, these guys don't need all your credit information, just a name.