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Admit it. When you’re on the road and need to access your bank information or place that last minute bid on eBay, it’s easier grab some public Wi-Fi rather than wait for a secure internet connection.  You’re not alone. According to a national survey by Experian, 53% of people will use public Wi-Fi while traveling. We…

Each year nearly 7 million people in the United States become victims of identity theft. In Michigan, the number of people affected by credit card, telephone, cell phone and utility fraud is even greater, according to Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Eric Smith’s website. Most victims in Michigan are more than 40 years old, and victims…

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-its-important-to-report-identity-theft-and-how_us_596e4c93e4b05561da5a5b16 Why It’s Important to Report Identity Theft and How to Do It 07/18/2017 02:01 pm ET LESIA_G/BIGSTOCKPHOTO.COM By Jocelyn Baird, NextAdvisor.com Identity theft is a crime that a shocking amount of Americans face at one point or another in their lives, thanks in part to the rise in data breaches which spread personal information far and wide for criminals…

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/residents-of-these-states-are-most-vulnerable-to-identity-theft-2017-07-07 Published: July 7, 2017 8:33 a.m. ET Higher-earning residents tend to be at higher risk of becoming victims Marc Serota/Getty ImagesFlorida’s high populations of senior citizens and children make it vulnerable to identity theft. By MARIALAMAGNA REPORTER If you or your neighbors have been victims of identity theft recently, there’s a pretty good chance…

http://www.thedailybeast.com/why-you-should-never-go-online-without-using-a-vpn Prevent your personal data from mining by the government and hackers alike 06.14.17 6:00 PM ET A few months ago, Congress voted to remove regulations prohibiting Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from selling the browsing history and app usage details of customers without first asking for consent. This groundbreaking decision shatters the notion that Internet…

https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/employment-related-identity-theft-much-bigger-than-previously-thought Employment-related identity theft much bigger than previously thought By: Michael Cohn The number of victims of employment-related identity theft is far larger than previously estimated and the Internal Revenue Service’s processes aren’t able to keep up, according to a new report. Employment-related identity theft happens when a criminal uses someone else’s identity to get…

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201706011233–tms–kplngmpctnkm-a20170622-20170622-story.html Ask Kim: How can I prevent identity theft when I’m traveling? Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceKiplinger’s Money Power Q: Do I need to let my bank and credit card company know before I leave for vacation? What else should I do to protect my identity when I’m traveling? A: It’s a good idea to…

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/jun/19/5-minute-expert-identity-theft/ Identity theft: A 5-Minute Expert guide to outsmarting the scammers Melissa McCarthy was only acting in Identity Thief. Real scammers make off with a massive amount of personal information every year. By Sun Staff (contact) Monday, June 19, 2017 | 2 a.m. Identity theft refers to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and…

https://healthitsecurity.com/news/curbing-medical-identity-theft-with-improved-identification Curbing Medical Identity Theft with Improved Identification The Social Security Number Removal Initiative aims to improve patient identification and could have an impact on medical identity theft as well. Source: Thinkstock June 09, 2017 – Medical identity theft is one of several outcomes that may occur following a healthcare data breach. Individuals may be faced…