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Mail theft can result in more than just losing a valuable check or package. Criminals often take mail to steal your identity. The Federal Trade Commission estimates 400,000 people had their identities stolen last year because of mail theft. But, there are simple ways you can protect yourself. Postal inspectors say most mail theft in…

It was bound to happen at some point: I became a victim of identity theft. After a 20+ year career writing and educating consumers about credit, including identity theft, I found myself on the other side of the story. I was alerted through credit monitoring that a new retail credit card had been opened in my…

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft   SHARE THIS PAGE Facebook Twitter Linked-In Recovering from Identity Theft Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases? Visit IdentityTheft.gov, the federal government’s one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft. Data Breach? Lost Info? Did you get a notice that says a company…

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…