Identity Theft 
Safety Tips for Online Holiday Shopping(0)
With just over two months left until Christmas, many people are already thinking about holiday shopping. In 2010, more than $36 billion dollars was spent in online shopping over the holiday season and this year, it’s expected billions will be spent again in online shopping. However, before parents log online and start spreading the holiday [...]
Full Story»Five Tips to Keep your Kids Safe from Identity Theft
Each year, more than 4 million babies are born in the United States. That means millions of new Social Security numbers each year as well. Parents worry about so much when it comes to their babies and children, but one thing they may not think about is how their children could be prime targets for [...]
Students At Risk — University Data Breaches in the News
It’s important to be aware that your children’s online identity and privacy can be compromised not only from their home computer but also inadvertently by educational institutions. The last few months have resulted in online security breaches from universities such as Yale, Purdue and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In August, Yale announced the names and [...]
Identity Thieves Target Children, Fastest Growing Victims of Identity Theft and #1 Crime Reported to FTC
I was shocked to discover that children comprise the fastest growing segment of identity theft victims in the U.S. today. Identity theft is a serious crime and is ranked #1 as the top consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for the 11th year in a row in 2010. Identity theft is the [...]
