tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780789459408157069Sat, 07 Sep 2024 21:04:48 +0000identity theftIllegal Immigrationcrimeprevent identity thefttipsIdentity Theft can make a victim out of all of us in the form of increased prices for goods and services and the loss of peace of mind. This blog seeks to track ongoing developments in identity theft. Don't become a victim. Educate yourself!http://identitytheftvictim.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (digitalhermit)Blogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780789459408157069.post-6245544174029837721Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:21:00 +00002007-07-13T14:29:21.426-07:00IdentityTheftReview.org recently provided a review comparing the top identity prevention services out there. It's definitely worth a read if you are looking into which service would be the best for you and your family. The number and variety of service offerings will likely continue to expand as consumers begin taking a more proactive approach to protecting their personal information. Recent highhttp://identitytheftvictim.blogspot.com/2007/07/review-of-identity-theft-services.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (digitalhermit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780789459408157069.post-7950156436135819147Sun, 01 Jul 2007 21:52:00 +00002007-07-01T15:31:17.154-07:00identity theftprevent identity thefttipsExperts discuss some of the easy steps you can take to help prevent identity theft as well as pin # or account theft.It boils down to:Check your credit reportsAvoid giving out your social security numberDon't provide personal information to solicitorsMake sure someone isn't looking over your shoulderhttp://identitytheftvictim.blogspot.com/2007/07/video-discussion-on-preventing-identity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (digitalhermit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780789459408157069.post-1353523580939322339Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:38:00 +00002007-07-01T15:20:08.190-07:00identity theftIllegal ImmigrationSome people say illegal immigration is a victimless crime.Tell that to this woman whose identity was stolen by an illegal immigrant:On January 5, 2007, a jury convicted HERRERA-MARTINEZ of one count of Aggravated Identity Theft, one count of Theft of Government Funds and one count of Use of Another's Social Security Number. HERRERA-MARTINEZ has been in custody while awaiting sentencing. Evidence http://identitytheftvictim.blogspot.com/2007/07/identity-theft-and-illegal-immigration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (digitalhermit)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5780789459408157069.post-6922390548047025965Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:00:00 +00002007-07-01T15:20:38.920-07:00crimeidentity theftHere we can see why ID theft is a growing crime. Even though the penalties can be stiff (12-14 months) the crime is difficult to prosecute. Consequently, prosecutors are more liable to go after the alleged offenders for lesser offenses that are easier to prove such as fraud, theft or forgery. Read more here.http://identitytheftvictim.blogspot.com/2007/07/growing-id-theft-crime-hard-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (digitalhermit)0