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Identity Theft scams continue to flourish on the web. One that you need to be aware of and beware of is any site that seems to be selling high-demand items (digital cameras for instance) at a much lower (almost unbelievable) price than you can find on other sites or the manufacturer's site.
Even as the Internet improves our lives, electronic threats from spam, borne viruses, fraud, identity theft, and other phishing scams are becoming more pervasive.
Bad Consolidation Credit Debt Often the victim's are told to pay nothing until they receive the merchandise. The person behind the scam uses the victim's name and a credit card number belonging to another person to purchase the item at a legitimate site.
By Credit Health We've all heard of identity theft, but what does this term really mean Going far beyond credit card fraud, identity theft is a rapidly growing crime that most people will face at some point in their lives. Credit Health explains the different kinds of identity theft crimes common today and pinpoints new identity theft trends that are emerging.
Bad Company Credit Repair Once the item is shipped, the victim then authorizes his credit card to be billed or sends payment directly to the scammer. The scammer has now put you in the position of being in receipt of stolen merchandise while they get away with your money.
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Bad Card Credit Credit Another scam that still seems to be working is being contacted through e-mail by someone claiming to be from your credit card company, your internet service provider, Paypal, or Ebay.
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Bad Car Credit Loan The scammer will send a message stating that your account information needs to be verified because their files were hacked into, their database crashed or they believe that someone has tried to steal your account information and they want to verify your information in order to protect your account. The con artist then uses the information supplied to "verify" your account to run up fraudulent charges.
- 86% of Americans believe identity theft will occur as a result of a stolen wallet.
- 65% believe identity theft will happen as a result of theft of a credit card number on the Internet through online scams such as phishing.
- 64% expect identity theft to occur when mail is stolen from an unlocked mailbox.
- 58% believe identity theft will happen as a result of "dumpster diving" — increasing the importance of paper shredding.
- 56% believe identity theft will happen as a result of fraudulent access to credit reports.
- 46% believe identity theft will happen as a result of "shoulder surfing" at ATMs to capture PIN numbers.
- 54% believe they will be victimized as a result of their name and Social Security Number being stolen from personnel or customer files in the workplace where employers are negligent of paper shredding.
Bad Credit Loan Mortgage NEVER give personal information to a company, such as AOL or Ebay, that already has it. If you are suspicious about being contacted, contact the company yourself before giving out any personal information.
Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance © 2005, http://www.yourfreecreditreportnow.com Author: James H. Dimmitt - James is editor of "TO YOUR CREDIT", a free weekly newsletter with tips to help you manage your personal finances. Subscribe today and receive his e-book "IDENTITY THEFT- How To Avoid Becoming the Next Victim!" and other free bonuses by visiting http://www.yourfreecreditreportnow.com
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