Identity Theft Blog at Identity Theft Secrets http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/ Want to see a Blog about how Identity Theft really works? en Copyright 2012 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:47:34 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sleuthing for Internet Fraud: Click Laundering You've heard of laundry, and money laundering but have you heard of click laundering? Are you a small business owner? Do you use ads or affiliate links on your website? Find out about the latest round of internet fraud scams that can cost business owners and consumers money.

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]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-save-or-spend.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-save-or-spend.html Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:43:13 -0700 10 "Benefits" and 2 "Bewares" of the Card Act http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/10-benefits-and-2-bewares-of-the-card-act.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/10-benefits-and-2-bewares-of-the-card-act.html Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:46:01 -0700 Facebook users are deleting their accounts over site's privacy policy issues: Are you? Quit Facebook Day is calling for people to quit using Facebook on May 31 in response to the latest round of Facebook privacy changes. There is even a Facebook page devoted to the cause. "If you agree that Facebook doesn't respect you, your personal data or the future of the Web, you may want to join us," QuitFacebookDay.com explains.

Do you know all the privacy changes? This truly is a case of what you don't know will hurt you, so be sure to find out the changes, how to use them to protect yourself and how to delete your facebook account.

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]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/important_facts_you_should_know_about_your_appeal.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/important_facts_you_should_know_about_your_appeal.html Fri, 21 May 2010 10:28:23 -0700 Taxpayer rights against unauthorized IRS collection practices and 3 payment options Did you know that some IRS collection practices are categorized as 'unauthorized,' that is, prohibited? This means you do have certain rights and options for repayment when it comes to the IRS attempting to collect your federal taxes from you.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/taxpayer-rights-against-unauthorized-irs-collection-practices-and-3-payment-options.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/taxpayer-rights-against-unauthorized-irs-collection-practices-and-3-payment-options.html Tue, 18 May 2010 10:14:55 -0700 Where's my income tax refund? Most of us have already filed our federal income tax return, but a lot of us still have questions: namely, where's my refund?

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/wheres-my-income-tax-refund.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/wheres-my-income-tax-refund.html Fri, 14 May 2010 10:02:41 -0700 Consumer alert: Beware unsolicited emails claiming to be from the IRS While you may be waiting not so patiently for your income tax return this year and you may have even filed online, thieves know this and are eager to take advantage of an opportunity to scam unsuspecting taxpayers. Don't be surprised if sophisticated phishing scams show up in your email inbox in the guise of an official communication from the IRS.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/consumer-alert-beware-unsolicited-emails-claiming.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/consumer-alert-beware-unsolicited-emails-claiming.html Tue, 11 May 2010 09:45:13 -0700 10 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score Find out 10 tried and true tips for improving your credit score.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/10-tips-for-improving-your-credit_score.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/10-tips-for-improving-your-credit_score.html Sat, 08 May 2010 10:25:26 -0700 Facebook Friends that are not Fans of Disney -Or Its Most Shocking Secrets Be careful what you fan for - and share among your Facebook friends or you may lose them - and the data on your computer to malware.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/facebook-friends-that-are-not-fans-of-disney.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/facebook-friends-that-are-not-fans-of-disney.html Mon, 03 May 2010 13:19:10 -0700 Credit Scores: New Rules Mean New Strategies http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/credit-scores-new-rules-mean-new-strategies.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/credit-scores-new-rules-mean-new-strategies.html Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:16:31 -0700 Paycheck Garnishments: Where did a quarter of my paycheck go? Have you had a judgment against you? Your wages garnished? Did you know about it?

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/paycheck-garnishments-where-did-a-quarter-of-my-pa.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/paycheck-garnishments-where-did-a-quarter-of-my-pa.html Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:00:46 -0700 Credit Card & Interest Free Offers: The Big Risks in the Fine Print Before you take advantage of no interest deals from retailers or get lulled into thinking that credit cards are now your friends, check out these credit myths.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/credit-card-interest-free-big-risks-fine_print.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/credit-card-interest-free-big-risks-fine_print.html Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:48:54 -0700 The Cash for Appliances Rebate Program: Get the Facts Before You Shop http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-cash-for-appliances-rebate-program-facts.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-cash-for-appliances-rebate-program-facts.html Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:35:25 -0700 The CARD Act: How will it affect you? http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-card-act-how-will-it-affect-you.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-card-act-how-will-it-affect-you.html Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:18:00 -0700 Cheap User-Friendly Software Enables Credit Card and Identity Theft This isn't the first malware to be developed that can steal your identity and your credit card information and it won't be the last. . . but right now it is one of the ones that your protection software may not be able to stop or even detect. And anyone can buy it.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/cheap-user-friendly-software-enables-credit-card-.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/cheap-user-friendly-software-enables-credit-card-.html Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:03:41 -0700 Obama's Loan Modification Program: Can it actually lower your credit score? http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/obamas-loan-modification-program-lower-credit-score.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/obamas-loan-modification-program-lower-credit-score.html Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:17:38 -0700 Sam's Club Credit Card Review: Sam's Need to "Bulk" up the Deals Sam's Club is one of the most popular warehouse clubs. Despite an annual fee of around $35.00 per year, Sam's Club allows members to save money by offering many items in bulk from huge canisters of cat food to 6 packs of deodorant. Sam's Club offers good deals on non-bulk items too from bathing suits and books, to grills and garden accents.

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/sams-club-credit-card-review-sams-need-to-bulk-up.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/sams-club-credit-card-review-sams-need-to-bulk-up.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:06 -0700 American Express Gold: Is it a Gold Medal Winner? Olympic hopefuls are going for the gold, silver and bronze. American Express is hoping consumers will go for the gold too, or maybe even the platinum. There's no doubt that the American Express Gold card offers some clout but does it live up to it's noble name?

]]> http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/american-express-gold-is-it-a-gold-medal-winner.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/american-express-gold-is-it-a-gold-medal-winner.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:31:37 -0700 The Money Store Review: Worth Your Time? Save a Dime, or More? http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-money-store-review-worth-your-time-save-a-dime.html http://www.identitytheftsecrets.com/the-money-store-review-worth-your-time-save-a-dime.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:46:42 -0700