As if IRS and Banking scams, computer and cell carrier hustles, census fraud and government grant hoaxes weren’t enough, there are scams perpetrated via every communication device, by mail, phone, text and email and sadly, in person as well. A recent addition to the ever-growing profession of scam-creation, are utility scams. The government tracks known… Read More
Identity Theft
1 in 40 American Families Deal With Child Identity Theft
1 in 40 American Families Deal With Child Identity Theft. This isn’t purely a homeowner issue but I feel it belongs here nonetheless. It’s a family issue. A community issue. You protect your children from physical dangers in your home. You protect them from dangers in and out of your neighborhood. Whether it’s screening care-givers,… Read More
Video: 10 Ways to Avoid ID Theft
This video contains suggestions for Seniors but everyone can benefit from this advice. Of course we all would love to escape the nightmare of identity theft, but if you’re planning to buy a home it’s especially important to be sure your credit hasn’t been compromised in any way. Pull a credit report well in advance…. Read More
I suppose if they want to pay my taxes, I don’t mind
The Techlicious site confirms our worst tech-related fears… identities stolen via the IRS, where all our personal and economic information is stored and where we “safely submit our tax returns on-line”, has reached a critical level. I can only say… well, I have nothing to say. ————————————– by Fox Van Allen for Techlicious An Internal… Read More