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What Are the Biggest LifeLock Complaints?

Published on 2012-05-03 09:06:50

Like any other major company, LifeLock is not immune to consumer complaints, though it has had more than its fair share of negative publicity. The LifeLock identity theft protection service is meant to try to prevent identity theft, but what it’s most useful for is alerting clients to the beginning stages of identity theft through [...] > read more

Identity Theft from Your Car

Published on 2012-04-24 12:57:38

Identity theft is a growing issue all over the world. As technology evolves, access to your personal information is more available now than ever. What many people are overlooking is the availability of your information without the use of technology. While many are taking steps to protect their bank accounts, mobile phones, computers, and tablets, [...] > read more

6 Tips for Getting Identity Theft Protection For the Kids

Published on 2012-04-24 12:44:45

Have you ever been a victim of identity theft or are you afraid that your children are at the risk and you want to know the tips for getting identity theft protection for the kids? There are lots of legal ways you can prevent this from happening. Keep important documents away from the public eye [...] > read more

Why Security Cameras are a Business Owners Best Defense

Published on 2012-04-06 10:06:49

It is hard to imagine owning a business without having a security camera system in place. A security camera system has become the best weapon for a business owner to combat theft and other liabilities that can hinder the success of the business. In the past most business owners just relied on other employees to [...] > read more

The 5 Biggest Factors that Lead to Identity Theft

Published on 2012-04-02 09:58:18

Identity theft often begins with a small piece of information, and snowballs as one piece of information leads to another until identity thieves have the keys that will unlock a person’s entire financial world. Non-financial identity theft – such as medical identity theft and criminal identity theft – can be just as devastating. Identity theft [...] > read more

Why Your CCTV Kit is Pointless Without Certain Accessories

Published on 2012-03-22 09:40:50

So, you have decided to invest in a CCTV system for your home or business. You have spent money buying and installing the CCTV equipment and hooked it up, either through cables or wirelessly, to a computer that will record any suspicious or criminal activity. Now, when a burglar breaks in, you will have footage [...] > read more

The Best Ways to Invite Hackers into Your Life

Published on 2012-03-21 17:50:44

The internet has brought us more than a few technological advancements however it has also introduced new problems into our lives as well. One of the things that the internet has brought us is hackers which can lead to them corrupting businesses or even stealing people’s identities. This article will cover how you can invite [...] > read more

4 Internet Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies

Published on 2012-03-13 11:35:11

4 Internet Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies For children, the Internet holds all the interesting information they could ever want to know, along with fun games and neat websites; however, the Internet also holds threats to their safety. Unfortunately, you can’t always be there to watch over and protect your children. Before allowing them [...] > read more

How to Protect Your Email Account from Hackers

Published on 2012-03-12 18:34:07

The best way to protect your email account from hackers lies in the security questions and password. There are no easy answers to avoid hackers, but prevention is key like in most situations in life. Too simple passwords Frequently hackers will get into your account via answering your security questions. Because of tools like facebook, [...] > read more

How to Prevent Tax Fraud Identity Theft

Published on 2012-03-10 21:32:20

As if basic identity theft is not bad enough, tax fraud identity theft takes it a step further putting you at the risk of criminal prosecution, fines or even causes you to lose your money. According to the internal revenue service, between 2010 and 2011 they detected a 500 % increase in tax returns that [...] > read more

How Your Facebook Account Might be Vulnerable to Identity Thieves

Published on 2012-03-08 17:58:06

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that about 9 million people experience identity theft on a yearly basis. Identity theft happens to all kinds of people and businesses and everybody who doesn't take the necessary precautions to safeguard their personal information could end up becoming a victim. One of the primary places where people are the [...] > read more

Why Facebook Spy Might Become Your Most Trusted Friend

Published on 2012-02-29 11:39:03

Ok, so Facebook Spy isn’t some sentient being who can ever truly become your friend. However, applications like Facebook Spy Software can help you dig down to the truth about a loved one’s social networking activities. So at least in that sense, Facebook Spy could become the only tool you trust to learn what someone [...] > read more

Buying Identity Protection From Your Credit Card Company?

Published on 2012-02-25 16:06:53

These days whenever you apply for a credit card, there’s a good chance that the issuing bank will try to solicit you for one or more of the following add-on services, for an extra fee of course: - Payment Protection: This will cost you an amount equal to about 1% of your spending. It’s an [...] > read more

The Dangers of Online Banking

Published on 2012-02-21 17:23:08

In an ideal world, each and every one of us could log into our bank accounts online and enjoy a risk-free banking experience. Many of us today are actually lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to online banking, and this is especially true when we bank with larger, nationally recognized institutions. [...] > read more

How to Spot a Fake ID

Published on 2012-02-20 09:07:59

A fake ID can be a liability for many companies and organizations. Fraudulent IDs are used for identity theft, white-collar crime, terrorism, and other harmful activities. While card printing technology has advanced significantly over the past decade, it's still possible to identify many types of fake IDs. Production of Fake IDs Most fake IDs are [...] > read more

Fighting Crime: Why You Don’t Need a Cape

Published on 2012-02-13 18:19:17

Superheroes have become so popular lately that some individuals have decided to bring them into the real world by roaming the streets in costume to fight crime. This month in Seattle, a masked man calling himself Phoenix Jones was arrested after pepper spraying a group of club goers in order to allegedly break up a [...] > read more

Why is the US so far behind in ID Card Technology?

Published on 2012-02-06 10:50:42

Electronic ID card technology is widely utilized in the European Union today. However, the United States is far behind the EU in the adoption of these smart card IDs. Electronic identity cards, or eIDs, contain enhanced information about the individual. Spain was the first EU country to widely adopt the eID card, which they called [...] > read more

7 Ways to Safeguard Your House from Burglars When you Go on Vacation

Published on 2012-01-25 11:28:37

Going on vacation should be an exercise in rest, relaxation, and liberation of the mind from all forms of worry and stress, even if the packing goes to plan and you arrive at the airport without any delays or dramas, there’s always that niggling worry about the security of your house when you’re away. This [...] > read more

What to Consider When Hiring a Credit Repair Company

Published on 2012-01-24 13:30:06

Good credit has become more and more important. Credit checks are now often run when you apply for a job, rent an apartment, sign up for utilities, apply for insurance, and, of course, when you apply for loans such as car and home loans. If your credit is lacking, you should fix it as soon [...] > read more

5 Steps to Protecting Your Identity from Theft

Published on 2012-01-24 11:58:39

If you have not already been affected by identity theft or if you don’t already know someone who has been affected, that may all change as more technology makes it easier for hackers to access information anonymously. This growing crime has given rise to many identity protection companies but there are still many things you [...] > read more

Protecting the Deceased from Identity Theft

Published on 2012-01-14 21:26:37

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, about 7% of US households experienced some type of identity theft in 2010. With the capabilities of the internet, those statistics are steadily on the rise these days. Unfortunately, some of these identity thieves steal the identities of loved ones who are already dead. Identity theft of the [...] > read more

7 Smart Reasons to Install a Home Security System

Published on 2012-01-11 14:49:23

“There’s no place like home,” said Dorothy, in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Had Dorothy lived in today’s world she might have said, “There’s no place like a home protected by a state-of-the-art security system.” If you’ve been considering extra protection for your home, but you haven’t gotten around to it because you [...] > read more

Identity Guard Vs Lifelock: Which Identity Protection Service is Better?

Published on 2012-01-11 13:48:12

Imagine applying for a credit loan and finding out that you have a really bad credit score, even though you have been paying all of your bills on time for years. Then you check your credit report and realize that your identity has been stolen. You’re now hundreds of dollars in debt and you didn’t [...] > read more

What is the Lifelock Ultimate All About?

Published on 2011-12-15 14:41:49

Lifelock has been in the identity theft protection business for longer than anyone else out there, but other services have tried to move in on Lifelock’s turf. And until recently, Lifelock has really sort of been old news. Well that has all changed with Lifelock Ultimate. The company has always said they are more than just a [...] > read more

How to Stop Spyware Software from Steal Your Identity

Published on 2011-11-30 09:50:29

You already know you need to protect your social security number, credit cards, and other personal documents from prying eyes, but what if your identity could be stolen from you while in the privacy of your own home? The growing threat of spyware and identity theft Hackers are using computers more and more to steal [...] > read more