Tips on avoiding identity theft
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Tips on avoiding identity theft
By admin | February 25th, 2010 | Featured, GeneralIdentity theft has become a serious problem over recent years, not only in the UK but also in other countries all around the world. Whilst increasingly sophisticated technology has helped to create more security for consumers it is also obvious that the identity thieves themselves are becoming more and more sophisticated in the methods that [...]
Beating Identity Theft Fraudsters
By admin | June 23rd, 2009 | FeaturedFraudsters that steal your identity lurk in places where you would never expect to find them. These thieves can’t be seen and you only know that you have become an identity theft victim when you receive your banking statement or your credit card bill.
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Avoid becoming a victim of identity theft
By admin | May 16th, 2009 | FeaturedAs many people already know identity theft is becoming a major problem and is already costing the UK close to £2 billion a year. Whilst consumers have become more aware of the dangers of certain actions that could increase the risk of identity theft, fraudsters have started using increasingly sophisticated technology in order to get [...]
Victims of lost data could get free credit checks
By admin | August 10th, 2008 | GeneralAccording to a recent report the 25 million victims of the data that was lost by HM Revenue and Customs could be entitled to free credit checks from the country’s major credit reference agencies. Although the government has been in talks with credit reference agencies over the provision of free credit reports for those affected [...]
Report issued on identity theft statistics
By admin | June 27th, 2008 | GeneralA recent report has been issues detailing statistics relating to the risks of identity theft. This comes at a time when many consumers are in fear over the safety of their personal data, with data loss blunders from banks and government agencies fuelling concerns over the risks of identity theft. The data comes from the [...]
Do Brits have a false sense of security?
By admin | June 5th, 2008 | FeaturedOver recent years we have all seen – and some of us have experienced – the problems that can arise from the theft of personal documentation, such as bank statements, credit card and bank account information, passports, driving licences, birth certificates, etc. When a fraudster manages to get hold of such personal documentation the repercussions [...]
Identity Theft – Some Precautions
By admin | January 23rd, 2008 | FeaturedLast year alone fraud cost the UK credit card business over £1billion – and it is estimated that identity theft accounted for approximately 10% of that sum!
To try and counter this huge loss, credit card companies have been coming up with ever more innovative and technologically sophisticated cards. Notwithstanding this action on the part of [...]
How people increase the risk of becoming victims of identity theft and fraud
By admin | January 7th, 2008 | Featured, GeneralThe issues surrounding identity theft and fraud have become increasingly serious over recent years, and many consumers in the UK have suffered a great deal of damage, both financial and personal, as a result of becoming the victims of identity theft and fraud. Thieves and criminals have become increasingly sophisticated in the methods that they [...]
Credit Card Charges, Interest, Fraud and Bad Credit
By admin | October 11th, 2007 | Credit Card GuideUnless you plan to repay your credit card in full each month, the rate of interest you will be charged on your outstanding balance will need to be one of the most important things you consider before applying for a credit card.
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