(NaturalNews) Although most identity theft cases in the United States involve credit cards and bank accounts, identity theft IS now engaging in medical fraud — falsely obtaining medical care using someone’s stolen identity — according to today’s Los Angeles Times.
After surgery on her shoulder last year, Lind Weaver, a 56-year-old retired schoolteacher, was billed for [...]

(NaturalNews) The latest trick in identity theft: divert the mail by sending it elsewhere through a change-of-address form.
It’s possible for criminals to have the post office send the mail to their doorstep, even while the real addressee is sitting at home wondering where their mail is, a recent investigation by television station WCBS of New [...]

Identity theft is a constant threat for almost everyone. If you have a social security number, then you are burdened with the need to protect it from being compromised. If someone gains your personal information, they can use it to do all sorts of malicious things that will completely mess up your credit and your [...]

The Identity Theft Quiz

You may think your identity is perfectly safe and that identity and credit card theft could only happen to someone else, but take a few minutes to answer this Identity Theft Quiz, and see how safe your money and identity really is. Each answer is worth between 1 and 5 points, which [...]

We’ve all heard the horror stories about identity theft, but is it really likely to happen to you? According to the non-profit Identity Theft Resource Center, everyone has a chance of becoming a victim. You can greatly decrease the risks by following a few simple tactics to make yourself virtually identity theft proof.
It’s just common [...]

Chances are you or someone you know have experienced some form of identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The crime takes many forms. Identity theft may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account in your name. You [...]

As a result of increasing levels of identity theft, and identity theft related crimes, many companies are now offering new services to their clients to help protect them should such a thing occur. One of the most effective and useful services being provided is Identity theft insurance.
The way in which it works is, if your [...]