Monthly Archives: March 2009

Identity Theft – are You at Risk?

Cathy Taylor asked: Chances are you think that you won’t be affected by the nation’s number one fast-growing crime. Think again. Identity theft is on the rise.In 2005, 9.3 million Americans were victims of identity theft according to the Javelin … Continue reading

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Bots and Cybercrime and Identity Theft

Randy Vezina asked:  No one person can say for sure how large a role bots play in cybercrime today.  Cybercrime will, at some point, make use of a botnet to do everything from spamming to hosting fraudulent Web sites.  Internet security … Continue reading

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Identity Theft Insurance-Just What Is Covered?

Bernz Jayma P. asked: Many people seeking to avoid the saddening effects of ID theft are in search of ways of minimizing such losses. Apart from enrolling in a credit card protection program, you can opt for identity card insurance, … Continue reading

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is there a new possible law in state Mass or Main that citizens will need ID Theft Protection?

Jon P asked: I heard they are trying to pass a mandate to help protect citizens from Identity Theft. Ie citizens will be required to carry ID theft protection or insurance???? Im not looking on info abut ID Theft protection, … Continue reading

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