Monthly Archives: March 2009

Identity Theft and Computer Crimeware: Bots

Randy Vezina asked:  The term “bot” is for robot.  Not the kind of robot you have seen in movies and television shows (does anyone remember ‘Lost In Space’?) or the one at the car assembly plant.  Bots are now one of the … Continue reading

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Child Identity Theft

Randy Vezina asked:  When a child is born, a parent may apply for a Social Security number for that child.  A child’s Social Security number is very much sought after by identity thieves.  The child identity thief could be a family member (uncle, aunt cousin), another adult … Continue reading

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Tips On Preventing Identity Theft

Puripong Koomsin asked: The number of people that have been victimized by identity theft and credit card fraud is on the rise. Each year, the losses from these cases amount to hundred of thousands, if not millions of dollars. Because … Continue reading

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