Archive for May, 2009
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Identity Theft Insurance
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
As you would expect, these relentless criminals spend most of their efforts trying to find ways of stealing the identities of innocent citizens. With an increasing number of individuals using the internet to complete financial transactions, their task has been made so much easier. There is a way to protect yourself from these crimes known as identity theft insurance.
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Minimize your Risk for Identity Theft
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the number of identity theft incidents reached 9.9 million in 2003. These crimes are estimated to have taken the average victim $500 and 30 hours to resolve. From stolen credit cards to total identity kidnapping, these ugly and prevalent crimes [...]
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How to Apply for a Secured Credit Card
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Planning to apply for a credit card? A secured credit card is a very good option. The following article is a column to the query ‘How to Apply for a Secured Credit Card’… A credit card is a very innovative service that has been developed on the basis of the concept of credit creation. Credit [...]
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Credit Card
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Nowadays, all of us have a credit card with us. Read on to know more about the intricacies involving this little plastic card… What Is A Credit Card? A Credit Card is a small plastic card which is given by a Credit Card provider / issuer to an individual. The credit card issuing authority, in [...]
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Credit Card Data Encryption
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Credit card data encryption is one of the basics of PCI DSS compliance. Consumers need to know they can trust you. And the time will come when credit card data encryption will be one of the standards they use to measure your worth. Credit card data encryption is one of the basics of PCI DSS [...]
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PCI Compliance Builds Information Security
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
PCI compliance, when fully achieved and properly maintained, is crucial in developing strong information security. Information security is, in turn, crucial in developing customer relationships that will ensure long term success. The PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of 12 requirements that any merchant who stores, processes, or transmits sensitive [...]
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3 Credit Monitoring – Protect and Monitor Credit Cheaply
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
3 credit monitoring is the only way to guard and protect your credit rating with all three credit bureaus. 3 Credit Report Monitoring has become much more popular with the current mortgage crisis and the troubled economy. This comparison will benefit people who care about what goes in and out of their credit reports as [...]
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Social Security Card Replacement
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Social Security program began with the Social Security Act of 1935. The nine digits assigned to you remain permanent for the rest of your life. The social security number is used to maintain a check on the individual’s accounts. It is also used as an identification and authentication card for the citizens of America.
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Five Steps to Safe Online Shopping
Friday, May 1st, 2009
Before you begin shopping do some research into both your credit card provider and the company you are purchasing from. When purchasing from a website, check to see if they have a privacy policy in order to determine just how your personal information will be handled. Save or print any check verification information provided after making your purchase. Keep track of these records and follow your credit card billing statement carefully making sure that you don’t have any unauthorized purchases.
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Identity Theft Fraud
Friday, May 1st, 2009
After having been on the decline from 2004-2007, identity theft crimes increased by twenty two percent last year according to Javelin Research. There may be a number or reasons for the spike but a major part arguably is the current economic state many of us are experiencing.
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