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Identity Theft: Managing the Risk
White Papers Identity theft occurs when someone steals and misuses an individual's personal data such as their name, address or passport number. Whilst this theft of identity is, by itself, not a crime under UK law, misusing the identity information to...
[July 27, 2006, 9:27]
Identity theft 'remains hidden'
News The research firm estimates that 3.4 percent of US consumers -- about 7 million adults -- have been victims of identity theft of some form in the past year. Moreover, arrests in identity theft cases are extremely rare, catching the perpetrator in...
[July 22, 2003, 12:26]
Identity theft scares online consumers
News Fewer people in the UK are making online transactions because they are worried about identity theft, new research has found. Bill Conner, CEO of outsourcing company Entrust, which funded the study, said: "Identity theft is having an impact global...
[June 27, 2005, 15:45]
Identity theft remains a growing problem
News Avivah Litan, vice president and research director for Gartner, said in a statement: "More than half of all identity theft -- where the method of theft is documented -- is committed by criminals that have established relationships with their...
[July 21, 2003, 17:59]
Identity theft hits millions
News For several years, we have been seeing anecdotal evidence that identity theft is a significant problem that is on the rise," said Howard Beales, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. James Huse Jr.the Social Security Administration's...
[September 4, 2003, 9:30]
Identity Theft: The Internet Connection
White Papers Concern is growing about identity theft - where one person assumes the identity of another by stealing personally identifiable information (PII), such as credit card or Social Security numbers. Many associate the rise in identity theft cases with...
[August 30, 2005, 3:00]
Identity theft ring affects at least 50 banks
News A major identity theft ring discovered last week has affected the customers of at least 50 banks, according to Sunbelt Software, the security firm that uncovered the operation. The data theft was initially reported to be carried out by a modified...
[August 8, 2005, 18:30]
Californian law targets identity theft
News A criminal prosecuted under Pennsylvania's identity theft statute would have to steal more than $100,000 to get a minimum one-year prison term. The law attempts to stem the growing problem of identity theft, in part by encouraging companies to be...
[July 1, 2003, 8:51]
Companies warned over corporate identity theft
News Police say companies need to be more aware of the growing risk of corporate identity theft, following a recent spate of frauds that targeted customers of several high street banks. A spokesman for the NCIS, who requested anonymity so his name would...
[October 28, 2003, 16:30]
'Massive' identity theft ring uncovered
News A security firm claims to have uncovered a huge identity-theft ring that appears to be using a spyware program to steal confidential information from computers. Patrick Jordan, a Sunbelt employee, discovered the identity theft ring while...
[August 8, 2005, 12:40]
Whois database 'contributes to identity theft'
News Whois, an online database that contains personal information about Internet domain name holders, is a major contributor to identity theft and defies advice from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a group of civil liberties...
[November 6, 2003, 12:00]
Monster job site warns users of identity theft
News In an attempt to curb identity theft on its service, online career listing site Monster.com has begun warning its users of fake job postings bent on stealing personal information. Identity theft has been a growing problem, both online and offline.
[March 1, 2003, 18:57]
Tech heavyweights fight identity theft
News Some of the biggest names in e-commerce, including Amazon.com, eBay and Microsoft, have formed a coalition to curb online identity theft. The Coalition on Online Identity Theft, announced on Tuesday, said it plans to launch a public education...
[September 3, 2003, 9:09]
Red Flags Rules - FTC Regulations and Your Responsibilities to Prevent Identity Theft
White Papers Identity Theft is on the rise, and the government has taken notice. As of May 1st, the Federal Trade Commission, the federal bank regulatory agencies, and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) have issued regulations (the Red Flags Rule...
[July 1, 2009, 1:19]
Companies warned over corporate identity theft
Talkback I am a victim of identity theft, my identity was used to make me appear as American Indian and the father of my child to repay all costs of contracts he made through his tribe with my State for benifits paid from funds paid to the tribe for...
[August 13, 2004, 13:23]
Fake PayPal site could lead to identity theft
News Russian hackers are suspected of being behind a professional-looking but fake PayPal email scam designed to steal a person's financial and personal details for identity theft. In short, that's just about all the information anyone would need to...
[July 9, 2003, 13:54]
Whois database 'contributes to identity theft'
Talkback I find it ironic that some of those that want full disclosure are posting anonymously.
[June 2, 2004, 21:51]
Whois database 'contributes to identity theft'
Talkback if ICANN does lock up that database then how will people like myself send information about the abuse of these companies around the world. This only proves that these hackers are slowly getting caught and they need an outlet or should I say an easy...
[November 7, 2003, 23:25]
'Massive' identity theft ring uncovered
Talkback It is the UK’s first resource centre against identity theft. It also contains a comprehensive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step programme (in five areas - see below) designed to protect you and your family from identity theft.
[February 13, 2006, 10:57]
Don't be a victim of identity theft
Talkback i have had my address stolen and know that it is being used to obtain credit fraudulantly i am appalled that this loophole in the law allows people to steal money from finanicial bodys without fear of the police i appreciate these bodies should...
[October 10, 2006, 9:59]
