Written by Sensei Mitch on March 19, 2022
Two-Step Scam Targets Grandmas
Awareness . Identity Theft . Law Enforcement . NewsMy 85 year old mother received a call the other day from her Grandson. He was crying and told her that he was had been in an accident, he was being arrested and that his public defender would be calling. He also asked her not to tell his parents. She was quiet shaken, it sounded
Written by Sensei Mitch on August 31, 2010
Password Self-Defense
Identity TheftHere are some simple rules to help with your Internet Self-Defense… Passwords are like Underwear… Change Yours Often! Passwords are like Underwear… Don’t Share Them with Friends! Passwords are like Underwear… Be Mysterious! Passwords are like Underwear… The Longer the Better! Passwords are like Underwear… Don’t Leave Yours Lying Around! Make sure you keep your
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 21, 2008
Serious Home Network Threat
Identity Theft . Self-DefenseFlash attack could take over your home router. Security researchers have released code showing how a pair of widely used technologies could be misused to take control of a victim’s Web browsing experience. The code, published last week by two researchers, exploits features in two technologies: The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol, which is
Written by Sensei Mitch on December 17, 2007
Chinese Cyber Attacks Increase
Identity Theft . NewsAs Reported here, there have been a sharp hike in cyber-attacks from China. Security experts at Finjan examined the new wave of Chinese attacks and the mechanisms used and claims and have identified an “intricate network of connections” between China-based servers run by cyber-criminals. While trojaned systems that initiate the attacks exist all over the
Written by Sensei Mitch on November 19, 2007
The Confidence Attack
Identity Theft . NewsConfidence men know that a good Con will work over and over. So repeatedly we see old cons being applied in new ways using technology. So why is this important? Because it is one more threat to our safety and our identity. The problem is most people don’t think it can happen to them which
Written by ktadmin on November 15, 2007
ALERT: Chinese Espionage Test
Identity Theft . NewsChina wants you! Or at least your sensitive computer data… This is a story of potential identity theft on a grand scale. While the details seem small in scale most scouting missions are small and seem insignificant. Bearing that in mind here’s what has me fired up… Once again the Chinese government has been caught
Written by ktadmin on November 8, 2007
ALERT – Social Security, IRS Refund Scam
Identity Theft . Self-DefenseAll scam artists are scum but this one is really low. Some scams take advantage of greedy people or people who think they are looking to rip someone else off. This scam targets senior citizens, the sad part about this scam is the victims get warned before they get ripped off but they ignore the
Written by ktadmin on August 28, 2007
Cracking down on ID Theft
Identity Theft . NewsFederal Agents conducted the second raid this year on Wednesday, August 22, at Smithfield Foods’ pork slaughterhouse in Bladen, NC. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson, Richard Rocha, reported that Twenty-eight people stand accused of entering the country illegally and committing identity theft. Twenty-five were from Mexico, two were from Guatemala and one from Honduras. Rocha
Written by Sensei on August 8, 2007
Credit Card Control?
Identity TheftHave the Gun Control people joined forces with the Credit Card companies? You have to wonder. What does that mean?! Well with ID theft on the rise you have to wonder why Credit Card companies won’t enable consumers to protect themselves from fraudulent account use. Consumers are not allowed to set transaction limits or block
Written by Sensei on August 7, 2007
ID Theft, Are you a Victim?!
Identity TheftMost people don’t know if they have fallen prey to an Identity theif. The ID theif is often someone close to you, someone you would never expect but it could just as easily be a complete stranger. You need to protect yourself and remain mindful of this risk. If you are cautious you check your credit card statements every month for suspicious charges. While this is a good practice it falls short of any real protection from Identity theft. That is because most ID theives obtain new credit cards and/or loans once they have your identity, then they don’t have to worry about you stumbling across their charges. Luckily there is something you can do to protect yourself and limit this risk. In 2003 the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACTA) amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and requires the nationwide credit bureaus to provide consumers, upon request, a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. The three nationwide consumer reporting companies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, will begin processing consumers’ requests for credit reports for free. Consumers also may request a copy of their credit report by phone or mail, but, for these methods, must fill out a standardized form. So what are you waiting for?! You can order your annual credit report today by using the request form is available at AnnualCreditReport.com. Don’t wait to find out the hard way, be proactive and protect yourself today.
