Insurance
Child Identity Theft
Monday, October 6th, 2008Randy 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 who has access and is allowed in your home, someone who has stolen your mail [...]
Military Personnel and Families and Identity Theft
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Randy Vezina asked: As a member of the U.S. Military and away from your usual posting, you should consider placing an “Active Duty Alert” on your credit report. This alert will help to minimize your risk of identity theft while your deployed. A persons credit report contains the most vital personal information, including your home address, how [...]
Data Breaches
Saturday, July 26th, 2008Randy Vezina asked: Through no fault of your own and without you even knowing it, you could become the victim of identity theft because of a data breach. In January of 2008 information was released about a back up data tape containing credit card information from hundreds of U.S. retailers and how it went missing from a secure storage [...]
Airports and Identity Theft
Friday, July 18th, 2008Randy Vezina asked: First thing we want to point out is that the airline pilots, stewardesses, maintenance staff, restaurant staff, baggage handlers, ticket agents and all other airport employees show up every morning to begin their work day so that they can earn a paycheck.Well, so do the pickpockets, luggage thieves and other identity theft criminals. After arriving, [...]