You can’t turn on the TV or read the headlines without hearing about it:  Identity Theft. Internet scams.  What does it all mean?

The fastest growing crime, Identity theft often comprises credit card fraud, Internet fraud, and a host of other crimes that can ruin your financial good health.

Though you wouldn’t know it from the headlines a surprising fact is that the majority of Identity theft occurs off-line, in the real world.  Even more surprising is that almost half of Identity Theft victims know who stole their identity.

You have some say in how your personal information is handled, and how it is transmitted back in forth in the real world.  You can learn to protect yourself in these uncertain times by hearing first hand from an industry expert what works and what doesn’t.
Work At Home
Thoroughly vet any work-at-home company. Two positions to be leery of: accepting packages and reshipping them overseas or accepting payments (in checks or via wire transfer). Both often involve fraudulent activity. The personal information you provide can be used to open fraudulent bank accounts. More Info
Medical ID Theft
Medical Identity theft doesn’t get the same media attention as financial identity theft; however this scam is gaining momentum. Med ID Theft is someone using your name and personal information, possibly including your medical insurance information in order to fraudulently obtain medical services. More Info
Employment ID Theft
Employment Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information in order to gain employment. If you receive an Internal Revenue Service letter stating you haven’t paid taxes on all earnings, follow up with the IRS immediately, instructions and contact information will be in the letter. More Info
 
   
Identity crimes cost companies and consumers over $50 billion. Let Laura Lively help you cut through the jumble of information > Our Services.