New Ohio law helps you guard against identity theft

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STARTING MONDAY,
YOU CAN FIGHT CRIME YOURSELF.

When a new Ohio law kicks in on Labor Day, you'll be able to freeze your credit reports for $5 a pop.

Security freezes let you "lock up" your credit report and scores, making it more difficult for an identity thief to open accounts in your name.....

Identity theft victims can freeze and thaw (lift a freeze) for free.

HOW TO GET A FREEZE

All three bureaus allow consumers to sign up online or by phone.

Experian:
By certified mail: Send your full name, with middle initial and generation (for example, Jr. or II); Social Security number; date of birth (month, day and year); current address and previous addresses for the past two years; and $5 fee (not cash) to Experian Security Freeze, P.O. Box 9554, Allen, TX 75013.

Online: www.experian.com/consumer/help/states/oh.html.

TransUnion:
By certified mail: Send your full name, current proof of address, date of birth and Social Security number and $5 fee (not cash) to TransUnion Security Freeze, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834.

Online: www.transunion.com. (There's no charge for now while TransUnion tests this new site, but the company warns a $5 fee could be added soon.)

By phone: 1-888-909-8872.

Equifax:
By certified mail: Send your full name, complete address, Social Security number, date of birth and $5 fee (not cash) to Equifax Security Freeze; P.O. Box 105788; Atlanta, GA 30348.

Online: www.equifax.com.

By phone: 1-800-685-1111. (You'll hear a long message that you can't interrupt, then hit 8 at the first number prompt.)

For more info on:

WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT A FREEZE DOES
WHAT A FREEZE DOESN'T DO
THAWING

Click this link to www.Cleveland.com

FOR VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT

Victims of identity theft can place, lift or permanently remove a freeze for free. Victims of security breaches aren't considered to be identity theft victims unless their information has been used. ID theft victims generally will need to provide a police report to qualify for free service. (Full text at Cleveland.com)

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

Remember, estimates are that every 2-4 seconds an Identity is compromised. Why take chances? Why not protect yourself and your loved ones with the best suite of services provided (including restoration) by the best NYSE company in the field? Educate yourself and visit the shameless plug below or call me at (909) 208-3728!

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Tips To Medicare Beneficiaries On Avoiding Identity Theft

The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services’ GeorgiaCares SMP program is providing tips to Medicare beneficiaries on protecting themselves against identity theft and Medicare fraud...

Beneficiaries should practice the following tips:

* Never use your Social Security or Medicare numbers as a form of ID.

* If your Social Security number is listed on your driver’s license, have it removed.

* Be cautious about giving out personal information over the phone.

* Shred financial documents and paperwork with personal information before discarding.

* If your Social Security or Medicare number appears on documents you receive in the mail, request that the number be blanked-out on further mailings.

* Check your credit report at least once a year. The law requires the major nationwide consumer reporting companies - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion - to give you a free copy of your credit report each year at your request. (Full text at emaxhealth.com)

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

Remember, estimates are that every 2-4 seconds an Identity is compromised. Why take chances? Why not protect yourself and your loved ones with the best suite of services provided (including restoration) by the best NYSE company in the field? Educate yourself and visit the shameless plug below or call me at (909) 208-3728!

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Security Breach Update

As of 08/12/08, the grand total for Security Breaches in the U.S. is 431 with total records exposed (potential victims of id theft) being at 22,468,773. Are you one of them?

To view the complete list click here

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

Remember, estimates are that every 2-4 seconds an Identity is compromised. Why take chances? Why not protect yourself and your loved ones with the best suite of services provided (including restoration) by the best NYSE company in the field? Educate yourself and visit the shameless plug below or call me at (909) 208-3728!

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Medical Id Theft worth more than Financial Id Theft

Medical identity theft accounts for only 3 percent of identity theft crimes, or 249,000 of the estimated 8.3 million people who had their identities stolen in 2005, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

However, a stolen Social Security number has an estimated street value of $1 per identity; the price of stolen medical identity information averages a much higher street value, at an average of $50 per identity.

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) released a brief about Medical Id Theft and how to mitigate it.

The AHIMA has even created a very good consumer checklist and you can get a printable version by clicking here.

(To read the whole brief click here)

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

Remember, estimates are that every 2-4 seconds an Identity is compromised. Why take chances? Why not protect yourself and your loved ones with the best suite of services provided (including restoration) by the best NYSE company in the field? Educate yourself and visit the shameless plug below or call me at (909) 208-3728!

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U.S. Senate OKs revamped identity theft legislation

Sorry for the lack of posts but I was out of town again and will be leaving again tomorrow. I hope to post while on the road this time.

Senate OKs revamped identity theft legislation
Dan Kaplin

An amended bill that would impose harsher restrictions on cyberattacks and allow identity theft victims to recoup costs in federal court passed the Senate on Wednesday.

The legislation, known as the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, is included in a U.S. House-approved bill that states that former vice presidents would receive U.S. Secret Service protection. The combined bill will now return to the House for consideration.

..This bill allows ID theft victims to recoup costs associated with the loss of time and money spent restoring their credit standing...

...The bill also would make it a felony to use spyware or keyloggers to damage 10 or more computers, regardless of the amount of destruction caused...

..Under the proposed law, the definition of cybercrime also would be expanded to include cyberextortion cases, where malware is removed or DDoS attacks halted in return for a ransom..
(Full text at www.scmagazineus.com)

To learn more about Identity Theft and what to do if you are a victim, visit www.StopIdTheftCrime.com and subscribe to the newsletter to obtain your free 46 page eBook "Fighting Back Against Identity Theft".

Remember, estimates are that every 2-4 seconds an Identity is compromised. Why take chances? Why not protect yourself and your loved ones with the best suite of services provided (including restoration) by the best NYSE company in the field? Educate yourself and visit the shameless plug below or call me at (909) 208-3728!

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