Outsmarting the identity thieves

Article Abstract:

Safeguarding personal information and reporting the loss of a wallet immediately to the police, fraud units and banks can help prevent credit card and other such frauds. A small amount of personal information can be used to defraud. Other tips to keep from becoming a victim, are given.

Swindlers and swindling, Swindlers, Swindling

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Gone with the wallet: how to protect yourself - and your credit - after a theft

Article Abstract:

A person who has had a wallet stolen should contact credit card issuers, cancel ATM cards and notify the bank if blank checks have been stolen. A call to credit bureaus can prevent the thief from opening fraudulent charge accounts.

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The scam is in the mail: if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is

Article Abstract:

Mailed announcements to winners of prizes are often fraudulent. Consumers should be suspicious of mailings market 'official' or mailed at bulk rate. Cash advances should not be paid for prizes.

Mail fraud

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