Six Tips to Help Reduce the Risk of Identity Theft
July 21, 2011 by admin
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CHANTILLY, Va., Jul 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
IDENTITY
GUARD(R), a product of
Intersections Inc.
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today reminds consumers that Identity
theft remains a major threat to consumers of all ages. Fraud
protection is essential for everyone from infants to
adolescents to adults because identity
theft is such a costly and potentially life-changing
crime.
According to a February 2011 Javelin Strategy Research report on identity
theft and fraud
protection, more than 8.1 million identities were
stolen in 2010. On average, victims of identity
theft were responsible for paying $631 in out-of-pocket
costs, such as those to cover fraudulent debt or legal fees, which is a
significant rise from $387 in 2009. The California-based market research
firm says the increased need for fraud
protection may stem from thieves focusing more on new
account debit card fraud.
The climbing costs may provide individuals with even more
incentive to better monitor their credit
reports and scores. While a credit and fraud
protection program can be a great asset, consumers
should also make sure to take the proper steps to lower their risk of identity
theft.
Here are six tips that may help consumers better defend against
thieves.
1. Avoid throwing away any private documentation – bills, credit
card offers, bank statements – that contains personal identifying
details without first running it through a paper shredder.
2. Take receipts after a purchase and check their listed amounts
against credit card bills. This approach may help a person identify any
fraudulent charges on his or her statements.
3. Avoid carrying your Social Security card out of your home
unless it’s absolutely necessary.
4. Have your mail delivery temporarily suspended when you are on
vacation.
5. Use a different password for each online account and construct
passwords with a combination of numbers, capital letters, and, if
possible, symbols.
6. Stay abreast of the latest online fraud tactics. Knowing what
scams are out there can help individuals practice safer Web browsing
behavior.
About IDENTITY GUARD(R)
(
http://www.identityguard.com/ )
Identity Guard(R)
is a product of Intersections Inc.
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,
a leading provider of consumer and corporate identity risk management
services. Intersections has protected 32 million consumers
worldwide since 1996. Applying the same 24/7 technology that the biggest
names in financial services provide to their customers, the Identity
Guard product responds to ever-increasing personal
security challenges — protecting your most valuable assets — your credit
and your identity. Follow Identity Guard on Twitter@IdentityG
and fan Identity Guard on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/IdentityGuard .
SOURCE: Identity Guard by Intersections Inc.
Identity Guard
Leslie Garrett, 703-234-3851
lgarrett@intersections.com
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Google+ Profile Hacks: Users Get Creative with Photos [PICS]
July 21, 2011 by admin
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Already using Google+? Follow Mashable News for the latest about the platform’s new features, tips and tricks as well as our top social media and technology updates.
It’s not just Facebook users having all the fun with photographic profile hacks, we are delighted to report that Google+ users are getting in on the action too.
Because the shiny new social networking service displays some of your photos at the top of your profile, you can tweak your scrapbook photo album for a more creative photographic display.
From landscapes to portraits via pop art, take a look through the photo gallery below for the brilliant examples we’ve come across so far. Link us in the comments to any of your Google+ profile hacks — we might just add them to the list!
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We’d expect the Google+ photos community manager to know his way round the new service, but we still can’t help be impressed with his clever and creative concept.
Felipe Apostol’s monotone collage is very effective.
Francois Bacconnet has a message for us — written in appropriately Google-flavored colors.
Brenda Anderson’s lovely landscape offers a window on the world.
There’s more typographical-themed fun to be had from Michel Plungjan.
Dariusz Majgier’s eyes make for a striking profile page.
A street scene adds some urban chic to Greg Schmigel’s profile page.
Leo G’s Irish landscape works well.
An jaunty angle and the two faces sharing the same box add interest to Mohd Sufian Othman’s creation.
Roger Thornton Brown has gone all Andy Warhol over on his profile page.
Photographer Joe Murphy’s Iowa landscape offers a calm view with lovely light captured beautifully.
John Yates levitates above his G+ profile.
Meanwhile, Pepper Ferguson wants to know how you are!
A doodle makes Matt Davis’ profile unique.
Dan Moyle also sticks with the typography theme with his creation.
Lynda Gidden’s close-up on her eyes offers an arresting overall first impression.
Matthew Stone has done some clever photo editing to neutralize the gaps between the photos.
Neil Patrick Harris’ famous quote brings the awesome to Paul Spoerry’s profile.
Tech lover Nicci Moon adds media controls to her profile page.
Sara Mays gets pretty with a floral selection.
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We’d expect the Google+ photos community manager to know his way round the new service, but we still can’t help be impressed with his clever and creative concept.
Felipe Apostol’s monotone collage is very effective.
Francois Bacconnet has a message for us — written in appropriately Google-flavored colors.
Brenda Anderson’s lovely landscape offers a window on the world.
There’s more typographical-themed fun to be had from Michel Plungjan.
Dariusz Majgier’s eyes make for a striking profile page.
A street scene adds some urban chic to Greg Schmigel’s profile page.
Leo G’s Irish landscape works well.
An jaunty angle and the two faces sharing the same box add interest to Mohd Sufian Othman’s creation.
Roger Thornton Brown has gone all Andy Warhol over on his profile page.
Photographer Joe Murphy’s Iowa landscape offers a calm view with lovely light captured beautifully.
John Yates levitates above his G+ profile.
Meanwhile, Pepper Ferguson wants to know how you are!
A doodle makes Matt Davis’ profile unique.
Dan Moyle also sticks with the typography theme with his creation.
Lynda Gidden’s close-up on her eyes offers an arresting overall first impression.
Matthew Stone has done some clever photo editing to neutralize the gaps between the photos.
Neil Patrick Harris’ famous quote brings the awesome to Paul Spoerry’s profile.
Tech lover Nicci Moon adds media controls to her profile page.
Sara Mays gets pretty with a floral selection.
