Latest Identity Stories

The initiative is to keep individuals from becoming victims of fraud. Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 25, 2013 Cemetery.us.org is expanding from its core business of providing cemetery records to help consumers protect themselves from fraud, the company said yesterday. “This is not only an untapped market; it's a market that can help cut down on crime, which benefits everyone,” a company representative said. “When people lose money to theft, they pass the loss onto consumers in the...

CHANTILLY, Va., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent study conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research, has found there were 12.6 million victims of identity fraud in 2012; a one million increase over the previous year. The report also found the total amount of fraud increased to $21 billion, the largest loss suffered in the past three years, and an increase of nearly $3 billion from the 2011 study. Data from the report indicated one in four consumers who received a data...

DENVER, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ID Watchdog, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: IDW) (PINKSHEETS: IDWAF) ("ID Watchdog" or the "Company"), provider of consumer-facing identity theft protection and resolution services, today is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Identity Rehab Corporation ("ID Rehab") has closed on a $500,000 secured credit facility with Costella Kirsch, a California based lender (the "Lender"). ID Rehab borrowed $250,000 on the credit facility at closing...

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- N8 Identity, Canada's leading dedicated identity and access management (IAM) solution provider, today announced that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading information security research and advisory resource, has selected N8 Identity's Employee Lifecycle Manager(®) (ELM(TM)) as a finalist for the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in both the Compliance and Identity and Access Management (IAM) categories. These prestigious...

Identity theft is an all-too common problem plaguing people throughout the world, but there are steps anyone can take to avoid being the victim of identity theft. The security experts at AlarmSystemReport.com created a list of tips to avoid being the target of identity theft. Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 30, 2013 Identity theft is a term that is becoming commonplace throughout the world. With the growing prevalence of cyber banking, e-commerce and online business being conducted, it’s...

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There's more to worry about this Valentine's Day than the possibility of a lonely or broken heart. Experian's ProtectMyID.com(®), a multilayered identity theft detection, protection and fraud resolution product, offers insights into how to safeguard against con artists looking to steal identities and money from people seeking to make a love connection. There are a variety of ways thieves try to capitalize on a person's trusting...

People all over the world use social media, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, among others, but there are security threats associated if social media is not used properly. The safety and security experts at SecuritySystemReviews.com created a list of safety tips users of social media can follow to avoid being targeted by thieves and criminals. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2013 Social media is a common and everyday part of many people’s lives. Social media sites can be a...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, the American Bankers Association is urging bank customers to take an active role in protecting their privacy. Banks use a combination of safeguards to protect customer data, which allows them to detect unusual spending patterns and protect accounts. Customers also play an important role in safeguarding personal financial information. "Banks protect customer privacy because their...

Tools4ever's UMRA has been implemented at several businesses throughout the United States this previous quarter to assist with user account management. Lynbrook, NY (PRWEB) January 24, 2013 Tools4ever, the market leader in Identity and Access Management solutions, is pleased to announce that this previous quarter more several business throughout the United States implemented UMRA to improve efficiency and security of their account lifecycle by automating their user account management....

COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian(®) today announced that it is extending its Precise ID(SM) identity proofing and fraud prevention services that securely authenticate and safeguard the identities of consumers who create an online my Social Security account to access their Social Security earnings and benefit information. An online my Social Security account allows individuals beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive...