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"My 5-year-old son owns a house, a car and WHAT?" ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Child identity theft is a fast-growing crime with the number of under-age victims estimated to be as high as 500,000 a year, far exceeding adult identity theft. Criminals target children because kids have a clean credit record or no credit file, and the theft can go undetected for years--usually until the child applies for a summer job, a student loan, or a credit card. "Until that time, a...

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...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Surveillance Systems LLC (USS), the architects of loss prevention technology, has introduced the new Ninja Label built with unique dual technology to help prevent shoplifting and organized retail crime (ORC) theft. Equipped with effective electronic article surveillance (EAS) technology and backed with heavy duty adhesive, the very visible label imprints an extremely hard to remove color store logo on the merchandise...

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...

Thieves Enjoying Tailgate Parties at Victims' Expense DES PLAINES, Ill., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a first-time report that examines the incidents of tailgate thefts across the United States, of which 1,343 claims were generated from 45 states. Notably, the rate of tailgate theft claims has been increasing since 2009, with an 18 percent increase projected from 2011 to 2012. The report examines theft claims...

National Capital Ravelco is the new distributor of the Ravelco Vehicle Anti-theft Device serving the Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia area offering the best car security available. Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 04, 2013 Ravelco's expansion in the National Capital Area market signals the best car security option in the fight against vehicle theft has arrived. Over 4 million installations since 1976 with NOT ONE vehicle stolen has proven Ravelco to be a simple to use,...

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...