The Startling Truth of #IDTheft  and the Terrible Effect It Has on Facebook

You can be a British pop star, model and producer like Carolyn Owlett, and you're STILL susceptible to the worst kind of identity theft known to man when an unusual person starts following you around professing undying love to you.

The eerie fact about this true story, though, is the unusual person, Regis Remacle, WASN'T a stalker! He was an honest guy  who ACTUALLY had a relationship with her for 17 straight months. And she didn't even realize it.

The reason why she never knew was because her identity was stolen online, and the poor man received countless photos from Facebook as well as tons and tons of chats and emails to support the fact that he, indeed, had a relationship with one Carolyn Owlett.

Go figure. Needless to say, the culprit was discovered, and she (yes, it was a woman) promptly deleted all photos and the fake account created in Owlett's name. Crisis averted.

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Finn, the Stormtrooper: Your Latest Victim of #IDTheft

Have you seen the Star Wars film? Good. Then you'd know how much it stinks to have the stigma of a stormtrooper and not want it. That's what identity theft does. It makes you out to be what you really don't want to be, just like one Simon Bunce in England who found out that he was going to get arrested for child pornography.

Something didn't add up at all. Bunce never took child porn pictures. And, yet, there was actual 'proof' about it. The evidence was enough for him to lose his job and face a family about to disown him. Life was about to crumble — until Bunce did some investigating of his own to find out that his credit card info was stolen and then utilized by someone from Indonesia to purchase porn from an American website. And all of this happened right from under his nose.

The proof he had discovered was so irrefutable that he even then discovered that he had an alibi all along during the time the porn was purchased: the man was actually in a restaurant in London!

Sadly, Bunce had to go through tons of scrutiny before finally reconciling with authorities and with his family. The poor man now swears not to ever use those evil credit cards.

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We take for granted the fact that our little pieces of plastic just may be the keys to our true prized possessions: our identities. But why are we so casual about our credit cards then? After all, they’re just plastic flash cards with obscure numbers on them, and it’s hard to believe anyone could steal our identities just from copying down those numbers. Security’s pretty steely these days, we think, so how can any hacker do anything without actually stealing our credit cards? And even then, there are precautions taken for anyone using a stolen credit card. Yet, we should still be worried….

The Reason Why We Should Still Be Worried Is That Credit Card Access Is Easy With the Right Kind of Information

That one little credit card has all the pertinent information a hacker or identity theft aficionado would need — your credit card number, expiration date, your name, and your security code. When you think about it, that’s really all thieves would need.

Therefore, whenever you hand your credit card or debit card to anyone — even a waitress — you run the slight risk that the person just might be a cyber-criminal of the worst kind — committing identity fraud and stealing your resources, your assets, your everything, simply by copying numbers down.

You Could Be Using an ATM and Someone Might Be Looking Over Your Shoulder

It doesn’t take much effort to steal someone’s information. Identity thieves aren’t stupid, unlike some idiots out there. A thief doesn’t necessarily have to steal the actual card. What’s important is the information. More importantly, grocery lines are ripe pickings for identity theft as anyone with a smartphone could simply snap a picture on the other side of a line while the cashier’s not looking, get the numbers from the credit card or debit card swiped, and then use that information to purchase a new car or something. It’s that simple.

Be careful, please. You’re walking around with a giant vault, unlocked, and loaded with not only all the cash you have on you, but all the potential you have in securing loans and new lines of credit. Not a whole lot of financial quality control to work with there. Current credit lines, too, are in danger. When you think about it, it’s not that hard for an identity thief to get a hold of your information.

Identity Theft Protection Is, Therefore, Essential

You’re never 100% risk-free. Just remember that. You can even have a stolen-card policy with your credit card company, but it won’t matter as long as the criminal has your information. Make it a point to get in with the ultimate identity protection service out there, or LifeLock especially. Identity theft is the most dangerous crime in the U.S. these days — and your credit card has now earned another notch on your belt as your biggest weakness!

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Here's a Reason Why Many Thieves End Up Tragic

They get caught! And they get caught BIG TIME. The problem with #IDTheft  is that many of these criminals can often do their dirty work unseen and without you even knowing it. That's why it's our job at #UIP  to make sure they don't get into your personal information — and if they do, to restore your identity through our effective insurance policy.

Which is more than we can say for these top four thieves!

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What does a thief look like in modern society? Are they strung-out crackheads? Or the devilishly good-looking James Bond types that you see on TV? Does it matter? In all honesty, no.

The Thief of Today’s Age Can Be Anyone

Your 16-year-old babysitter, the nerd you picked on in high school, and even your boss. And why is that? Because today the largest growing trend in thievery is identity theft, a crime where the criminal doesn’t even need to have a face, or even a “personality”! More than ever there has been a need to enroll in identity theft protection.

But if that doesn’t convince you of why you need the credit monitoring, restoration, alerts and even credit repair associated with something like LifeLock or Identity Guard, know this….

Even the Top Infamous Thieves of Our Age Wouldn’t Know How to Be Criminals of Identity Theft!

And that’s saying a lot right there. Ever heard of Robin Hood, the famous man in tights serving the poor?Or how about Robert Louis Stevenson’s fickle pirate Long John Silver and his hunger for treasure? Even the sexy and dangerous gangster couple Bonnie and Clyde would be scratching their heads about social media and bank accounts, because back then it was all about the tommy gun and toting bags of cash. Plus you can’t even beat Ali Baba in stumbling onto a secret lair saying “open sesame” and stealing from 40 other thieves (but he certainly couldn’t scam and hack his way into your daughter’s Facebook account, we think!).

These four thieves wouldn’t know what to do with this scheme called identity theft. It’s above and beyond them. They committed crimes, sometimes in the worst way — either fictionally or historically — yet your everyday identity thief could do so much more.

So take this advice — protect your identity. Immediately.

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Phishing Isn't Fun If You're on the Hook

Imagine what it would be like to be a minnow on a hook. Not fun. That's what #IDTheft  feels like. Thankfully, #UIP  has the goods on what you can do to avoid being the bait right here:

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In today’s technology-driven world, the internet plays a massive role in spreading information. However, there are certain people and things that everyone should be aware of while using the internet. People such as cyber-criminals implementing identity theft, credit card fraud and other vices deceive internet users into revealing sensitive and critical information unknowingly.

What Is Phishing?

Phishing scams are classified as an email fraud method in which legitimate-appearing emails are sent by the perpetrator (phishers) to gather personal and financial information from the recipients. Usually, the phishing scams appear to come from trustworthy and well-known websites such as Google, Yahoo, PayPal, or from banks and financial organizations.

Information usually sought by perpetrators of phishing scams can include requests for:

• Usernames and Passwords
• Debit or Credit Card Details
• Personal Identification Numbers
• Bank Account Numbers and Details
• Mothers’ Maiden Names
• Birth Date and Year
• Social Security Numbers

Phishing scams usually come in emails and even instant messages that would contain some link(s). Once you visit the link, you are taken to a “fake and replica” website. It is commonly seen that the phishing email request you to perform an action like “verify your account” or “confirm your card or billing information.” These emails also include a threat like “Your bank account will be deactivated if you do not click here“. If you provide information, you are a victim of phishing scams, a very effective form of identity theft, among many other chameleon styles of the crime.

How Do You Avoid Being a Victim of Phishing Scams?

1. Do not respond to email solicitation for personal and/or financial information in emails.
2. If you receive an email asking for details, contact the company directly but NOT with information provided in the “phishing” email.
3. You should check security of the website before providing sensitive informative over the internet.
4. Contact your financial institution on an immediate basis if you believe someone has compromised with your financial accounts.
5. Hide your email address from social networking sites and online profiles or just allow specific people to view your information.
6. Always update your contact information with financial institutions like banks so that you receive updates for all, including fraud transactions.
7. Check your bank and financial statements regularly.
8. Use strong passwords that should be large and a combination of special characters, digits, and alphabets both in small and upper cases. Never write or share your password.

If you do receive a phishing email, do not forget to report it to legitimate institution so you know there is someone to deal with it.

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Scroll down below, and you’ll see the offer to follow beckoning your call. Learn more about what we bring to the table on social media as we grow our outreach and make it clear that ID theft has no place in the lives of U.S. citizens. UIP makes it happen.

And UIP Makes It Happen on Google+ and LinkedIn

Here’s the thing about identity theft. It’s a growing epidemic. And the worst of it is this: social media happens to be a serious target as well! So why not fight the battle there as well?

• Our Google+ Page — Here you’ll find links of all our affiliates, everything from legal to finance, and even real estate. You want the best possible access, seamless and simple? You can get it right here on Google+.
• Our LinkedIn Page — We showcase for the demographic here, targeting the niche and making sure those in need of identity theft protection receive it from UIP. But here’s something more important regarding LinkedIn. Identity theft can even happen to businesses…. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to ID theft.

Whether You’re a Business or Individual….

It’s pretty clear: you’ll need identity theft protection. Especially if you’re on social media. If by chance you have a Google+ account, or a LinkedIn account, or even a Facebook account (which, who knows, we may end up having a page there, although there already is one dedicated to identity theft protection), don’t hesitate to contact us at UIP.

Our job is to help make sure your identity’s safe. Secure. Safeguarded. Because without that identity, you’re lost. And so is your future. Join us now on Google+ and LinkedIn and see what we can provide for you as far as industry trends, news, updates and developments in the space that is ID theft protection. It’s time we build this community the way it needs to be.

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Identity theft is rampant these days. Anyone with a computer and enough gall can accomplish it, regardless of their intellectual prowess, and so bank accounts are being ruptured – and drained – with alarming regularity, but it is preventable with such services as LifeLock or Identity Guard.

Be Aware of Identity Theft: From the Moment of Inquiry

The next time someone asks you for your phone number, full name, or financial information, stop and ask yourself why do they need to know this? Then, stop and ask the person inquiring – why do you need to know this?

Identity thieves ask for important information, knowing that more often than not they will get a thoughtless, automatic response. So be vigilant about who you hand that information out to, and you might save yourself a lot of trouble.

Keep an Eye On Your Snail Mail, Without a Doubt

One method of identity theft is to take mail directly out of a mailbox. Don’t make it easy for them. Always drop your mail off at the post office instead of leaving it in your mailbox, and when you go on vacation, make sure you have your mail held instead of letting it pile up for thieves to take.

Don’t leave bills lying around where anyone can see them, and keep your personal information, such as credit cards, stored away safely.

Best of All, Watch the Internet, Because the Internet Watches You!

Most identity theft occurs online. Be smart about online financial transactions. Install firewalls and make sure the sites you’re spending money on are secure sites. Use creative passwords – random sequences of letters and numbers work best – and don’t give your financial information to just anyone

It’s hard to stop a criminal once they set their mind to committing a crime. But you can make yourself less likely to be a victim, and safeguard your financial well-being, credit history, and identity by being vigilant with the ultimate identity protection. As a result, you end up making sure you’re the only one spending your money.

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Camouflage: the Identity Thief's First Line of Offense

You can't see them steal from you. That's what makes #IDTheft  so deadly. Want to know how they can pull the rug out from under you? Here are six ways they do it, courtesy of #UIP

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