Archive for April, 2009

1. If it can at all be avoided, try not to write a personal check to someone you don’t know. Use cash, a money order or cashiers check instead. The account information on your check can be used to withdraw money from your account without your permission. Not using personal checks is one step you [...]

Identity theft is a criminal offense that involves a thief stealing very important documents belonging to an individual that includes a birth certificate or a Social Security number. If an identity thief is able to get this vital information, they are able to pose as another person. Make sure to protect your identity with a [...]