Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Articles

It's important to be well educated before applying for credit or making any other major financial decision. In our education center we well inform you about any aspect of applying for and using credit. We publish new credit card articles weekly so be sure to check back often.

• The Many Faces of Identity Thieves
  They could be your best friend. Your boss. Your neighbor. Even your mother. They are identity thieves - and they are watching you.
  
• Credit Card Fraud Hurts Businesses, Too
  When thieves pay with stolen credit cards, businesses lose big. This article examines some recent cases of credit card fraud and the steps business owners can take to protect themselves.
  
• The Worst Identity Theft Scams of the Year
  2007 and 2008 saw some truly horrendous identity theft scams. What can we learn from them, and what can you do to protect yourself? This article explores the worst of the worst.
  
• Reducing Identity Theft With Randomly Generated Credit Card Numbers
  Identity theft is a real threat to our world today. Scammers all over the world have take the identity of another person and used their good credit to purchase items, all the while never repaying them. This happens more often than we really care to admit and has become the source of a great deal of headaches for creditors and consumers alike. It is for this reason that some credit card companies and payment processors have begun to offer what is known as random credit card number generation.
  
• Just Shred It—Protecting Your Identity
  There are few things just as disturbing as the thought of having your identity stolen. All a criminal has to do is get a hold of a few of the right numbers and words, and they can take over your virtual and financial life, burying you in debt that you had no hand in incurring and ruining your credit. It can take years and a lot of money to get everything sorted out, and afterwards you’ll never feel quite as secure, knowing just how bad things can get if you aren’t careful.
  
• Keep Identity Thieves at Bay
  We know identity theft happens, but we don't really believe it will happen to us. Here are some good strategies for keeping those identity thieves away from your credit cards.
  
• Disposable Credit Card Numbers
  Disposable diapers, disposable cameras- and now… disposable credit card numbers? They’re actually referred to within the industry as virtual credit card numbers, and are currently being offered through most major credit card issuers.
  
• Tips for Avoiding Credit Fraud
  There are a variety of ways that thiefs can get your information and use your cards to make purchases. Here are a few of the more common ways.
  
• Don't Be a Victim of Identity Theft
  Just about everybody has heard of identity theft, but most people do not believe it could ever happen to them. The fact is, identity theft is more common than most believe. It's not hard for identity thieves to obtain all of the information they need in order to assume another person's identity, but it can be made a whole lot harder for them if people remain smart and protect themselves as completely as possible.
  
• Protect yourself against identity theft
  Identity theft is a felony that is becoming more and more common. It's important to protect yourself against it.