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How Identity Thieves Get Your Personal Information

They get information from businesses or other institutions by: stealing records or information while they're on the job
bribing an employee who has access to these records hacking these records conning information out of employees

They may steal your mail, including bank and credit card statements, credit card offers, new checks, and tax information.

They may rummage through your trash, the trash of businesses, or public trash dumps in a practice known as "dumpster diving."

They may get your credit reports by abusing their employer's authorized access to them, or by posing as a landlord, employer, or someone else who may have a legal right to access your report.

They may steal your credit or debit card numbers by capturing the information in a data storage device in a practice known as "skimming." They may swipe your card for an actual purchase, or attach the device to an ATM machine where you may enter or swipe your card.

They may steal your wallet or purse.

They may complete a "change of address form" to divert your mail to another location.

They may steal personal information they find in your home.

They may steal personal information from you through email or phone by posing as legitimate companies and claiming that you have a problem with your account. This practice is known as "phishing" online, or pretexting by phone.

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Did You Know?

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	Latest news about Identity Theft cases in Alabama and nationwide: Governor Signs Legislation To Protect New Yorkers Against Identity Theft New York Remains National Leader in Providing Consumers with Ability to Proactively Protect their Credit Reports from Third Party Access G... Read more > Possible Personal Information Breach Johanns was informed today of the possible breach during a briefing on the status of a forensic investigation into the incident. He was first notif... Read more > Identity Theft Focus of National Consumer Protection The Federal Trade Commission has launched the seventh annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), February 6-12, 2005, in cooperation with fed... Read more > More Identity Theft News >

Identity Theft Terms

Today's Terms

Identity fraud

Definition:
Identity fraud differs from identity theft as so far as the thief doesn't steal someone else's information, but rather uses made up information.

Check washing

Definition:
Thieves often steal personal checks and then dip it into acetone, which removes the ink and in order to write it for a higher amount.

Butterfly pouch laminate

Definition:
Thieves use this type of plastic to counterfeit licences or identification cards because it allows a logo or seal to be printed on the surface, which is then laminated onto the document.

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Identity Theft Hot Topics

Topics Related to Identity Theft:

Skimming
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Database Fraud
Personal Computer and Passwords
Phising
Credit Report

Alabama Identity-Theft Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Identity-Theft attorney you should contact our Identity-Theft Attorney as soon as possible:

Alabaster
Albertville
Alexander City
Anniston
Athens
Atmore
Auburn
Bay Minette
Bessemer
Birmingham
Cullman
Daphne
Decatur
Dothan
Enterprise
Fairhope
Florence
Fort Payne
Gadsden

Hartselle
Huntsville
Madison
Mobile
Montgomery
Opelika
Ozark
Pelham
Phenix City
Pinson
Prattville
Selma
Sylacauga
Talladega
Theodore
Trussville
Tuscaloosa
Wetumpka

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