Identity Protection Basics - What’s in Your Wallet?

There are many instances of identity theft that are beyond our control.  But many cases of identity theft are still happening in old fashioned ways.  Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke had his identity stolen because his wife’s purse was snatched from a chair at a restaurant.  We all know to protect our purses and wallets, [...]

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My Identity Theft “Pet Peeve!”

I was going to say my biggest identity theft pet peeve is supposed experts giving either incomplete, or downright misleading advice. But I guess my biggest pet peeve is that ID theft happens in the first place. But I digress.
Back to Identity theft experts. I can understand the BBB, AARP, US Postal [...]

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Torrey Richardson’s Driver’s License ID Theft Video Story

Each Identity theft incident produces it’s own unique story.
Torrey Richardson had a driver’s license, but did not own a car. Watch his identity theft story unfold, after his driver’s license was stolen.

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No One Would Steal My Identity Because….#1 Myth

The Number One Identity Theft Myth in all it’s Variations

 No one would steal my identity because:

I have bad credit
I don’t have any money to steal
I am too old
I am too young
I don’t use the Internet
I protect my personal information
And any others that you have said or heard.

Stealing your identity has nothing to do with your [...]

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What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is more and more in the news, yet it is still very misunderstood. 
The Federal Trade Commission has the responsibility of monitoring ID theft.  A couple of years ago they produced a video that gives a great general overview that answers the question -”What is identity theft?” 
It is filled with personal stories, facts about identity [...]

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Introduction

Identity Theft - Separating Fact From Fiction
Your identity should be your most prized possession.  Who you are as a person is unique to you.   Back when communities were small, people were personally recognized.  A person’s physical appearance was a big part of their identity.  It was also a time when your name was your reputation.
As [...]

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About

This blog is a consolidation of  years of experience as an Identity Theft Seminar Presenter, and from accredited training as an Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist. 
I have worked for the Better Business Bureau, with local police, and other local organizations to provide much needed education on the very serious, and broad subject of Identity Theft. 
After attending a [...]

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Welcome to Identity Theft Risks Exposed!

Welcome to Identity Theft Risks Exposed! 
Do you have questions about identity theft?
Have you been an ID theft victim with a story to relate?
Do you have opinions that you would just love to vocalize?
Then you are in the right place.  We welcome questions, comments, identity theft stories and opinions.
Identity theft can be a very misunderstood subject.  Most [...]

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