Anyone else having computer issues the last few days? Are you sure that you haven't been a victim of ID Theft? Here are some tips...if you have more questions, call me!
| Share This:  | | |  | | Investigator Insight: Identity Theft and College Students Typically, those entering college are also entering a new level of personal responsibility. Some of those responsibilities are more obvious than others. Here, Kroll Advisory Solutions shares important information to give a college student insight and advice related to responsible handling of their personal identifiers. click HERE to read tips for college students.
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When "Close" Isn't Good Enough
Misinformation is extremely dangerous when responding to an identity theft situation. Like a bit of truth that gets changed each time it is shared, the truth about any aspect of identity theft can end up grossly misrepresented once it is repeated many times. For example, here is a common misrepresentation that is the mixture of both fact and fiction: If a victim of identity theft does not report the theft of his or her identity within 48 hours, then he or she could be held liable for all debts created by the identity thief after that time.
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| Quick Tip #3: In this third installment of quick tips, we share insight to help you better manage your personal identifying information. Set up security features on your electronic devices, including phones, laptops, and computer tablets. Use locking mechanisms and set pass codes that are not easily guessed. This will help protect the sensitive personal information stored on these devices.
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| | Investigator Alert! Investigators are receiving calls about a virus posing as an FBI alert, freezing computers and alarming users across the country. Infected computers display a shocking pop-up that tells owners they have illegal materials on their PCs and demands a $200 fine.* How the Scam Works: Computers infected with the FBI MoneyPak malware display a message using the FBI seal and citing several legal documents. "Your PC is blocked due to at least one of the reasons below," reads the message. The reasons include owning/distributing copyrighted material, pornography or malware. To unlock the computer, the virus demands a fine (amounts vary from $100 to $300) that must be paid with MoneyPak, a way to send cash without a bank account. It threatens criminal action against those who don't pay within three days. The FBI calls the virus Reveton. Unlike many viruses that activate when users open a file or attachment, this one can install itself when users simply click on a compromised website. What to Do if Your Computer is Infected: - Do not pay any money or provide any personal information
- Only the most computer-savvy users will be able to remove the virus without help. See Microsoft's "Security Essentials" and select the "I think my computer is infected" option to contact a support person in your area. You can also search for computer repair shops at BBB.org.
- Be aware that even if you are able to unfreeze your computer on your own, the malware might still operate in the background.
For More Information: *taken from information directly from the Better Business Bureau | | | | | |
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