From cyberspace to crawl spaces, new innovations in information gathering have left the private life of the average person open to scrutiny, and worse, exploitation. In this thoroughly revised update of his immensely popular guide How to Be Invisible, J.J. Luna shows you how to protect yourself from these information predators by securing your vehicle and real estate ownership, your bank accounts, your business dealings, your computer files, your home address, and more.
J.J. Luna, a highly trained and experienced security consultant, shows you how to achieve the privacy you crave and deserve, whether you just want to shield yourself from casual scrutiny or take your life savings with you and disappearing without a trace. Whatever your needs, Luna reveals the shocking secrets that private detectives and other seekers of personal information use to uncover information and then shows how to make a serious commitment to safeguarding yourself.
There is a prevailing sense in our society that true privacy is a thing of the past. Filled with vivid real life stories drawn from the headlines and from Luna's own consulting experience, How to Be Invisible, Revised Edition is a critical antidote to the privacy concerns that continue only to grow in magnitude as new and more efficient ways of undermining our personal security are made available. Privacy is a commonly-lamented casualty of the Information Age and of the world's changing climate-but that doesn't mean you have to stand for it.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Frauds and Schemes
Certain authors of the past—the ones I grew up reading—believed it was
necessary to do all the wrong things in hopes of gaining secrecy. Many years
ago, I too, succumbed to the marketing efforts of mail-order catalogs and
phantom authors, in hopes of gaining information on how to win the game of
hide and seek.
It’s an intriguing subject to be sure—privacy in general and alternate identity
in particular. I found no real answers in those expensive books shipped to me
from afar by the supposed experts on the subject. Instead, my common sense
and conscience prevailed, and I instead studied, researched, consulted
various resources, and opted for a practical, workable—and most
important—a legal approach to accomplishing privacy.
The concepts I’ve written about in Privacy Crisis: Identity Theft Prevention Plan and Guide to
Anonymous Living work and won’t get you into trouble.
One guy wrote a book about contracting with a terminally ill patient for the
purpose of assuming his/her identity, once they passed on.
The “dead baby/graveyard scheme” ran rampant in books on the subject in
the 1980s and beyond, and proponents encouraged their followers to steal an
identity from the deceased and attempt to obtain a driver’s license in the
name of the dead infant or youth.
The “banking passport” idea is still popular, for those not in the know.
Some recommend emigrating and changing your name, once you’re
officially a new citizen—not a bad idea, except that it takes from five to
twelve years to become a citizen of most first-world countries.
Others have written on solutions for the privacy seeker, protesting the need
for official I.D. documents at all. This crowd may be right per the U.S.
Constitution, but it’s difficult to do business without primary identity
documents.
necessary to do all the wrong things in hopes of gaining secrecy. Many years
ago, I too, succumbed to the marketing efforts of mail-order catalogs and
phantom authors, in hopes of gaining information on how to win the game of
hide and seek.
It’s an intriguing subject to be sure—privacy in general and alternate identity
in particular. I found no real answers in those expensive books shipped to me
from afar by the supposed experts on the subject. Instead, my common sense
and conscience prevailed, and I instead studied, researched, consulted
various resources, and opted for a practical, workable—and most
important—a legal approach to accomplishing privacy.
The concepts I’ve written about in Privacy Crisis: Identity Theft Prevention Plan and Guide to
Anonymous Living work and won’t get you into trouble.
One guy wrote a book about contracting with a terminally ill patient for the
purpose of assuming his/her identity, once they passed on.
The “dead baby/graveyard scheme” ran rampant in books on the subject in
the 1980s and beyond, and proponents encouraged their followers to steal an
identity from the deceased and attempt to obtain a driver’s license in the
name of the dead infant or youth.
The “banking passport” idea is still popular, for those not in the know.
Some recommend emigrating and changing your name, once you’re
officially a new citizen—not a bad idea, except that it takes from five to
twelve years to become a citizen of most first-world countries.
Others have written on solutions for the privacy seeker, protesting the need
for official I.D. documents at all. This crowd may be right per the U.S.
Constitution, but it’s difficult to do business without primary identity
documents.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
5 steps to protecting your twitter account.
1. Set a Very Strong Twitter password.
2. Create unique passwords for your Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Blog & other social n
3. Be careful giving out your Twitter username and password to 3rd Party Apps
4. Link your phone number to your Twitter account
5. Back-up your Twitter!
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2. Create unique passwords for your Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Blog & other social n
3. Be careful giving out your Twitter username and password to 3rd Party Apps
4. Link your phone number to your Twitter account
5. Back-up your Twitter!
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Check your Credit
Most people dont check their credit until its too late. The bank will check your credit to approve the house or car loan you are applying. But truth of the matter is you need to save yourself the embarrassment and check your own credit before they do.
Most people do not know that you can get a free credit report every year for FREE! I get one every year just to make sure their are no unwarranted charges or accounts that I am not aware off that may be bringing down my credit score. Also check your bank statements especially after online purchases to make sure their isn't any recurring bills being made.
These two tips should help to keep your credit in good shape and your identity from being stolen. It won't do it alone but will help you still use a software like Evidence Eraser (Link provided on this blog) or an Anti-Theft program to keep your identity. Remember Padlock Your Identity!
Most people do not know that you can get a free credit report every year for FREE! I get one every year just to make sure their are no unwarranted charges or accounts that I am not aware off that may be bringing down my credit score. Also check your bank statements especially after online purchases to make sure their isn't any recurring bills being made.
These two tips should help to keep your credit in good shape and your identity from being stolen. It won't do it alone but will help you still use a software like Evidence Eraser (Link provided on this blog) or an Anti-Theft program to keep your identity. Remember Padlock Your Identity!
Credit Card Protection Basics
Disclaimer: This article is from About.com the information contained my work for you or may not. Credit Card Theft is very serious I suggest investing into one of the identity protection products I provide links for.
By. Jerri Ledford
for About.com
Point of Threat: Credit Cards
Identity theft and credit card fraud are not the same crime, though the two are often lumped together as one. Identity theft is much more far-reaching than credit card fraud. When a criminal steals you identity, they may have financial motivation, but you'll suffer more than fraudulent charges on your credit cards.
Identity thieves may change account information, create new accounts, use your identity to commit crimes, and even use your identity to establish a new life. Credit card fraud, on the other hand, is limited to charges on stolen credit card numbers. A criminal gains access to your account number and then uses it to purchase products online or in person and then resells those goods to get the cash.
So, if credit card fraud is not identity theft, why address it? The simple answer is because credit card fraud can be an element of identity theft. It can also lead to identity theft.
Preventing Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a crime that can often be prevented. For example, something as simple as a signature on the back of your card could prevent the card from being used if it’s been stolen. Even better, put the letters CID (which stands for See ID) on the back of the card. Then when a merchant attempts to verify the signature on the receipt with the card, they’ll request to see your identification.
Everyone is familiar with the basics of protecting your credit card. Don’t loan it out. Don’t leave it laying. And don’t give the number to someone you don’t know without first verifying they are legitimate.
But there are lesser known strategies for protecting your credit cards and card numbers, too. And these are the strategies that you should know well and use constantly.
* Keep your card in sight. Whenever possible, keep your credit card where you can see it. Some places, like restaurants, take your card away and then bring it back after they’ve secured authorization for a transaction. It’s when the card is out of your sight that it’s often swiped through a card reader that stores the information from the magnetic strip for criminals to use to create a duplicate card later.
* Ask about multiple swipes. It’s not uncommon when you hand a merchant your card for them to swipe it more than once. Usually, this happens because the card reader doesn’t read the magnetic stripe on the back of the card, but savvy criminals will also use a second swipe as a method to copy the information from the magnetic stripe to a storage device to later be transferred to a duplicate card. If your card is swiped more than one time, always ask why.
* Never use your credit card on an unsecured Web site. A secured Web site will have a small lock in the lower right corner of the page, or the status bar for the page. If the lock doesn’t appear there, then the site is not secure. Don’t use your card on an unsecure site, because anyone with a little skill can capture the number and use it for their own purposes.
* Never carry multiple cards. If you lose your wallet or purse, you lose everything that’s in it. Another danger here is that someone will go through your wallet or purse when it’s left unattended and steal just one card. Leave any card you won’t be using at home, and try to stick to putting all of your purchases on just one card.
* Never give out your credit card number while you’re on your cell phone. Cell phones have become such a large part of our society that we often forget everyone around us can hear our conversations. If you need to provide your credit card number for a purchase while on the cell phone either request to call the company back from your own home, or find a place that’s private (like inside your car, alone) to provide the number.
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* Consider purchasing pre-paid credit cards for online shopping. Pre-paid credit cards are one of the best ways to protect yourself. You load the card with a set amount and then use it just as you would a regular credit card. The good news is, if the number is stolen or the card is lost, your liability and the amount of damage that’s done is limited by the money that’s available on the card. As an added bonus, there’s no interest on a pre-paid card since technically you’re spending your own money, anyway.
Credit card fraud may not be actual identity theft, but it’s often a step along the way. And even if the criminal that fraudulently charges your card isn’t interested in your identity, the expense and frustration of dealing with credit card fraud is reason enough to protect yourself.
Be smart. Use caution. And always be aware of how your credit card is being handled by someone else.
By. Jerri Ledford
for About.com
Point of Threat: Credit Cards
Identity theft and credit card fraud are not the same crime, though the two are often lumped together as one. Identity theft is much more far-reaching than credit card fraud. When a criminal steals you identity, they may have financial motivation, but you'll suffer more than fraudulent charges on your credit cards.
Identity thieves may change account information, create new accounts, use your identity to commit crimes, and even use your identity to establish a new life. Credit card fraud, on the other hand, is limited to charges on stolen credit card numbers. A criminal gains access to your account number and then uses it to purchase products online or in person and then resells those goods to get the cash.
So, if credit card fraud is not identity theft, why address it? The simple answer is because credit card fraud can be an element of identity theft. It can also lead to identity theft.
Preventing Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a crime that can often be prevented. For example, something as simple as a signature on the back of your card could prevent the card from being used if it’s been stolen. Even better, put the letters CID (which stands for See ID) on the back of the card. Then when a merchant attempts to verify the signature on the receipt with the card, they’ll request to see your identification.
Everyone is familiar with the basics of protecting your credit card. Don’t loan it out. Don’t leave it laying. And don’t give the number to someone you don’t know without first verifying they are legitimate.
But there are lesser known strategies for protecting your credit cards and card numbers, too. And these are the strategies that you should know well and use constantly.
* Keep your card in sight. Whenever possible, keep your credit card where you can see it. Some places, like restaurants, take your card away and then bring it back after they’ve secured authorization for a transaction. It’s when the card is out of your sight that it’s often swiped through a card reader that stores the information from the magnetic strip for criminals to use to create a duplicate card later.
* Ask about multiple swipes. It’s not uncommon when you hand a merchant your card for them to swipe it more than once. Usually, this happens because the card reader doesn’t read the magnetic stripe on the back of the card, but savvy criminals will also use a second swipe as a method to copy the information from the magnetic stripe to a storage device to later be transferred to a duplicate card. If your card is swiped more than one time, always ask why.
* Never use your credit card on an unsecured Web site. A secured Web site will have a small lock in the lower right corner of the page, or the status bar for the page. If the lock doesn’t appear there, then the site is not secure. Don’t use your card on an unsecure site, because anyone with a little skill can capture the number and use it for their own purposes.
* Never carry multiple cards. If you lose your wallet or purse, you lose everything that’s in it. Another danger here is that someone will go through your wallet or purse when it’s left unattended and steal just one card. Leave any card you won’t be using at home, and try to stick to putting all of your purchases on just one card.
* Never give out your credit card number while you’re on your cell phone. Cell phones have become such a large part of our society that we often forget everyone around us can hear our conversations. If you need to provide your credit card number for a purchase while on the cell phone either request to call the company back from your own home, or find a place that’s private (like inside your car, alone) to provide the number.
*
* Consider purchasing pre-paid credit cards for online shopping. Pre-paid credit cards are one of the best ways to protect yourself. You load the card with a set amount and then use it just as you would a regular credit card. The good news is, if the number is stolen or the card is lost, your liability and the amount of damage that’s done is limited by the money that’s available on the card. As an added bonus, there’s no interest on a pre-paid card since technically you’re spending your own money, anyway.
Credit card fraud may not be actual identity theft, but it’s often a step along the way. And even if the criminal that fraudulently charges your card isn’t interested in your identity, the expense and frustration of dealing with credit card fraud is reason enough to protect yourself.
Be smart. Use caution. And always be aware of how your credit card is being handled by someone else.
Recognizing Common Identity Theft Scams
The risks for identity theft are everywhere you turn. Your mail, your computer, your credit cards, even your trash; all present opportunities for criminals to gain access to your personal information. To prevent identity theft, you must constantly be aware of the ways that criminals will use to gain access to your personal, identifying information.
One place that identity thieves often focus their attention is on your computer. Web sites and emails can put you at risk for identity theft. Learn how to recognize the most common computer-based scams.
Spot a Phishing Email
Protect Your Computer from Spyware
Spear Phishing: Identity Theft's New Black
Web Page Spoofing
Email Spoofing
Nigerian Letter Scams Getting More Elaborate
*From www.about.com
One place that identity thieves often focus their attention is on your computer. Web sites and emails can put you at risk for identity theft. Learn how to recognize the most common computer-based scams.
Spot a Phishing Email
Protect Your Computer from Spyware
Spear Phishing: Identity Theft's New Black
Web Page Spoofing
Email Spoofing
Nigerian Letter Scams Getting More Elaborate
*From www.about.com
Monday, September 14, 2009
8 FBI Tips on Identity Protection
FBI Offers Tips on How to Protect Yourself
1. If you encounter an unsolicited e-mail that asks you, either directly, or through a web site, for personal financial or identity information, such as Social Security number, passwords, or other identifiers, exercise extreme caution.
2. If you need to update your information online, use the normal process you've used before, or open a new browser window and type in the website address of the legitimate company's account maintenance page.
3. If a website address is unfamiliar, it's probably not real. Only use the address that you have used before, or start at your normal homepage.
4. Always report fraudulent or suspicious e-mail to your ISP.
5. Most companies require you to log in to a secure site. Look for the lock at the bottom of your browser and "https" in front of the website address.
6. Take note of the header address on the web site. Most legitimate sites will have a relatively short internet address that usually depicts the business name followed by ".com," or possibly ".org." Spoof sites are more likely to have an excessively long strong of characters in the header, with the legitimate business name somewhere in the string, or possibly not at all.
7. If you have any doubts about an e-mail or website, contact the legitimate company directly. Make a copy of the questionable web site's URL address, send it to the legitimate business and ask if the request is legitimate.
8. If you've been victimized, you should contact your local police or sheriff's department, and file a complaint with the FBI's Internet Fraud Complaint Center at http://www.IFCCFBI.gov.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tips on How to Avoid Identity Theft
Hope this helps!
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Your Identity!
130 MILLON Credit card numbers have been stolen in the BIGGEST IDENTITY THEFT EVER. THATS 1/3 AMERICANS.
This isnt a scare but reality the truth about is IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION is a constant problem and issue. Now it takes more than to just tear up bank statements, credit card offers, bills, and personal documents. Everybody's social security numbers are at risk 1/3 of Americans credit card numbers have been stolen was yours one of them?
With the Internet being the main focus train of delivering information and conformations you Identity Protection is highly at risk by various hackers with all with different goals and plans for your information. They gonna sell it, have a shopping spree, claim a dependent on their taxes. All of these are potential activities for your identity.
So what to do to Prevent Identity Theft? Get the software that counts. Nobody is rummaging through your trash can no more these criminals are searching on the internet with their hacking techniques and software to pull and extract your information to steal your identity.
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If someone else has access to the computer you use, such as a friend, a boss, a co-worker or a spouse, they can see every single thing you’ve done on that computer and they don’t even have to know much about technology to accomplish such a feat. By simply using one of many common software applications available online, almost anyone can retrace every computer move you’ve ever made.
Without our evidence-erasing software, a person can look at every single website you’ve ever visited, every email you’ve ever sent or received, and every movie or music file you’ve ever watched or downloaded.
Do you really want someone knowing every single thing you’ve ever done on your computer? If you don’t take measures to protect yourself, that’s exactly what can happen. However, our evidence eraser can provide you with the protection and privacy you deserve.
When you run our software, it will scan your entire computer and will show you all of the emails, chat logs, Internet histories, audio and video files, deleted files, search histories, clipboard data, cookies, password files, image files and other information you probably never even realized was on your hard drive.
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