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

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