Identity Theft Over The Internet

Annual Credit Report

You don't need to pay a fee to get a copy of your free credit report from the three (3) major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site set up by the big three credit reporting agencies in the United States, to furnish free annual credit reports, as required by federal law.

Individuals can now fight identity theft when they monitor and review their credit report. You can request your free credit report online, by phone or through the mail. Free credit reports requested online are viewable immediately upon authentication of identity.

Don't be fooled by other companies that try to get you to commit to a monthly service fee.

Identity Theft Over The Internet News and Information

Identity Theft Over The Internet News

New identity theft scam aimed at Medicare recipients

MONTROSE – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Better Business Bureau of Kansas are warning consumers about a new identity theft scam aimed at Medicare recipients.

IRS Cracking Down On ID Theft, Arrest Over 100

The government began a crackdown on identity theft after noticing an uptick in criminals trying to file fake returns through the IRS.

Zappos Zapped: Biggest Consumer Danger Not Credit Cards But Identity Theft

Research has shown that consumers tend to use the same passwords and same emails on multiple online accounts. Criminals are able to use these emails and passwords to methodically siphon money from consumers' other online accounts.