Reducing Spam
While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.
Read MoreWhile it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.
Read MoreNobody likes to think about the possibility of a disaster, but it’s important for you to be prepared long before one happens. Once one hits, it's unlikely that you’ll have enough time to take the steps to protect yourself and your personal information.
Read MorePasswords can be your first line of defense against stolen personal information (phone data, banking information, email, medical records) so it’s important to create one that is strong.
Read MoreAlmost everyone has records containing personal information (Social Security number, financial information, medical history, etc.) around their home. You can help protect yourself from identity theft by properly destroying your old paper and digital records when you no longer need them.
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Tim recently discovered that he had been a victim of identity theft for quite some time. Through a phone call from Qwest Wireless' fraud department, he was informed that someone had been using his Social Security number, but they were not able to verify his city/zip and date of birth. Read More
Stacy has been stalked for several years. It started in college when the stalker got her Social Security number off a list of grades posted by a professor. They used it to track her down whenever she moves (not threatening to physically harm her, but letting her know they knows where she lives). Read More
Judy is a disabled senior citizen that needs to ride in a vans specially equipped for mobile-impaired persons. Her local transit agency puts riders' Social Security numbers on the passes that must be shown upon entering the vehicle. Read More