http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/identity-theft.html Avvo.com - Identity Theft Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/fraud-identity-theft- Identity theft is on the rise. Millions of Americans became victims of identity theft last year. The resulting losses amounted to tens of billions of dollars. This simple three-step guide suggests how to cut down the risk of identity theft. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:33:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/identity-theft--facebook-and-twitter-scams The number of identity thefts by way of social network sites is on a drastic rise. This guide suggests ways to avoid those cyberthieves that are targeting increasingly popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter that provide a gold mine of personal information. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:05:54 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/identity-theft-credit-card-scams This guide offers guidance regarding how credit card holders can protect their personal details and financial information. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:33:28 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/privacy---secure-your-passwords Keeping passwords secure for account logins are as important as securing your keys or locking your car. Indeed, in today's world, doing so might even be more important. Here are three helpful hints to move you toward protecting your privacy and avoiding identity theft. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:16:36 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/identity-theft-illinois-fraud-resources Identity theft in a recession is more prevalent than ever. When personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes the financial hardship and consequence can be staggering. Some individuals incur financial costs that can range to many thousands of dollars. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:05:37 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/identity-theft--your-credit-report 5 Steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:36:51 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-avoid-scams-for-credit-card-identity-theft This guide offers some guidance on how people can protect their personal details and financial information. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:34:57 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/avoid-identity-theft--say-no-during-high-pressure-sales-calls Here are some helpful hints to follow for when you get those high pressure sales calls on the telephone. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:31:48 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/definitions-that-might-help-you-avoid-computer-identity-theft There are some regular methods that unsavory hackers use to lure computer users into providing information that leads to identity theft. This is a simple guide on the definitions about three such methods. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:45:17 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/credit-card-numbers-on-receipts-in-illinois Identity theft can happen to anyone. Even if you're careful to safeguard your private information, a restaurant or retailer may put it on a receipt that can get into the wrong hands. For this reason, the Fair Credit Reporting Act limits what businesses can put on customer receipts. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:40:22 PDT