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Identity Theft on the Job Market

Schneier on Security

Identity theft is getting more subtle: " My job application was withdrawn by someone pretending to be me ": When Mr Fearn applied for a job at the company he didn't hear back. He said the recruitment team said they'd get back to him by Friday, but they never did.

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IDIQ Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack Joins the Identity Theft Resource Center’s Alliance for Identity Resilience Advisory Board

Identity IQ

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.

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Should I Report Identity Theft to the Police?

Identity IQ

Should I Report Identity Theft to the Police? It’s natural to feel sleepless, worried and anxious once you realize you’ve become a victim of identity theft. You might also wonder if you should report the identity theft to police. When Should You File an Identity Theft Police Report?

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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Schneier on Security

Once that happens, the market will step in and provide companies with the technologies they can use to secure your data. This essay previously appeared in the Rochester Review , as part of an alumni forum that asked: "How do you best protect yourself from identity theft?".

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How Are Elderly Americans Vulnerable to Identity Theft?

Identity IQ

How Are Elderly Americans Vulnerable to Identity Theft? Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. The fact is, older Americans are a popular target for criminals who seek to scam their victims out of their identity and money. Estate Identity Theft.

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SSNDOB Market domains seized, identity theft “brokerage” shut down

Naked Security

The online identity "brokerage" SSNDOB Market didn't want people to be in any doubt what it was selling.

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Global Marketing Leader Pam El Joins the IDIQ Board of Directors

Identity IQ

Global Marketing Leader Pam El Joins the IDIQ Board of Directors IdentityIQ -Veteran marketer brings decades of experience working with billion-dollar brands such as the NBA, Nationwide Financial and State Farm to IDIQ- Temecula, CA, Feb. El will provide strategic guidance regarding overall brand strategy and new markets.