Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Identity theft is something that both consumers and retailers struggle with. On the consumer side, if your identity is stolen, reclaiming it is a long, arduous process that may cost you thousands of dollars. The information is being sold on the black market. I find that incredibly reassuring. How to Thaw Your Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

If we pause and think, there are many activities we do in a course of a day where we put our personal information at risk- from writing a cheque to charging an item in person or on the phone. You and I may not think twice about these transactions, but someone trying to steal your identity would. 10 million…isn’t that crazy?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2013

I don’t want my banking information out there for everyone to see” She went on to tell me about a friend’s horror story; the friend had experienced online banking fraud, whereby somebody hacked her online bank account and transferred money to their own. Don’t Access Banking Information From Your Phone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2013

But all of this information, stored on my smartphone, also makes me a little bit nervous. What Information Can Identity Thieves Learn from Your Smartphone? An identity thief can use the information found on your smartphone to impersonate you, opening accounts in your name. Protect Your Smartphone. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

Millions of customers had their data stolen, including credit and debit information. Even though I haven’t shopped at a Target in years, my partial data was stolen, and I’ll need to be vigilant when it comes to my identity. My credit card information was vulnerable during the PlayStation Network breach of a few years ago.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

We live in an age where identity theft is a major concern. There is always a threat of your financial information getting into the wrong hands; whether you’re at the ATM, buying something online or swiping your card at a small shop. Phone Calls from Scammers Looking to “Verify” Your Personal Information.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Keeping your business’s information safe and secure online is not easy. Restrict Access to Sensitive Information. Limit the number of people of people in your organization who can access sensitive information. Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have made it easy for people to access information on the go.

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