June, 2008

Do You Need To Pay Big Bucks To Find A Missing Person?

Over the last couple of years there has been a massive increase in the number of companies offering to trace people who have disappeared or ‘gone under ground’, but do you actually need to pay big bucks to find people? Is it really as difficult as some might have you believe? The growth in internet […] Continue Reading

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The ID Crooks Using Text Messages

There seems to be a new scam on the market with news that more and more people are receiving cell phone text message from their ‘banks’ advising them that their accounts have been frozen due to suspicious activity. The recipient is then asked to log onto a website to confirm their details and allow the […] Continue Reading

Posted in Business records

Beware Of Your Next Door Neighbour!

As the internet becomes a larger part of our everyday lives there is a danger that many people will start to forget about the traditional ID theft techniques, the offline scams which can put you into serious financial difficulties. One of the latest offline ID thefts to make a comeback is the one carried out […] Continue Reading

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Is Phorm A Step Too Far?

While the hot debate on the internet at the moment is ID theft and the collecting of personal details, many people are becoming increasingly concerned about a new advertising system devised by a company called Phorm (formerly 121Media) which actually tracks people’s internet activity. Even though it is perhaps not your standard ID theft method, […] Continue Reading

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