Identity Theft Protection Blog

By the AllClear ID Team Matt here, AllClear Investigator. While it is common knowledge that using a fake ID is illegal, thousands of young people obtain and attempt to use them every year.  A 2010 University of Missouri study found that nearly 32 percent of underage college students own and use false identification in order [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Allison here with AllClear ID. We’ve talked a lot about mobile phone security, and ways to keep your personal data and your apps safe. But, there’s an increasingly popular aspect of mobile phones that we haven’t discussed yet, but are also worrying consumers when it comes to security: mobile payments [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. We often talk about the importance of choosing strong passwords and keeping your passwords safe once you have chosen them, but no password is entirely secure. Passwords are compromised every day through various means like hacking, social engineering, or the simple guess until it cracks [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. One of the most basic lessons for protecting yourself from id theft is to create secure passwords and then to keep them safe. This means combining letters, numbers and symbols, not using the same password for multiple accounts, and never sharing your passwords with others. [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but to an identity thief a picture can be worth thousands of dollars– especially if it’s a picture of your credit or debit card. Posting pictures of your cards online puts you at an increased id [...]

By the AllClear ID Team It’s old news that hackers are creating phishing sites that are mimicking brands and other trustworthy websites in order to lull people into a sense of security and legitimacy. But, the new twist is that gaming sites like “Star Wars: The Old Republic” and “World of Warcraft” have been targeted [...]

By the AllClear ID Team AllClear Investigator Aaron found that the most recent change in the world of identity theft are the “victims” being preyed upon. Identity theft criminals seek out any vulnerable person to obtain information from. This could mean that the person is vulnerable due to their circumstance, or that person’s information is [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Whether you are a freshman just starting your college career, or a senior ready to graduate, computer and online safety is something that affects all college students. Here are three computer and online safety tips for college students: Be Protective of Your Personal Belongings – Laptops get stolen. Roommates aren’t always [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. ID theft can affect anyone: children, adults, and even teenagers. Many parents find it difficult to teach their teenage children about ID theft. Teenagers are learning to navigate the world on their own, and often do not have a problem sharing huge amounts of personal [...]

 By the AllClear ID Team Kim here from the AllClear ID Team. Last year, AllClear ID announced a new effort to warn customers when their personal information had been found online by cyber intelligence organizations.  The Victim’s Assistance Program (VAP) is a partnership between AllClear ID, the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), and the National [...]