Identity Theft Protection Blog

By the AllClear ID Team Matt here, AllClear ID Investigator. On October 13, 2010, the FBI unsealed indictments against 44 alleged members and associates of an international crime enterprise for what the FBI described as the “largest single Medicare fraud ever charged.” Reportedly, the organization’s activities spanned 25 states, operated in 118 phantom clinics, and [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jacqueline here with AllClear ID. You share a home with them, but how well do you really know your roommates? The people closest to you such as family, friends, and  roommates are often those that steal your identity. Here are some tips for protecting your identity from roommates. Hide Your [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. I have heard over the years that people with common names are more likely to fall victim to identity theft. This news story titled Common Names ID Theft Risk (found on NBC-2 News) is a few years old, but still serves as an excellent example.  [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Allison here with AllClear ID. The most common scam or online fraud type of 2011 was the FBI scam where people impersonate the FBI or FBI agents via email in order to get money or personal information. It’s now one of the worst online threats out there, but you can [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. Malware isn’t just a pesky computer problem; it can put you at risk for id theft. A recent wave of malware attacks have affected more than 4 million computers in 100 countries across the world according to the Department of Homeland Security. In the U.S. [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Allison here with AllClear ID. We’ve previously covered Pinterest scams and Facebook spam, but social media spam isn’t limited to those two social networks. Anyone who’s an avid Twitter user would know to beware of links and users that seem like spam. So how can you tell what’s spam and [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Matt here, AllClear ID Investigator. The 2011 tornado season ravaged much of the American Midwest, sending relief efforts and charities to the hub of it all: Joplin, Missouri. During this time, there were two alleged charities set up to help victims of the 2011 Joplin, Missouri tornado. However, these charities [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jackie here with AllClear ID. As you travel be careful not to bring home any unwanted travel guests. I’m not talking about bed bugs (although hopefully you don’t find any of those either), this unwanted travel guest is malware and traps might be lurking on your hotel’s internet connection. Malware (or [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Jacqueline here with AllClear ID. Discovering that you’ve been a victim of identity theft can feel like being hit in the chest by a load of bricks. Your credit report is littered with debts you didn’t accrue, and the debt collectors might be starting to call. What do you do? [...]

By the AllClear ID Team Allison here with AllClear ID. Spam, spam, spam. It’s everywhere and no site is safe unless the proper security measures are implemented. Most recently, micro-blogging site – Tumblr – has become a key target for spam campaigns. Some spam on the website are just pranks, but the point of much [...]