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Tag Archives: Identity theft
Obituary Theft: What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
How to avoid robberies, scams and ghosting
It’s one of those stories that sounds too bad to be true: Criminals perusing the obituaries in order to rob or scam the relatives of the person who died. Unfortunately, true it is. Snopes.com gathered several examples of law-breakers who … Continue reading
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“Ghosting” Is a Frightening Form of Identity Theft
Unscrupulous thieves steal the identities of people who have died
Identity theft is an agonizing burden that affects millions of people around the world every day. Unfortunately, identity thieves can also deal this cruel blow to bereaved families. Criminals use a practice known as “ghosting” to open new bank accounts, … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Protect Your Family Against Fraud After A Loved One Dies
Notify credit cards companies and credit reporting agencies to protect beneficiaries
Our Tip of the Week: Even when a death is expected, there is always a lot of paperwork and communication that needs to take place when you’re settling a loved one’s estate. Collecting their mail will let you know which … Continue reading
