The next time you withdraw or deposit money from an ATM, be aware that saboteurs may have installed information-stealing devices known as skimmers.
Tag Archives | Identity Theft
How to Protect Your Financial Identity at an ATM
by Stephanie Diaz on May 16, 2013 in Credit & Debt, Trends
Get Organized in 2013
by Krissy Schwab on January 9, 2013 in Home Improvement, Homeowners Tips, Saving
Get rid of the old and start out fresh this year by de-cluttering and organizing your home, car, computer and wallet. The hardest part is getting started, but once you do, your life will get a little easier.

Identity Theft and Holiday Shopping: Tips to Protect Yourself
by Victoria Araj on November 29, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Family Focus, Smart Shopper, Trends
Identity theft can happen while your doing all of your holiday shopping. Follow these tips to protect your information and actually enjoy the holiday season.
Do You Have to Evacuate Your Home? Don’t Leave These Items Behind!
by Krissy Schwab on October 29, 2012 in Family Focus, Homeowners Tips
Not sure what else to take with you if you have to evacuate your home? We have a couple of items you should pack up with you in case the worst happens and you have to leave your home when severe weather hits.
Identity Theft: A Closer Look – Part 2
by Krissy Schwab on October 24, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Family Focus, Saving
Identity theft can occur at any stage of life and impacts more than your wallet. Learn how to protect yourself and manage more obscure types of identity theft.
Identity Theft: A Closer Look – Part 1
by Krissy Schwab on October 23, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Family Focus
Did you know it’s National Identity Theft Week? Identity theft can impact pretty much anyone at any stage of life – and sometimes the thief isn’t even interested in your money.
Your Phone: Tips To Protect Against Identity Theft
by Anthony Fontana on September 20, 2012 in Family Focus
Without my phone, how would I get a hold of someone if I had car problems? What if I was trying to get home and couldn’t use the GPS on my phone? You get the point. I use my cell phone for a lot of different reasons.
Your Wallet: How to Guard Against Identity Theft
by Christine Bilger on July 30, 2012 in Credit & Debt, Smart Shopper
While cleaning out my wallet, I realized that if my purse ever got stolen, I would be completely screwed. From social security cards, to blank checks, to credit cards, any criminal would have a field day. Here are the items you should avoid keeping in your wallet, just in case the unthinkable happens.

Shred It to Protect It: Prevent Identity Theft
by Shannon Martin on November 14, 2011 in Mortgage Rates
The effects of identity theft can be long lasting. Protect yourself by following these helpful steps, shredding documents and monitoring your credit report.
5 Ways to Avoid Identity Theft This Holiday Season
by Victoria Araj on December 6, 2010 in Credit & Debt
During the holiday season, you are likely spending more money both in-store and online, making yourself a more frequent target for would-be thieves. If you keep a high level of awareness and actively protect your personal information, you can reduce your chances of having a miserable Yuletide while thieves relax poolside.
