July 2007 Archives

This warning found on the ICFE site is worth noting -and I agree with their stance! The advice is good for all consumers, not just the Military, though this is directed to our brave service members and their families ....
A recent New York Times article points out the importance of being diligent when guarding our children's identities from being stolen and used for employment, credit (or even medical services) for years before being detected. It's important to realize that...
SSNBreach.org went live on July 18, 2007, precipitated by a breach of almost 200,000 social security numbers by the Louisiana State Board of Regents. However, as more breaches occur, SSNBreach.org will continue to grow, and be a resource for victims...
You may have never heard of Mandatory Binding Arbitration, but that wouldn't prevent this unfair practice, visited on unsuspecting consumers, from destroying your life. Buried in the fine print of many consumer contracts for credit cards, new homes and cars...
It is more than evident that we all need to protect ourselves from identity theft and fraud. A slew of credit monitoring and protection products promise to notify us when there has been a change to our credit report or...
A memoir exposing the steep price consumers pay when facing mortgage servicing errors, inaccurate credit reporting, illegal debt collection practices, identity theft and weak consumer protection laws. THE BOOK » DENISE'S STORY »