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Identity Theft and the Holidays

December 23, 2009

Filed under: News — Tags: — Alicia @ 5:50 pm

We’re all out there trying to find the perfect gifts for friends and family and celebrating the joy of the season.  Then, suddenly, your credit card company is calling.  Your accounts are overdrawn.  You know you didn’t spend the money, yet everyone wants you to pay the bills.  You’ve been a victim of identity theft. 

The holidays present some special risks when it comes to identity theft.  Learn to protect yourself throughout the holiday season by reading up on identity theft at Verity Credit Union’s blog.

Ghosting – a Really Scary Identity Theft Scam

December 2, 2009

Filed under: News — Tags: , — Alicia @ 6:25 pm

Just before Halloween I wrote about identity thieves ‘ghosting’ the identities of others.  Learn how to avoid being ghosted by checking out Verity Credit Union’s blog at http://spendsavelive.com/2009/10/30/and-now-for-something-completely-scary-ghosting-identities.