Since the very first case reported, (yes, really in the bible), identity theft has been a fairly common crime, likely to happen to anyone. There are many instances of identity theft throughout history.
Now, it's gone digital.
Global.
For those who aren't aware, my very first website got hacked. I was livid. I immediately did a straight nuclear on my Facebook account and deleted everything I had on that website for the past ten years. Shortly after that, the Cambridge Analytica Data Facebook debacle happened and I have never been so happy to have scrubbed all of my stuff off of a website! I do have a page right here
I saved everything I wanted to and then just deleted it. It was weird to see it in real data.
It is disconcerting how easy it is to have your identity stolen in our digital world today.
I know because my husband had his stolen.
Twice.
I am going to attend a webinar, because who are we kidding? I never leave my house, and thought I would share it with you since they are talking about the new, fun things criminals are doing.
They are stealing children's identity.
JM Paul of SimplifiedIdentityTheft.com is holding the webinar on Friday, August 15, 2018 and is giving away a free copy of his Ebook: Simplified Identity Theft: Cyber Security Solutions Made Simple! I am definitely going to be there. It's going to be like watching true crime, the prequel. You can find more information about it on his website! See you there 💓
Identity theft is a real issue these days! Nothing is a safe as we are led to believe it is. Great article.
ReplyDeleteIt really is! We're all so connected, maybe too connected. Thanks!
DeleteWow, so shocking and scary. Everyone on the web is a target
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately :(
DeleteSo important to learn more about this, and keep ourselves and especially our children safe. Thank you for the information.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteI had no idea. I thought as kids wouldn't have a credit rating they would be safe.
ReplyDeleteSame here. It's so sad what people can do :(
ReplyDeleteIt's so sad that people are like this! Stealing other peoples and children identities and ruining others life. Just terrible
ReplyDeleteIt really is!
DeleteThis is such a sad reality. Thank you for helping to bring awareness to this scary issue!
ReplyDeleteYou would think that children would be off limits! Burns me up.
DeleteHappens all too often. My whole family's identities were stolen, thanks to the IRS.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! So sorry :(
DeleteThis is truly unbelievable. I mean why would someone even do that? So weird!
ReplyDeleteRight?! People are greedy!
DeleteIt's definitely disturbing.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me?! People never stop!
ReplyDeleteIt's outrageous!
DeleteHackers have literally made Life hell for people online. Identity hacking is a hugely prevalent problem and I'm glad you're bringing it to the fore by discussing it. Just plan weird why people would do it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteIt is really a big problem that has eaten deep into the society
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