ConEd customer’s personal information is in grave danger. ConEd’s online account system is easily crackable, only requiring entering an account number.
identity theft
StolenID Search: See If Your Identity Was Stolen, Just Type In Your SSN….
By 1.25.07
Has someone stolen your social security or credit card number? StolenIDSearch is a new site aims to answer this question that has tickled the back of most American’s minds at some point, especially in light of the recent spree of retailer breaches and stolen laptops containing reams of personal information.
BofA Identity Theft Victim Gets Massive Runaround
By 1.8.07
Carmela’s Bank of America bank account was stolen. Someone was posting fraudulent transactions on her account. When she reported it to BofA, she entered into a colossal fun trap of transfers and incompetent support staff, even after visiting the branch on 107th and Broadway in Manhattan. However, rather than fighting The Man, she should have:
Internet Consumer Tip: Don’t Blur Account Numbers
By 1.8.07
BoingBoing picked up a tip from a person claiming to be able to unblur photoshop’s mosaic filters, possibly revealing sensitive info on checks/whathaveyou that you’ve posted to the internet during the course of your consumer blogging.
Messiah The Cat Gets $4200 Credit Card
By 1.3.07
Meow! Meow! That’s the sound of Messiah, a cat, charging expensive lingerie on his new credit card.
Resolve To Be A Smarter Consumer
By 1.2.07
It’s that time of year again, when the gym sign-up fees are low and the expectations are high. It’s the time for making resolutions, and if you’re looking for a few… we have some suggestions. This year, you can resolve to be a smarter consumer.
No-Swipe Credit Cards Pose Risk Says Senator
By 12.5.06
Credit cards that use RFID signals to conduct transactions could put consumers at risk for identity theft and credit card fraud, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY said in a press conference Sunday.
Nothing Can Save You From Hotels Stealing Your Credit Cards
By 11.6.06
A call with Washington Mutual confirms that besides vigilance, there’s nothing you can do to stop hotels from stealing your credit card information.
Hotel Workers Arrested For Stealing Guest Credit Cards
By 11.3.06
10 owners, managers and employees of 7 Joliet area hotels were arrested last night for selling guest credit card numbers. A scam, authorities say, that could be going on across the nation.
ID Thief Lawyer Lashes Out Against ‘Invasive’ Cameramen
By 10.25.06
What is it with identity thieves and their propensity for violence?
Long-Distance RFID Snagging Possible, Already Done
By 10.24.06
After posting about the danger posed by magic wand credit cards, some readers pooh-poohed the notion that someone could build a device capable of reading RFID from a distance.
Foil RFID Thieves. Literally.
By 10.23.06
The tin-foil hat contingent may have finally hit on something right.
No-Swipe Credit Card No Problem For Thieves
By 10.23.06
Radio-frequency enabled credit cards allow consumers to complete transactions with a flick of the wrist, but new research shows that it’s not just consumers and merchants who will find the new system easier.
Protect Yourself Online With A Firewall Bank Account
By 10.19.06
It’s one thing to protect your identity, weed out phish emails and shop safely, but if you *really* want to prevent a thief from stealing your account online…
Guide To ID Theft Prevention
By 10.18.06
Sometimes ID theft seems like the weather. Everyone talks about it, but what can you do about it? This online guide covers on the dangers, how thieves get your info, and how to protect yourself
