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Power Against Identity Theft
What is Your Identity Theft Probability Score?
1. I pay bills with checks and place them in my mailbox or in a corner postal box.
10 points____ More...
Don't Get Burned on Your Summer Vacation!
Summer time hopefully means vacation time. But don't let your relaxed state of mind make you a perfect target for ID thieves. More...
Changing All Account Numbers Nationwide
This is the call many Florida residents are receiving from a con-artist attempting to get their checking account numbers. The con-artist claims More...
Economic Stimulus Scams
Most of us have heard about the Economic Stimulus checks; unfortunately are many industrious con-artists have as well and are taking full advantage of it. These con-artists are calling, emailing and writing people saying their check is ready; but they need to verify some information and confirm how much you are to receive.
Beware Fake Debt Collection Agencies
Scammers are using people's fear of being labeled "deadbeats" to extort money from honest, creditworthy consumers. More...
WARNING!!!
City of Palm Coast residents received bogus telephone calls over the weekend from individuals representing themselves as Utility Department staff. The caller is telling customers that their service will be cut off immediately if they do not pay a balance due with their credit card. More...
Tips to Help Prevent ID Theft
Theft of databases has increased people’s fear of computer hackers. Remember however, you are just as likely to have your identity stolen via purse snatchings, mail theft, and dumpster diving. To significantly reduce your risk of being a victim of identity theft: More...
Protect Your Social Security Number
The Social Security Number (SSN) is the most frequently used recordkeeping number in America. It is used to report earnings for future Social Security Benefits. More...
Don’t Get Caught Phishing
Many Internet users are receiving E-mails requesting account information. The e-mail sender is supposedly a bank, government agency, or companies like eBay or PayPal; but in reality they are criminals. More...
Bogus Telemarketers Seek Credit Card Info
Fraudulent telemarketers are calling consumers claiming to be with your credit card company and needing to “verify information.” Callers may say they are with the security department from VISA or MasterCard, and ask if you have purchased an anti-telemarketing device for $500 from an Arizona company. More...
Stop Calling Me!
Tired of calls from strangers? Take back control of your telephone! More...
Pigeon Drop (Scamming)
Incident Description: A male subject approached a female while inside Wal-Mart in Palm Coast. He said his name was Jeffrey and had a heavy African accent. He informed the victim he was looking to invest $500 into a charity and asked where an African-American church was located. More...
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