Protect Your Identity / Protect Your Life is true to us all. Identity thieves are all around us waiting to get access to our personal information. Learning what is actually at risk, what techniques identity thieves are using help everyone to be more aware of the importance to protect our valuable information.
Identity Theft is America's #1 Crime and there is no relief in sight. There is no silver bullet to protect yourself, only the awareness and understanding of protecting your good name and private information.
Identity Theft, just like medical and auto insurance are no longer an option. We ALL need to be protected in the event of identity theft.
Nov 2, 2009, Red Flags Rule
Laws regarding the Red Flags Rule are frequently overlooked by business owners. Mitigating your potential damages from identity theft could save your business.
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Sep 3, 2009, Another ruler you may be measured by....
Everyone knows that they have a Credit Score. BUT, did you know that some companies also look at your "ID Score"?? I sure didn't. This website, MyIDScore is promoted by the non-profit, Identity Theft Resource Center as well as former FTC Commissioner.
I took the test and scored a 274. Looks pretty good according to their guidelines.
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Sep 3, 2009, Identity Theft Presentations
If you are looking for someone to give presentations on Identity Theft to educate and inform your company, group or organization.
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Sep 3, 2009, Affiliates
An opportunity to start you own business at home, part-time or spare-time offering a healthy, nutrition packed beverage we all need.
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Aug 30, 2009, WHAT - Biological Identity Theft?!?!?!
Yes ladies and gentlemen, a new and extremely dangerous form of identity theft is popping up - Biological IDT. Think about this... splicing DNA, planting it at crime scenes... if it matches your DNA, guess what... a night of free room & board in a metal barred room.
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Aug 30, 2009, FTC extends deadline once again...
Considering the special treatment the AMA has demanded, along with the problem understanding what the FTC's definition of what a "creditor" is, the deadline to fulfill the requirements of the Red Flag's Rule has been moved another 3 months to November 1, 2009.
This date is 1 year behind the origin deadline of November 1, 2008. I have heard from many companies that state they don't fall under the RFR; well, yes they do!! Read the definition of what the FTC is considering a "creditor". If you have an Accounts Receivable.... Your company falls under these guidelines plain and simple.
Next, what do you do about it??? You need to implement the required guidelines. You can pay someone $899 to $5000, or you can contact me and show you how it can be done at NO COST to your company.
The FTC WILL be coming after companies that are not fulfilling these requirements, it's not if... but when. If you choose NOT to fulfill the FTC's requirements and you suffer a data breach, you are going to need deep pockets, the fines are not small.
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Aug 30, 2009, Back on to provide important updates.....
I have been away from this website for a while, not keeping it updated. I have been focused on my Facebook page placing new and important information for others. I will be updating and keeping this site up-to-date from this point forward r/t the new concerns regarding Identity Theft.
May 4, 2009, Free Resources
Here are Free Resources for you to use that many Identity Theft protection plans charge you for. It only takes a few minutes.
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May 4, 2009, AMA and the Red Flag's Rule
The FTC has stated the AMA will need to abide by the Red Flag's Rule stipulations (this is different than HIPAA) in regards to protecting the identity and helping to prevent Identity Theft
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May 4, 2009, FTC extends deadline to August 1, 2009
The FTC has once again extended this deadline which was originally November 1, 2008. One of the reasons stems from the AMA arguing that they do not need to fulfill the requirements of the RFR r/t HIPAA legislation. HIPAA has DIFFERENT requirements, basically if your business maintains a balance for your clients or vendors, you need to fulfill the RFR's requirements. Visit AMA & Red Flag's Rule to learn more about the FTC's definitions and the AMA ruling.
It doesn't matter if you are a financial institution or not, you are considered a "creditor" if you carry balances and allow payments.
We can provide your clinic, office or business information and training to fulfill some of the requirements of the Red Flag's Rule - at NO COST to your business. I have seen other companies offering less service and charging $5000.
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