Identity Protection - Identity Theft Help » dumpster divers http://identityselfprotection.com Learn how to protect yourself from identity fraud Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:22:11 +0000 en hourly 1 How To Dispose Of Unused Cell Phones http://identityselfprotection.com/dispose-of-cell-pones/ http://identityselfprotection.com/dispose-of-cell-pones/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:34:58 +0000 Melissa http://identityselfprotection.com/?p=111 dumpster diving and will use anything to steal your identity.]]> Did you know that approximately 99% of discarded cell phones do not have their data erased? Personal information, banking data and contact lists are thrown away in the garbage without a second thought. This is gold to the identity stealing thief. Thieves today are still dumpster diving and will use anything to steal your identity. Here’s how to properly dispose of unused cell phones.

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How To Remove Data From Your Unused Cell Phones

It’s quite easy to remove old data from your cell phone that you no longer want to use. Here’s how:

  • Remove the SIM card from your phone – it’s located on the back of your phone under the cell phone plate. It looks like a little black disc.
  • Call your cell phone service provider and ask to close your account
]]> http://identityselfprotection.com/dispose-of-cell-pones/feed/ 0 Don't Become The Next Victim Of Identity Theft http://identityselfprotection.com/the-next-victim-of-identity-theft/ http://identityselfprotection.com/the-next-victim-of-identity-theft/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:37:12 +0000 Melissa http://identityselfprotection.com/?p=60 victim of identity theft. Scammers today are becoming more and more cunning, yet, consumers seem to fall prey without really knowing how. It has been reported that over 9 million fall prey to identity theft. One of the simplest ways a thief can obtain personal information from you is simply to go dumpster diving in nearby trash bins.]]> You hear it on the news everyday: Another victim of identity theft. Scammers today are becoming more and more cunning, yet, consumers seem to fall prey without really knowing how. It has been reported that over 9 million fall prey to identity theft. One of the simplest ways a thief can obtain personal information from you is simply to go dumpster diving in nearby trash bins.

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Dumpster divers can find out birth dates, sensitive information like your social security number and even PIN codes to your bank account. So how can you be safe and prevent identity theft? Become an id watch dog and sniff around your home for pieces of information that could slip into the wrong hands. Use a cross shredder to obliterate all personal identification information.

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