Broadcast News: Identity Theft or Fraud



Broadcast News Video Library: Identity Theft or Fraud

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    How Thieves Are 'Stealing You'


Broadcast News:

Crooks Trick Your Caller ID for Identity Theft (02:46)
ABC Wold News with Charles Gibson   Posted:  Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Spoofing Services Let Users Alter Caller ID; Learn How to Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Phone Scams

The Internet is Infected (12:37)
60 Minutes CBSnews.com   Posted:  Thursday, April 09, 2009
Lesley Stahl reports on computer viruses that propagate on the Internet and infect PCs, which enable their creators often called "cyber gangs" to learn the information they need to electronically rob bank accounts.

Painful Medical ID Theft (03:50)
CBS Early Show   Posted:  Thursday, April 09, 2009
Thieves are using stolen social security numbers to receive medical care. As Susan Koeppen reports, medical ID theft can ruin credit and raise insurance rates.

File-Sharing Software Opens Users to ID Theft (03:23)
NBC Nightly News   Posted:  Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Imagine giving a total stranger the keys to your car or house. You wouldn't do it, but many people risk doing the same by using some popular peer-to-peer networks.

Protect Yourself - How To Avoid Identity Theft (04:31)
Today Show, MSNBC.com   Posted:  Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Today's consumer contributer Sloan Barnett reveals tips on how to protect yourself from becoming a target.

Identity Theft Recovery (02:31)
CNN.com   Posted:  Wednesday, April 08, 2009
CNN's Gerri Willis and her panel discuss the problems associated with identity theft and... This video sells SOLUS by showing the time intensive nature of identity theft recovery.

Too Good to Be True (03:35)
FOXNews.com   Posted:  Monday, February 23, 2009
Online financial scams to look out for - a must see in today's economic climate.

Facebook ID Theft   (03:22)
MSNBC.com  Posted:  Thursday, February 05, 2009
Cybercrooks are targeting Facebook profiles to scam money. MSNBC.com’s Bob Sullivan reports on the dangers of solicitous emails.

Identity Theft: Credit vs. Debit Card (02:39)
FoxNews.com  Posted:  Thursday, December 18, 2008
Credit cards vs. debit cards: Which are more secure?

Dangers of Credit Card Skimming (03:57)
TODAYshow.com, NY  Posted:  Thursday, December 18, 2008
TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Jim Stickley, author of “The Truth About Identity Theft,” about protecting yourself from credit-card skimmers.

Scamming Season (03:05)
FOX News, NY Posted:  Monday, December 15, 2008
Tips to avoid ID theft during the holidays.

The Supreme Court, illegal aliens & identity theft (03:35)
CNN Video, NY Posted:  Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Lisa Sylvester reports on the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case concerning illegal aliens and identity theft.

I.D. Thieves Take Advantage of Bad Economy (04:25)
TODAYshow.com, NY  Posted:  Monday, October 06, 2008
Today's Ann Curry talks to Jim Stickley, author of "The Truth About Identity Theft," about protecting yourself from becoming a victim of crime.

Police Learn Tools to Prevent ID Theft (02:11)
NewsChannel5.com, TN  Posted  Wednesday, October 01, 2008
"It's the fastest growing crime in the country. It's a crime that you might not be aware of it until some bad happens to you," said John Webb, deputy chief for White Collar and Economic Crimes and the Identity Theft coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office. 

Protecting yourself from identity theft (02:56)
BusinessWeek  Posted:  Tuesday, August 12, 2008
We speak with the head of Affinion Security Center about new technology used to fight identity theft and some basic ways you can protect yourself. 

Can Bluetooth compromise your privacy?  (01:18)
KNTV (NBC news Channel) Posted:  Monday, August 11, 2008

Bluetooth devices may allow personal information to leak...

Busted (02:16)
FoxNews  Posted  Friday, August 08, 2008
Feds uncover largest identity theft in US history...

Child Identity Theft Causes Serious Problems  (05:04)
WPTV West Palm Beach, FL - Posted:   Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Child identity theft is happening...  Illegal aliens are using stolen child's SSN to obtain employment...

Identity Theft Ring In FL  (01:33)
WPTV West Palm Beach, FL - Posted:   Wednesday, July 09, 2008
A big bust in what could be a major identity theft ring...

Andrew Keen mistrusts the internet  (03:48)
Reuters - Posted:  Tuesday, July 08, 2008

"The Cult of the Amateur"'s author Andrew Keen talks about the online perils to personal privacy, including Google's plans for the future. 

Fake ID Flap  (03:21) 
Fox News - Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008

O'Hare security breached: How did illegals get access?

Personal Data Security Problem  (03:26) 
Fox News - Posted:  Friday, June 20, 2008
Hackers are launching spam attacks to get personal information from Google search users...

Cell Phone ID Theft (03:24) 
NBC  Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
MSNBC.com's Bob Sullivan discusses cell phone identity theft...

Protect Yourself - Today's 101 (04:31) 
NBC  Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Today Show: consumer contributer Sloan Barnett reveals tips on how to protect yourself from becoming a target.

Police Manhunt (02:36) 
Fox News  Posted:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Search in Texas of stripper suspected of stealing disabled woman's identity...

The Price We Pay
 (06:13) 
Fox News   Posted:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Illegal immigrants stealing American citizens' identities...

Identity Problems
 (03:10) 
Fox News   Posted:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Preventing illegals from getting ID's... Homeland Security to unveil new driver's license rules...

Jet-Set Scammers
 (02:09) 
Fox News   Posted:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Young lovers busted for living lavish life on other people's dime...by stealing their idenities

Go Digital: Identity Theft  (01:11) 
Fox News   Posted:  Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Tips on keeping your sensitive information safe.

Fighting Identity Theft  (01:06) 
Fox News   Posted:  Friday, June 06, 2008
Two Illinois congressman sponsor a bill requiring development of new tamper-proff Social Security Cards.

Protect Yourself From ID Theft  (02:39) 
Fox News   Posted:  Friday, June 06, 2008

Credit cards vs. debit cards: Which are more secure?