Identity Theft
Lost Wallet Scam
Fraudsters hacked into the webmail account of an Indian politician in an effort the trick his contacts into giving them money.
Black Market Emerges; Data on Lost Smartphones
A recent investigation found that there is a massive black market in Nigeria for second-hand BlackBerries. Their price, suprisingly, is not based on the age or model of the phone but rather the data it contains.
Hackers Invade Your Lost Blackberries and Laptops
If you ever thought that no one could possibly have a use for your personal contacts and files contained on your lost laptop, PDA, blackberry or other missing item think again. Groups like Orlando’s BR407 are popping up all over the country with one mission in mind – to teach each other how to hack devices.
Lost And Found: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself When You Lose Your Personal Property
When someone loses their cell phone, wallet or keys, panic sets in, followed by the freaking out phase – I know because it has happened to me. A missing item can turn our world upside down. Here are some ways to help you protect your identity: