April 11, 2007
Seattle-based Safeco isoffering BOP Access, a new commercial insurance businessowner policy that is designed to disentangle the insurance buying process for small businesses — such as restaurants and light manufacturers — that have above-average insurance needs. The product is designed …
April 9, 2007
Contrary to popular opinion and despite well-publicized security breaches at governmental entities and major corporations, the primary methods of confiscating information necessary to commit identity theft are old-fashioned, low-tech practices, like “Dumpster diving,” mail fraud and plain old theft. The …
April 9, 2007
Common methods of identity theft: Dumpster diving. Collecting bills and personal information sources from trash bins. Skimming. Stealing credit/debit card numbers by using a special storage device when processing your card. Phishing. Pretending to be financial institutions or companies and …
April 9, 2007
Despite the impression given by cases in the news, identity theft appears to be actually dropping. The 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report released by Javelin Strategy & Research provides information about the reduction of identity fraud across the United States. …
April 9, 2007
Security breaches are becoming more frequent as businesses increasingly rely on technology to store and transfer assets and sensitive information, such as customer names and credit card numbers. With each security breach, there is the risk that a lawsuit or …
April 9, 2007
Some RadioShack employees in Texas have allegedly committed an egregious error, showing a careless disregard for protecting sensitive customer data. According to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, they “filed” customer records in a garbage dumpster behind their store. Included in …
April 9, 2007
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced he has taken legal action against Fort Worth-based RadioShack Corp-oration for exposing its customers to identity theft. According to documents filed by the AG’s office on April 2, 2007, RadioShack violated a 2005 law …
April 9, 2007
Despite the impression given by cases in the news, identity theft appears to be actually dropping. The 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report released by Javelin Strategy & Research provides information about the reduction of identity fraud across the United States. …
April 9, 2007
Commercial Auto Nuts & Bolts: Texas Specialty Risk Programs is offering coverage on commercial auto fleets, 1-20 power units. Lowest pricing available. Same day quotes if requested. No loss info required. Submission only requires accord application and business accord auto …
April 9, 2007
Security breaches are becoming more frequent as businesses increasingly rely on technology to store and transfer assets and sensitive information, such as customer names and credit card numbers. With each security breach, there is the risk that a lawsuit or …