identity theft
Worried about identity theft? Here’s something to calm your nerves: New York’s 6th Annual Shred Fest [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/news/shred_fest_nyc.shtml] is upon us next Sunday, May 19, from 10-4pm at the corner of Flatbush Ave. and Hillel Pl. With free
east 14th st
We received the following press release from the Flatbush Shomrim: In response to recent reports from local and federal law enforcement agencies that Identity Theft is at all time high in our community, Flatbush Shomrim has arranged a FREE on-site shredding event before Pesach. The FREE shredding event is scheduled
burglars
Source: The Consumerist via FlickrDina Wolhendler, a 24-year-old mom from Borough Park, noticed that her wallet had gone missing while shopping and wasted no time chasing after the burglar to demand her belongings. On Tuesday afternoon, she was shopping for her daughter in Midtown when she noticed that her things
identification
Source: Flickr / Don HankinsBETWEEN THE LINES [/tag/between-the-lines/]: With technology continuing to progress at a steady clip, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies regularly alert the public about a parallel surge of electronic crimes related to computers, handheld gadgets and the internet, such as identity theft and phishing (fishing
consumer protection board
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamakisono/3401269757/]Photo by tamakisono via FlickrAssemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz is inviting residents down for four hours of free document shredding on Thursday, October 28. The initiative is part of an effort to raise awareness about identity theft, and will help safely destroy unwanted records and