Avoiding Identity Theft

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world. Millions of people are affected by it every year. A large portion of identity thieves are employed by organized crime, specifically the Russian Mafia. Their goal is to gain access to your bank account and other personal records. In the US alone, it is estimated that identity theft has cost 10 million victims a combined total of $50 billion dollars.

Compounding the problem is that identity thieves, hackers and other criminals are constantly developing new approaches to steal your personal information. CITES Security will do its best to keep you informed of the latest tactics being employed by identity thieves.

Basic Tips to Avoid Identity Theft

These general tactics can help you avoid falling victim to most identity theft scams and attacks.

Protecting Your Privacy Online

Tips and advice for people who are concerned about online identity theft.

Phishing

Learn about this tricky technique identity thieves use to get you to voluntarily hand over your personal information, and also discover what you can do to avoid phishing scams.

Protect Your Home Wireless Network

Identity thieves and hackers are now targeting insecure home wireless networks. This page will help you lock down your network to keep unwanted people off of your home wireless.