Big Bear Lake, CA, March 27, 2013 - It’s time to file your taxes, and you should be aware of safety precautions to protect your personal identity from being stolen. During tax season, a lot of sensitive, private information is exchanged causing consumers to be vulnerable. The following five tips will protect your personal identification during tax preparation: Know Who’s … [Read more...] about Tax Preparation Precautions
Identity Theft
Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Hosts Free Seminar on Identity Theft and Scams
Big Bear, CA, April 10, 2012, 5:00pm - In order to raise community awareness, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station is offering a free seminar on identity theft and common fraud scams on Wednesday evening, April 11th. Our local Sheriff’s Department has received an increased number of reports of scams and identity theft over the past three months. Identity theft occurs when someone … [Read more...] about Big Bear Sheriff’s Station Hosts Free Seminar on Identity Theft and Scams
Fight Back Against Identity Theft
Big Bear, Ca April 8, 2011 3:00 pm - Many residents in the Big Bear Valley have experience with attempted identity theft. They may have received a phone call from a person who represents themselves as a bank or agency. During the conversation, the caller asks for verification of a social security number. Hopefully awareness of the risk of identity theft will keep most people … [Read more...] about Fight Back Against Identity Theft
Identity Theft as Easy as Throwing Out Trash
Big Bear, Ca March 28, 2011 8:00 am - Your identity can be taken as easily as throwing out the trash. In 2007, a mountain resident had her identity stolen and at least 10 different charge accounts opened in her name. Recently, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s detectives were able to follow the trail of items purchased with these accounts and raided a residence in Los … [Read more...] about Identity Theft as Easy as Throwing Out Trash
Community Services District Responds To Identity Theft Allegations
Big Bear City, CA, March 17, 2011, 9:00am - At a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District on March 15, Board President Jeff Newsome released a statement which says: “The Board of Directors of the Big Bear City Community Services District wishes to assure all of its customers that their personal and confidential information is … [Read more...] about Community Services District Responds To Identity Theft Allegations