Identity theft and internet crimes on the rise

Reports have shown that identity thieves are becoming more ruthless and creative in the way they obtain personal data online. Internet users are being urged to aware and install internet filters such as Integard to prevent the incident of identity theft.

Identity thieves have been known to form online friendships until personal information is obtained. Other cases involve victims releasing personal details such as credit card numbers, phone numbers or addresses to unauthorised or illegitimate websites.

The best preventative to identity theft is the installation of internet filters such as Integard. A filter will ensure that internet users think twice before releasing personal information online.

Internet users should not underestimate the intelligence of hackers or the persuasive methods used by identity thieves. The survey from victims of identity theft shows that they hardly realised that they gave personal information to their ‘online friend’ because he or she seemed so genuine.

Integard can block the release of credit card numbers and other personal details to illegitimate websites and makes sure that both kids and adults don’t give their phone number or address to strangers in chat rooms or on websites.

Integard internet filtering software provides website and ad blocking, chat monitoring, time and data limit, remote access, auto PC shutdown, blocks social networking sites and records screen shots. The software can provide activity reports and is designed for multi-user accounts.


The full version of Integard is available for 30 day trial from www.raceriver.com