The case of the “taken” identity: ID Theft.

So you’ve heard the identity theft horror stories floating around. Maybe even vowed that it will never happen to you. That, friends, is what they call a false sense of security. Everyone would like to think they’re invincible to identity …

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Keeping checking fees in check: The Feds are regulating them. So can you.

Ugh, fees. They’re never pleasant, are they? Not at the library, when you find out that copy of “The Total Money Makeover” is $3 overdue. (Oh, the irony.) Not at your favorite concert ticket sales website, or in your cable …

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I Hate Checking Fees: Overdraft Protection

The New York Times ran an interesting piece last week, headlined “Banks Apply Pressure to Keep Fees Rolling In.” The jist? Banks are trying to convince customers that overdraft protection (and the eye-popping fees that typically accompany it) is a …

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Your 2010 security resolution? Help us fight online bad guys.

ING DIRECT goes the extra mile to protect you against all kinds of bad online stuff – fraud, ID theft, viruses, you name it. Help get your “Happy You Year” off on a secure note by partnering with us to …

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Partnering with you to fight the good fight against online fraud.

Post by Arkadi Kuhlmann, CEO of Savings As one of the largest online banks in the world, ING DIRECT is charged with the awesome responsibility of keeping our Customers’ money – and their good names – safe and secure. It’s …

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‘Tis the season to be…scammed? Tips for staying safe when shopping online.

Cybercriminals have bamboozled nearly $8 billion from consumers over the past two years, according to Consumer Reports. And, of course, with the holiday season comes much hacker merriment: Check out this piece by Fox News on the 12 scams of …

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Online Security: It starts with you and a few good partners.

By Rob Weaver, Head of ING DIRECT’s IT Security Second in a series on protecting yourself against ID Theft online. October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Online security is a partnership – between you and your bank, your online …

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Online Security: ID Theft is an equal opportunity offender. Habits to hedge your bets.

By Rob Weaver, Head of ING DIRECT’s IT Security First in a series on protecting yourself against ID Theft online. Did you know Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was a victim of ID theft recently? True story. In light of …

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