Fraud Protection Expert Helps Protect Computers AndIdentity by Frank Abagnale (NAPSA)—Q: As a parent, ’d want to protect my children against off-limit Web sites while protecting myself against viruses and identity theft. Are there any new products out there that will do all this? A: In a word,yes. A sophisticated new tool has been created that combines virus protection and a personal fire wall with parental controls, spam blocker, Abagnale _identity-theft resoinsurance lution services and to cover certain expenses resulting from stolen identity. The comprehensive service is called PC SafetyPlus. It provides the security to stop identity thieves and hackers in their tracks, and allows consumers to be safest at any speed on the Internet. I mention this because an esti- mated 24 million Americans now use high-speed broadband for Internet access. Because of this, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advises that the best protection against computer menaces is to take steps to protect your identity and the information on your computer. Q: How do these comprehensive security products work? PC SafetyPlus arms computer against viruses, hackers and identity theft. It is especially needed by consumers with broadband access to the Internet. An unpro- SAFE AT ANY SPEED—If you have high-speed broadbandor dial-up for Internet access, you definitely need computerprotection. tected computer with a high-speed Internet connection is an open invitation to hackers and identity thieves. It’s like leaving your wallet and car keys next to the open windowin your street-level apartment. Q: Howbig is the danger? An FTC survey found that 27.3 million Americans have been victims of identity theft in the last five years. To learn more about PC Safety Plus, visit www.pesafetyplus.com. Frank Abagnale is a retired master forger whose early life was the basis for the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” He is now a spokesperson for PG, PC SafetyPlus and IDSecure and assists companies and consumers in preventing fraud. To have your questions considered for this column, please send it to ask frank@privacy.trilegiant.com. Frank can only answer questions selected for this column.
