How Do Fraudulent Credit Entries Affect Credit Score?
Imagine opening your credit report and seeing lines of credit opened in your name that you aren’t…
Read more
Avoid Work From Home Scams
Many people are looking forward to taking advantage of this new wave of at-home employment, and scammers…
Prepare For Hurricane Season And The Scams It Brings
Every year after a hurricane makes landfall, scammers are always close behind.
Dangers Of Social Media And How To Avoid Them
Social media is meant to be a fun way to keep in touch with friends and family.…
How To Protect Your Mobile Data
Our lives are intertwined with these mobile devices. This means that much of our personal information is…
How To Spot A Romance Scam
Learning the red flags to look for could be the difference in finding love or finding turmoil.
Understanding Home Title Protection
You may have seen commercials advertising for home title protection, but is it something you should consider?
What Should You Do If You’ve Given Money To A Scammer
If you happen to come across a scam that is perfectly targeted toward you, it may be…
Car Rental Scams On The Rise
If you’re booking a car online, you’ve got to be very careful or risk becoming a victim.
Protect Yourself On Social Media
One of the fastest growing arenas for scams happens to be social media. Almost everyone uses some…
What To Do If Your Driver’s License Is Lost Or Stolen
Other than your Social Security number, your driver’s license number is the last number you’d want to…
How To Avoid Donating To Fake Military Charities
As sad as it is, there are fraudulent “charities” who wish to use the military, veterans and…
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Free
There are no exceptions to this rule. If you wish to receive the vaccine, you will not…
Free Weekly Credit Reports During COVID
Due to the circumstances, the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion and Equifax) are providing Americans with…
Questions About Unemployment Fraud
Concerns about health, money, job security and the future have been in the forefront of our minds.…
Identity Theft Awareness Week 2021
Identity Theft Awareness Week 2021 is February 1st through 5th. Brought to you be the Federal Trade…
COVID Small Business Scams
Thieves are taking advantage of those in need by pretending to be a helping hand. In actuality,…
Avoiding Social Media Scams
As we use social media more and more, so are scammers. Learn how to avoid becoming a…
Scammers Are Using The Election To Steal Personal Information
With the sheer abundance of information being thrown at us, it is easy to be caught off…
Risks Of Peer To Peer Payment Services
Payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and PayPal are becoming increasingly popular for their convenience, speed and…
Instacart Customers, Your Personal Data Is Being Sold Online
One of the more popular online services, Instacart, has had what appears to be a data leak…
Get Financially Prepared For Weather Emergencies
If a weather event occurs, you need to have all of your financial ducks in a row…
Text Message Scams Are On The Rise
In this article we will give you a few tips on how to stay safe from text…
Coronavirus And Tax Season
We have the latest information regarding your tax filing and tax returns.
New Data Breaches In 2020
A data breach is the intentional or unintentional release of secure or private/confidential information to an untrusted…
Millions Stolen From Military Veterans In Identity Theft Scheme
Five individuals have been indicted in an identity theft scheme that was targeted at US military veterans,…
Social Media Safety For Seniors
Technology was once something that seniors were fearful of and therefore hesitant to use. As the years…
Get A Head Start On Next Year’s Taxes
Get a head start on next year’s taxes and save yourself time, money and stress.
Fraud Alert Or Credit Freeze
If you want to prevent someone from opening a line of credit in your name, what should…
Use Two-Factor Authentication For Added Protection
Is using a strong password enough protection? No.
How To Prevent A Data Breach
It is a business’s responsibility to protect their customer’s (and employee’s) information.
New Years Safety Resolutions
Add some New Years safety resolutions to your list and stay ahead of identity thieves.
How To Protect Yourself When Holiday Shopping
The holidays are the season of giving. This means that you’ll most likely be doing a lot…
What Is The Dark Web?
Most likely you’ve heard recent talk about a certain part of the internet: The Dark Web. Data…
The Facts About Child Identity Theft
In 2017, more than 1 million children were the victim of identity theft. A recent study by…
Avoiding Identity Theft After A Natural Disaster
In recent years, Americans have been subjected to numerous, devastating natural disasters. From hurricanes to wildfires, millions…
Secure Your Home WiFi
WiFi, or wireless internet, is technology that has taken over our society. The ability to connect a…
Is Cloud Storage Safe?
Cloud storage is a hot topic in our age of technology. In case you aren’t familiar with…
FBI Unveils 2017 IC3 Internet Crime Report
The FBI released the 2017 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Report on May 7, 2018. This report…
Password Protection In The Workplace
When the topic of identity theft is discussed, people automatically think about individuals and their personal information.…
Understanding Synthetic Identity Theft
Merriam-Webster defines synthetic as: : relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic – the synthetic aspects…
Protecting Your Children Online
Most children are naturally curious and fearless beings. In most instances, these can be good traits or…
9 Most Common Forms Of Identity Theft
Identity theft is a blanket term used to cover any situation where your personal information is obtained…
5 Safe Online Holiday Shopping Tips
In this day and age, avoiding online shopping during the holiday season is nearly impossible. Many of…