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Early Tax Filing Helps Prevent Tax-Related Identity Theft
Did you know that individual tax refunds are a popular target for cybercriminals seeking to profit from stolen identities? And that early tax filing helps prevent tax-related identity theft. According to the IRS, tax returns with confirmed cases of identity theft...
Are Financial Companies Protecting Your Personal Data?
Are financial companies protecting your personal data from Identity Theft and Fraud? In July, I read that "cumulative merchant losses to online payment fraud globally between 2023 and 2027 will exceed $343 billion," according to Juniper Research. Online payment fraud...
Holiday Travel Fraud is Here
A favorite holiday tradition is visiting family while on the road. But we must be careful not to reveal our identities to everyone as we go about spreading holiday cheer. Holiday travel fraud is here and there are some things you should do to prepare. Because of all...
4 Things to Watch Out for this Holiday Season!
4 Things to Watch Out for this Holiday Season! Oh, what a year it has been and continues to be this holiday season! Unfortunately, in this continued craziness, bad guys tend to take advantage of anyone they can. They also are opportunistic during the holidays. Both...
Gift Card Fraud During the Holidays
Gift card fraud rises during the holidays every year. So many of us love buying and using gift cards as gifts. They are practical, simple to purchase, simple to use, and simple to give as gifts. They typically let the recipient choose exactly what they want, and they...
Criminals Love the Holidays
It is such an exciting time of year with holiday parties, buying presents for your favorite people, and enjoying family! But it is also important to keep in mind that online shoppers and the holidays are two things that cybercriminals enjoy during this exciting time....