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Emotional Impact of ID Fraud
Identity fraud is a challenging and sensitive issue. It is typical for you and your family to experience emotional distress as a result of this crime. Give yourself time to work on mending the emotional impact of ID Fraud that you and your family experienced. Be ready...
What is identity theft?
What is identity theft?... How common is it? How do identity thieves operate, and which online scams should you watch out for? Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in America. It’s consistently one of the top consumer complaints. If you are a...
Preying on People after Hurricane Ian
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) provides tips on how to stay away from con artists who prey on people after natural disasters like Hurricane Ian. Preying on people after hurricane Ian is something we should all be aware of as with any natural disaster....
Social Media Account Takeover Fraud
The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) published the 2022 ITRC Consumer Impact Report last week. It details a new scam known as "social media account takeover fraud," in which cybercriminals and ID theft criminals hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts to steal...
What’s ID Theft Protection?
So we hear ads about Identity Theft Protection pretty much every day now. But what's ID Theft Protection, and what is the benefit? Why should you care? Because this is happening every day to people you know…causing stress, anxiety, problems at work and with family,...
Realities of Identity Theft
The Realities of Identity theft include Emotional Loss, Psychological Pain, Helplessness, Anger, Isolation, and Betrayal. The Aite Group (a financial services research firm) released a report highlighting how Identity Theft Impacts Nearly Half of US Consumers. The...