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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....
Impersonating Medicare Agents…
If you or someone you love is on Medicare, or if you are an agent selling Medicare, you are likely reviewing and comparing options now. As you are shopping to select the plan that is right for you or your client, know that scammers are impersonating Medicare agents....
Elderly Identity Theft
Over 92,000 victims lost $1.7 billion to elderly Identity theft and fraud in 2021, according to the 2021 FBI Elder Fraud Report. These losses increased by 74% compared to 2020. Elders and seniors (those 60 years of age and older) were the targets of cybercrime...
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...