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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...
ISP’s – Spying on your family
ISP's are spying on your family. But what’s an ISP and why should I care? An ISP, or Internet Service Provider, is a company that lets you access the internet from home, usually via a monthly subscription. It’s like a cable company, but instead of connecting you with...
7 Student Identity Theft Protection Tips
Unfortunately, scammers often see students as easy targets for identity theft. Assuming, as young adults, they are less knowledgeable about identity theft and fraud. Often, students are more likely to fall victim to identity fraud and a lot of that has to do with the...