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Stolen Check – ID Theft
Here is a story of a stolen check - ID Theft, how they found out about it, and what they did. Sally and her husband were living in student housing in Chicago. She was supporting both of them at the time when a personal check was stolen. Because they were living in...
What is Employee Criminal Identity Theft?
All identity theft is illegal, YES, but what do they mean when they say Employee Criminal identity theft? Unfortunately, it is not just some fictional story played out in the movie "Identity Thief". If you have not seen this movie, I highly recommend it. Jason...
My Story as a Victim of Identity Theft
I had the pleasure of speaking with our partners at Tzedakah House on their podcast, Benefits & Beyond. In this podcast, I chat with Luke about identity theft protection and the services defend-id provides. I share my story as a victim of identity theft and the...
DON’T BE THE WEAK LINK
Do not let your guard down. Always be cautious in revealing information about yourself or your employer. "Stop, look and think” about emails, texts, and phone calls. Slow down, be aware, be safe, and don't be the weak link to identity theft. Nearly eight years ago I...
I use a VPN whenever I work remotely
On my work laptop, I use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) whenever I work remotely including in my home, my hotel room, or any other location away from the office. (be sure to watch the video below) However, I realized that I do not use a VPN on either my smartphone...
ID Theft Protection for Your Clients
Are you taking advantage of the opportunity by offering ID Theft Protection for your Clients and their employees? Your clients are relying on you to provide the most comprehensive, relevant, value-adding benefits that their employees want and need. With the addition...