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Insights & developments in the burgeoning field of Identity Protection
Unemployment Fraud – Employer Guide
As an employer, you might think that identity theft and fraud only happen to individuals. However, fraudsters are not only after personal information but also after company assets, particularly unemployment insurance funds. With the easing of regulation and an...
SVB Collapse Enables Scammers
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed on March 10, 2023, which has caused a ripple effect throughout the global financial system. Unfortunately, the SVB Collapse Enables Scammers to take advantage of the situation and use the bank's downfall to scam people. SVB was a...
Open Season for Tax Identity Thieves!
Open season for Tax Identity Thieves is in full swing. They are ready for you to procrastinate, to hold off on doing your taxes because they are ready to do it for you. Tax identity theft occurs when the bad guy uses your Social Security Number (SSN) to file a fake...
Don’t Wait to Protect Your Clients
Agents, you have a unique opportunity to help protect your clients from the threat of identity theft by offering protection as part of your benefits package. Don't Wait to Protect Your Clients. Below you will find five persuasive reasons why you should start offering...
Challenges Facing HR Leaders
A recent poll asked, "what are the biggest challenges facing HR leaders today". Given the size of the poll, done on LinkedIn within the Human Resources (HR) Professionals page we thought it would be worth considering and sharing. (worth considering: 1, 2, and 4 may...
Protect Yourself from Tax Fraud
Tax identity theft is a type of identity theft that occurs when someone uses your personal information to file a fraudulent tax return and claim a refund. It can have serious consequences, including delays in receiving legitimate refunds, penalties for underpayment,...