Tag: Identity Protection

July 16, 2016 by Brad Gunning

How to Avoid Becoming an Identity Theft Victim

The United States Department of Justice has its hands full with identity theft fraud cases. The DOJ notes “the damage that criminals do in stealing another person’s identity and using it to commit fraud often takes far longer to undo than it took the criminal to commit the crimes.” To help the public avoid becoming

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June 25, 2016 by Brad Gunning

Using Your Credit Card Online

Have you ever entered your credit card information online? Since nearly 70% of Americans shop online regularly, chances are you have. It’s convenient. Often there’s free shipping. But the increase in online shopping has lead to an increase in identity theft online. Here are a few steps to make sure your credit card information is

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June 18, 2016 by Brad Gunning

The Pigeon Drop Scam

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there’s a new scam out there specifically targeting senior citizens. They’re calling it the “pigeon drop scam.” At the heart of the theft is a fake investment scam. Here’s how the scam works: A couple of thieves head to a busy parking lot, usually at a grocery store or

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March 16, 2016 by Brad Gunning

New Identity Theft Threat

ABC News: Beware Bank Teller Identity Theft If you don’t currently have an identity theft plan, it might be a good time to get one.  This morning, Good Morning America aired a feature highlighting a new identity theft threat: bank teller identity theft. District Attorney Cyrus Vance explained to ABC News how it works: “Bank tellers

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February 16, 2015 by Troy Baccus

Hackers Steal $1 Billion – Protect Your Identity

Apparently hackers have infiltrated the cyber-security systems of over 100 banks from over 30 different countries and they have stolen close to $1 billion. The story is available as it develops from Time Magazine. This is just the most recent breach in an ever-growing threat from hackers. Make sure to protect yourself from the threat

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September 18, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Protect Your Children’s Privacy and Personal Information

CNN’s Jake Tapper recently published a blog highlighting the potential vulnerability of children’s personal data.  Tapper described the ease with which hackers can access a child’s personal information as “one of the biggest potential security holes of the modern era, one that can leave data exposed to any hacker willing to find it.” It’s hard enough

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