Tag: Identity Theft

September 7, 2017 by Brad Gunning

Equifax Security Breach

More Than 140 Million People’s Personal Information Compromised by Equifax Security Breach The population of the United States is about 323 million people. Nearly half of those people had their personal information exposed to criminals due to a cyber attacks on Equifax in May and July of 2017. This personal information includes social security numbers,

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September 22, 2016 by Brad Gunning

Massive Yahoo Data Breach

If you’ve got a Yahoo account, the latest identity theft news isn’t good. Today, Yahoo confirmed that 500 million accounts were affected by a massive data breach. Further details are not available at this time, however, these types of online breaches are, unfortunately, not uncommon. Any time there’s a breach of this magnitude, it’s a

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July 2, 2016 by Brad Gunning

6 Most Common Fraud Schemes According to the FBI

At our core, Montana Life Group aims to protect its clients financially – whether that’s in retirement (Medigap and annuities), while you’re earning an income (disability insurance) or when you have a loved one that depends on you (life insurance). With that in mind, we’re always trying to help our readers keep tabs on some

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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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April 29, 2014 by Troy Baccus

Important! Stop Using Internet Explorer!

Department of Homeland Security: Stop Using Internet Explorer The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans to stop using Internet Explorer because of a bug that could allow hackers to install malicious software. Read the full article here.                    

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