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How to Avoid a Crowdfunding Scam
Whether a crowdfunding campaign seems shady or not, you still need to take a critical look at any project you’re looking to donate to. ...
Scams
Fraud
Legitimate Websites?
Unscrupulous companies create websites that look just like legitimate websites that provide information on finding a job, joining the military, or getting government benefits...
Services
Stimulus Payment Stolen by an ID Thief?
Was your stimulus payment stolen by an ID Thief? If so, you can report the theft to the FTC and the IRS all at...
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Synthetic Identity Fraud
What is Synthetic Identity Fraud? When a criminal CREATES an identity instead of stealing one.
Types of Synthetic Fraud
Identity Fabrication: Identity is completely...
Know your Retailer and your Rights when Shopping Online
It's important to know your retailer and your rights when shopping online. COVID allowed scammers to double down on some of the worst...
Grandparent Scam
The Grandparent scam typically works something like this:
You get a call from someone posing as your grandchild. The scammer explains, in a frantic voice,...
Fraud Alert
A fraud alert can make it harder for an identity thief to open more accounts in your name. You can place a fraud alert...
Targeting Kids
Scams Targeted at Teens
Scams targeted at teens have being increasing in recent years.
It's not hard to scam young people since they tend to be inexperienced, are trusting...
Mobile Phone Safety for Kids
Think about mobile phone safety when determining an appropriate age for kids to have a mobile phone? For every family, that answer is going...
Sweepstakes Scam
The Sweepstakes Scam has evolved onto the many platforms. The platform is where influencers can make money by promoting products and services of sponsored...
Identity Theft
Stimulus Payment Stolen by an ID Thief?
Was your stimulus payment stolen by an ID Thief? If so, you can report the theft to the FTC and the IRS all at...
Synthetic Identity Fraud
What is Synthetic Identity Fraud? When a criminal CREATES an identity instead of stealing one.
Types of Synthetic Fraud
Identity Fabrication: Identity is completely...
Medical Identity Theft
Medical identity theft is when a thief uses your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, even file claims...
Credit Freeze
If you’re concerned about identity theft, someone gaining access to your credit report without your permission, or you’ve been notified that your personal information...
Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity Theft than Other Adults
Nearly three times as likely to report identity theft and that someone used a debit card or some other electronic means to take money...
Targeting Seniors
60 and Over in the Time of COVID-19
We know that those 60 and over think of someone about 10 years older than they are right now, is “old”.
We’ve been warned about...
Data Breach
States Warn About Unemployment Data Breach
At least four states are warning applicants regarding an unemployment data breach that may have exposed their personal information after applying for benefits due...
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