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Malicious Email
Malicious actors never let a crisis go to waste, and with the rise of COVID-19, United Nations officials have noted a 600% increase in...
Scams
Fraud
Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
Counterfeit prescription drugs are illegal and may be hazardous to your health.
They are fake medicine that is not produced to the pharmacological and safety...
Services
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...
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What is the Dark Web?
The Internet or World Wide Web is really made up of three different webs. The surface web, the deep web, and the dark web.
The...
Opt Out of Prescreen, Junk Mail and Telemarketing
You Can Opt Out of Credit Offers
Some credit reporting agencies use
information from a consumer credit report to target marketing to consumers
without their express permission....
Fake Antivirus Software (aka ‘Scareware’) Scam
Fake antivirus software ads and pop-ups try to get you to believe that your computer is infected with a virus and that you can...
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...
Targeting Kids
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...
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...
Identity Theft
Medical Information is Valuable to Identity Thieves
Your insurance and medical information are valuable to identity thieves. Be sure to keep it safe.
Be cautious if someone offers you “free” health services...
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...
Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity Theft
New from the blog:
Active Duty Servicemembers are More likely to Report Identity TheftSericemembers report identity theft and that someone used a debit...
Malicious Email – Current Scams
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Malicious Email - Current Scams
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COVID-19 Vaccination Card on Social Media
Celebrating your second COVID-19 vaccination on social media? If you’re posting a photo of your vaccination card on social media, please don’t do it!...
Targeting Seniors
Protect Yourself from AI Voice Cloning Scams
Introduction to AI Voice Cloning
AI voice cloning technology has advanced significantly in recent years, enabling computers to imitate human voices with alarming accuracy. While...
Data Breach
Understanding the Impact of Data Breaches on Businesses
The Reality of Data Breaches in 2026
In 2026, data breaches have unfortunately become a frequent occurrence, affecting businesses of all sizes. From small startups...
