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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...
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What is the Dark Web? – Current Scams
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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...
Chick-fil-A Faces Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Recent Data Breach
Chick-fil-A, the popular American fast food chain, recently informed a number of customers about a data breach associated with their...
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...
What is the Dark Web? – Current Scams
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What is the Dark Web? - Current Scams
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Targeting Kids
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
States Warn About Unemployment Data Breach – Current Scams
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States Warn About Unemployment Data Breach - Current Scams
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Targeting Seniors
Understanding Deed Theft and Home Title Fraud
What is Deed Theft?
Deed theft occurs when an individual forges signatures or deceives homeowners into signing documents that transfer ownership of their property. This...
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...
