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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...
Scams
Fraud
Exploring the Threat of Deepfake Videos in Elder Fraud
Understanding Deepfake Technology
Deepfake technology utilizes artificial intelligence to create synthetic videos that can convincingly imitate real-life individuals. Scammers have recently begun to exploit this...
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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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...
Funeral and Cemetery Fraud
Millions of Americans enter into prearrange contracts to prepay some or all of the expenses involved for their funerals. This helps to ease the...
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...
Rental Property Scam
How to identify a rental property scam
The opportunity is too good to be true
A rental property scam may start out where the rent may...
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...
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...
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...
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!...
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 Seniors
Suspended Social Security Number? Never.
You receive a call and you’re told that he’s from the government and you now have a suspended Social Security number because of some...
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...
