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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...
Scams
Fraud
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...
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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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...
Beware the Dead-Air Voicemail Trick Used by Scammers
Understanding the Dead-Air Voicemail Trick
Scammers are always on the lookout for new methods to confirm that a phone number is active. One of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Malicious Email – Current Scams
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Malicious Email - Current Scams
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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...
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 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...
Data Breach Victim?
A data breach victim needs the tools to help minimize the risk of being a victim of a data breach in the future.
Your personal...
Targeting Seniors
Stimulus Taken by Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facility from Medicare...
Stimulus taken by nursing homes and assisted living facilities are trying to take the stimulus payments intended for their residents that are on Medicaid....
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...
