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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...
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
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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 Alert
Service members who deploy can place an active duty alert on their credit reports to help minimize their risk of identity theft.
An active duty...
States Warn About Unemployment Data Breach – Current Scams
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States Warn About Unemployment Data Breach - Current Scams
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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...
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...
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...
