Tag "identity theft"
Lookout for Last Minute Tax Scams while filing Taxes This year
April 15th is right around the corner and even though you might not be ready to pay your taxes, con artists are ready to take your money with the following tax scams. Tax scams that come in several different forms, but most
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Equifax Data Breach-What to Do Next
Equifax data breach scammers are in full force. Caution is the word of the day when deciding how to determine if you were compromised and what to do next. If you have ever established credit you may very well be
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Computer Mouse Movement Could Prevent Identity Theft
Researchers have now identified a new way scammers are taking your identity theft, unfortunately it’s by tracking your mouse movement, however this movement also catches those scam artists. One of the biggest issues with identity theft is that if a
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Smart Appliances Eavesdropping on Your Personal Identity
Mike Galley of WRNJ welcomes Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist Heather Wagenhals to warn listeners of smart appliances eavesdropping on your personal identity in places you had no idea were possible. Tune in to this interview as Heather shocks listeners by revealing ways
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5 Methods Hackers Use Committing Cyber Fraud
Phishing and other cyber fraud typically see the most action during tax season. As this time of year approaches we offer a few tips on how to protect your personal information and avoid fraud returns: IBM’s X-Force security research
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Surprising Ways of Stolen Identity
Stolen identity has left several individuals with fraudulent charges on their credit cards, medical statements, tax returns and so many other ways that are not well-known, until now as we reveal those surprising ways. RELATED: Hacked Printers Stealing Your Money How does it happen?
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Identity Theft Ring Cheated Consumers, Businesses $3.5 million
Massive credit card and identity theft ring was busted by cops in Queens, New York. According to authorities the thieves took more than $3.5 million from consumers, banks and retail businesses. The masterminds behind the identity theft and credit card scam
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Prevent Kids Cyberbullying
Kids can easily access internet messaging websites and apps like SnapChat and Facebook, allowing them to talk, share photos and play games with their friends. Unfortunately along with the good comes the bad of cyberbullying. These hurtful messages target the individual to
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Avoid Becoming Tax Return Fraud Victim
IRS is delaying some refunds this year due to the hike in fraud. So, if you are one of the millions of people filing early and claiming either an earned income tax credit or an additional child tax credit you’re
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development Data Breach
A Fargo, North Dakota woman received a letter from public housing saying she was at risk of identity theft. It was a result of a US Department of Housing and Urban Development data breach and now she’s worried for her
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