BREACHES OF CREDIT CARDS ARE ON THE RISE AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH
As consumers’ COVID-19 pandemic spending habits and contactless shopping drive fraud and identity theft, credit card fraud and identity theft […]
HOW TO PROTECT THE IDENTITY OF A DECEASED LOVED ONE FROM FRAUD
Even after death, no one is completely safe from identity theft. Known as “ghosting,” criminals can use the personal information […]
PLATFORMS THAT OFFER FREE-TO-PLAY GAMES ARE SUFFERING FROM PAYMENT FRAUD
Rise of the Gaming Industry and the Free-to-Play Model Since the turn of the century, free-to-play (F2P) business models have […]
SOCIAL MEDIA LOGIN ATTEMPTS ARE OFTEN FRAUDULENT, REPORT SAYS
A new report shows that scammers account for more than half of login attempts on social media sites like Facebook, […]
STUDENT LOAN SCAM: HOW TO SPOT IT
Student loan forbearance is one measure being taken to help Americans deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. As you might know, […]
TAX SCAMS: HOW DO YOU AVOID THEM?
Tax season is here, and it’s crucial to watch out for common tax scams. During the past nine years, more […]
CONSUMERS ARE VULNERABLE TO SCAMS UNDER NEW DEBT COLLECTION RULES
It may be true when they say “no good deed goes unpunished” as newly adopted regulations meant to protect consumers […]
HOW TO AVOID GIFT CARD SCAMS
Gift cards make great gifts. They show your loved ones that you know their interests and give them the freedom […]
A COMPARISON OF CREDIT CARD FRAUD AND DEBIT CARD FRAUD: ARE YOU PROTECTED?
Did you know that disputing fraudulent charges on a debit card is different from disputing them on a credit card? […]
GRADUATION COMES WITH MORE ABILITIES, BUT ALSO WITH MORE RISKS FOR FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT
Graduation season is upon us, which means a lot of young adults will be going off on their own for […]
WHY CREDIT CARDS ARE BETTER THAN DEBIT CARDS TO AVOID FRAUD
When it comes to protecting your ID, debit cards are one of the worst ways to use your money. Due […]
THE 3 BEST WAYS TO PREVENT CREDIT REPORT HACKS
Breach of data is a daily occurrence. Hackers are finding more ways to steal information from businesses that have personal […]
BEWARE OF SCAMS RELATED TO THE NEW CHILD TAX CREDIT
This month, qualifying Americans are starting to receive monthly payments as part of an advance on the expanded 2021 child […]
DO YOU WANT TO DONATE TO A CHARITY? AVOID SCAMS BY FOLLOWING THESE BEST PRACTICES
Donating to charity is a worthwhile endeavor, and it can even result in some tax savings if you itemize […]
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FRAUD: 3 STEPS TO TAKE
Although layoffs and new applications for unemployment benefits have slowed, fraud attempts have not. COVID-19 continues to provide scammers with […]
SPOTTING EMPLOYMENT SCAMS
Using the same methods as real employers, employment scammers trick job seekers through job ads online, in newspapers and even […]
A DEBT COLLECTION SCAM: HOW TO SPOT IT
Debt collectors can contact you directly when creditors sell your unpaid debt to a collection agency. Fraudsters posing as legitimate […]
HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO STAY SAFE WHEN DEALING WITH CHECK SCAMS
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused confusion in people’s lives and finances, leading to a rise in check scams. Wells Fargo […]
HOW TO AVOID THE TOP 3 ONLINE SCAMS
The recent Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report shows that cybercrime has spiked, leaving hundreds of thousands of victims and costing […]
CORONAVIRUS SCAM CAUSES FTC TO REPORT $9 MILLION IN LOSSES
Scammers target stimulus checks and small businesses seeking financial assistance with fake COVID-19 vaccines. In the period January – April […]
VICTIMS OF A SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM ARE ADVISED TO TRANSFER MONEY TO PREPAID GLOBAL GIFT CARDS TO STEAL FUNDS
Scammers are using scare tactics and prepaid cards to steal victims’ money in a new Social Security scam. Fraudsters are […]
Implement 4 Realistic Anti-Fraud Changes Now
Now is the time to protect yourself from account fraud and identity theft, which can severely damage your credit and […]