Think only adults can be the victims of identity theft? Think again! More than a million children have their identities stolen every year. This can have a long-term impact on their lives, from difficulty establishing their own credit to trouble getting student loans or buying homes in the future. A …
Read MoreAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, US citizens have lost $50 million to scammers during the pandemic. But not all states have been swindled at the same rate. CNBC compared data from the FTC and the US Census Bureau to determine which states were hit hardest. The results might surprise …
Read MoreScams are on the rise during the pandemic, as unscrupulous individuals take advantage of our fear and confusion. The most recent type of scam identified by the Federal Trade Commission involves fake contact tracing. Here’s how to keep yourself safe from the latest attempt to steal your personal information. What …
Read MoreFor scammers, chaos is a ladder. In times of crisis, every vulnerability is an opportunity. During the coronavirus pandemic, fraudsters have targeted panicked citizens. Most recently, they went after stimulus checks. But scammers are also trying to steal unemployment benefits and Social Security funds, too. Unemployment Benefit Scams With millions …
Read MoreIf you’ve been scammed, you might be feeling an overwhelming sense of shame, anger, or confusion right now. You might not want to tell anyone that you’ve been duped, but the sooner you follow the steps outlined below, the better. Step One: Deal With the Financial Fallout Once you realize …
Read MoreWhenever we embrace a new technology, the scammer inevitably find a way to use it for their own purposes. That’s the case with digital wallet apps like Venmo. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to watch out for a new scam that’s on the rise involving these apps. ‘Accidental’ …
Read MoreOver a month ago, we discussed how fraudsters were leveraging the coronavirus pandemic to create investment scams purporting to be on the brink of developing a cure for COVID-19. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning of a series of scams associated with the global virus. The virus has killed approximately …
Read MoreWith the 2020 tax season upon us, scammers and fraudsters are out in full force. Individuals and groups all over the world are hard at work trying to steal millions of dollars from taxpayers and the U.S. government. With the exchange of so much private information and money, tax scammers …
Read MoreA new Citibank email phishing scam has emerged. The scam implements several convincing tactics in order to trick customers into handing over access to their bank accounts. The fake domain name and webpage use authentic-looking Citibank logos and color schemes to give users a false sense of security as they …
Read MoreMicrosoft recently announced that it will discontinue its support for Windows 7 effective on January 14, 2020. While it’s not uncommon for tech companies to move on from older operating systems, it does allow cybercriminals an opportunity to trick users into thinking they need to renew their license. Continue reading …
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