Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Online scams and fraudulent activities continue to evolve, targeting unsuspecting individuals and causing substantial financial and personal harm. Scams often appear highly realistic, but it is important to watch out for certain key points. Often, your gut instinct is correct and your friend’s account may have been impersonated.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Online holiday shopping brings game-changing convenience to busy shoppers, but without the proper safety best practices, online shoppers can be vulnerable to hackers, identity theft , and all other kinds of scams. Shop from reputable and well-known online retailers : Stick with the big names or trusted online stores.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Giant office retail company Staples disclosed a data breach, threat actors accessed some of its customers’ order data. Staples, the office retail giant, disclosed a data breach, it notified its customers that their order data have been accessed by threat actors without authorization.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

In this period netizens hope to take advantage of online bargains and are more active online, for this reason they are more exposed to the risk of scams. Unsuspecting online shoppers could also fall victim of identity theft of phishing attack aimed at stealing their payment card data. Use safe passwords or pass phrases.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Anyone is vulnerable to this scamming method. If you are at a gas station, retail store or an ATM, check for any malfunctions with the alignment of the card reader. This not only helps protect you and helps you from being scammed, but the report also allows the FTC to detect thieves and narrow down the root of the crime. .

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But with identity theft and other online scams rapidly becoming more prevalent, it’s essential not to leave your credit and identity vulnerable, even if you are determined to cancel IdentityIQ. MyScoreIQ is widely recognized as a leader in the credit monitoring and identity theft protection service industry.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Synthetic Identity Theft: What It Is and How It Works IdentityIQ You work hard to protect your identity. But despite your diligence, there’s a form of identity theft that’s becoming increasingly prevalent and is notoriously difficult to detect — synthetic identity theft.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Protecting Against Malware and Scams While Shopping Online During the Holiday Season. An enormous number of people are footloose and fancy free when it comes to their interactions with retailers over the holiday season,” says Cyberscout founder and chairman Adam Levin. Beware of fake or misleading shopping apps.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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Appknox

JUNE 23, 2022

Apple iOS users often fall prey to mobile scams; around 30.1% The lockdowns have made on-demand retail and mCommerce a permanent fixture among Australian users who share their transaction details without any qualms. Unidentified attackers are on the prowl, targeting unsuspecting users with easy scams.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Thus, during the World Cup a brand-new scam appeared: it offered users to win a newly released iPhone 14 for predicting match outcomes. For example, one website offered users to obtain a COVID vaccination certificate by entering their British National Health Service (NHS) account credentials.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Q4 is always the busiest time of year for shoppers and retailers, chock-full of shopping celebrations like Singles’ Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, among others. There’s no reason to click unfamiliar links that could scam or phish you. By Gal Ringel, Co-Founder & CEO of Mine Privacy Ops. billion , a 2.5%

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Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

MARCH 6, 2018

Encrypt sensitive files stored electronically, such as tax records, and use strong and unique passwords for each account. Watch Out For Scams. Shop at reputable online retailers. Recently, the IRS issued a specific warning of a quickly growing scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into taxpayer bank accounts.

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