Identity IQ

JUNE 27, 2023

This report explores key findings based on IdentityIQ member-reported data and found significant jumps in two major types of scams: peer-to-peer payment apps utilizing platforms such as Cash App, Zelle and Venmo, surging more than 58%, and scams stemming from the theft of personal documents, increasing by 44%.

Scams 76

Scams Identity Theft Education Consumer Protection 76

Identity IQ

MAY 10, 2023

Consumer protection laws differ in each case and knowing the differences can help to keep your accounts safe from identity theft. While there are protections for both, you can face more liability for fraudulent charges than if you’d used your credit card instead. When Should I Use a Credit Card?

Identity Theft 82

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Banking Accountability 82

Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2018

Identity theft protection firm LifeLock — a company that’s built a name for itself based on the promise of helping consumers protect their identities online — may have actually exposed customers to additional attacks from ID thieves and phishers.

Identity Theft 193

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Phishing Marketing 193

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While these products may look authentic, they are often ploys designed to trick you into revealing your payment information. Too-good-to-be-true offers: Unrealistically attractive deals are rarely authentic, if ever. Common phishing red flags to look for include typos or low-resolution images.

Scams 52

Scams Identity Theft Retail Antivirus 52

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

If you’ve been holding out because you’re not particularly worried about ID theft, here’s another reason to reconsider: The credit bureaus profit from selling copies of your file to others, so freezing your file also lets you deny these dinosaurs a valuable revenue stream. But it also includes a silver lining.

Identity Theft 278

Identity Theft Banking Insurance Marketing 278

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

For end users and consumers, protection against data breaches is difficult as we all now trust others to be good stewards of our personal details. Next, use robust authentication practices. Also, turn on two-factor authentication wherever you can. A good strategy to reduce the risk of a breach three-fold.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Firewall 52

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although he didn’t technically have an account with MSF, their authentication system is based on email addresses, so Jim requested that a password reset link be sent to his email address. That worked, and once inside the account Jim could see more about the loan details: The terms of the unauthorized loan in Jim’s name from MSF.

Financial Services 212

Financial Services Banking Accountability Identity Theft 212