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 86

Scams Identity Theft Education Consumer Protection 86

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. They can advise you on your next steps.

Identity Theft 91

Identity Theft Consumer Protection Banking Accountability 91

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Be wary of these common online shopping scams: Fake websites and online stores: Scammers often create fake websites that mimic legitimate retailers, hoping to trick unsuspecting shoppers into entering their personal and payment information. Look for typos in the URL, poor website design, and a lack of contact information as red flags.

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. Box 105788.

Identity Theft 278

Identity Theft Banking Insurance Marketing 278

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

Jim told MSF and others who called or emailed that identity thieves had applied for the funds using his name and information; that he would never take out a payday loan; and would they please remove his information from their database? Jim says MSF assured him it would, and the loan was never issued. A portion of the Jan.

Financial Services 217

Financial Services Banking Accountability Identity Theft 217

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Oh, and I received three notifications of compromise of my personal information. The notice speaks of other information used in background investigations, though doesn’t name them directly. The notice speaks of other information used in background investigations, though doesn’t name them directly. I watch people play wargames.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Identity Theft Passwords Firewall 52

SC Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

” “It would be possible, on detailed examination of video, to compromise elements of operational security,” agreed Mike Hamilton, co-founder and chief information security officer of CI Security and former Seattle CISO. That type of information can be extremely valuable for things like identity theft.”.

Surveillance 129

Surveillance IoT Accountability Passwords 129