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?

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 29, 2021

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released information on scammers impersonating the agency, warning the public that the criminals operate a spoofed website to trick consumers into disclosing financial information, with a tantalizing promise of instant cash.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Considering this type of app is a new concept, it’s not fully regulated like banks or mortgages, at least, not yet. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently asked several buy now, pay later, or BNPL, providers for information related to some concerns it has about short-term installment plans.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 25, 2022

27 — Thanksgiving Day weekend — Jim got a series of rapid-fire emails from MSF saying they’ve received his loan application, that they’d approved it, and that the funds requested were now available at the bank account specified in his MSF profile. Then on Nov. A portion of the Jan.

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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.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Never share personal information or banking details with unsolicited callers or emails. Stay informed and aware: Keep yourself updated on the latest holiday scams and trends by reading reputable blogs , news sources, and consumer protection websites. Avoid purchasing gift cards from online auctions or marketplaces.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce". Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. As a result, all 143 million US victims are at greater risk of identity theft, and will remain at risk for years to come. Before the. Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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