Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

FTC Recognizes Identity Theft Awareness Week. The Federal Trade Commission is commemorating Identity Theft Awareness Week with a series of free events focused on raising awareness and educating consumers about the growing risk of identity theft. So what is identity theft and, how can you protect yourself?

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 28, 2020

You may have heard that today’s phone fraudsters like to use use caller ID spoofing services to make their scam calls seem more believable. But such records are ideally suited for criminals engaged in the type of phone scams that are the subject of this article.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Political ads could be hiding online scams, many people feel, and the election, they say, will likely fall victim to some type of “cyber interference.” Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 74% of people “consider US election season a risky time for personal information.” The reasons could be obvious.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Identity theft insurance is a type of insurance policy that can help victims recover from losses caused by identity theft. It may be offered as a standalone policy, or as a benefit with other types of insurance or identity protection plans. Not all identity theft insurance policies offer the same level of coverage.

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Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

But while youre busy trying to get your returns filed on time, tax scammers and identity thieves are busy trying to steal your precious personal information. According to the IRS, almost 300,000 cases of identity theft were reported in 2024, leading to $5.5 billion in tax fraud. billion in tax fraud.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

.” Whether it’s a so-called “subsidy program,” a “government grant,” or a “relief card,” these scams all share the same underlying goalto manipulate people into giving away their personal information, orworsetheir hard-earned cash. ” Urgency and exclusivity are classic scam tactics.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

How Identity Theft Damages More Than Just Your Credit Scores. For this reason, it’s very important to protect your identity and credit score. For this reason, it’s very important to protect your identity and credit score. But identity theft can negatively affect a lot more than just your credit score.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This prolonged season of online shopping (and stress) will provide ample opportunity for phishers, smishers, vishers and identity thieves to pilfer your valuable personal and/or payment information. Here are 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday — and beyond. Guard your personal information. Look for the lock.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2022

That said, here are what I consider to be the Top 5 online threats seniors face today: •Computer tech support scams. These scams take advantage of seniors’ lack of computer and cybersecurity knowledge. Once they get remote access, fraudsters hack confidential details of older adults and scam them. Identity-theft.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Meta provided insight this week into the company’s efforts in taking down more than 2 million accounts that were connected to pig butchering scams on their owned platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Pig butchering scams are big business, with hundreds of millions of dollars involved every year.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 8, 2020

The letters are intended to prevent identity theft, but many people are mistaking these vague missives for a notification that someone has hijacked their identity. My first thought when a reader shared a copy of the letter was that he recently had been the victim of identity theft. Bank to the applicant.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 22, 2025

Nick received a very official looking security alert about a subpoena allegedly issued to Google by law enforcement to information contained in Nicks Google account. If a person had all these accounts compromised in one go, this could easily lead to identity theft. Instead create an account on the service itself.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

How Can College Students Avoid Identity Theft? With all these demands, fighting identity theft might not seem like a pressing matter. But students are prime targets for identity theft, which can cause long-term damage to their finances and credit. Why Are College Students Vulnerable to Identity Theft?

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Each faces two conspiracy counts and aggravated identity theft charges. Scattered Spider members are part of a broader cybercriminal community called “The Com,” where hackers brag about high-profile cyber thefts, typically initiated through social engineering tactics like phone, email, or SMS scams to gain access to corporate networks.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

How to Prevent Tax Identity Theft IdentityIQ Every year, tax season presents a seasonal opportunity for criminals seeking monetary gain from identity theft. Clearing up issues related to identity theft and fraudulent tax returns can be messy and significantly delay any tax refund you may be owed.

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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. You’re cautious about sharing personal information, you regularly change your passwords, and you keep an eye on your credit report. What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?

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Identity IQ

APRIL 20, 2023

Tax Season Scams: How to Protect Your Identity IdentityIQ While it’s important to be on high alert and protect your identity all year long, tax season is an especially vulnerable time. Every tax season, identity thieves run a variety of scams to get their hands on taxpayers’ personal information.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Why Child Identity Theft Grows During Tax Season IdentityIQ In the intricate web of financial transactions, tax season unveils a concerning trend — the alarming growth of child identity theft. Criminals recognize and see the opportunity to target the unsuspecting identities of minors for their financial gain.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

This wealth of information creates numerous opportunities for cybercriminals. Cybersecurity experts warn that this data could be weaponized in several dangerous ways, including: Hyper-targeted phishing scams : With names, emails, and order details, hackers can send highly convincing fake emails pretending to be Samsung customer support.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2022

4 Tips to Help Avoid Identity Theft During the Homebuying Process. When you apply for a mortgage loan to buy a home, you have to share a lot of personal information with your mortgage broker and lender. It’s important to protect all this information from falling into the hands of criminals. IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 2, 2022

How to Spot Student Loan Scams. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers are trying to call, text and e-mail borrowers to create confusion about the repayments to steal personal information and money. How Can You Avoid Student Loan Scams? The FTC also has resources on student loan scams at ftc.gov/StudentLoans.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 8, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Child Identity Theft: Types, Warning Signs & Prevention Strategies IdentityIQ Child identity theft is a significant problem in the US. A recent report by Javelin Strategy & Research, sponsored by AARP , found that 915,000 children, or 1 in 80, were victims of identity theft in the past year.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 28, 2025

From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. These red flags can lead to everything from identity theft to being misled into claiming tax credits for which theyre not entitled. Cybersecurity experts urge the taxpayers to stay sharp and skeptical.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries. Scheumack is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience in the financial, credit, and identity theft protection industries.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram says its testing new ways to use facial recognition—both to combat scams and to help restore access to compromised accounts. Although Meta claims to delete the facial data after comparison, there are concerns about the collection and temporary storage of biometric information.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 30, 2023

How To Recover from Fraud and Identity Theft IdentityIQ When you find yourself caught in the web of fraud and identity theft, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. There are dedicated support systems and valuable resources in place to help victims recover from identity theft. All available proof of theft.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

How to Avoid and Report Boss Scams. A boss scam is a phishing (email) or smishing (text messages) scam used by hackers. Hackers send fraudulent emails or texts in the boss scam, impersonating your boss or another executive. Information gathered through such scams can then be used for illegal activities and identity theft.

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Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

Each day people post a plethora of information to social media platforms, giving bad actors plenty of opportunity to steal personal data. What is Identity Theft? PII 101 Criminals looking to steal identities specifically target personally identifiable information (PII).

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 26, 2022

How Do You Avoid Tax Scams? Tax season is here, and it’s essential to watch out for common tax scams. The IRS reports that in the last nine years tax scams have cost victims more than $23 million. Here are two scams to be aware of and a few tips for how you can help avoid them. Phone Scams. Email Phishing Scams.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 9, 2023

According to a research, Men are twice as likely to be targeted by Identity Theft attacks as Women, as the latter seem to be more cautious while making their personal information online. While a few suffered bank accounts drain or money scams via loans and credit cards frauds.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This sender does not care who you want to donate to If those scam campaigns aren’t directly after your money, they might well be phishing for personal information. Don’t follow any instructions or give away personal information. And when giving out information remember what they already know about you.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In May, 2024, the FBI warned about the increasing threat of cybercriminals using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their scams. With the recovery code, the criminals not only have access to the targets Gmail but also to a lot of services, which could even result in identity theft.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 3, 2023

Romance Scams and Relationship Scams: What’s the Difference? IdentityIQ Romance Scams Romance scams are a type of fraud that involves criminals using deception to take advantage of victims looking for companionship. Romance scams can be very costly for victims. They can often use fake profiles and photos.

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Adam Levin

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The information is at least a year old, which was when Facebook stopped allowing developers to have user phone numbers. The post Expect More Spam Calls and SIM-Card Scams: 400 Million Phone Numbers Exposed appeared first on Adam Levin. Another 18 million were UK users. A whopping 50 million hailed from Vietnam. . Why It Matters.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How to Help Avoid Holiday Scams This Season IdentityIQ Scammers take advantage of those who want to give during the holiday season, warns Credit & Debt CEO Jeff Mandel in an interview with LiveNOW from Fox. They are doing everything they possibly can to get you to provide your information,” Mandel explained.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

A campaign using sponsored search results is targeting home users and taking them to tech support scams. You’ll have to click on the three dots (in front of where we added malicious ad) and look at the advertiser information to see that it’s not the legitimate owner of the brand.

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