Identity IQ

JANUARY 11, 2024

New AI Scams to Look Out For in 2024 IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly reshaped many aspects of everyday life. Here are three new AI scams to look out for in 2024 as well as some tips to help protect yourself and stay prepared for the explosive development of AI.

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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%.

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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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Identity IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

‘The Scariest Thing I Have Ever Seen’: Cybersecurity Expert Calls Out Emerging Threat of AI Voice Cloning Scams IdentityIQ AI voice cloning scams are the newest growing threat to your identity, according to cybersecurity expert Scott Hermann. Hermann said AI voice cloning scams are, unfortunately, working.

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Lenny Zeltser

JULY 1, 2020

” How do such scams look from the victim’s perspective, and what can you do if you’re affected? How the Scam Works. The most likely way in which you’ll learn that you’ve fallen victim to the identity theft-based unemployment insurance scam is by receiving an unsolicited debit card in the mail.

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Hot for Security

MARCH 2, 2021

Internet scams are everywhere, inflicting billions of dollars in reported losses from victims each year. Anyone can fall for online scams, as tactics are tailored to the interests of all age groups. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common scams: Coronavirus-related scams. IRS and Bank-related scams.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Smart TV Scams: How to Avoid the Growing Threat IdentityIQ Smart TVs – such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV sticks with streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube TV – it seems like everyone has them these days. And in this case, it’s the possibility to be scammed right from your own couch. What are Smart TV Scams?

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 31, 2023

31 , 2023 – IDIQ ®, a leader in financial and identity protection, today announced it has joined the board of the Cyber Center of Excellence (CCOE), a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to growing the regional cyber economy and creating a more secure digital community for all. Scheumack began his career serving in the U.S.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 12, 2022

But in reality, they just divert the customer to a web page that makes them submit credentials that can lead to larger scams, such as identity thefts, soon. Nowadays, most of the email service brands like GMAIL identify such threats from the devices and IP addresses that are being used in such scams.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

Many of the methods scammers use for contact tracing are recycled strategies from older tax and immigration-related identity theft schemes, and the same tips to protect yourself, your data, and your finances still apply: Don’t share sensitive information over the phone. Ask you to install a third party app to your mobile device.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 18, 2023

IdentityIQ Scam Report Reveals Shocking Stats on AI Social Engineering IdentityIQ AI social engineering scams are on the rise, according to IDIQ Chief Innovation Officer Michael Scheumack. “AI-based AI-based social engineering scams, which were at a high percentage last year, are up 100% this year for us,” Scheumack said.

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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. Report scams. Choose credit over debit.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 6, 2022

Common Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them. The FBI recently posted an alert notifying consumers that tech support scams are on the rise. Cyber scammers are nothing if not clever, and our increased reliance on technology following the COVID-19 pandemic left a massive opportunity for fraudsters to prey on unwitting consumers.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 17, 2024

As technology weaves deeper into our lives, the swift exchange of information has become our reality. I invite you to join me on a journey to understand the intricacies of secure transactions in our digitised world, where trust and technological innovation converge for a safer, more resilient digital future.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2024

Why protecting your identity matters Imagine this: you’re building your credit score, applying for a credit card, or renting your first apartment. These milestones are crucial, but they also make you a prime target for identity theft and fraud. This is where identity and virus protection step in.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 10, 2023

Our most popular topics were primarily concerned with identifying and preventing different types of identity theft and scams. Consumers also want to know how to help protect themselves from various scams. How to Not Get Scammed Buying Tickets. How To Avoid and Report Boss Scams.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. In fact, last year, scams accounted for 80% of reported identity compromises to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 25, 2023

Before You Begin Filing: Protect Yourself from Tax-Related Identity Theft and Scams As digital technologies evolve, we often turn to tax software and other platforms to make our lives easier when filing our taxes. Protecting yourself against identity theft and tax scams is crucial.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 2, 2023

Cyber swindlers, also known as cyber fraudsters, are individuals or groups who use the internet and technology to commit fraud or deception for financial gain. They use various methods, such as phishing scams, identity theft, credit card fraud, and other forms of online scams to steal money or sensitive information from their victims.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 16, 2020

billion in BEC scam-related losses the year before. With the W2 variety, a citizen of the c-suite requests all the W2s from human resources or accounting–thereby collecting a rich file of personally identifiable information that can be used to commit tax-related fraud as well as all stripe of identity theft.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Online scams and fraudulent activities continue to evolve, targeting unsuspecting individuals and causing substantial financial and personal harm. Common Ways Scammers Target You Online As technology evolves, scammers are becoming savvier in their methods of obtaining your information. Romance scams operate in a similar manner.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 20, 2023

Related: How Google, Facebook enable snooping In fact, a majority of scams occur through social engineering. As technology has rapidly exceeded all historical imaginings, opportunities for fraudsters to exploit their victims abound.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

VIPRE Security Group’s latest report, “Email Security in 2024: An Expert Insight into Email Threats,” delves into the cutting-edge tactics and technologies embraced by cybercriminals this year. This scam cleverly manipulates trust and the routine nature of order confirmations to breach personal security.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 2, 2021

With people focused on protecting their families from a global COVID-19 pandemic and helping others in need, cybercriminals have taken advantage to profit from the increasing dependence on technology to go on an Internet crime spree. Notably, last year saw the emergence of scams exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic. Phishing Scams.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Hermann’s deep expertise in identity theft protection, credit and financial education and leveraging data to implement scalable business solutions will immediately benefit Entryway as the organization works to create efficiencies through data collection to serve a greater number of at-risk individuals and families across all of its program markets.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

Bluetooth is a widely used, convenient technology included on just about every smartphone, tablet, and laptop computer these days. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft. How Are Hackers Targeting Your Devices Through Bluetooth? IdentityIQ.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 15, 2021

The inevitability of taxes brings along another inevitability, tax-related scams. They are always ready to hop onto the newest trends and exploit the latest technology to find the quickest route to steal your identity and money. The linked IRS web-page has a list of common scams and articles about each one. Keep informed.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

IdentityIQ As technology advances, the tricks scammers use to get your personal data and money have also become more complex and corrupt. How Does a Phone Cloning Scam Work? We receive text messages from banks, places where you make payments such as your car insurance or other businesses to verify your identity.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The team discovered that the now-closed database contained details such as: Names Emails Phone numbers Scanned copies of receipts, checks, contracts, and IDs The team believes that malicious actors could employ this type of data for identity theft, phishing attacks, or even commit financial fraud.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Freeze your credit If you are experiencing identity theft, it is important to take immediate action.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Freeze your credit If you are experiencing identity theft, it is important to take immediate action.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. As AI technologies continue to advance, their integration into daily security protocols and strategies becomes more critical and complex.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As technology has adapted and grown over the years, so has fraudulent ways of gathering people’s information. Anyone is vulnerable to this scamming method. 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. . IdentityIQ.

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Identity IQ

MAY 22, 2023

To help protect individuals from identity theft and other cybercrimes, dark web monitoring services use advanced software and algorithms to search for any traces of stolen information on the dark web. By catching potential issues early, you can take steps to protect your information and avoid identity theft.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Kindergarten through 12th-grade schools are also targeted by cybercriminals with hacks, ransomware, phishing scams, data breaches and more. These incidents resulted in school closures, the loss of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds and stolen data that was linked to identity theft and cyber fraud.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A penny stock is a security issued by a small company, generally for less than $5 per share, let’s see how crooks attempt to exploit them for scam s. Although it’s not always the case, opportunities to invest in penny stocks are frequently scams. They’re also sometimes called micro-cap or nano-cap stocks. Cleary, Jr.,

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