Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. Prosecutors say Jordan K.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

SIM Swap Scams: How SIM Swapping Works and How To Protect Yourself IdentityIQ According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, SIM swap scams are on the rise. If you’re unfamiliar with this scam, it takes advantage of people’s lack of knowledge of how SIM cards work and puts their information at risk.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 27, 2023

5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them IdentityIQ Staying at a hotel should be an enjoyable experience. But unfortunately, there are many scams out there that can make it a nightmare. To help protect your personal information and money, it is important to be aware of the most common hotel scams and how to help avoid them.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a warning for taxpayers about a recent increase in IRS-themed smishing scams aimed at stealing personal and financial information. The IRS has identified and reported thousands of fraudulent domains tied to multiple smishing scams targeting taxpayers. Avoid replying to the scam SMS too.

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Identity IQ

JULY 28, 2022

You can use it to share files, play media and more with only a wireless connection. The data obtained can be used to access your accounts or commit identity theft. Unpair your Bluetooth devices from wireless devices you don’t use frequently, including speakers, cars and other technology.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Can Your Identity Be Stolen from Your Phone Number? When it comes to helping prevent identity theft , there’s a lot of personal information you should safeguard, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. 3 Ways Scammers Can Use Your Phone Number to Steal Your Identity . Texting Scams. IdentityIQ. SIM Swapping.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

‘Tis the season when even those who know a thing or two about Internet scams tend to let down their guard in the face of an eye-popping discount or the stress of last-minute holiday shopping. Even people who shop mainly at big-name online stores can get scammed if they’re not wary of too-good-to-be-true offers.

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