Protect Your Identity and Avoid Scams While Holiday Shopping
Published: December 7, 2021
The holidays bring joy, time off from work and days spent with family, but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Whether you're stretching your finances to afford presents, struggling with travel plans or rushing to get everything done before taking a few days off, the extra expenses and pressure could make you a prime target for identity theft or scams.
4 Ways the Holidays Increase Your Risk of Identity Theft
Published: November 29, 2021
There are many ways an identity thief can take advantage of you. Whether you're shopping with credit cards, shopping online, using online banking or withdrawing money from an ATM, there are steps you can take to prevent identity theft.
Holiday Scams
Published: November 17, 2021
When shopping online during the holiday season - or any time of year - always be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. Do your part to avoid becoming a scammer's next victim. Every year, thousands of people become victims of holiday scams. Scammers can rob you of hard-earned money, personal information, and, at the very least, a festive mood.
Scam Alert: 'Prove to Me You Are a Human and Not a Bot'
Published: November 15, 2021
First the scammer is a fake buyer, then once they trick victims into authenticating Google Voice accounts, the scammer becomes a fake seller - potentially ensnaring a second generation of victims who pay for goods they never receive.
What Is Synthetic Identity Theft?
Published: November 12, 2021
Synthetic identity theft is the creation of a completely new identity, usually in order to create a credit account, live or work in the U.S. or qualify for benefits. It involves fraudsters using a combination of fake information, such as a fictitious name, and real data, like a child's Social Security number, to create fraudulent accounts.
Avoid these 6 Black Friday Scams
Published: November 8, 2021
Here are six common Black Friday scams and help on how to do your holiday shopping without becoming a victim.