Tag Archives: identity theft
Key Things to Know when recovering from Identity Theft
Multiple federal and state laws exist to protect consumers from identity theft, and if you become a victim, you do have rights under those laws. It pays to educate yourself about your rights under the laws. The Federal Trade Commission … Continue reading
What You Should Know about Safe Chip Technology
If the words “safe chip” make you think of baked potato crisps, we need to talk. Credit cards with chips – called “safe chip” or “chip and PIN” cards – are poised to be more popular, and prevalent, than low-fat … Continue reading
Simple Steps Toward Social Media Security
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn – social media has transformed the ways in which we connect with each other personally and professionally, and has opened up opportunities to interact with people on the other side of the world as instantly and … Continue reading
When to Use Your Debit Card – and When to Leave it in Your Wallet
For those of us who like the idea of limiting the use of credit cards but also don’t like the risk of carrying a lot of cash, a debit card can be a great compromise. In most cases, you can … Continue reading
What’s Hot in Security Hardware
Your anti-virus software is always up-to-date and you wouldn’t dream of logging on to the Internet without the protection of a firewall. Those are important steps for protecting your digital world from viruses, malware, spyware and other software nasties. Do … Continue reading
Fraud Alert Facts: What an Alert Can (and Can’t) Do for You
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a crook gets through the defenses and before you know it, you’re the victim of fraud. When it happens, fraud can impact every aspect of your life – not just your finances. Fraud … Continue reading
Online Dating Safety Tips To Avoid Scammers
Valentine’s Day is next week! Are you thinking of ways to celebrate or are you still looking for love? If it’s the latter, chances are you’ve considered using the Internet to help find someone special. And you’re not alone – millions of people meet, date … Continue reading
Watch Out! Top Holiday Identity Theft Scams
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Identity thieves sure seem to think so. You can just imagine them chuckling evilly to themselves while they thought up this year’s crop of holiday identity theft scams. Every year, cyber crooks take … Continue reading
5 Fraud Resolution Tips Victims Should Take Immediately
Discovering you’ve been the victim of fraud can leave you frightened, confused and unsure of what to do to resolve the effects of the crime. Cleaning up the mess someone else has made of your finances will take time and effort. … Continue reading
Cyber Monday Safety Tips
Last year, online shoppers spent more than $1 billion on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, according to comScore, a company that measures digital media. It was the single biggest day in online sales history, and represented … Continue reading