Child ID Theft Statistics A case of child identity theft occurs when a child’s identity is used fraudulently by another individual for personal gain. Child identity theft is among the 17.6 million U.S. citizens that experienced identity theft in 2014. By 2013, one in every 40 families in the U.S. had at least one child under […]
What is the red flags rule? If you have ever been a victim of identity theft, or wondered how identity thieves are caught, a little information about a concept called the red flags rule might be just what you need. Generally speaking, the red flags rule is a guideline implemented by the Federal Trade Commission […]
How Does Credit Card Skimming Work? Skimming is a scheme that requires a device, often referred to as a skimmer or a wedge, that scans and stores a large amount of credit, debit or ATM card numbers. Card skimming is more frequent in businesses where an employee is able to remove the credit card from the […]
The tragic events at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida have left the nation and much of the world distraught. The actions that took place are unforgivable and downright disgusting. What started as a night of partying and fun ended with massacre and destruction; the night that turned into a nightmare. All 50 states are […]
The increasing number of Internet users, along with the advent of social media, cloud technology, and online banking, has significantly increased the risk of losing critical information. It’s imperative that the Internet users protect themselves, but since the technology itself is constantly evolving, new attack techniques appear all the time. 5 Ways to Stay […]
What is encryption: AES? We’ve have heard the term “encryption” before, we know it’s some form of security and that it comes in forms such as passwords, but how does it work? The most common standard of encryption is AES, also known as Advanced Encryption Standard. AES is a standard that is universally used on almost […]
Buying a home or car, getting a loan to advance your education, taking out a credit line for a new baby or much-needed vacation — these should be the happiest times of your life. Yet every two seconds, someone in the United States learns their dreams are all on hold because their identity has been […]
Paying taxes is bad enough, but falling prey to a tax scam can be even worse. Many of the same tax scams crop up year after year, ensnaring new victims all the time. Being aware of some of the potential pitfalls can make filing taxes easier and keep you out of trouble with the […]
EMV Chips and Credit Card Fraud You trust your bank, online merchants and major retailers to keep your financial information safe. Unfortunately, that isn’t always possible. From skimming to hacking, inventive criminals are always finding new ways to steal your credit card and debit card information. In an effort to protect consumers and reduce […]