How to Identify an Online Dating Scam
No matter the time of year, online dating scams prove to be among the most prolific ways for scammers to swindle money out of victims.
In the wake of Valentine’s Day, it seems especially ...
Thousands of CalPERS Members Affected by Anthem Hack
Last week’s hack of health insurance provider Anthem Blue Cross exposed millions of Americans to the threat of identity theft – including thousands of members of the California ...
Video: Legendary Scammer On Why Identity Theft Is So Easy
Legendary fraudster-turned-FBI consultant Frank Abagnale Jr. sat down with Bloomberg TV to discuss why technology is making it “4,000 times” easier to steal someone’s ...
Were You Affected by the Anthem Data Breach? Watch Out for Fake Emails and Phone Calls
Another data breach is rocking the country; this time, hackers have stolen data from Anthem Insurance, putting 80 million Americans at risk.
The stolen data includes names, addresses, ...
TurboTax Implements Anti-Fraud Measures After Spike in Filings Using Stolen Data
The popular tax software TurboTax has heightened its security after a wave of fraudulent activity last week.
According to its parent company, Intuit, a large number of fraudulent tax ...
Victim of Identity Theft? Here Are The Steps to Take.
Another data breach is rocking the country; this time, hackers have stolen data from Anthem Insurance, putting 80 million Americans at risk.
The stolen data includes names, addresses, ...
AARP Issues Warning For Four 2015 Scams
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has issued a warning for consumers to watch out for four scams that were popular in 2014 and are likely to continue into 2015.
The four scams, how they ...
Three Tax Season Scams to Know About, and How to Identify Them
It might be too early for many people to start thinking about tax season. But that doesn’t mean it’s too early for scammers.
The IRS is warning consumers to be aware of some early ...
BBB Warns Against Fake Medicare Phone Calls, Other Popular Scams of 2014
The Better Business Bureau is running down its “12 Scams of Christmas” and warning consumers about some of 2014’s most popular scams.
This week, the BBB is focusing on Medicare ...
Avoid Social Security Fraud By Knowing These Two Scams
Social Security scams are a constant threat to retirees – but they are easier to avoid if you know what to look for.
One form of fraud happens when you receive a phone call or email ...
