Stimulus Checks: 3 Things to Watch out for
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the economy, leaving millions in our country jobless. Economic impact payments (also known as “stimulus checks”) are one way officials have considered to ease this financial burden. While this is great news for those suffering financially, this has also created new opportunities for criminals to...
Is Your Child at Risk?
When we think about the dangers facing our children, identity theft usually isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. It is a very real threat, however, and is growing each year. In 2017, more than 1 million children were victims of identity theft.1 Think of all the places that...
States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft
Identity theft is a growing concern for most Americans, with 14.4 million reporting these incidents in 2018. Your chances of falling victim to this crime depend on several factors, including your age, habits with technology, and even where you live.
Source: WalletHubHere are some states with the most reported...
3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
We use our phones to make purchases, check our bank accounts, take photos, and control devices in our homes. There is no doubt that these innovations have made our lives easier. As our reliance on technology increases, however, so does our risk of falling victim to crime. Here are three...
4 Reasons Identity Theft is Rising (And What to Do about It)
This summer, the whole country is experiencing a record-high heat wave. But temperatures aren’t the only thing climbing — identity theft is on the rise, too. Last week, Capital One experienced a data breach that exposed the information of more than 100 million individuals.
According to the Bureau of Justice...