As a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Michigan School of Law, Adam Levin is a nationally recognized expert on cybersecurity, privacy, identity theft, fraud, and personal finance. He is an author and the former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Levin...
Attach Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, when filing your return. Practice good cyber habits These are just a few of the scams out there; there are many more scams to be aware of. Security measures aren't foolproof, and anyone can suffer a moment of inattention or lapse in judgment. ...
Read about how to protect yourself from bank fraud and identity theft. Keep your identity safe from mail fraud, phishing scams, and other types of identity fraud.
Scams such as those that involve false loan promises, advance-fee fraud, and phony business employment opportunities serve as easy opportunities for dishonest organizations not only to make a “fast buck” but also to obtain credit-card and other personal information that can be used to commit i...
Phishing, pronounced like “fishing,” is a method cybercriminals use to steal personal information. It’s a widespread form of identity theft that can be difficult to detect. Scammers often disguise their attempts as legitimate emails or websites, tricking individuals into sharing sensitive details...
Identity Theft Phishing Scams Helpful Reminders What is identity theft? Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, happens when a criminal or imposter obtains key pieces of your personally identifiable information, such as your social security number or credit card number, and tries to steal mone...
Incidents of elder fraud and senior identity theft are on the rise. The number of adults over 65 who experienced at least one incident of fraud increased to 78% in 2022 from 69% in 2021, according to AARP. Although some types of scams target seniors by definition (those involving Social ...
risks is the potential for data breaches. Mobile paymentapps storeyour payment card details, bank account information, and transaction history, making them an attractive target for hackers. A successful data breach could lead to unauthorized access to your financial accounts and potentialid...
Airport screening stations and security checkpoints lend themselves typically to two different types of thefts. One is set up or planned and the other is a theft of opportunity. The planned or setup theft method involves two scammers working together as a team. The team targets you and right...
Forging endorsements and engaging in identity theft: Checks typically include a name and address information on them, and criminals may use that information to steal someone’s identity. A fraudster may even attempt to open a bank account to negotiate the check payable to the intended...