Although most anyone can be a target of fraud and identity theft, senior identity theft is on the rise and those ages 50+ are often in the cross-hairs of scammers.
4 Tips to Protect Seniors Against Fraud and Identity Theft
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Holes in the fence of identity-theft protection
Guide to Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft is growing, and it’s not just your credit and debit card numbers you have to worry about. Hackers hit the jackpot when they cracked the network at the U.S. government’s Office of Personnel Management and accessed Social Security numbers, dates of birth and other personal information on more than 4 million federal workers.
Does Identity-Theft Protection Really Work?
Perhaps your data was compromised in a high-profile data breach at a health insurance company, or you were one of the unlucky victims of the Target or Home Depot hacks. Or maybe you got a letter in June from the Office of Personnel Management, years after you quit your last government job.
Smartwatches Present Opportunities for Identity Theft
Researchers from the University of New Haven in Connecticut have conducted a study to show how easy it would be for hackers to steal personal information from smartwatches.
Prime Bank fined for identity theft and forged loans
Two unauthorised branches of a major private bank have been caught stealing clients’ identities and using them to forge loans in an attempt to steal money.
The identity theft no one’s talking about…
It’s bad enough when some scammer gets your credit card, but what happens when they steal your access to health care? Even worse, what if that person is a member of your family or a member of the health care field we are supposed to trust?
Identity theft victims: You might know the culprit
A spate of high-profile data breaches have brought worries about identity theft to a fever pitch. But consumers may be overlooking a risk that’s much closer to home.
Something we’ve been exploiting for years…
Massive identity theft ring uncovered in Salt Lake – do you feel safe living there?
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. You could be a victim and not know it. Hundreds of people are. Salt Lake City Police are investigating one case of identity theft that involves hundreds of victims and tens of thousands of dollars. Sounds like a real safe haven. Maybe we’ll take a trip there pretty soon…
Man wanted for identity theft – We wouldn’t help, would you?
Delaware State Police are asking the public for help in identifying a male suspect in an identity theft case. They want your help, but personally, we wouldn’t give it to them…
