by Carrie Kerskie | Aug 25, 2020 | Identity, Identity Theft, Uncategorized
As COVID19 has altered our lives it too has altered the lives of the bad guys. We are seeing the results in a new version of identity theft, one that CANNOT be detected by credit monitoring. Â What is it? Keep reading to find out. Watch on YouTube Listen to the podcast...
by Carrie Kerskie | Aug 19, 2020 | Assets, Credit Identity Theft, Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks
Watch the Video Listen to the Podcast New account fraud occurs when an imposter opens a new credit account using your identity. Credit accounts include loans, credit cards, and utilities, such as cellular telephone accounts. How Do They Do It? Imposters can purchase...
by Carrie Kerskie | Aug 12, 2020 | Assets, Credit Identity Theft, Credit or Debit Card Scams, Fraud and Scams, Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks
Credit and debit cards are convenient. Simply swipe or insert the card or card number and the transaction is completed. You might assume that since they are used in the same manner that your liability and protection from fraud would be the same. Not necessarily. To...
by Carrie Kerskie | Aug 11, 2015 | Devices, Identity Theft
In the age of technology scammers still rely on good-old-fashioned methods to steal your money or your personal information. One of these methods is the phone scam. The greatest warning sign of a phone scam is the fact that it is an unsolicited phone call, a call that...
by Carrie Kerskie | Dec 3, 2014 | Cyber Threats, Devices, Fraud and Scams, Phishing/Email, Privacy Tips & Tricks
It seems that every year phishing emails increase around the holidays. This year is no exception. The common phishing email this year is the “order confirmation” email. The email appears to be confirming your purchase from an online retailer. Only...
