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 | Sep 25, 2012 | Assets, Credit Identity Theft, Fraud and Scams, Identity Theft
Just when you thought you have seen it all, a new type of online auction and online marketplace scam bubbles to the surface. This one is called triangle credit card fraud because three parties are involved or impacted by the scam. First party – the seller (aka...
by Carrie Kerskie | Jul 24, 2012 | Assets, Credit Identity Theft, Financial Identity Theft, Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks
Tips to reduce your risk of credit card identity theft. 1. Only carry the credit card(s) you use on a daily basis. Leave the rest at home in a secured location. 2. Lower your credit card limit on the card you use every day. If you know how much you will be...
