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How Much Is My Identity Worth?
Identity theft is the #1 consumer crime in the United States, but what is it worth? And just how do identity thieves sell you? You might be surprised at the answers. In fact, sometimes, you are only worth $1.
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Celebrities: They’re Just Like Us! (And They Get Their Identities Stolen, Too)
Apple’s popular iCloud service went through a security breach that made headlines back in 2014, mostly because of who the victims were. Actress Jennifer Lawrence, model Kate Upton, baseball star Justin Verlander, and actress Kirsten Dunst are just a few of the celebrities whose data and personal photos were stolen…
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How Do I Know If Someone Stole My Identity?
Identity theft usually goes undetected until well after the damage is done, which is one thing that makes it so scary. If you’re among the many Americans who wonder, “How would I even know if someone stole my identity?,” we are here to show you the warning signs. Read on…
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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…
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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…
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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: WalletHub Here are some states with the most reported…
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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…
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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…