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Lessons and stories from the front lines of fighting identity theft.
May 28
Booking an overseas trip, snagging an oceanfront vacation rental, signing the kids up for camp, getting ready for college – these days summertime starts online. But before you saddle up to the computer, freshen up on your identity protection smarts.
Here are a few of the Web’s hidden dangers to avoid.
May 27
Free WiFi or identity theft risk? That’s the question you need to ask before connecting to an unfamiliar network, whether you’re traveling or just lounging at the local café. Airports in particular are a known hotspot for WiFi scammers who set up phony networks using their laptops. It happens like this: You have time to [...]
May 24
Your Starbucks card, credit card, debit card – link them all to your mobile phone and voilà. Payments at certain stores are as simple as a quick flick of your phone in front of a designated scanner. Just wave and walk on. You always have your mobile phone at the ready so why not turn [...]
May 23
The world over, data breach incidents are happening at government, technology, education, healthcare, retail and financial service organizations. KPMG’s Data Loss Barometer identifies the industries in which the biggest and most breaches are occurring.
Mar 13
Identity thieves might be the only people out there who like tax season. Personal identifying and financial information is flying around and the stress of the season can cause some people to drop their guard. As you prepare for tax season, keep identity protection in mind throughout the process. Take these steps to ensure your information stays safe this tax season:
Mar 12
Identity theft is no laughing matter. You can prevent identity theft by starting with the small stuff – stuff small enough to fit in your wallet. Check out the infographic below, clean out your wallet, and share it with everyone you care about who should be worried about identity theft.
Feb 26
In this video, Experian Vice President of Public Education, Maxine Sweet provides tips on what actions to take if you think you're a victim of identity theft.
Feb 21
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of a prospective romance. But, just as you take steps to protect your heart in the early stages of getting to know someone, it’s important to protect your identity when meeting people online. Before you find yourself “looking for love in all the wrong places,” follow these guidelines to minimize your risk of dating-related identity theft.
Feb 13
Reports indicate that the caller ID number that displays on these calls is 302-268-6660. This number is in no way associated with the National Opt Out program hosted by the CRAs. We recommend that you hang up if you receive a call of this nature.
Feb 06
There are a variety of ways thieves try to capitalize on a person’s trusting nature, including preying on lonely hearts. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and online identity theft advocacy organizations are warning those who use online dating sites to watch out for “sweetheart scammers” who swindle money or bank account information from online daters.
ProtectMyID™ is a full-service provider of identity theft detection, protection and fraud resolution. The company provides consumers with products and direction on how to avoid ID theft and how to address it when it happens.
This blog is dedicated to educating consumers about the crime of identity theft and the stories shared here are based on the lessons learned over years of protecting consumers against this crime.
